Chapter 346: Twenty Years

Chapter 346: Twenty Years (5,000 words, seeking subscriptions)

"Three Gloom Time Index?"

Supreme Being Xia Qin was somewhat startled. As the Ultimate of the Xia You evolution path, he knew all too well what the Three Gloom Time Index meant.

Only by comprehending the Time Rule to an extremely high level could one hope to come into contact with the Three Gloom Time Index.

This could be known just by seeing that this time index was located in the Eleven-Tier Chapter of the Xia You evolution path.

Most Evolvers who had just entered the Eleven-Tier had not comprehended this kind of time index. Yet Lin Yuan, a Tier 9 life, had comprehended it?

"Are you sure it's the Three Gloom Time Index?" Supreme Being Xia Qin looked at Lin Yuan and asked.

Actually, Supreme Being Xia Qin already had the answer in his heart. As a dignified Supreme Powerhouse, how could he not even remember what had just been said?

"It is the Three Gloom Time Index." Lin Yuan nodded.

The Nine Supreme Experts of Human Civilization were completely trustworthy. Aside from a few secrets like the Gate of Myriad Realms, the Mysterious Gourd, and the Profound Yellow Secret Realm, there was no need to conceal other aspects.

Especially regarding the comprehension of the Time Rule, it was not plunder. The more Lin Yuan revealed, the more importance he would gain.

Most importantly, if he didn't directly state his points of confusion, how could he obtain guidance from the Supreme Powerhouse?

"The Three Gloom Time Index is a certain measurement of the speed of time flow…" Supreme Being Xia Qin gazed at Lin Yuan, thought for a moment, and still began to explain.

Upon hearing this, numerous insights immediately surged into Lin Yuan's mind, and countless doubts regarding the Time Rule were unraveled.

[Your Comprehension Ability is Heaven-Defying. Listening to the essence of the Time Rule, your understanding of the 1,823rd time model deepens.]

[Your Comprehension Ability is Heaven-Defying. Listening to the essence of the Time Rule, your understanding of the 1,823rd time model deepens.]

[Your Comprehension Ability is Heaven-Defying. Listening to the essence of the Time Rule, you comprehend the 1,823rd time model.]

Having listened for just over half an hour, Lin Yuan fully comprehended the time models that had trapped him, gaining entirely new insights into the Time Rule.

"Time, this is time."

Lin Yuan's mind was thrilled. Supreme Being Xia Qin's explanation of the Three Gloom Time Index allowed him to see another aspect of time, rather than being restricted to the time index itself.

This was drawing inferences about ten things from one, or even a hundred things from one!

On the throne, seeing that Lin Yuan was not speaking, Supreme Being Xia Qin waited a moment and asked, "How is it? Do you understand? Let me explain it again."

Generally speaking, even Eleven-Tier Evolvers would be extremely confused when first encountering the concept of the Three Gloom Time Index. Even with his specialized explanation, they would still remain confused for a period of time.

This required constant mutual verification with the Time Rule of the Main Universe to gradually understand it.

"Thank you, Supreme Powerhouse. I already understand." Lin Yuan said immediately.

At this moment, the Three Gloom Time Index was completely understood, and the 1,823rd time model had also been fully comprehended.

In a short period of time, Lin Yuan would not encounter any Bottlenecks or confusion regarding the Time Rule.

"Hmm?"

"You already understand?"

Supreme Being Xia Qin fell into silence once again.

I explained it just once, and you already understand?

Supreme Being Xia Qin carefully observed Lin Yuan, feeling somewhat surprised and uncertain.

"Yes." Lin Yuan raised his right hand, instantaneously constructing the 1,823rd time model as wisps of time power intertwined and lingered at his fingertips.

Whether it was space models or time models, they were all created by pioneer great scholars of Human Civilization who used their own understanding to manifest the essence of space and time in a form commonly understood by the public.

"Hmm." Supreme Being Xia Qin glanced at the time model constructed by Lin Yuan and knew clearly that the other party truly understood it.

Without understanding, such a time model could not be constructed.

Even copying it step-by-step wouldn't work.

When it came to rule comprehension, understanding was understanding, and lack of understanding was lack of understanding.

"Lin Yuan." Supreme Being Xia Qin looked at Lin Yuan, feeling somewhat complex inside. "You really surprise me."

He had long known everything that happened in the Profound Yellow Secret Realm. Originally, he thought Lin Yuan only had an extremely high understanding of spatial essence, but he hadn't expected his level of comprehension in the field of the Time Rule to be so high as well?

Comprehending the 1,823rd time model? At what stage did he back then comprehend this kind of time model? After stepping into Tier 10.

Yet Lin Yuan comprehended it back at Tier 9?

Wasn't this kind of Aptitude in the Time Rule even superior to the Supreme Experts of the same period?

