Chapter 543: A Cosmic Voyeur
Chapter 543: A Cosmic Voyeur
"Give it to him?"
A calm smile played on Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan's face, but his heart was in turmoil.
Give it to him?
That 'Fragmented World', worth 1.2 million Chaos Stones, was to be given directly to Lin Yuan?
The one who had conveyed this message was none other than his master, the ancient and revered Gu Ming Zun Zhe, ruler of this Chaos Continent. If Gu Ming wanted it given to Lin Yuan, then so it shall be.
"Master, how should I give it to him?"
Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan quickly sent another sound transmission, his means of direct communication with his master.
"Just find any reason to give it away. Remember, don't make it too obvious." The voice continued to echo in Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan's ear, leaving him deep in thought.
He discreetly sized up Lin Yuan.
From his master's tone, Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan could sense the intention to build a good relationship, perhaps even to curry favor with Lin Yuan.
A 'Fragmented World' worth 1.2 million was to be given away with a suitable reason, lest Lin Yuan become suspicious.
If this wasn't an attempt at friendship and favor, then what was it?
Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan was very familiar with such tones, as he often found himself in the position of being flattered by other powerful beings. But now, it was his master, Gu Ming Zun Zhe, who was taking the initiative to curry favor with Lin Yuan.
And Gu Ming Zun Zhe was no ordinary figure—a Chaos Honored One, and a powerful one at that. For Gu Ming to want to curry favor with someone indicated an extraordinary existence.
Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan's heart trembled, and he dared not think further.
"Could Galaxy have some sort of heavenly background?"
Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan's understanding led him to contemplate Lin Yuan's possible connections.
"These 'Fragmented Worlds'?"
Lin Yuan carefully examined the dozens of other 'Fragmented Worlds'.
In terms of quality, they met his requirements, although they were far inferior to the Star Tear Stone 'Fragmented World'. However, the price was right, at least within Lin Yuan's budget.
"This one, I suppose."
After much comparison, Lin Yuan finally settled on a 'Fragmented World'.
This particular 'Fragmented World' was only about one ten-thousandth the size of a normal universe, but its appeal lay in the absence of radiation, ensuring no negative impact on the weak and fragile human citizens.
"Galaxy."
Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan waved his hand, and the miniature 'Fragmented World' projections before him disappeared, leaving only the Star Tear 'Fragmented World'.
"Brother Wan Qu?"
Lin Yuan looked at Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan, confusion evident on his face.
"Brother Galaxy and I hit it off right away. As for this Star Tear 'Fragmented World', if Brother Galaxy desires it, I can take charge and trade it to you first."
"As for the Chaos Stones, it doesn't matter when you give them later." Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan said.
"Trade it to me first?"
Lin Yuan was astonished.
Chaos Stones could be given later, but the 'Fragmented World' would be traded to him first?
Regardless of the place, settling payments was a basic principle of trade, and in some places, an advance payment or 'deposit' was even required.
But to take the goods first and pay later was essentially no different from a gift.
"I have no choice. This Star Tear 'Fragmented World' is too expensive, and I doubt there will be any buyers. Rather than let it sit there, it's better to give it to Brother Galaxy first."
Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan smiled and said, "Brother Galaxy, rest assured, this is a normal transaction, and you won't incur any karmic consequences. There's no need to feel pressured."
"A normal transaction?"
Lin Yuan looked at him, a strange feeling in his heart.
He understood the implication of Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan's words.
The stronger one was, the more they valued karmic consequences and the more reluctant they were to owe favors.
By practically giving away this 'Fragmented World' and assuring him of no karmic ties, Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan was ensuring Lin Yuan wouldn't worry about owing any favors.
First, he offered to give away the 'Fragmented World'.
Then, he promised no karmic consequences.
Lin Yuan was perplexed as to what Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan's ultimate goal was.
"Is it because of Gu Ming Zun Zhe?"
Lin Yuan's heart stirred with a thought.
As a disciple of a Honored One, Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan wielded considerable power.
But no matter how vast that power, there were still limits. To simply give away a 'Fragmented World' worth 1.2 million Chaos Stones? Without Gu Ming Zun Zhe's consent, this would be impossible.
"Well, Brother Galaxy? If you agree, then it's settled. The ownership of the Star Tear 'Fragmented World' can be transferred immediately." Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan said.
"Thank you."
Lin Yuan didn't hesitate.
A 'Fragmented World' worth 1.2 million Chaos Stones was a tempting offer, and even with karmic consequences, Lin Yuan would have considered it. Now, with no such entanglements, it was a no-brainer.
It was like getting it for free, so why refuse? After all, the human civilization had just left the universe, and the better the new home was, the more advantageous it would be for the future development of human civilization. Lin Yuan saw no reason to hold back.
"Alright."
"This is the array control core of the Star Tear 'Fragmented World'."
