Chapter 296: My Junior Disciple has Reached the Ninth Stage, but We're Still at the Sixth Stage?
Chapter 296: My Junior Disciple has Reached the Ninth Stage, but We're Still at the Sixth Stage? (End of Chapter)
Battles at the ninth-stage were akin to a contest in the spatial dimension.
In this aspect, a ninth-stage evoluter who had created and derived more spatial layers had a greater advantage.
It wasn't just about the foundation and power brought by multiple spatial layers.
It was also about the ability to merge and occupy more of these layers.
Take the present, for example.
Lin Yuan appeared to be standing before the green-eyed, red-skinned beings.
But his true body was who knows where, in which layer of space.
Ninth-stage powerhouses, in the strictest sense, were already multi-spatial life forms.
They wouldn't be limited to a single layer of space like the vast majority of life forms.
After that.
Lin Yuan gave a few more instructions.
He ordered his subordinates to immediately go and appease the other evoluters on the Galaxy Main Planet.
The commotion caused by his breakthrough to the ninth stage would cause an indescribable sense of unease in some of the evoluters on the main planet, even without the use of observation equipment.
It was as if some animals on the planet, when facing disasters in other regions, would still feel fear and tremble even if they weren't affected.
In the Star Master's Palace.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged.
Before him, the Tai Yin Yuan Shen also sat there, its face calm.
"Now we can try the inheritance secret art, 'Illusory Truth'."
Lin Yuan's thoughts stirred slightly.
'Illusory Truth' transformed the essence of life, turning illusions into reality and reality into illusions.
The Tai Yin Yuan Shen was a body of the soul, essentially illusory. With the help of 'Illusory Truth', it would gain a physical body and be able to share the empowerment of Lin Yuan's many divine artifacts.
"Begin."
Lin Yuan looked at the Tai Yin Yuan Shen before him.
At this moment, the Tai Yin Yuan Shen had started to activate 'Illusory Truth'. Its originally illusory body began to boil, and the most microscopic particles were slowly transforming.
"All is going well."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
Even if it failed, it was just a Yuan Shen, and he could immediately condense another one with a blink of an eye.
"It will probably take about half a month to completely finish the transformation."
Lin Yuan observed carefully and drew a conclusion.
Transforming the essence of life required a lot of time to adapt, and it couldn't be rushed, especially when transforming from an illusion to reality.
"Let's first let Tai Yin Yuan Shen transform and see the results. If it works, then we'll let Tai Yang Yuan Shen transform as well."
Lin Yuan thought to himself. So far, he didn't know if the Tai Yin Yuan Shen would be able to do the same as his true body, but he speculated that there was a high probability of success.
"Come in."
Lin Yuan brought the Tai Yin Yuan Shen into his internal world, and his consciousness descended upon it.
"Now, my internal world looks much better." Lin Yuan glanced at the vast heavens and earth before him. After creating and deriving multiple spatial layers, his internal world had obviously become countless times thicker.
This was what a true world should look like.
Of course, his internal world was still incomplete as it lacked the support of temporal rules and could only rely on the temporal rules of the main universe.
"Hey!"
Lin Yuan swept his eyes across his internal world and suddenly stopped at the World Tree.
Lin Yuan was now a ninth-stage life form, and he could see through multiple spatial layers with just a glance, especially in this world that he had created himself. He knew over thirty thousand spatial layers like the back of his hand.
At this moment, the World Tree's main body was in the main space, but its roots had penetrated countless spatial layers, constantly absorbing power from different layers.
"I didn't expect this World Tree to have such an ability?"
Lin Yuan was surprised. Exploring and occupying other spatial layers was a skill that only ninth-stage life forms could master, and while some eighth-stage life forms could achieve this, it was extremely crude.
The ability displayed by the World Tree far surpassed what an eighth-stage evoluter could achieve.
"As expected of an eleven-star universe rarity."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
If it weren't for his identity as a member of the Magic Jade Tower, Lin Yuan wouldn't have been able to obtain the World Tree at all, even after reaching the ninth or tenth stage.
In the main universe, World Trees were extremely rare.
The Magic Jade Tower was a force outside the world, and in the distant past, it had been incredibly prosperous, hence why a World Tree sapling had appeared on the reward list of the Nine-Layer Black Tower.
Time passed.
In the blink of an eye, more than ten days had passed.
The news of Lin Yuan's ascension to the ninth stage had been confirmed by the three goddesses and was officially announced to the public with Lin Yuan's consent, in the name of the Human Civilization.
As soon as the announcement came out, it quickly spread throughout the five star domains of Human Civilization and countless exotic tribes in the surrounding areas. The peak tribes also received the news immediately.
Not yet a hundred years old.
To be precise, not yet sixty years old, and he had stepped into the ninth stage.
Moreover, he had been the strongest eighth-stage evoluter in history before his promotion.
Countless accolades.
Countless honors.