If Lin Yuan were a special life forms, that would be one thing. Certain special life forms endowed with time attributes could comprehend the Time Rule very easily.

Just like the Star Sea Roaming Kun comprehended the Space Rules.

But let alone being a special life forms, Lin Yuan didn't even have the Bloodline of special life forms.

"Luck, just Luck. Lately, my comprehension has been going rather smoothly." Lin Yuan said modestly.

"Going rather smoothly?" Supreme Being Xia Qin felt that this sounded somewhat wrong.

"The Time Rule is very important." Supreme Being Xia Qin thought for a moment and said, "The earlier you thoroughly comprehend the Time Rule, the more advantageous it will be for the future."

"If you can comprehend all models of the Time Rule before stepping into Tier 10, you can come find me again." Supreme Being Xia Qin said.

So far, Human Civilization had constructed 2,173 time models.

Comprehending all Time Rule models only indicated that one's comprehension of the Time Rule had reached a certain height, and there was still some distance away from thoroughly comprehending the Time Rule.

To walk this distance, one could only rely on the Evolver's own comprehension and perception.

Of course, certain external forces also had a promotional effect in this regard.

"Alright." Lin Yuan nodded. "Then I'll take my leave first."

As Lin Yuan finished speaking, a figure suddenly appeared beside him.

They were also here to pay respects to Supreme Being Xia Qin.

"Deputy Tower Master Nalan?" Lin Yuan's expression turned slightly surprised as he recognized the person.

Deputy Tower Master Nalan was the Deputy Tower Master of the Xia You Evolution Tower stationed by Supreme Being Xia Qin.

Previously, when targeting the Zerg's actions on the Alien Race Battlefield, Human Civilization liquidated the Black Abyss Clan, and it was Deputy Tower Master Nalan who took action.

With his own strength, Deputy Tower Master Nalan suppressed several Tier 10 Old Ancestors of the Black Abyss Clan, forcing them to hide in the Black Abyss Secret Realm and not dare to come out. Finally, he shattered the entire marginal area of the Black Abyss Clan before leaving.

Secondly, when Supreme Being Xia Qin bestowed the town spirit pearl, it was also Deputy Tower Master Nalan who crossed a long distance to personally deliver it into Lin Yuan's hands.

Now Lin Yuan also had some understanding of Deputy Tower Master Nalan's strength—Tier 10 Grade A, and furthermore, a terrifying existence among Grade A.

Currently, the Deputy Tower Masters of the nine Evolution High Towers of Human Civilization were all Tier 10. As for why they weren't Eleven-Tier?

Every Eleven-Tier existence was preparing to charge towards the Ultimate, and even if there was little hope, they would not simply give up.

As for the position of Deputy Tower Master in the Evolution High Tower, it basically handled trivial matters outside of the evolution path. The Supreme Powerhouses were too lazy to pay attention to these trifles, and Eleven-Tier Evolvers had no time.

Therefore, those who served as Deputy Tower Masters were basically Tier 10 Evolvers.

Of course, to highlight the status of the Deputy Tower Master, those who could become Deputy Tower Masters started at least from Tier 10 Grade A, and Deputy Tower Master Nalan was even an outstanding elite among Grade A.

"Galaxy Star Master." Deputy Tower Master Nalan nodded slightly. Naturally, he also recognized Lin Yuan.

Nowadays, it was no exaggeration to say that the name of the Galaxy Star Master was blazing like the noon sun in Human Civilization. With various halos blessing him, it was hard not to pay attention to him.

However, Deputy Tower Master Nalan did not harbor any other emotions, because the Galaxy Star Master indeed possessed this qualification. At least when Deputy Tower Master Nalan was at Tier 9, he could not reach the height of the Galaxy Star Master.

Whoosh.

Lin Yuan withdrew from the Supreme Powerhouse's personal world.

"Supreme Powerhouse." Deputy Tower Master Nalan raised his head, looking up at Supreme Being Xia Qin sitting high on the throne.

"The Supreme Powerhouse seems to be in a good mood?" Deputy Tower Master Nalan was somewhat curious. He rarely found Supreme Being Xia Qin having emotional fluctuations.

Having reached the Supreme Powerhouse level and existing eternally, there were already very few things that could arouse their interest.

"I saw the future of Human Civilization." Supreme Being Xia Qin said with a smile. Lin Yuan had such comprehension of the Time Rule back at Tier 9.

Coupled with the matter of creating the Martial Dao Evolution system, in Supreme Being Xia Qin's view, Lin Yuan's hope of charging towards the Ultimate in the future was much stronger than all those other Eleven-Tier Evolvers of Human Civilization.

"The future of Human Civilization?" Deputy Tower Master Nalan was somewhat puzzled. The only ones who could shoulder these words were the lofty Supreme Powerhouses.