With a flip of his hand, Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan produced a crystal stone. Ever since the Chaos Dragon Beast roared and shattered countless massive meteors, collapsing them into numerous 'Fragmented Worlds', he had taken the initiative to comb through them and incorporate them into the grand array of the ancient and chaotic Gu Ming Continent.
This crystal stone represented the control rights to that Star Tear 'Fragmented World'.
Lin Yuan took the crystal stone and examined it briefly, his heart slightly settling.
Subsequently, Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan chatted with Lin Yuan a little longer, mainly introducing some of the uses of the 'Fragmented Worlds'.
After bidding farewell to Wan Qu Zhai Zhuan, Lin Yuan left the hall.
"Why did Ancient Master Gu Ming give me such a 'Fragmented World'?" Lin Yuan wondered as he walked through the trading area.
Firstly, Ancient Master Gu Ming definitely held no ill intentions towards him.
With Gu Ming's status as a Chaos Honored One, if he had any murderous intent, Lin Yuan's current incarnation would have perished instantly, leaving no room for luck.
There was also no enmity or grudges between Lin Yuan and Gu Ming that could have prompted such an action.
Lin Yuan could sense the Ancient Master's goodwill, and if he had any other ulterior motives, he wouldn't have refrained from asking Lin Yuan to promise anything in return.
"At least, for now, the new homeland for the tribe is settled."
Lin Yuan looked up at the Star Tear 'Fragmented World', his thoughts lingering.
He had originally thought that he could only settle for those inferior 'Fragmented Worlds', but unexpectedly, the most desirable Star Tear 'Fragmented World' had landed in his hands, and in a manner that was almost like receiving it for free.
Deep within the Chaos Continent.
Ancient Master Gu Ming and the black-robed youth were observing the scenes that had unfolded in the hall.
"That 'Galaxy' has accepted the Fragmented World." Ancient Master Gu Ming heaved a sigh of relief, a smile appearing on his face.
Based on the black-robed youth's 'precognition' talent, he speculated that Lin Yuan had a high probability of becoming a Chaos Sage in the future, and not offending such a potentially infinite existence was the most basic precaution; to do otherwise would be asking for death.
The next step was to consider how to establish a good relationship.
This was a delicate matter; first and foremost, one must not make the other party feel any pressure or discomfort. For example, if Ancient Master Gu Ming appeared directly and offered various treasures, it might instead arouse Lin Yuan's wariness.
That would be somewhat counterproductive.
The most appropriate approach would be to secretly facilitate matters from behind the scenes when the other party needed something.
"This 'Galaxy' definitely knows that it was you, Ancient Master Gu Ming, who prompted Wan Qu to act in such a way," the black-robed youth narrated.
Anyone who could cultivate to the twelfth stage was no fool. There was no way Wan Qu would offer such a gift without your instigation.
"Of course," Ancient Master Gu Ming nodded.
"But with your 'precognition', to actually sense a life-threatening crisis is truly astonishing," Ancient Master Gu Ming marveled.
The future was uncertain, and any change could give rise to countless timelines.
The black-robed youth had encountered many talented cultivators in the past, such as the heirs of the Great Sages.
However, when facing these talented cultivators, the black-robed youth would only sense a faint sense of crisis, indicating that there was only a slim chance that these cultivators would grow to threaten him in the future.
Out of a million future timelines, perhaps only one or two would be able to ascend to the level of a Great Sage.
But Lin Yuan?
That intense sense of crisis was almost overwhelming. If not for the fact that he was certain Lin Yuan was right before him, still at the pinnacle of the Dao Manifestation Realm, the black-robed youth would have believed that Lin Yuan could become a Chaos Sage in the next moment.
"It is astonishing," the black-robed youth nodded, recalling how he had been startled at the time, even doubting his own 'precognition' talent.
"It's a pity that your 'precognition' ability can only sense the crisis and not capture more specifics. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect opportunity to establish a good relationship with this 'Galaxy'," Ancient Master Gu Ming sighed, a hint of regret in his voice.
All he could do now was to try to get on Lin Yuan's good side without offending him, and the prospect of establishing a good relationship still seemed distant.
It wasn't easy to forge a good relationship, especially when he didn't understand Lin Yuan's temperament. Ancient Master Gu Ming didn't dare to overstep his bounds, lest he upset Lin Yuan and ruin his efforts. He had offered the 'Fragmented World' because he could tell that Lin Yuan truly desired it; otherwise, he wouldn't have acted so readily.
"If I could 'predict' beyond sensing crises, would I still be at the pinnacle of the Dominator Realm?" The black-robed youth rolled his eyes.
'Precognition' was a time-related ability, and normally, only those at the thirteenth stage of the Time Life Domain would possess such a capability. The fact that he could barely predict crises was already due to the exceptional strength of his bloodline.
"It is said that those at the thirteenth stage of the Time Life Domain can see one timeline after another, and for them, it is entirely possible to plot their desired future by arranging the present," Ancient Master Gu Ming explained.
