Chapter 254: A Century Passes

"Born for the Martial Dao?"

The several Grand Elders were all shaken.

This evaluation could not be considered anything less than extremely high. Placed in the Immortal Dao, that would be a brilliantly dazzling peerless-grade Genius, an Immortal King seed!

Although the Martial Dao could not compare to the Immortal Dao, not just anyone could bear such an evaluation.

"You don't believe it?"

The Great Elder of the Martial Temple glanced at the few of them and let out a soft sigh.

To be honest, before 'teaching' Lin Yuan, he also did not think that there was any Martial Dao practitioner in the world who could be evaluated this way.

But after this, the Great Elder of the Martial Temple truly realized that Lin Yuan was precisely such a person.

"Tomorrow, after you teach him, you will know."

The Great Elder of the Martial Temple shook his head slightly and strode away.

In the time that followed,

the several Grand Elders of the Martial Temple successively wanted to 'teach' Lin Yuan.

However, the outcome was often somewhat heartbreaking. The questions they posed to Lin Yuan were answered after merely a moment of thought.

Yet often, with just a casual counter-question from Lin Yuan, the several Grand Elders thought for a long time, stunned and unable to come up with an explanation, and in the end, Lin Yuan still had to provide the solution.

As for Martial Dao cultivation, Lin Yuan advanced by leaps and bounds. Under the condition that the Martial Temple provided resources with all its might, Lin Yuan's speed of advancement could be described as terrifying.

In merely less than a year, he walked the path that ordinary Martial Dao geniuses might not walk through in decades.

In fact, what the several Grand Elders did not know was that the cultivation speed Lin Yuan displayed was completely shown intentionally.

As for his true cultivation speed, it was far more frightening than they imagined.

Martial Temple Reception Hall.

Lin Yuan sat there casually, while Lin Jianping and Shen Zhen were filled with excitement.

"Chang'er, you don't know, the attitude of that Patriarch of the Zhao Family towards me was so good, all because of you, Chang'er."

Lin Jianping looked towards his son, feeling an indescribable happiness.

The most correct decision of his entire life was sending Lin Yuan to experience the Wu Ancestor Divine Radiance.

Although up until now, he did not know Lin Yuan's status in the Martial Temple, nor what level of Disciple identity he held after entering the Martial Temple.

But as time passed, under Lin Yuan's casual instructions, the Martial Temple vaguely revealed a sense of closeness towards the Lin Family.

This allowed the major families and major powers of Xiaoyao City to smell something. The Lin Family, whom they previously looked down upon, immediately began to be treated very well.

"Is that so?"

Lin Yuan said with a smile.

Presently, his status in the Martial Temple was very special.

He was not a Disciple, but was personally taught by several Grand Elders of the Martial Temple.

Theoretically speaking, Lin Yuan's seniority and generation should be on par with the current generation's Temple Master of the Martial Temple.

With a single word from Lin Yuan, even the Temple Master of the Martial Temple would not dare to refute it.

The Family chatted for a while.

Shen Zhen then pulled Lin Jianping up to leave.

"Chang'er, you must protect yourself well in the Martial Temple." Shen Zhen still felt a bit distressed for Lin Yuan.

She heard that the competition within the Martial Temple was extremely tragic, and even those Core Disciples needed to pay a huge price to obtain the things they wanted.

Now that her son could actually influence the Martial Temple, the price paid could be imagined.

"Rest assured, I am having a very good time inside."

Lin Yuan said.

Yet the more Lin Yuan said this, the redder Shen Zhen's eyes became, feeling that Lin Yuan was forcing himself to hold on.

Seeing his parents off,

Lin Yuan then returned to the cultivation Immortal Cave.

"This world, after hundreds of thousands of years of development, has also produced many directions of exploration regarding the Martial Dao." Lin Yuan fell into deep thought.

In the past half year or so since joining the Martial Temple, apart from daily cultivation to restore his strength, he had been observing the changes in the current Martial Dao cultivation system.

Although Lin Yuan was the founder of the Martial Dao, back then he only left behind the Rank 1 Chapter to the Rank 7 Chapter of the Martial Dao.