Galaxy Main Star.

Lin Yuan sat cross-legged.

"The guidance of the Supreme Powerhouse truly saved me a section of detours." A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face.

Without Supreme Being Xia Qin's explanation, even if he could comprehend the Three Gloom Time Index, it would have taken him several months or even a year or two.

"However, this guidance effect is entirely built upon the foundation of my accumulated efforts."

Lin Yuan thought to himself.

Before consulting the Supreme Powerhouse, Lin Yuan had already been trapped by this shackle for some time, having made attempts in all aspects.

Exactly because of this, with just a slight explanation from Supreme Being Xia Qin, Lin Yuan immediately understood everything comprehensively.

Without those previous various attempts, thinking of consulting the Supreme Powerhouse the moment a Bottleneck was discovered, there would be a high probability of not achieving the current effect.

"Supreme Being Xia Qin said that after I comprehend all time models, I should go find him once more." Lin Yuan thought of the instructions given by Supreme Being Xia Qin before leaving.

Galaxy Main Star.

Chun Bo, Jia Li, along with Hong Pi, Bi Yan, and a few other administrators, came to pay respects to Lin Yuan.

Normally, matters concerning the Galaxy Main Star and even the Milky Way Star Territory were decided by them after discussion, and then the results were uniformly reported to Lin Yuan.

Unless they encountered matters they could not decide upon or were not qualified to decide, would they pay a visit to Lin Yuan.

"Star Master." Chun Bo, Jia Li, and the others were very respectful. Looking at the young man sitting cross-legged on the ground, merely looking at him made their minds tremble, unable to even raise a thought of resistance.

It was as if ordinary citizens or a Rank 1 Evolver facing a Star Sea Roaming Kun larger than a planet; the oppression of the essence of life left them with no hostile thoughts at all.

"The Star Master is already restraining his aura as much as possible, but we still feel immense pressure. Just how strong is the Star Master's strength?" Several main star administrators could not help guessing in their hearts.

"Nowadays in our Human Civilization, the Star Master's reputation surpasses even many Tier 10 Evolver. The events that occurred in the Profound Yellow Secret Realm have made countless alien races hate and fear the Star Master."

As Eighth-Order Evolver, the few present were naturally very well-informed and could already access the upper circles of Human Civilization, having long heard about the recent Profound Yellow Secret Realm incident.

"The Star Master's current strength is probably far beyond that of the old master." The two Eighth-Order alien races, Hong Pi and Bi Yan, secretly marveled, "Back then, the old master was still worried that the Star Master, newly entering the Eighth-Order, would be bullied upon taking charge of the star territory. How much time has passed now? Who would dare bully the Star Master?"

Hong Pi and Bi Yan felt immense emotion in their hearts. They could be considered Lin Yuan's direct confidants, from Red Kun Star Lord to the current Galaxy Star Master.

As alien races, Hong Pi and Bi Yan were destined not to achieve great development within Human Civilization; the only one they could rely on was the Galaxy Star Master.

"What is the matter?"

Lin Yuan opened his eyes, most of his mind still engrossed in comprehending and Cultivating, and looked at the few people before him.

He had long left instructions that unless matters occurred that could not be decided or would affect the entire star territory, they should avoid disturbing him as much as possible.

This was also the norm for most Star Masters guarding a star territory; the majority of their time was spent in seclusion.

"Star Master." Hong Pi respectfully said, "Not long ago, the Shadow Clan contacted us, wishing to establish a trade channel with the Milky Way Star Territory."

"The Shadow Clan?"

"A trade channel?"

Lin Yuan's thoughts moved slightly, and he immediately knew all the details of this matter.

The territory of the Milky Way Star Territory was originally the Domain of the Shadow Clan.

It was just that on the Alien Race Battlefield, they lost to the Human Civilization Alliance, which was why they were forced to withdraw.

Therefore, in reality, the Milky Way Star Territory bordered the Domain of the Shadow Clan.

"I see."

Lin Yuan's expression was pensive.

No wonder Chun Bo, Jia Li, along with Hong Pi, Bi Yan, and the other administrators specifically visited Lin Yuan.

They truly could not decide on this matter.

Establishing trade channels with alien races had always been a sensitive matter, let alone when this alien race was a hostile group to Human Civilization?

"Some resources of the Shadow Clan indeed have considerable utility for our Human Civilization." Lin Yuan thought silently in his heart.

For example, the Shadow Clan's specialty, 'Shadow Stone', was a necessary raw material for building high-level warships and could enhance the stealth performance of warships.

"Very well."

Lin Yuan pondered for a moment and still agreed.

Conducting appropriate trade with alien races could accelerate the development of the star territory.

If Lin Yuan were still Eighth-Order, he certainly wouldn't dare to deal so deeply with the Shadow Clan, but he was now Tier 9, and a Tier 9 undergoing transformation toward Tier 10.

