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Chapter 300: How About We Give It a Try?
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In the southern star region of the Human Civilization's territory, a young man by the name of Lin Yuan appeared amidst the stars, rippling with spatial fluctuations, as he carefully surveyed his surroundings.
"So this is one of the three hundred and thirty-three entrances to the Xuanhuang Secret Realm?" Lin Yuan mused to himself.
The reason why Human Civilization had not dominated the 'Xuanhuang' Secret Realm was that this realm had too many entrances—over three hundred, to be precise—scattered across the universe.
There were even nineteen entrances within the territory of Human Civilization itself.
"The vastness of the main universe is endless, and by 'endless,' I don't just mean its size. The number of spatial layers it possesses is also endless."
"Within countless spatial layers, there may be smaller worlds that are attached to the main universe, and that is how universe secret realms are formed."
"Usually, if a particular universe secret realm is deemed valuable, the strongest beings will take action, delving through the myriad spatial layers to 'pull' that small world into the main space of the main universe."
"Or they might establish a stable passageway to that secret realm."
Lin Yuan pondered silently.
There might be resources within the secret realm that were rarely seen in the main universe, or perhaps even something better.
Even large universe secret realms couldn't withstand the 'pull' of the strongest beings. If one wasn't enough, then two or three would join forces.
But the Xuanhuang Secret Realm... Even the strongest beings couldn't pinpoint the exact spatial layer where this realm was located, which was simply incredulous.
If the Xuanhuang Secret Realm hadn't appeared yet, then it might be understandable, as even the strongest beings couldn't possibly have explored every spatial layer in the main universe.
However, the Xuanhuang Secret Realm had already been opened numerous times, with passages connecting it to the outside world, yet the strongest beings still couldn't lock onto its precise location, which was truly baffling.
Not only were the human civilization's strongest beings unable to do so, but even the strongest beings from other races had failed.
This was also one of the reasons why Human Civilization believed that the Xuanhuang Secret Realm originated from another universe. This realm simply didn't conform to the norms of a typical universe secret realm, and some entity was deliberately obscuring its coordinates.
Furthermore, on the occasions when powerful explorers from Human Civilization ventured into the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, they occasionally obtained secret techniques and treasures that were completely dissimilar to the styles of the current universe's myriad races.
"The beckoning is becoming overwhelmingly strong." Lin Yuan stood tall beneath the starry sky, and as he drew closer to the entrance of the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, the beckoning call in his ears grew increasingly intense.
In fact, Lin Yuan could already make out some vague voices.
"This time, I've brought three ninth-tier secret treasures for protection when entering the secret realm," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
The three ninth-tier secret treasures were categorized into attack, physical defense, and soul defense types.
Even though the battles in the ninth tier resembled competitions between countless spatial layers, it didn't mean that weapon secret treasures were useless.
If you possessed defensive secret treasures, your enemies might find the spatial layer you were in, but they wouldn't be able to kill you.
Of course, these three ninth-tier secret treasures were contributed by the strongest eighth-tier geniuses of the Tianyu Tribe.
"The primary purpose of this trip to the secret realm is to find the source of the beckoning. As for the treasures within, I'll take them if they're conveniently within reach, and if not, I'll just give up on them."
Lin Yuan formulated a basic strategy for his upcoming journey into the secret realm.
His plan was to avoid conflicts with other powerful beings as much as possible.
Their objectives differed from his, and that was why he hadn't come earlier, during the opening of the secret realm, to avoid the 'peak' period when powerful beings from other races entered.
The Xuanhuang Secret Realm could only remain open for a hundred years after its activation.
Therefore, the earlier one entered, the greater the potential gains.
By arriving a few years later, Lin Yuan reduced the likelihood of encountering the first wave of powerful beings from other races.
"Let's go in."
After some contemplation, Lin Yuan took a step forward and entered the nearby starry space that was rippling with spatial fluctuations.
Buzz.
As Lin Yuan ventured further into this area, he noticed the warping and shifting of space.
"According to the intelligence, any powerful being who enters the Xuanhuang Secret Realm will be randomly transported to the outer regions of the realm."
Lin Yuan knew that there was no point in forming a group with other evolvers from Human Civilization, as they would inevitably be separated upon entering the secret realm anyway.
The spatial fluctuations intensified, and after a while, when the space stabilized, Lin Yuan found himself outside the main spatial layer of the main universe, having entered the Xuanhuang Secret Realm.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan immediately became vigilant and carefully examined his surroundings.
He activated both his physical and soul defensive secret treasures.
"I don't seem to have entered any dangerous areas." Lin Yuan surveyed the yellowish continent spread out before him and breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Upon entering the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, one would randomly appear in the outer regions of the realm.
This 'randomness' was crucial, as one might end up in some perilous location.
Even though the outermost regions of the Xuanhuang Secret Realm didn't pose much of a threat to ninth-tier beings, there were a few forbidden areas that were exceptions.
Even ninth-tier powerhouses would suffer severe injuries if they accidentally ventured into those forbidden areas.
