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Chapter 363: Revisiting the Dark Planet
Chapter 363: Revisiting the Dark Planet (End of Chapter)
For Lin Yuan, breaking through to the tenth tier meant more than just a drastic increase in strength. It also brought about a heightened understanding of the rules that governed the universe.
The perspective from the ninth and tenth tiers was vastly different, and the insights gained from each were unique. Lin Yuan's heavenly comprehension talent was no exception. When he was at the ninth tier, trying to grasp the fusion of pillar-level rules felt abstruse and challenging.
But now, at the tenth tier...
It wasn't exactly easy, but neither was it inscrutable.
Over the years since his advancement, Lin Yuan had gained profound insights into the fusion of the life and death rules, two of the fundamental pillar rules.
At this moment, all his accumulated insights transformed into a burst of inspiration, propelling him to take that final step.
*Your comprehension defies the heavens. You have begun to fuse the life and death rules.*
*Your comprehension defies the heavens. You continue to delve into the fusion of the life and death rules.*
*Your comprehension defies the heavens. You have successfully fused the life and death rules.*
Boom.
Lin Yuan's mind reverberated with power as the life and death rules merged completely, forming an entirely new rule.
This new rule encompassed both life and death, setting them in an endless cycle as if they would endure forever.
"I've finally comprehended a pillar-level fusion rule," Lin Yuan said, a smile spreading across his face.
Typically, for a tenth-tier evoluter to understand a pillar-level fusion rule—the fusion of at least two pillar-level rules—meant that they would be ranked as a tenth-tier Alpha.
However, this step could take a long, long time for most tenth-tier evoluters.
But Lin Yuan had two advantages. First, even before reaching the tenth tier, he had already thoroughly grasped numerous pillar-level rules. Second, his innate comprehension talent was heaven-defying.
Other tenth-tier evoluters, upon reaching this level, might not have comprehended more than a handful of pillar-level rules, let alone fused them.
They simply weren't on the same level as Lin Yuan.
"The fusion of the life and death rules... The pillar-level fusion rule I've comprehended should be the Cycle of Life and Death Rule, right?" Lin Yuan mused to himself.
The Cycle of Life and Death Rule was an extremely powerful fusion rule among the myriad pillar-level rules. It encompassed two fundamentally opposing rules—life and death.
Fusing these two rules was more challenging than merging other pillar-level rules, but once accomplished, the might of the Cycle of Life and Death Rule was exceptionally terrifying.
"With my current strength, I should be able to reach the threshold of the eleventh tier, right?" Lin Yuan thought.
For a typical tenth-tier powerhouse, comprehending a pillar-level fusion rule would be a qualitative transformation in their strength.
There were different types of pillar-level fusion rules, each with its own focus, but regardless of the type, they all had the potential to propel a tenth-tier powerhouse into the ranks of Alpha-level threats.
And so—
Lin Yuan's comprehension of the Cycle of Life and Death Rule also brought about a significant enhancement to his power.
To put it simply—
If one were to liken a pillar-level fusion rule to a sharp blade, it would possess immense destructive power in the hands of a regular person, and even more so in the hands of an evoluter.
The same degree of the Cycle of Life and Death Rule, when unleashed by Lin Yuan, would be far more formidable than when used by a typical tenth-tier Alpha-level powerhouse.
"Let's try again," Lin Yuan thought, his mind stirring.
The Taiyin Yuan God immediately descended upon the Xuanhuang Secret Realm.
As the realm's master, Lin Yuan could enter the Xuanhuang Secret Realm from any location in the universe, thanks to the Xuanhuang imprint.
As for exiting—
Aside from the fixed 333 exits within the realm—
He could also establish a 'landmark' connection to the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, using his true body as the landmark for when he wanted to leave.
Lin Yuan had already set this up, ensuring that he could create the appearance of leaving the Xuanhuang Secret Realm along with the other ninth-tier evoluters when it was sealed.
Xuanhuang Secret Realm.
Lin Yuan's Taiyin Yuan God descended once more.
"Master," the six-armed figure appeared, looking at Lin Yuan with a slight hint of confusion.
"I want to test my strength again," Lin Yuan said directly.
"Very well," the six-armed figure nodded.
Although it didn't understand why Lin Yuan was repeating this action, it would obey any command given by its master.
"What's the maximum amount of damage this secret realm can withstand?" Lin Yuan asked before proceeding.
"Maximum damage?" The six-armed figure pondered for a moment. "It should be able to withstand any attack below the ultimate level."
The Xuanhuang Secret Realm's ability to evade detection by the Utmost Powerhouses was due to its integration into the countless layers of spatial gaps within the main universe.
While the Xuanhuang Secret Realm itself couldn't block attacks from Utmost Powerhouses, it could easily withstand assaults from eleventh-tier life forms.
"Good," Lin Yuan nodded.
"I've just comprehended a fusion rule, and I want to test it out."
"Help me see if the might of this attack reaches the threshold of the eleventh tier."
Lin Yuan raised his right hand and gently pressed it forward.
Buzz.
The terrifying power of the fused life and death rules began to unleash, and the aura of these two extreme rules permeated the countless layers of space, subtly affecting the stability of the Xuanhuang Secret Realm.
"What?" The six-armed figure's expression changed slightly.
"Master, you must stop the attack!" it exclaimed.
"As expected of the Cycle of Life and Death Rule," Lin Yuan marveled inwardly.
