Chapter 293: Core Member of the Demon Jade Mansion
Chapter 293: Core Member of the Demon Jade Mansion (End of Chapter)
In the virtual world, atop countless peaks, evolvers emerged and gathered at the mountain summits, their eyes fixed on the floating torso hovering beneath the sky.
This torso, a remnant of an otherworldly powerhouse, had been weakened by the virtual world, transforming it into a 'trial ground' for seventh and eighth-stage human evolvers.
While there were risks involved in attempting to comprehend the secrets of this torso, the collective efforts of previous evolvers had mitigated these dangers to a manageable level. The benefits far outweighed the risks.
Here, they could temper their mental fortitude and unravel the countless devilish evolution paths within the torso.
Due to these factors, this type of virtual world had been semi-opened to the public. As long as an evolver met the required standards of strength and qualifications, they could apply for entry, unlike before where only genius evolvers were granted access.
"Look, there's Galaxy Master Lin!"
"Yes, it's him!"
"Wow, after watching so many videos of him, I finally get to see the real person!"
The evolvers on the other peaks directed their excited chatter towards Lin Yuan, who was seated in meditation on top of his mountain.
News of Lin Yuan's exploits had spread throughout the five star zones of human civilization, and the countless evolvers held a fervent, almost worshipful, admiration for this Galaxy Master who continuously defied expectations.
"Galaxy Master Lin is cultivating here, which means I'm cultivating alongside him, right?"
"Galaxy Master Lin is already so powerful, yet he's still so dedicated to his training. I really need to stop slacking off!"
The evolvers chatted animatedly, their voices filled with enthusiasm. Some even found renewed motivation to push themselves harder in their cultivation.
Lin Yuan was well aware of the attention he was receiving from the other evolvers, but he paid them no mind. His focus was solely on comprehending the devilish evolution paths within the torso.
These devilish evolution paths, as named by the humanoid statue Shen Ji, held immense potential for growth.
Indeed, the evolution paths within the torso were devilishly enticing. Not a single one was flawless or complete, but they all contained profound mysteries that were undeniably real.
[Your comprehension talent is heaven-defying. You are currently unraveling the secrets of an unknown torso, having understood 33,325 devilish evolution paths.]
[Your comprehension talent is heaven-defying. You are currently unraveling the secrets of an unknown torso, having understood 33,326 devilish evolution paths.]
[Your comprehension talent is heaven-defying. You are currently unraveling the secrets of an unknown torso, having understood 33,327 devilish evolution paths.]
Lin Yuan rapidly progressed in his understanding, while other evolvers would spend months or even years and still fail to grasp a single devilish evolution path. In contrast, Lin Yuan needed only half an hour to completely unravel each path.
It was not just understanding, but complete mastery.
His heaven-defying comprehension talent was directly linked to his current level of power. When Lin Yuan first encountered this torso, he was only at the seventh stage, and his progress was slow and arduous.
But now, as an eighth-stage limit, just a step away from the ninth stage, his comprehension speed and efficiency had skyrocketed.
"The thirty-three thousand, three hundred and thirty-third devilish evolution path."
Soon, Lin Yuan began to unravel the final devilish evolution path.
"This devilish evolution path speaks of emotions."
Lin Yuan carefully sensed the intricacies of this path.
All life forms experienced emotions, though the degree varied.
Mastery over one's emotions meant control over oneself, and even the potential to influence other life forms that struggled to control their desires and impulses.
"I never imagined that emotions could be utilized in such a way."
Lin Yuan was astonished. He had always focused his attention on the vast rules of the universe, never realizing that the emotions inherent to life itself could be so powerful.
While the countless evolution paths recorded in human civilization included the utilization of emotions and desires, none were as detailed and specific as this devilish evolution path.
"Emotions and desires are a part of me, and I need not discard them."
Lin Yuan quietly opened his eyes, and in that moment, he had completely mastered this devilish evolution path.
As Lin Yuan comprehended the thirty-three thousand, three hundred and thirty-third devilish evolution path, a thunderous sound reverberated.
Deep within his soul, the 'nine-story black tower' shaped Demon Jade imprint began to darken, becoming more solid and real as if it were not just an imprint, but an actual nine-story black tower.
The next moment, the mental pressure and whispers emanating from the torso became startlingly clear, as if a deep, hoarse voice was speaking directly to him:
"An eighth-stage life form that comprehends thirty-three thousand, three hundred and thirty-three devilish evolution paths shall automatically become a core member of the Demon Jade Mansion."
"A core member of the Demon Jade Mansion!"
