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Chapter 402: The Martial Arts Tenth Stage
Chapter 402: The Martial Arts Tenth Stage (Seeking Subscription)
On the nine grand thrones, nine paramount beings gazed at Lin Yuan, their expressions rarefully tinged with astonishment.
Had he comprehended the rule of space-time fusion?
Lin Yuan had comprehended the rule of space-time fusion? With the talent and aptitude Lin Yuan had displayed, he had already grasped the rule of time at the ninth stage.
The Paramount Being Xia Qin and the others did not doubt that Lin Yuan could comprehend the rule of space-time fusion.
For the vast majority of eleventh-stage evolvers, what took immeasurable ages to achieve, would not pose a significant bottleneck for a supreme genius like Lin Yuan.
The Paramount Beings' expectations of Lin Yuan were to surge beyond boundaries, to stand alongside them, and become a pillar supporting the entire human civilization.
However, the nine Paramount Beings never imagined that Lin Yuan would comprehend the rule of space-time fusion so quickly.
It was too fast.
So fast that even the Paramount Beings had no inkling of it.
When Lin Yuan comprehended the rule of time, Paramount Being Xia Qin had given him a nudge, bringing him to the 'shore' of the river of time to observe its entirety.
Now that he had comprehended space-time fusion, had he done it all on his own?
And how long had it been since Lin Yuan entered the tenth stage? Though he had spent over ten thousand years in the two-dimensional world, that low-dimensional realm had no rule fluctuations, making it impossible to sense the rules of time and space.
"You've truly comprehended the fusion of time and space?"
Paramount Being Xu Shen was a little surprised and couldn't help but ask.
Time and space were the two highest pillars of rules, and while Xu Shen specialized in space, his understanding of time was also profound.
"Fortuitously," Lin Yuan's thoughts stirred slightly as he drew upon the power of space-time, merging them.
Compared to the explosive enhancement of his physical body and soul, gauging the depth of one's comprehension of the rules was difficult for outsiders unless intentionally revealed.
"As I thought, it is the rule of space-time fusion," the nine Paramount Beings needed only a glance to confirm Lin Yuan's thorough mastery.
"You..."
Paramount Being Xia Qin was a little helpless. He had originally intended to guide Lin Yuan on comprehending space-time fusion, but now it seemed that there was no need.
"Now that you've comprehended the rule of space-time fusion, there's indeed no need to observe the entirety of the river of time," Paramount Being Yudie said slowly.
Observing the river of time in its entirety would only be beneficial to those who had comprehended the rule of time and those who were striving to comprehend space-time fusion.
Beyond that, the effects were not as significant as imagined, and the cultivation after comprehending space-time fusion still depended on one's self, with external influences being very limited.
"Given your current level of existence, it is indeed rare to have comprehended space-time fusion, but you must not be complacent. If you wish to reach the pinnacle, comprehending the fusion of space-time is merely the beginning. You need to continuously delve into this rule, elevating it to the Second Level, Third Level, and even the Fifth Level."
Paramount Being Xia Qin was at a loss for words and could only offer his standard admonishment.
To surge beyond boundaries, one must first elevate the rule of space-time fusion to the Fifth Level, and the time and effort required to progress from the First to the Fifth Level were immeasurable.
Xia Qin's words caused a subtle change in the thoughts of the other eight Paramount Beings.
If one could not be complacent at the tenth stage after comprehending space-time fusion, what were they? Including Xia Qin, none of the nine Paramount Beings had comprehended space-time fusion at the tenth stage.
"Understood," Lin Yuan nodded in agreement.
Xia Qin was right. Comprehending space-time fusion was just the beginning, and the real challenges lay in progressing from the Second to the Fifth Level.
Many ancient gods of the stars, who had lived for untold ages, were stuck at this level.
However, what the nine Paramount Beings on the field did not know was that Lin Yuan possessed the insights of the myriad tribe's powerhouses into space-time fusion. In this aspect of fusion, reaching the Fifth Level was not particularly difficult, and it wouldn't even take much time, just a gradual progression.
Lin Yuan's true goal was the Sixth Level of space-time fusion, and only at the twelfth stage, the ultimate realm, would he truly pay heed.