All were bestowed upon Lin Yuan.
In the Bug Tribe's domain.
An enormous Bug Tribe Mother Nest exuded a terrifying aura that swept out in all directions.
"Who exactly is it?"
"Who was responsible for assassinating the Galaxy Star Master?"
"The Galaxy Star Master wasn't even at the sixth stage back then. How could he have been so easily assassinated? How could he have been allowed to grow to what he is today? To reach the ninth stage? And possibly even the tenth or eleventh stage in the future?"
This Bug Tribe Mother Nest was emitting extremely furious spiritual fluctuations.
If they hadn't paid attention to the Galaxy Star Master before, then it would have been fine.
But the Galaxy Star Master had already caught the eyes of the Bug Tribe and the other tribes in the alliance. They had even launched assassination attempts, using the most inscrutable curse-killing techniques.
And now, they were just going to give up because they had chosen the wrong target? Choosing the wrong target didn't mean they couldn't try again.
At worst, they could just curse-kill all the examiners with gold patterns and above in that session of the Seven-Star Cave exam.
How much would that cost?
"Your Honor."
"General 'Pan Yong', who was in charge of this matter back then, has already committed suicide to atone for his crime."
Someone immediately reported.
"Committed suicide to atone?"
The Bug Tribe Mother Nest immediately fell silent.
"My son has become a ninth-stage evoluter?"
Lin Shoucheng looked out at the Canglan Star, which was immersed in a frenzy, and felt a little dazed.
In recent years, news about Lin Yuan had been coming in one after another, each more outrageous than the last. Now, he had even reached the ninth stage?
Even Lin Shoucheng, who didn't understand the significance of the ninth stage, knew that it was the true pillar of Human Civilization, and that ninth-stage beings generally wouldn't appear before ordinary citizens.
"It's absolutely true, Mr. Lin. You've raised a good son."
Governor Song Wuyang's face still bore a shocked expression. He had talked to Lin Yuan face to face in the past, and now that promising young evoluter had become a ninth-stage evoluter in the blink of an eye?
Because Lin Yuan had become a ninth-stage evoluter, the entire Canglan Star was once again in a frenzy.
It didn't have any particular meaning; it was just a frenzy because a ninth-stage evoluter had been born on this planet.
The domain of Human Civilization was vast, and countless high-level life planets had never given birth to a ninth-stage evoluter in all their history.
Yet Canglan Star had done it?
In fact, not only Canglan Star was in a frenzy, but the entire Dawn Star System was also in a frenzy, as Lin Yuan, this ninth-stage evoluter, had also come from the Dawn Star System.
How could she even begin to compete?
With what could she possibly catch up?
"Our junior disciple has reached the ninth stage?"
In a virtual world, the peak lords of the Chi Kun lineage were gathered together, chatting casually.
Then, they received this earth-shattering news, leaving the peak lords, who had been idly chatting, dumbfounded.
"Unbelievable, I, Zuo Ge, never thought that there would come a day when I would be fortunate enough to call a ninth-stage evoluter my junior," the Fourth Peak Lord, Zuo Ge, exclaimed with a sigh. He still remembered what Lin Yuan was like when he first became the Thirteenth Peak Lord.
"Perverted, absolutely perverted," the Fifth Peak Lord commented, shaking his head. He felt no jealousy, for when the gap was so vast, one could only stand in awe and admiration.
And now, Lin Yuan, who had become a ninth-stage being, was far beyond their reach.
"I almost took him on as my disciple back then," the Twelfth Peak Lord said with a hint of regret. He had noticed Lin Yuan's interest in the Solar Path, which overlapped with his own, and had considered taking him on as a disciple. However, he had remained silent after witnessing Lin Yuan's 'invalid' actions during the Seventh Star Cave examination.
In truth, Lin Yuan had been comprehending the ultimate test of the Seventh Star Cave at that time.
The Twelfth Peak Lord had simply failed to recognize Lin Yuan's brilliance.
"My disciple has entered the ninth stage?" Chi Kun Star Master received this news as well, but he was not surprised in the least.
Over the years, he had become accustomed to being astonished by Lin Yuan and those related to him.
Not only had Lin Yuan reached the ninth stage, but even if he broke through to the tenth stage right now, Chi Kun Star Master felt that he wouldn't be too shocked.
His disciple was exceptionally talented at shattering existing perceptions and creating miracles.
"I thought I would be the first to reach the ninth stage," Chi Kun Star Master sighed. He was very close to the ninth stage himself, and the fusion of his rules was in its final stages.
With good luck, he might take that final step in just a few days and then ascend to the ninth stage.
If luck wasn't on his side, it might take a few decades or even centuries.
Chi Kun Star Master had originally believed that he might achieve the ninth stage before Lin Yuan.
After all, he was just one step away and could break through at any time.
"No," he said, shaking his head.
"This time, I must enter the ninth stage during my seclusion."