Lin Yuan's heart stirred. Core members of the Demon Jade Mansion held a far higher status than ordinary members; they were the true elite of the Demon Jade Mansion.
During the heyday of the Demon Jade Mansion, core members would be personally received by the master of the mansion. Even now, with the disappearance of the master, core members could still obtain the inheritance secret arts left behind.
This was why Lin Yuan chose to delay his advancement to the ninth stage, opting to fully comprehend the thirty-three thousand, three hundred and thirty-three devilish evolution paths while still at the eighth stage.
The requirements to become an ordinary member and a core member of the Demon Jade Mansion were vastly different.
Lin Yuan had already informed the Wisdom Goddess about his understanding of the thirty-three thousand, three hundred and thirty-three devilish evolution paths, yet not a single human evolver had become an ordinary member of the Demon Jade Mansion. Was this because the ninth, tenth, and eleventh-stage evolvers were foolish?
Of course not.
Any evolver who could reach such heights was undoubtedly a genius. Even if their comprehension talent didn't match Lin Yuan's, they had the advantage of perspective and time. Surely, they should have been able to decipher at least some of the devilish evolution paths by now.
But it was to no avail.
The requirements for higher-level evolvers to become ordinary members were simply too high.
As for peak powerhouses, the trials to join the Demon Jade Mansion had disappeared along with its master.
In other words, even if a peak powerhouse comprehended all the devilish evolution paths within the torso, they still couldn't become an ordinary member of the Demon Jade Mansion.
"It's time to leave."
Lin Yuan stood up and departed from the virtual world.
Galaxy Master Star.
Lin Yuan opened his eyes.
"Let's head to the Demon Jade Space now."
Lin Yuan separated a strand of his consciousness and, guided by the Demon Jade imprint, made his way to the Demon Jade Space.
As a core member of the Demon Jade Mansion, he was entitled to receive an inheritance secret art left by the master of the mansion, and the designated location for this was the Demon Jade Space.
Mists shrouded the area in a dreamy haze.
Upon arriving at the Demon Jade Space, Lin Yuan wasted no time and proceeded directly towards the nine-story black tower.
Before long, he reached his destination.
"You're here?"
The humanoid statue, Shen Ji, stepped out, a smile on his face as he looked at Lin Yuan.
"Hmm?"
Shen Ji studied Lin Yuan for a moment before his expression changed drastically, as if he had just seen something unbelievable. He looked shocked:
"You've become a core member?"
There were over ten methods to become a core member of the Demon Jade Mansion, each with a different focus, but the most challenging was undoubtedly the test of pure comprehension.
For an eighth-stage life form to become a core member, one must unravel thirty-three thousand, three hundred, and thirty-three devilish evolution paths.
Lin Yuan, with his extraordinary talent, had comprehended the complete spatial rules and dozens of universal powers, including a primordial-level universal power, all before the age of two thousand.
Such talent and aptitude were unprecedented, even during the heyday of the Demon Jade Mansion.
Shen Ji had never doubted that Lin Yuan would be able to pass the test of pure comprehension to become a core member of the Demon Jade Mansion.
But this was just too fast!
Over the years, Shen Ji had witnessed Lin Yuan's progress, from spatial rules to fusion rules and beyond.
How could he possibly have had the time to unravel so many devilish evolution paths?
Or perhaps Lin Yuan's comprehension far exceeded his imagination? Maybe unraveling these paths didn't take him very long at all?
Shen Ji's heart was stirred, and his awe couldn't be calmed for a long time.
Ever since Lin Yuan entered the Demon Jade Space, his emotional fluctuations had been more intense than they had been in countless millennia combined.
"I've had some pretty good luck," Lin Yuan smiled.
Hearing this, Shen Ji was speechless. If this was considered good luck, then what about all those peak geniuses of the Demon Jade Mansion from the past? Were they all relying on luck as well?
"Alright, let's not dwell on that," Shen Ji said as he calmed himself. "Now that you've become a core member of the Demon Jade Mansion, according to the rules, you are entitled to an audience with the master and receive a secret inheritance technique from them."
"However, the master disappeared long ago, so you won't be able to meet them," Shen Ji continued, a hint of regret in his voice as he looked at Lin Yuan.
He could only imagine how delighted the master of the Demon Jade Mansion would be to see such an exceptional genius as Lin Yuan.
"So, you can only obtain one of the secret inheritance techniques left behind by the master."
Shen Ji informed Lin Yuan.
"An inheritance technique left by the master of the Demon Jade Mansion?"