"In that case, you indeed don't need to go to the 'shore',"
"However, you have contributed greatly in the two-dimensional world, and you should be rewarded. What do you desire?"
Paramount Being Gu Li asked.
The treasury of human civilization housed countless treasures, including some of the twelfth star tier.
"I'll leave it to the Paramount Beings to decide," Lin Yuan said immediately.
He didn't know what to choose, but as ultimate existences, they would surely not let him suffer a loss.
"We decide?"
Gu Li and the other eight Paramount Beings exchanged glances.
Lin Yuan knew that the nine Paramount Beings were secretly communicating.
After a moment.
Xia Qin spoke, his expression slightly solemn, "Although you are only at the tenth stage now, you should also consider the matter of surging beyond boundaries. This treasure should be suitable for you."
Xia Qin waved his right hand, and a hazy universe appeared before him. Then, this hazy universe began to shrink infinitely, turning into a bead that flew towards Lin Yuan.
Whoosh!
The bead floated slowly, but Lin Yuan's expression changed slightly. He felt as if he were facing a vast universe.
"Is this a miniature universe? No, it feels even more real than a miniature universe." Of all the treasures Lin Yuan had seen, only the miniature universe resembled this bead.
But it was only similar. Although the miniature universe had complete time and space rules in operation, it was ultimately an inert object. In contrast, the bead before him seemed alive.
"This treasure is called the 'Source of the Universe,' and it can assist your inner world in transforming into an inner universe."
Xia Qin explained the use of the bead.
"Assist my inner world in transforming into an inner universe?" Lin Yuan took a deep breath.
When surging beyond boundaries, one's inner world would evolve towards an inner universe, but for a world to transform into a universe?
"This is too precious," Lin Yuan murmured. Although he possessed numerous twelve-star wonders, artifacts, and weapons, they were ultimately external objects.
Only by reaching the twelfth stage himself could he attain true mastery.
"It's not a matter of precious or not," Paramount Being Xia Qin shook his head. "Take it."
"Yes," Lin Yuan replied, promptly storing away the 'Source of the Universe'.
"Alright," Paramount Being Xia Qin continued. "Let Yudie escort you back."
The Paramount Being turned his gaze towards Lin Yuan.
This third stronghold of human civilization was surrounded by a spatial labyrinth, which Lin Yuan couldn't navigate through on his own.
After Lin Yuan left, the nine Paramount Beings once again exchanged glances, their expressions filled with wonder.
"Xia Qin, how exactly did you discover this little guy?"
"His talent is terrifying. He comprehended the rule of space-time fusion at the tenth stage?"
"To be honest, I feel that if I were to seclude myself in cultivation, that little guy would probably reach the ultimate stage before me."
The Paramount Beings spoke in hushed tones, their voices filled with awe.
Outside the Galaxy Main Star.
Lin Yuan's Solar Nascent Soul appeared without a sound.
"Back already?"
Lin Yuan scanned his surroundings, his expression thoughtful. "I can sense that the coordinates of the third stronghold are located deep within layers of space, similar to the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, but not as thoroughly concealed."
"Never mind," he said, shaking his head. "I don't want to think about that now."
Lin Yuan's figure vanished, only to reappear in the Star Master's Grand Hall.
Whoosh!
The Source of the Universe flew out and came to a stop before his true body.
As the Source of the Universe could aid in the transformation of one's inner world into an inner universe, Lin Yuan naturally prioritized its use with his true body.
As for his Solar and Lunar Nascent Souls, as long as Lin Yuan could reach the ultimate stage, they would naturally undergo their transformations, and their inner worlds would evolve into inner universes as well.
"The Source of the Universe?"
Lin Yuan examined the bead before him intently.
He hadn't dared to observe it too closely in front of the Paramount Beings, but now he had the freedom to do so.
"According to Paramount Being Xia Qin, to use the Source of the Universe, I just need to bring it into my inner world and let it come into contact with the power of my world," Lin Yuan mused.
Without further ado, he began the process.
Whoosh!
Lin Yuan's will descended into his inner world, accompanied by the Source of the Universe.
"My inner world?"
Lin Yuan swept his gaze across the vast expanse. At the center of his inner world, a towering ancient tree, tens of thousands of zhang tall, swayed gently, exuding a special aura that stabilized everything within his inner world.