"Otherwise, I won't be able to face my disciple."
While it wasn't uncommon for disciples to surpass their masters in the history of Human Civilization, Chi Kun Star Master still had his pride. Previously, Lin Yuan had been able to defeat dozens of eighth-stage undefeatable evoluters with just a few breaths, but his life essence was still at the eighth stage.
Thus, Chi Kun Star Master didn't feel too embarrassed to meet with Lin Yuan.
After all, they were both within the same grand realm.
But now, Lin Yuan had unequivocally stepped into the ninth stage.
If he, Chi Kun Star Master, remained at the eighth stage, it would be utterly humiliating.
"This seclusion will last for twenty years," Chi Kun Star Master declared.
"In twenty years, I will definitely enter the ninth stage."
"At that time, I won't be too ashamed to face my disciple."
Chi Kun Star Master formulated a detailed plan for his seclusion.
He then sent out a notification, stating that he was not to be disturbed for the next twenty years unless something earth-shattering occurred.
"Ninth stage."
"I, Chi Kun, have arrived as well."
Chi Kun Star Master closed his eyes, commencing his seclusion.
In the Manyang Star Domain, Manyang Sage Son was lounging about leisurely.
Ever since he had completely removed the Thirteenth Peak Lord from his list of rivals, Manyang Sage Son had felt incredibly relieved.
This was how it should be.
Why bother comparing himself to that perverted Thirteenth Peak Lord?
It would only bring disappointment.
Manyang Sage Son recalled the news of the Thirteenth Peak Lord's slaughter on the exotic tribe battlefield, causing his heart to tremble once more.
How could an eighth-stage undefeatable existence be so easily killed by a peer?
"Hmm?"
"The Central Star Domain has released an announcement?"
Manyang Sage Son glanced at the announcement, and his eyes widened as he read, "The Thirteenth Peak Lord has entered the ninth stage?"
Manyang Sage Son blinked, feeling that it was only to be expected.
"Fortunately, I didn't continue comparing myself to that pervert," he said to himself.
"Otherwise, I would be in despair right now."
"How could I, a sixth-stage evoluter, compare myself to a ninth-stage being?"
Manyang Sage Son felt a sense of relief.
Sometimes, it was wise to know when to let go.
The news of Lin Yuan's ascension to the ninth stage had a profound impact on Human Civilization and the exotic tribes. Everyone knew that Lin Yuan had truly grown into a formidable force.
The next time Lin Yuan made a move, it wouldn't be on a medium-sized exotic tribe battlefield like before, but on a large-scale battlefield where the major tribes clashed.
In the Galaxy Main Planet, Lin Yuan's thoughts stirred.
The Tai Yin Yuan Shen immediately emerged from his internal world and sat before him.
"Have you completely transformed?" Lin Yuan asked as he examined the Tai Yin Yuan Shen carefully.
The Tai Yin Yuan Shen was also inspecting his new body.
"Indeed, it is a physical body," the Tai Yin Yuan Shen confirmed.
"No longer a soul body."
Lin Yuan nodded in satisfaction.
"The Blood Rebirth divine art's imprint."
The Tai Yin Yuan Shen swiftly condensed the intricate divine art imprint within himself.
This was the key to absorbing the liquid from the mysterious gourd.
Complex divine art imprints rapidly took form.
In the blink of an eye, the Blood Rebirth divine art was synchronized with the Tai Yin Yuan Shen.
The divine art imprints that Lin Yuan had condensed were only applicable to his true body. Even if other evoluters comprehended them, they wouldn't be able to use them.
However, the Tai Yin Yuan Shen's body had been transformed based on Lin Yuan's true body, so they were nearly identical, and all divine art imprints were compatible.
"Absorb it," Lin Yuan instructed as he handed the mysterious gourd to the Tai Yin Yuan Shen, indicating that he should start with the first-colored liquid.
Just then, Lin Yuan received a message from the Human Civilization's official channel.
"Respected ninth-stage evoluter, Galaxy Star Master Lin Yuan, now that you have entered the ninth stage, please head to the Central Star Domain as soon as possible."
"Go to the Central Star Domain?" Lin Yuan had been expecting this.
Every evoluter who entered the ninth stage for the first time had to visit the Central Star Domain and bathe in the 'Eternal Spring,' a cosmic treasure of the Twelve Star Universe.
The 'Eternal Spring' was ranked higher than the World Tree, a treasure worthy of the strongest beings.
Its waters held immense benefits for newly ascended ninth-stage evoluters, especially for their physical bodies. While the internal world was of utmost importance for ninth-stage evoluters, their physical bodies were also crucial, especially for those who specialized in physical evolution paths.
The 'Eternal Spring' was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"Very well, I shall go to the Central Star Domain," Lin Yuan said as he stood up and stepped out of the Galaxy Main Planet. With just a single step, thousands of lightyears flashed beneath his feet.
(End of Chapter)
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