"
Gu Ming, the ancient revered one, was filled with a sense of awe.
This is merely a thirteenth-stage Time Life. If it were a perfect fourteenth-stage Time Life, they would be able to design their future and, if dissatisfied, go back in time to change it until they were content.
'A thirteenth-stage Time Life is too far away. It's something that countless peerless Grand Saints seek across universe eras, traversing most of the chaotic void, yet never finding.' The black-robed youth spoke.
Countless peerless Grand Saints spend their entire lives pursuing the footsteps of a thirteenth-stage Time Life.
"Yes, it's too far." Gu Ming nodded, "However, this 'Galaxy' is quite close."
Being able to get so close to a future Chaotic Grand Saint, as long as we take it slow and offer timely help when they need it, the benefits will be boundless.
Main Universe.
Lin Yuan sat calmly under the starry sky.
"Space-time."
Lin Yuan observed carefully. Now that his comprehension of space-time had reached the pinnacle of the seventh level, he was just a hair's breadth away from the eighth level, and could break through at any moment.
"It is said that after the universe's great destruction and rebirth, the scene of chaos giving birth to all things will be revealed, which will be very helpful for comprehending specific powers that evolve from the foundation of chaotic rules."
Lin Yuan thought to himself. However, this scene could only be witnessed from within the universe. From outside, it would just appear as a hazy blur.
"When the universe undergoes its great destruction, I'll leave an incarnation in the Xuan Huang Secret Realm to witness how the universe is reborn."
Lin Yuan made up his mind.
Even if he didn't witness the universe's rebirth, Lin Yuan intended to leave an incarnation in the Xuan Huang Secret Realm as one of his life-saving measures.
After all, the Xuan Huang Secret Realm was undoubtedly safe, and with its ability to isolate causal space-time, even if Lin Yuan encountered an unstoppable danger in the chaotic void in the future, he could still rely on his incarnation in the Secret Realm.
"Galaxy."
At that moment, nine peak existences, including Xuanyuan, appeared.
"The migration of our clan is basically complete. However, recently, those powerful aliens all want to completely integrate themselves into our human civilization. They only ask that we bring them along."
Xia Qin, one of the peak existences, looked at Lin Yuan and asked, "What do you think about this, Galaxy?"
"Take them along."
Lin Yuan replied casually.
No matter which universe underwent its great destruction, the vast majority of lives would perish along with the collapse of the universe, including most of the twelfth-stage Ultimates.
It was only because of Lin Yuan that the human civilization could evacuate everyone.
So, it was only natural for those left-behind alien powerhouses to choose to completely sell themselves to the human civilization in order to survive.
Lin Yuan didn't hesitate regarding this matter. This kind of complete integration and selling of themselves was no different from slavery, and they would definitely be implanted with various methods to ensure they would never rebel.
"Understood."
Xuanyuan and the other eight peak existences nodded and soon disappeared.
Moments later.
Two figures appeared not far from where Lin Yuan was sitting.
They were the two Ultimates from the Plundering Clan.
"Galaxy Peak Existence."
The two Ultimates from the Plundering Clan bowed slightly towards Lin Yuan, their tone respectful.
"Hmm." Lin Yuan opened his eyes and looked at them.
The two Ultimates from the Plundering Clan felt their hearts tremble. When Lin Yuan's gaze fell upon them, they felt as if their souls were falling endlessly.
"With just a glance, our souls feel like they're falling. If Galaxy Peak Existence wanted to kill us, even with the protection of our ancestral house, we wouldn't be able to withstand it."
The two Ultimates from the Plundering Clan swallowed their saliva, secretly speculating.
"As expected of the reincarnation of a Grand Saint, still so terrifying even under the suppression of the universe."
The Plundering Clan originally came from a Grand Saint-level force in the chaotic void, so these two Ultimates were aware of many secrets and clearly understood the difficulty of Lin Yuan's current achievements.
"If it weren't for the suppression of the universe, Galaxy Peak Existence would probably soar to new heights and quickly regain the Grand Saint realm."
The two Ultimates from the Plundering Clan marveled inwardly, "With Galaxy Peak Existence's strength, there's no need for reincarnation. Could it be that he's aiming for that one step further?"
"What's the matter?"
Lin Yuan looked at the two Ultimates from the Plundering Clan and asked casually.
He already knew all the secrets of the Plundering Clan, and he had also figured out most things about the wooden house.
"Galaxy Peak Existence, the universe's great destruction is imminent. With your strength, there's no problem with blocking the destruction, but you still need to be careful."
The left Ultimate from the Plundering Clan spoke with a slightly solemn tone as he looked beyond the universe.
"Be careful of what's outside the universe?"
Lin Yuan also looked in that direction, his expression thoughtful.
(End of Chapter)
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