It was the World Tree.
As an eleven-star supreme wonder, the World Tree possessed the ability to stabilize one's inner world.
To some extent, the World Tree could also provide benefits as one's inner world evolved towards an inner universe, although its contribution was minuscule and difficult to perceive.
"In a few more hundred years, my World Tree should be able to bear the Fruit of the World," Lin Yuan mused as he surveyed his surroundings. Normally, for a World Tree to take root and bear fruit would take at least a million years, if not tens of millions.
However, due to the exceptionally strong foundation of Lin Yuan's inner world, the World Tree had completed its growth cycle of millions or even tens of millions of years in just two short centuries.
"Let's begin," Lin Yuan said, his thoughts turning inward as he started to manipulate the power of his world, reaching out to the Source of the Universe before him.
Buzz!
The instant the power of his world touched the Source of the Universe, Lin Yuan's consciousness was flooded with scenes of the universe's creation.
Boom!
The Source of the Universe, which was the size of a fist, suddenly exploded, turning into countless specks of dust that reformed into a scene of a cosmic starry universe, gradually merging with Lin Yuan's inner world.
"Hmm?"
As the creator of his inner world, Lin Yuan immediately sensed the changes taking place within it.
His once vast inner world now seemed ancient and profound, as if it had endured endless years, from the very beginning of the universe's creation until the present.
"Is this... the depth of time?"
Lin Yuan was deeply shaken. The size of his inner world and the number of spatial layers it possessed represented only the depth of its spatial foundation.
But now, Lin Yuan clearly felt that the temporal depth of his inner world had changed, significantly enhancing it and making it seem as if it had existed for eons.
For an inner world to transform into an inner universe, depth in both space and time was essential.
While Lin Yuan's inner world surpassed that of an eleventh-stage powerhouse in terms of spatial depth, its temporal depth was rather ordinary. This could have become a fatal weakness when striving for the ultimate stage.
However, with the integration of the Source of the Universe, the temporal depth of Lin Yuan's inner world was now supplemented, unifying time and space within it.
"The Paramount Beings must have noticed the deficiency in my temporal cultivation, having cultivated for such a short time, and so they gave me the Source of the Universe," Lin Yuan thought with gratitude. This gift would be of immense help to him.
"With the depth of space I currently possess and the length of time I've cultivated, when I reach the eleventh stage and receive the infusion of chaotic void origin again, perhaps I can elevate my inner world to a level close to an inner universe?" Lin Yuan pondered silently.
Paramount Being Xia Qin's gift of the Source of the Universe had made up for Lin Yuan's lack of temporal depth. However, the Paramount Beings could never have imagined just how profound the spatial depth of Lin Yuan's inner world already was.
Furthermore, his inner world had not yet reached its limit. With the rule of space-time fusion only at the first level, his inner world would become even more perfect as he progressed to the fifth level.
Xuanhuang Secret Realm.
The Solar Nascent Soul sat cross-legged in meditation.
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
While supremely powerful weapons were indeed formidable, not every one of them suited Lin Yuan.
In terms of compatibility, no weapon could surpass the Primordial Bell.
This weapon, crafted from Primordial Essence Gold, had been constantly nurtured by Lin Yuan, making it perfectly suited to him.
Its only drawback was that compared to supreme weapons, the Primordial Bell was slightly inferior in tier, but the impact of this was not significant.
As Lin Yuan possessed the ability to harness the Original Power, he could reduce all things to their purest, most fundamental form, and then slowly nurture the Primordial Bell, eventually cultivating it into a supreme weapon.
Of course, this endeavor would have to wait until Lin Yuan reached the eleventh stage, as twelve-star wonders were not so easily reduced.
**Galaxy Main Star**
After observing the changes in his inner world for a while longer, Lin Yuan once again took out the rule-comprehension globes and immersed himself in cultivation.
In addition to his normal rule comprehension, Lin Yuan was also slowly perfecting the Martial Arts Tenth Stage chapter.
"The key to the Martial Arts Tenth Stage lies in the physical body, the soul, and the mind and will. Returning to the origin and ensuring a strong foundation will lead to greater potential."
Lin Yuan continuously observed the physical bodies and souls of those unique beings in the depths of the cosmic starry universe.