Among them, the Rank 7 Chapter was merely a beginning, and the Rank 7 Chapter created back then could not be considered perfect. Only after returning to the Main World did Lin Yuan create a Rank 7 Chapter that satisfied him.

"What a pity, after so many years have passed, the Rank 8 Chapter still hasn't been stepped out."

Lin Yuan thought silently in his heart.

As far as Lin Yuan knew, the current strongest individuals in the Martial Dao were merely three Martial Dao Seventh-Order Experts.

Among these three Martial Dao Seventh-Order Experts, the strongest one was named "Li Qing", who was the Personal Disciple accepted by Lin Yuan back in the Lower Realm.

As for the other two, they were junior Seventh-Order Experts taught after ascending to the Spirit Realm.

The three Seventh-Order Experts— "Li Qing" was at the Peak of the Seventh-Order, while the other two lingered around the Middle Stage and Late Stage of the Seventh-Order.

"Seventh-Order Peak." Lin Yuan's expression was thoughtful.

The Martial Dao path walked by "Li Qing" was left behind by Lin Yuan back then. Although it was only the beginning of the Seventh-Order, Lin Yuan had ultimately left behind guesses and speculations about the subsequent parts of the Seventh-Order.

As long as "Li Qing" walked down according to Lin Yuan's conjectures, reaching the Seventh-Order Peak was not considered too difficult.

At least it was much easier than creating the Rank 7 Chapter from scratch.

Of course, because the Rank 7 Chapter left by Lin Yuan at the time could not be considered perfect,

it resulted in "Li Qing" having almost no possibility of stepping into the Eighth-Order.

Even in the Main World, the Eighth-Order was a very crucial stage, and the Eighth-Order evolutionary path was even the prerequisite for an Evolutionary Grand Scholar.

"That's true."

"Although this world has passed hundreds of thousands of years, the Martial Dao ultimately cannot be considered a strong path. Without enough living beings investing in it, coupled with taking a detour in the Rank 7 Chapter, it is not strange that the Rank 8 Chapter has not been walked out."

Lin Yuan thought silently in his heart.

He was able to step into the Eighth-Order because the Seventh-Order could be called perfect, coupled with Heaven-Defying Comprehension, numerous cultivation conditions in the Main World, and finally countless evolutionary pathways from within the bodies of Supreme Powerhouses.

Under the blessing of numerous factors, Lin Yuan achieved his current accomplishments.

As for the Martial Dao of the Spirit Realm, if Lin Yuan's consciousness had not descended this time, it was estimated that even after another million years, there would still be no Martial Dao practitioners stepping into the Eighth-Order.

"Eighth-Order Martial Dao should be equivalent to the Tribulation Transcending Stage in the Immortal Dao cultivation system?"

Lin Yuan thought of the Immortal Dao cultivation system.

The Tribulation Transcending Stage was also called the Immortal King.

Tribulation Transcending Immortal King.

Even looking across the Three Thousand Dao Provinces of the Spirit Realm, the Tribulation Transcending Immortal King stood at the absolute pinnacle.

"To want to step into the Tribulation Transcending Stage, one needs to get through the Mind Tribulation and Physical Body Tribulation. Only thus can one Breakthrough to the Tribulation Transcending Stage and rank among the position of the Immortal King."

"This is somewhat similar to stepping from the Seventh-Order to the Eighth-Order, which requires experiencing the Heart Demon Tribulation."

Lin Yuan pondered in his heart.

The difference was that stepping from the Seventh-Order to the Eighth-Order only required experiencing the Heart Demon Tribulation, whereas the Dao-Integrating True Immortals of the Spirit Realm also needed to additionally experience the Physical Body Tribulation.

"The Tribulation Transcending Immortal King masters Creation Power, overlooks the Spirit Realm, and can even roam the mind across a million Lower Realms?"

Lin Yuan thought of the introductions he had read about the Tribulation Transcending Immortal King.

These were all collected by the Martial Temple. Although the Martial Dao cultivation system and the Immortal Dao cultivation system were different, later generations still held awe towards the top powerhouses of the Immortal Dao.