Lin Yuan's eyes lit up at the prospect.
What kind of existence was the master of the Demon Jade Mansion? Lin Yuan couldn't be sure, but he guessed they were probably stronger than the average supreme being.
An inheritance technique from such a being would surely be extraordinary and not just a simple technique.
This was why Lin Yuan had chosen to remain at the eighth stage and become a core member of the Demon Jade Mansion, all for the inheritance technique left by its master.
"Here are seven inheritance techniques. Choose one," Shen Ji said, waving his right hand.
A light curtain appeared before Lin Yuan.
First: Demon Jade Indestructible Body.
A body like the Demon Jade, eternal and imperishable. Once perfected, it would withstand any calamity.
Second: Soul Devil Bell.
A soul defense technique that could condense a devil bell on the surface of the soul, absorbing soul attacks and temporarily boosting soul strength.
Third: Great Luo Fighting Technique.
A ruthless and murderous technique.
One by one, the seven inheritance techniques appeared before Lin Yuan.
It must be said that the inheritance techniques left by the master of the Demon Jade Mansion were exceptionally considerate. Seventh and eighth-stage life forms could attempt to cultivate them.
There were no prerequisites or conditions; after all, they were just inheritance techniques and not evolution paths. As long as one was a living being, they had the opportunity to cultivate them.
Moreover, when cultivated to perfection, each technique was incredibly powerful. Especially the Demon Jade Indestructible Body, which was described as 'eternal and imperishable, enduring through myriad calamities'. Just from the description, one could tell how formidable it was.
Unfortunately, Lin Yuan already possessed the fleshly divine ability, 'Blood Rebirth', which had similar effects to this inheritance technique.
Furthermore, to cultivate this technique to the level of 'eternal and imperishable, enduring through myriad calamities', one would likely need to become a supreme being.
"Each of the seven inheritance techniques left by the master has its strengths, be it offense, defense, or survival. Choose one," Shen Ji said, looking at Lin Yuan.
"Which one should I choose?"
Lin Yuan hesitated.
Firstly, he could rule out defensive inheritance techniques. With his Primordial Refined Metal, his body, soul, heart, and will were already exceptionally well-defended.
Even against an opponent of the same level, Lin Yuan could stand unmoving and they still wouldn't be able to breach his defenses.
Coupled with his Blood Rebirth ability, even if his defenses were broken, he could instantly recover.
As for higher-level evolvers, if he ever encountered one that he couldn't withstand, an additional defensive technique wouldn't be of much use.
No matter how powerful a technique was, it still depended on the user's strength.
A baby, even if they possessed a dragon-slaying technique, wouldn't be able to slay a true dragon, would they?
Furthermore, Lin Yuan had the backing of human civilization and could learn and cultivate various inheritance techniques, although they might not be as good as the seven techniques left by the master of the Demon Jade Mansion.
So, when choosing from these seven techniques, he would naturally prioritize the one that he lacked the most.
He didn't need defensive techniques, nor did he lack survival techniques.
"I choose this technique," Lin Yuan said after some thought.
"This inheritance technique?"
Shen Ji was slightly taken aback.
"Illusory Reality?"
A strange expression appeared on Shen Ji's face.
*Illusory Reality* was one of the seven inheritance techniques and was classified as an auxiliary technique.
It allowed one's physical body to freely shift between reality and illusion, blurring the lines between the two.
In this illusion, one's body resembled an energy or soul-like form.
This technique could alter the fundamental structure of life and, in a sense, touched upon a higher essence.
However... it didn't seem very useful.
Even if you cultivated this technique and transformed from a physical being to an energy being, how much of a boost would it give to your combat strength?
Or, if you transformed from an energy being back into a physical being, there didn't seem to be much difference.
It was far less impactful than choosing an offensive inheritance technique.
Of all the techniques Shen Ji thought Lin Yuan might choose, *Illusory Reality* was the last on his list.
Compared to the other six techniques, it seemed rather lackluster.
"Are you sure?" Shen Ji asked, hoping that Lin Yuan would give it some more thought and not waste this opportunity.
Aside from *Illusory Reality*, each of the other six techniques left by the master was the pinnacle in their respective fields.
Even if one became a supreme being in the future, these techniques would still be of great assistance.
"Yes, this is the one," Lin Yuan said seriously.
He had given this decision careful consideration.
While this technique might not be of much use to other strong evolvers, its practical value couldn't be compared to the other six inheritance techniques.
But, in Lin Yuan's opinion, it was the most suitable technique for him.
(End of Chapter)
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