Normally, unique beings were scarce, and some were even one-of-a-kind in the vast universe. Their physical bodies were profound, their soul essences were extraordinary, and their innate abilities were such that even supreme beings could not fathom them.
However, with the four globes of light given to him by the short, half-meter-tall old man, Lin Yuan could clearly sense everything about these unique beings, which greatly aided him in perfecting the Martial Arts Tenth Stage chapter.
It was important to know that each of these unique beings was a favorite of the universe, endowed with gifts that closely aligned with the Great Dao.
By basing the Martial Arts Tenth Stage chapter on the physical bodies and souls of these unique beings, Lin Yuan was essentially creating a path to heaven with an extremely high upper limit.
There was no risk of this path leading to a dead end or a blind alley.
It was akin to standing at the height of the cosmic universe and creating a path to evolution.
**Virtual World**
Lin Yuan and Vice Tower Master Nalanhu sat casually.
During his breaks from cultivation, Lin Yuan would enter the virtual world to relax, but only by splitting off a strand of his consciousness, ensuring that his normal cultivation and enlightenment were not disrupted.
"Those alien strong beings really suffered losses in the two-dimensional world, especially the Four Divine Kings. They even lost the supreme weapons most suited to them."
Vice Tower Master Nalanhu couldn't help but feel a bit of schadenfreude, even though his clone had also died of old age in the two-dimensional world, resulting in a fundamental loss. However, he had been compensated to some extent by human civilization afterward.
Among the eleven wonders that Lin Yuan had returned to the supreme beings, some had been used to compensate the human evolvers.
After all, many human evolvers had contributed to the search for these wonders, so it was only right that human civilization rewarded them.
"Indeed, it's quite unfortunate for them," Lin Yuan nodded. Originally, the Four Divine Kings were top-tier strong beings second only to the supreme beings, but now they had lost a supreme weapon that was perfectly suited to them.
Whether it was the Starry Sky Alliance, human civilization, or the Insectoid Alliance, they had all acquired numerous supreme weapons.
However, for beings below the supreme level, finding a suitable supreme weapon was as difficult as ascending to the heavens.
With the loss of their supreme weapon, even if the Four Divine Kings received another one from the Starry Sky Alliance, they wouldn't be able to recover their peak battle prowess.
Moreover, the permanent loss of a portion of their mental will due to the death of their clones would also significantly impact their strength.
The combination of these two factors meant that while the Four Divine Kings couldn't be said to have fallen into mediocrity, they could no longer compare to beings like the 'Mother of the Tree World'.
Even the timeline for their potential ascension to the ultimate stage would be indefinitely postponed, and their chances of reaching that stage would be diminished no matter how much the deadline was extended.
In addition to the Four Divine Kings, many other unique beings and alien strong beings had also suffered great losses, at least in terms of the fundamental loss of a portion of their mental will.
Unlike physical bodies, mental will couldn't be easily enhanced with wonders.
It would take an unimaginable amount of effort to increase the strength of one's mental will, and the permanent loss of a portion of it would be a severe setback, especially for more powerful beings.
"Hehe, so what if they're alien strong beings or unique beings? They still got beaten by our human, Blood Rain!"
"Among the myriad races' strong beings in the two-dimensional world, only Blood Rain emerged as the ultimate victor."
A smile appeared on Vice Tower Master Nalanhu's face.
Although human civilization had not publicly announced that Blood Rain had successfully emerged from the two-dimensional world, the human evolvers had their suspicions.
The strong beings of other alien races also had their speculations, but they could only guess.
As the pinnacle race, human civilization was guarded by nine supreme beings, so even with their significant losses, the other alien races dared not act against them.
Time passed slowly.
In the blink of an eye, two and a half years went by.
**Galaxy Main Star**
Lin Yuan sat quietly.
"What is the physical body? What is the soul?"
Thoughts and ideas flooded Lin Yuan's mind.
The profound physical bodies and innate abilities of the myriad races' strong beings were all gathered in Lin Yuan's mind, forming the foundation of the Martial Arts Tenth Stage chapter.
An unknown amount of time passed.
Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes, a smile on his face. "The Martial Arts Tenth Stage chapter is complete."
(End of Chapter)
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