"I don't know what differences there really are between the Tribulation Transcending Immortal King and the Eighth-Order Evolver." Lin Yuan felt somewhat curious in his heart.

With different cultivation systems, the abilities displayed at various stages were naturally different.

The Tribulation Transcending Immortal King corresponding to the Eighth-Order was only a correspondence in general combat power. As for specific details and methods, one would still need to personally fight a round to know.

"Creation Power?"

Lin Yuan rubbed his chin. This kind of power was the core power mastered by the Tribulation Transcending Immortal King, and it was the greatest reliance for Immortal King-grade powerhouses to overlook all living beings.

"Is it another name for World Power? Or is it simply another type of energy? Did the Tribulation Transcending Immortal King not open up an Internal World at all?"

Lin Yuan's thoughts fluctuated.

The most powerful method of an Eighth-Order Evolver was the World Power nurtured by the Internal World.

As for the Creation Power of the Tribulation Transcending Immortal King, it was unclear what kind of power it actually was.

The level of the Martial Temple was ultimately not high, and it could not collect detailed information on Immortal King-grade powerhouses.

Deep within the Martial Temple.

Several Grand Elders gathered together once more.

"Chang'er's talent is too strong; we can no longer teach him."

The Second Grand Elder was silent for a while and spoke truthfully.

They were all Sixth-Order Martial Dao powerhouses, equivalent to Refining Void Stage Ancient Saints.

In the Spirit Realm, Refining Void Stage Ancient Saints were enough to run amok in a region. At least in cities like Xiaoyao City, Ancient Saint-Grade combat power counted as the ceiling.

Yet facing Lin Yuan, they all felt a bit timid.

Lin Yuan's learning ability and cultivation speed were too fast.

So fast that it made them doubt how they had even gotten through all these years.

"Then what should we do?"

The Third Grand Elder asked.

"The only way now is to ask for instructions from the three Old Ancestors. Perhaps only the three Old Ancestors have the qualifications to teach Chang'er."

The Great Elder of the Martial Temple spoke.

"The three Old Ancestors?"

The remaining several Grand Elders were slightly startled in their hearts.

The three Old Ancestors here naturally referred to the three Seventh-Order Martial Dao powerhouses.

The three who founded the Martial Temple.

However,

currently, these three Seventh-Order Martial Dao powerhouses were all fighting campaigns for the Moral Immortal Sect.

The Moral Immortal Sect had protected Xiaoyao City for so many years, not only because a certain True Immortal big shot within the Moral Immortal Sect had negotiated an agreement with that mysterious Martial Ancestor,

but also because of the contributions the three Old Ancestors had made for the Moral Immortal Sect over the years.

"Right now, probably only the three Old Ancestors can teach him."

The Third Grand Elder sighed. Anyway, the few of them did not dare to continue teaching him, otherwise there would definitely be the risk of damaging their state of mind.

It was too exaggerated.

If it weren't for confirming that Lin Yuan's Soul and Physical Body matched incomparably well,

they would even suspect whether Lin Yuan had been possessed by some old monster.

In the Spirit Realm, Possession was not a rare occurrence.

"I will contact the three Old Ancestors right now."

Seeing that the various Grand Elders had no objections, the Great Elder of the Martial Temple immediately stood up and said.

The three Old Ancestors were fighting campaigns outside, and without major matters, they were not allowed to be disturbed. But right now, regarding the matter of Lin Yuan, several Grand Elders all considered it a major matter.

Inside the Immortal Cave.

Besides cultivating, Lin Yuan was also perceiving the Dao rules of the Spirit Realm.

"Tai Yin Rule."

Lin Yuan's thoughts stirred slightly. Wisps of extremely Yin and pure Taiyin Power gathered in the depths of his pupils, fusing with Taiyang power to form Taiji Power.

"Unexpectedly, not long after descending, I comprehended the Tai Yin Rule."

Lin Yuan was in a good mood. During his nearly twenty years of closed-door cultivation in the Main World, he hadn't comprehended the Tai Yin Rule, but not long after Transmigration, he comprehended it.

"However, my strength is too weak right now, so I cannot condense the rule. Otherwise, I could take a look at what it would truly look like after the Tai Yin Rule and Sun Rule fuse, and whether it would form a new rule? The Taiji Rule?"

Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.

Dao rules were illusory. To condense a certain rule, the first was to thoroughly comprehend that rule, and the second was to have a physique and Soul capable of bearing that rule.

Of course, Lin Yuan was merely unable to condense the Tai Yin Rule; he could still utilize it.

After thoroughly comprehending a certain rule, even a Mortal, in every action and movement, would fit with this rule and burst forth with power far exceeding limits.

"This time of traversal, I can actually Awaken another Physical Body Divine Ability."

Lin Yuan seemed to think of something, and his eyes lit up slightly.

The Martial Dao Sixth-Order Chapter absorbed the essence of the Body Cultivator lineage, and could condense a Physical Body Divine Ability belonging to Martial Dao practitioners.

Up to now, Lin Yuan had condensed a total of two Physical Body Divine Abilities.

One was Rebirth from a Drop of Blood.

The second was Mountain Moving.

The former brought huge help to Lin Yuan, and even the opening of that Mysterious Gourd relied on the Rebirth from a Drop of Blood Divine Ability.

"And that Gourd."

Lin Yuan's mind sank deep into his mind, looking towards that towering and huge Gate of Myriad Realms.

As long as Lin Yuan was willing, he could consume a wisp of Boundary-Breaking Source Power at any time to bring that Mysterious Gourd over.

But Lin Yuan thought about it and decided to wait for a period of time.

Right now his strength was still too weak, and the Mysterious Gourd was too precious. He should wait until he had enough self-preservation strength in this realm before considering it.

"Cultivate, Cultivate."

Lin Yuan reined in his thoughts and began cultivating once more.

Although he now had the protection of the Martial Temple, Lin Yuan did not need to worry about his safety.

However, there were still many things waiting for Lin Yuan to do, and all these things required strength.

Edge of the Profound King Domain.

Inside a palace.

Three figures sat cross-legged there, their Qi and blood circulating, faintly vibrating all directions.

"Hmm?"

"The Martial Temple has sent me a message."

The first figure on the left opened his eyes and spoke.

"The Martial Temple?"

"What major event has happened?"

The first figure on the right also opened his eyes.

The three of them had long ago told the Martial Temple not to easily contact them unless a major event occurred.

"What matter?"

At this moment, the figure in the middle opened their eyes and slowly spoke.

This figure was an exquisitely beautiful woman, precisely "Li Qing", the Personal Disciple accepted by Lin Yuan back then.

"It is said that the Martial Temple has received a peerless Genius. While experiencing the Wu Ancestor Divine Radiance, it caused seven divine statues to vibrate, blooming with twelve parts of radiance in unison."

The figure on the left said.

"All seven divine statues bloomed with twelve parts of radiance?"

The figure on the right had some fluctuation in his tone.

Even he, back then, only caused one divine statue to vibrate and bloom with twelve parts of radiance.

"He truly is a peerless Genius."

"Li Qing" nodded and said, "What does the Martial Temple side want us to do?"

"They want one of us to go back and personally teach that Genius," said the figure on the left.

"Go back one?" "Li Qing" frowned slightly.

"Now the campaigns with the other major domains have reached a critical moment. We cannot leave, and even the Primordial Spirit Leaving the Body is not possible."

"In this way, you reply to the Martial Temple: a century. A century later, I will personally go back once to teach that peerless Genius."

"Li Qing" spoke.

She still valued Martial Dao geniuses very much. Perhaps influenced by Lin Yuan back then, "Li Qing" was willing to give every Martial Dao practitioner a chance to go a step further.

"A century?"

"That's true. A century later, the campaigns will almost stop. By then, all three of us can go back and take a look."

"During this century of time, let that peerless Genius Cultivate on his own first, and after we go back, we will personally guide him."

The figure on the right said.

"No problem."

The figure on the left nodded.

Merely a century, that peerless Genius might have just gained some insight into the Martial Dao. When the three of them go back, it would be just right to guide the other party at the critical moment.

Time flowed leisurely.

In the blink of an eye, a century had passed since Lin Yuan descended into this world.