"Looks like my luck isn't bad."
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face. His current location seemed safe, and he had started off in a favorable position within the secret realm.
"Spatial layers."
Lin Yuan carefully sensed his surroundings. As the Xuanhuang Secret Realm was a complete world, it naturally had countless spatial layers.
"The number of spatial layers in this secret realm far exceeds forty thousand," Lin Yuan noted. With his body's world hosting forty-five thousand spatial layers, he could roughly sense the number of external spatial layers.
"Spatial movement and teleportation are impossible here."
Lin Yuan attempted to use these methods but soon confirmed a piece of intelligence provided by Human Civilization.
Within the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, there was an invisible spatial suppression. While ninth-tier beings could merge with the myriad spatial layers, they couldn't utilize spatial rules to move or teleport.
In the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, the only way to travel was by flying.
"The source of the beckoning is in the core region?" Lin Yuan's expression changed slightly.
The Xuanhuang Secret Realm was vast and infinite, divided into outer, inner, and core regions.
The closer one got to the core region, the more opportunities and treasures there were, but the competition also intensified.
Aside from dealing with powerful beings from other races, there were also indigenous life forms in the Xuanhuang Secret Realm. The indigenous life forms in the core region were far more formidable than those in the inner and outer regions.
Some of them could even overpower ninth-tier beings with a million layers of cultivation.
"I must be careful."
Lin Yuan's face grew solemn.
However, even within the core region, not everywhere was dangerous. The areas with treasures and opportunities were indeed perilous, but if there weren't any such attractions, the region was relatively safe.
Lin Yuan had no interest in those treasures and opportunities. All he needed to do was reach the core region safely and find the source of the beckoning.
"Let's go."
Without further delay, Lin Yuan set off, transforming into a stream of light that flew toward the source of the beckoning.
Several days later...
Lin Yuan merged with a particular spatial layer and swiftly flew through it.
Just then, a thousand-meter-long giant serpent suddenly opened its eyes on the 'yellowish' road below.
"An outsider?"
This giant serpent was an indigenous life form of the Xuanhuang Secret Realm. Every time the secret realm opened, these natives would go on a rampage, attacking any powerful beings who had entered.
Even the weakest indigenous life forms were born in the Xuanhuang Secret Realm and possessed a keen sense of the numerous spatial layers within.
The methods used by ninth-tier beings from the main universe to merge with the spatial layers were difficult to conceal from these natives.
After all, this was their home turf.
Boom!
The giant serpent opened its massive jaws and unleashed a pillar of yellowish light.
And this was also the most challenging part.
Each Ninth-Tier powerhouse would be extremely cautious, carefully concealing their true self.
They might even switch their spatial layers at any moment.
But these tricks were futile against the indigenous life forms of the Xuanhuang Secret Realm.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan's expression changed slightly as he flew along his path.
Whoosh!
Lin Yuan raised his right hand, and a shield the color of jade-green fields appeared before him, blocking the incoming pillar of light.
"An indigenous life form?"
Lin Yuan had long been aware of the capabilities of the indigenous life forms in the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, and his face grew solemn.
"That attack earlier was probably equivalent to the strike of a Ninth-Tier powerhouse who has cultivated hundreds of spatial layers." Lin Yuan made a rough estimate.
"Since it's like this, don't blame me."
Lin Yuan looked down at the thousand-meter-long giant serpent and narrowed his eyes.
Currently, Lin Yuan's body had cultivated a total of forty-three thousand spatial layers in his internal world.
But this did not mean that Lin Yuan's strength was limited to forty-three thousand layers.
Other Ninth-Tier powerhouses, after comprehending the complete spatial rules, would have their internal worlds reach the upper limit in size.
Unless they possessed a noble bloodline, their internal worlds would not exceed this limit, and thus, there was not much difference between them.
Therefore, the standard for measuring the strength of Ninth-Tier life forms was based on the number of spatial layers they had cultivated.
The more spatial layers one cultivated, the stronger their strength, and the two were directly proportional.
But Lin Yuan was different; his internal world spanned a staggering one hundred million li in size.
With his foundation of forty-three thousand spatial layers, Lin Yuan's strength was at least on par with those Ninth-Tier powerhouses who had cultivated several hundred thousand layers.
After all, his foundation was far superior.
So, when facing this thousand-meter-long giant serpent, whose strength was only at the tenth level of the Ninth-Tier, Lin Yuan decided to end the battle quickly.
After all, if he was targeted by an indigenous life form, even if he tried to escape, his opponent would relentlessly pursue him, making him far too conspicuous.
Whoosh!
Lin Yuan took a step forward, intentionally detaching himself from the spatial layer, as the power of his internal world surged, causing the power of countless spatial layers to gather.
He then directly pierced through the giant serpent.
"Outsider!!"
The thousand-meter-long giant serpent let out an angry roar, and then its eyes dimmed as its massive body fell to the ground.
"Dead?"
Lin Yuan approached and began to examine the corpse of the indigenous life form.
The indigenous life forms of the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, whether alive or dead, could not leave the Secret Realm.