The meager threat of the Shadow Clan naturally wasn't taken seriously by him.

As long as the extent of trade was controlled and certain trade resources on Human Civilization's side were regulated, there wouldn't be any problems.

Of course.

The most important thing is.

The initiative in establishing trade channels with the Shadow Clan lay entirely on Lin Yuan's side, and it could be suspended at any time.

"Alright."

Chun Bo, Jia Li, along with Hong Pi, Bi Yan, and the other administrators looked at each other, immediately knowing what to do in their hearts.

In fact, trading with the Shadow Clan definitely had more advantages than disadvantages, but apart from the Star Master, no one dared to make this decision.

"Are there any major events in the star territory recently?" Lin Yuan asked.

"There are no major events." Bi Yan organized her words and said, "Along with the spread of the Star Master's reputation, more and more chambers of commerce and groups are willing to come to the main star to establish branches. The development of the main star is much faster than expected."

To achieve rapid development in the fringe star territories of Human Civilization, one must first consider a key question.

That is stability and security.

Fringe star territories bordered alien races and frequently experienced collisions and contact, so at this time, the strength of the Star Master was very important.

A strong Star Master could protect the star territory and bring a great sense of security to all citizens residing within this star territory.

Under such circumstances, those large groups and major companies were naturally willing to station themselves here.

After all, besides safety, fringe star territories also meant they had yet to be developed; as long as one grasped the opportunity, it would mean an endless stream of wealth.

Continuing to converse with Chun Bo, Jia Li, along with Hong Pi, Bi Yan, and the other administrators for a while, Lin Yuan understood the current status of the Milky Way Star Territory.

Lin Yuan then waved his hand to dismiss them all.

"Now the Milky Way Star Territory has begun to make a profit."

"The year before last and last year, the tax revenue alone added up to eight thousand cubic cosmic crystals."

Lin Yuan thought to himself, eight thousand cubic cosmic crystals were basically equivalent to the entire net worth of an Eighth-Order Evolver.

Of course, the Milky Way Star Territory having such tax revenue was closely related to Lin Yuan's influence. No matter how ordinary Eighth-Order Star Masters managed their own star territories, it was impossible for them to reach this level of income.

Deepest depths of the Profound Yellow Secret Realm.

Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, the aura within his body violently surging before finally converging completely, pervading every inch of flesh and blood in his body.

"Profound Yellow Body… It has finally reached Minor Achievement." A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face.

Simultaneously, an invisible field centered around his Physical Body expanded outward for a radius of ten zhang.

Body-protecting Profound Emperor Light.

This was an ability derived only after Profound Yellow Body reached Minor Achievement, capable of blocking all attacks.

Whether it was physical attacks, Soul attacks, rule attacks, and so on, they were all within the defense range of the body-protecting Profound Yellow Light.

As long as the body-protecting Profound Yellow Light was unbroken, ten thousand calamities could not touch Lin Yuan's body.

This was one of the three Dao-protecting secret methods of the Xuanhuang Lineage, symbolizing the terrifying nature of that defensive secret method.

"Minor Achievement Profound Yellow Body…" Thinking of the consumed profound yellow crystals, Lin Yuan instantly felt a pang of heartache.

profound yellow crystals worth at least one hundred million cubic cosmic crystals had merely pushed this secret method to Minor Achievement, and that wasn't even counting the weapons and secret treasures Lin Yuan had devoured.

"With my current defensive capability, relying solely on the body-protecting Profound Yellow Light, those special Tier 9s cannot break through it." Lin Yuan's expression looked a bit better; although he paid a lot, the reward was equally delightful.

"And Mystic Yellow Strike." Lin Yuan raised his right hand, and wisps of aura gathered.

In addition to the advancement of Profound Yellow Body, Lin Yuan had also cultivated Mystic Yellow Strike to the second stage.

In every gesture, he could maintain a 'resident' state exceeding his own strength by three times.

This explosive secret method, apart from consuming a bit more energy, had no hidden dangers and could maintain a 'constant' state.

Simply put, after activation, there was no cooldown time at all.

"Continue Cultivating." Lin Yuan briefly examined himself for a moment and once again plunged into Cultivation.

With his current strength, although he could be considered quite good at the Tier 9 and Tier 10 levels, he was still far from touching the absolute Peak of the Universe.

Even with the protection of Human Civilization's Supreme Powerhouse, Lin Yuan still felt that having power grasped in his own hands was the safest.

Protection by the Supreme Powerhouse? It's better to become a Supreme Powerhouse oneself.

Time slowly passed.

Undercurrents surged among the myriad races of the Cosmic Starry Sky.

Lin Yuan was similarly enhancing his own strength amidst continuous Cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, twenty years later arrived.