Chapter 194: Undercurrents

Lin Fan was also captivated by her peerless beauty, instinctively wanting to agree to take her as his Disciple and keep her by his side.

Suddenly, a flicker of doubt crossed his mind: Why were there tears in the corners of her eyes? And why did the name "Xue Yao" feel so familiar?

"Oh!"

Lin Fan suddenly recalled that in Bai Youyou's memory world, he had rescued thousands of women, and one beautiful woman dressed in blue was indeed named Xue Yao!

At the time, Lin Fan had personally asked for her name because of her beauty; he had not expected that to be her mortal form while she was training in the Earth Realm.

Lin Fan said in surprise, "Fengyue Ridge, Heavenly Shadow Sect—are you that little girl from back then?"

Xue Yao's eyes were filled with excitement, and she was almost in tears. She moved to throw herself into Lin Fan's arms in her excitement, "Young Master, it is me!"

Lin Fan nodded gently, "Go! As long as you can comprehend Void Power, you can stay by my side."

He sent her into the Void Gate without asking for any compensation.

After all, she was his little fangirl, and she was so beautiful; how could he not make an exception and open a back door?

The Sea God King on the side was stunned, and the other God Kings and Divine Sons present were also dumbfounded.

Lin Fan scanned the crowd and said in a loud, clear voice:

"Xue Yao and I have a deep connection, so this spot can only be hers. However, to accommodate everyone's feelings, I can open an additional one hundred spots for the Divine Power Gate. You only need one million Immortal Crystals to enter!"

"The Divine Power Gate! 100 spots!" The Divine Sons and Divine Maidens were in an uproar, their eyes burning with fervent light.

Although there was a significant gap between the Divine Power Gate and the Void Gate, for ordinary immortals, the Divine Power Gate was still an excellent Opportunity to reach the Peak.

As long as one could enter the Divine Power Gate and comprehend the Profound Truth within, one would surely be able to attain the fruit of the God King Dao in the future.

"Only one million Immortal Crystals—this is practically gifting an Opportunity!" one Divine Son shouted excitedly.

The crowd began to scramble forward; some even took out their storage rings on the spot, fearing they would miss out on these hundred spots.

The Sea God King on the side, however, had an ugly expression. The spots for the Divine Power Gate were indeed a rare stroke of fortune for those Divine Sons who had not yet reached the level of God King. But for the Sea Clan, who cultivated Soul Power, they had already entered the Divine Power Gate long ago, and the boost in power from it provided minimal help to him.

The Sea God King clenched his fists slightly, barely maintaining a calm expression on his face, though he felt unwilling in his heart. As more young powerhouses managed to enter the Divine Power Gate, his own status as the Sea God King might be threatened in the future.

"God Master, you certainly have good methods." The Sea God King sighed in a low voice through gritted teeth, a hint of ferocity flashing in his eyes.

Lin Fan, as an Eighth-Order Main God, found opening a mere Fourth-Order Main God's portal to be nothing more than lifting a finger.

As the Divine Power Gate opened, the many Divine Sons and Divine Maidens were overcome with excitement, surging into it like a torrent, scrambling to be first.

In an instant, the crowd surged, bustling with activity, and the number of Immortal Crystals in Lin Fan's possession grew rapidly.

When the last Divine Son stepped into the Divine Power Gate, Lin Fan's Immortal Crystals had surpassed one hundred million.

He immediately asked in his mind, "Xiao Du, how many Merit Points can these Immortal Crystals be exchanged for?"

"Apologies, Young Master. Although Immortal Crystals contain high concentrations of energy, they have no latent value and cannot be exchanged for Merit Points," Xiao Du replied indifferently.

Lin Fan was slightly disappointed, but he was not discouraged.

Although Immortal Crystals could not be exchanged for Merit Points, they were a crucial energy source in technological civilizations. Whether it was the mass-change engine of a Level 5 civilization or higher-level decay engines, Immortal Crystals were a key fuel.

Furthermore, for personal Cultivation and enhancing one's Dao Essence, the assistance provided by Immortal Crystals could not be underestimated.

Lin Fan's lips curled slightly; he had easily achieved 'a small goal.'

With this matter concluded, the God Kings' gazes turned to the few newly ascended powerhouses from the Earth Realm on the Ascension Platform.

The Ascension Platform, as the name implies, is a platform for people from the Earth Realm to leap across social classes and improve their Cultivation.

Among the many newcomers, Lin Chen and Mu Xueyan were particularly eye-catching. Especially Mu Xueyan; she had actually stepped into the eighth gate, which no one had ever entered in all of history.

By comparison, even though Lin Chen had entered the seventh gate, she was slightly inferior, though they did not know that Lin Chen had already received the recognition of the Void.

The God Kings whispered among themselves. The God Master had provided opportunities to the three Prodigies and had booked them in advance as his Disciples. But since Mu Xueyan had entered the eighth gate on her own merit, the God Master could not force her to become his Disciple. Moreover, her talent far exceeded that of the three Prodigies.

She was a hot commodity, and the God Kings looked at Mu Xueyan with burning desire, pondering what they could use to entice her to join their respective factions.

The Sea God King was secretly annoyed; Luo Tian's actions had directly resulted in Mu Xueyan having no connection with him, making it impossible to even attempt to entice her.

However, this did not mean his faction had no chance. As his eyes flickered, a plan had already formed in his mind; as long as the Nine-Colored Goddess could recruit this peerless Prodigy, his status in the entire system would be even more secure.

While the crowd was marveling at the God Master's grand gesture, the Sea God King had already quietly made his move.

Suddenly, a soft pink light cascaded from the sky, like rosy clouds spreading across the horizon, gradually revealing a graceful figure—the Nine-Colored Goddess had descended.

Her long hair was like silk, and her large, bright eyes had a faint pink hue. Her face was exquisite, and she wore a pale pink short skirt that perfectly fitted her form, fully displaying her grace and sweetness.

When the Nine-Colored Goddess descended, the entire space fell silent, and the gazes of the surrounding God Kings and Divine Sons converged on her, filled with awe and admiration.

She looked gracefully at Mu Xueyan, her pale pink eyes carrying a hint of approval and gentleness, as if witnessing the infinite possibilities of the future.

"Mu Xueyan, you have entered the eighth gate; your Aptitude far exceeds that of ordinary people. I wish to guide you into the Nine-Colored Divine Realm and take you as my only Personal Disciple; are you willing?"

Her voice was like a passing breeze, bringing a gentle power that could soothe everything.

Hearing the recruitment offer from the Nine-Colored Goddess, the God Kings cursed inwardly, all secretly grumbling: "The Sea God King is truly shameless; his own son just offended her a moment ago, and now he wants to pull her into his faction? Truly shameless!"

However, they dared not speak aloud, for the Sea God King held a transcendent position and possessed endless methods.

The Nine-Colored Goddess's gentle power caressed Mu Xueyan's soul like a spring breeze, and that warmth made her involuntarily feel a sense of dependence, almost causing her to agree to join.

Just as she was about to open her mouth, the image of the God Master saving her from the Void Abyss suddenly flashed through her mind, and she instantly sobered up.

"Apologies, I already have a Master."

The Nine-Colored Goddess was slightly taken aback, clearly surprised.

"Who is it?"

"It is the God Master!"

For a moment, the surroundings were silent; all the God Kings secretly cheered, thinking that the shameless thing deserved it.

A nameless fire surged in the Sea God King's heart, and he was almost so angry that he was about to lose control.

He cursed angrily in his heart: "God Master, you are leaving me no way out! Since that is the case, then don't blame me for being ruthless."