Even if they were forcibly taken out, they would turn to ashes the moment they left the Secret Realm.
Hence, Human Civilization had not yet thoroughly researched these indigenous life forms.
"This should be the 'Xuanhuang' Crystal." Lin Yuan extracted a fist-sized yellow crystal from the heart of the thousand-meter-long giant serpent.
The Xuanhuang Crystal was a specialty of the Xuanhuang Secret Realm and was the core of the indigenous life forms within it.
A Xuanhuang Crystal of this size could easily be exchanged for one hundred thousand universe crystals in the main universe.
The Xuanhuang Crystal contained a unique power that had an extraordinary effect on certain systems of Evolver strong beings from other races.
The indigenous life forms of the Xuanhuang Secret Realm would turn to ashes upon leaving the Secret Realm.
Only the Xuanhuang Crystal could be retained.
This was the only thing Lin Yuan could take away from the indigenous life form.
"One hundred thousand universe crystals?"
Lin Yuan was delighted. Typically, a Ninth-Tier powerhouse's worth was estimated to be between two million and three hundred million universe crystals.
While one hundred thousand universe crystals might not seem like a large amount to a Ninth-Tier powerhouse, it was easily obtained here.
"Let's continue."
Lin Yuan had formulated a strategy for his journey into the Secret Realm.
He would absolutely not compete for opportunities or treasures.
However, if an indigenous life form came to him, he would make an exception.
Time passed.
In the blink of an eye, more than a month had gone by.
Lin Yuan had already traveled through a large part of the outer region.
During this month or so, Lin Yuan had encountered ambushes from indigenous life forms five times. These indigenous life forms varied in strength, with the strongest comparable to a Ninth-Tier powerhouse with a million layers of cultivation, and the weakest only at the initial stages of the Ninth-Tier, not even reaching the tenth level.
"In less than two months, I've obtained six Xuanhuang Crystals, and their combined value is probably close to a million universe crystals."
Lin Yuan was somewhat astonished.
A million universe crystals? Even for a Ninth-Tier powerhouse, amassing such a quantity of universe crystals was not an easy feat; it was equivalent to half the wealth of an ordinary Ninth-Tier powerhouse at the tenth level.
And this was the result of Lin Yuan actively avoiding those opportunity-rich areas.
If he had deliberately sought out these opportunities, his harvest would have likely increased severalfold.
"No wonder those strong beings from other races are so interested in this Secret Realm. Back then, my teacher, who was undefeated at the Eighth-Tier, still ventured into this place to reap its rewards."
Lin Yuan shook his head.
One could imagine that as long as one could leave this Secret Realm alive, they would undoubtedly reap bountiful gains.
"Hmm?"
"Another indigenous life form has discovered me?"
Lin Yuan glanced downward at a hundred-meter-tall bear on the continent below. It stared at him angrily, and although they were separated by countless spatial layers, Lin Yuan knew that it was looking at him.
"It belongs to the weakest type of indigenous life form."
"Equivalent to the initial stages of the Ninth-Tier."
Lin Yuan roughly sensed the aura emanating from the bear and had gained some experience after consecutively killing six indigenous life forms.
"Time to take action."
Lin Yuan intentionally detached himself from the spatial layer and activated his Ninth-Tier attack secret treasure, aiming it at the hundred-meter-tall bear.
Far away from Lin Yuan's location, on the other side.
A three-headed being from another race seemed to sense something as Lin Yuan deliberately detached himself from the spatial layer. He turned to look in Lin Yuan's direction.
"That Ninth-Tier attack secret treasure, is it from the Tianyu Tribe? And this human evolver is the famous Galaxy Star Master?"
This three-headed being from another race was also hiding within countless spatial layers, observing Lin Yuan as he swiftly killed the hundred-meter-tall bear. A strange light flashed in his eyes.
"I didn't expect that because I was delayed by other matters and entered the Xuanhuang Secret Realm later than others, I would still encounter such a surprise?"
The three-headed being's heart stirred.
His race belonged to the Insectoid Alliance, which was completely hostile towards Human Civilization.
Within the Insectoid Alliance, there had been a series of bounties placed on the Galaxy Star Master. Even if one could only kill a clone of the Galaxy Star Master, they would still receive a generous reward.
"The hundred-meter-tall bear that the Galaxy Star Master killed was only at the initial stages of the Ninth-Tier. For the Galaxy Star Master to have reached this level at the initial stages of the Ninth-Tier, his true strength is probably not inferior to a Ninth-Tier powerhouse who has cultivated several thousand spatial layers."
The three-headed being quickly analyzed, "I've cultivated a total of twenty-six thousand spatial layers, reaching the Ninth-Tier's 'Myriad' level. If I were to make a move against the Galaxy Star Master, I should have a ten out of nine chances of success."
The three-headed being's heart raced as the Insectoid Alliance offered far too great a reward, and after his analysis, he believed that dealing with the Galaxy Star Master would not be too difficult.
"Why don't I give it a try?"
(End of Chapter)
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