With his profound understanding and strength, the destructive power unleashed by the Cycle of Life and Death Rule, when harnessed by Lin Yuan, was absolutely on par with the threshold of an eleventh-tier powerhouse.
"Master, that strike just now reached the eleventh-tier threshold," the six-armed figure immediately said.
At the same time, a hint of astonishment flashed across its face. To be able to unleash such a terrifying strike right after entering the tenth tier...was this truly the capability of a tenth-tier life form?
"I know," Lin Yuan replied, his mood pleasant. "But while this strike reaches the eleventh-tier threshold, it's still somewhat weaker compared to a true eleventh-tier powerhouse."
The so-called eleventh-tier threshold referred to the strength of a casual strike from a powerhouse who had just entered the eleventh tier.
However, Lin Yuan was not discouraged. It had not been long since he entered the tenth tier, and yet he had achieved this level. Given a few more decades or centuries, challenging an eleventh-tier powerhouse would be well within his capabilities.
Virtual World.
After comprehending the Cycle of Life and Death Rule, Lin Yuan met up with the Black Star Master and the Liuli Star Master for a casual chat.
"Hahaha, Galaxy Star Master, your tenth-tier celebration is almost as grand as Nalan's eleventh-tier celebration!" the Black Star Master laughed.
"I didn't expect everyone to be so enthusiastic," Lin Yuan said, a smile spreading across his face.
After reaching the tenth tier, Lin Yuan had indeed held a grand celebration, and as a result, he received numerous congratulatory messages and gifts from tenth and eleventh-tier Evoluters within Human Civilization, as well as from various other factions.
Of course, in addition to the congratulatory messages, the gifts were also quite extravagant.
Even the Black Star Master and the Liuli Star Master had sent him a generous gift.
By the end of the celebration, Lin Yuan had received seven to eight million universe crystals in gifts alone.
"This is all because the celebration was hosted by the Galaxy Star Master."
"When I broke through to the tenth tier, my celebration wasn't nearly as grand."
The Black Star Master shook his head. Galaxy Star Master Lin Yuan possessed infinite potential, and with the talent he had displayed so far, entering the eleventh tier was all but guaranteed.
Therefore, it was only natural that many Evoluters and factions sent gifts to celebrate his achievement.
When he, the Black Star Master, had first entered the tenth tier, his celebration had been slightly more extravagant than a typical tenth-tier celebration, but the talent he had displayed back then didn't even come close to what Lin Yuan had achieved now.
"When you hold your eleventh-tier celebration, it will definitely surpass mine," Lin Yuan said.
"Let's hope so," the Black Star Master said, a smile appearing on his face as well.
He, too, yearned to reach the eleventh tier, but to take that step, mere accumulation would not be enough.
If it weren't for Lin Yuan's stimulation, which led to a transformation in Nalan's mindset and a desire to break through, it would have likely taken him several tens or even hundreds of thousands of years to make that breakthrough, if he ever did.
Even so, it was still only a possibility.
After chatting with the Black Star Master and the Liuli Star Master for a while longer, Lin Yuan disconnected from the virtual world.
"Now that I've comprehended the Cycle of Life and Death Rule, I can go explore that black planet again," Lin Yuan thought.
An idea occurred to Lin Yuan, and he turned his attention to the mysterious black planet that his Taiyin Yuan God had stumbled upon during his return from the Xuanhuang Secret Realm.
In the center of the planet were twelve towering gates. The prerequisite to entering each of these gates was to comprehend a pillar-level fusion rule.
Lin Yuan recalled that one of these gates required the comprehension of the Cycle of Life and Death Rule.
"The Black Planet," Lin Yuan said, his expression turning solemn.
According to the Wisdom Goddess, the Black Planet had originated from that ancient event when countless treasures rained down from beyond the universe eons ago.
Human Civilization's rise was largely attributed to this event, as they had allegedly obtained part of the key treasures and inheritances.
As such, Lin Yuan placed great importance on this mysterious black planet.
"Let's take a look," he said.
Lin Yuan's Taiyin Yuan God appeared and then vanished, speeding toward the star field where the black planet was located.
Desolate Star Field.
Outside a seemingly ordinary black planet.
Lin Yuan's figure appeared.
Following his usual habit, he left a drop of his essence blood outside before descending upon the black planet.
Center of the Black Planet.
Twelve towering black gates stood in a circle.
They emanated an ancient and mysterious aura.
Lin Yuan observed them for a while before eventually standing before one of the black gates.
This particular gate was associated with the comprehension of the Cycle of Life and Death Rule.
Only by comprehending this pillar-level fusion rule could one enter.
"Now what?"
Lin Yuan stood before the black gate, his brow furrowed in thought.
He reached out, intending to push the gate open.
However, the black gate remained immobile, unyielding to his touch.
"Cycle of Life and Death Rule," Lin Yuan murmured as he examined the intricate pattern engraved on the surface of the gate.
The pattern was complex, but Lin Yuan could understand its meaning at a glance.
"Comprehend the Cycle of Life and Death Rule to enter!"
After pondering for a moment, Lin Yuan attempted to condense the power of the Cycle of Life and Death Rule and slowly infuse it into the black gate.
Before long.
Under Lin Yuan's watchful gaze.
A deep voice resounded in his ears.
"Entry conditions met."
The next moment.
The black gate began to tremble and slowly opened with a rumble.
Without hesitation, Lin Yuan stepped through the gate.
"Where is this?"
As he entered the gate, Lin Yuan's expression changed slightly as he surveyed his surroundings.
...
(End of Chapter)
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