Pretending to be a genius starts with the civilization advancement assessment.

Chapter 311 The Scheme of Radiance, Refusing Would Be Disrespectful

Soon, the crimson mark representing the Radiant Lord suddenly lit up.

Xuanji immediately reminded him, "Master, the Radiant Lord of the Spirit Clan has invited you to a meeting in his private virtual space. Do you accept?"

coming.

Lin Yi's eyes narrowed.

"accept."

As soon as he finished speaking, the scene before Lin Yi's eyes quickly faded away, replaced by a magnificent and breathtaking view.

This place seems to be a temple floating above an endless sea of ​​light.

The ground was paved with pure white jade, each piece of jade radiating a warm luster. The towering dome seemed endless, woven from countless fine runes of light, which flowed slowly as if they were alive.

Around the temple, twelve pillars of light reached the heavens and supported the sky. The pillars were carved with lifelike reliefs of unknown origin, as if they might step out of the pillars at any moment.

At the deepest part of the temple, a throne formed from pure light energy floats in mid-air.

A figure sat upright on the throne.

He was a man who looked to be around thirty years old. His face was so handsome that he seemed otherworldly. His skin was like the finest white jade, and his eyes were pure, brilliant gold, as if stars were rising and falling within them, and a sea of ​​light was flowing.

He wore a white robe embroidered with patterns of the sun, moon, and stars, and his long hair was loose, each strand of which seemed to be woven from light. He simply sat there quietly, and the radiance of the entire temple seemed to revolve around him.

That majestic and sacred aura permeated the air as if it were a tangible thing, and even in the virtual space, it made Lin Yi feel a sense of oppression that came from the depths of his soul.

This is a being of the Venerable Lord level.

Even though it was just a virtual projection, the pressure emanating from its life level far exceeded the imagination of ordinary cultivators.

Lin Yi quickly composed himself, took a few steps forward, and came to a spot about ten meters below the throne, where he bowed and performed a standard audience greeting.

"Lin Yi pays respects to Lord Radiant Light."

His voice was clear and his posture was respectful; there was not a single fault with him.

Regardless of how much wariness or suspicion one harbors towards the Spirit Race or this Lord, one must maintain impeccable etiquette when facing an existence of this caliber.

This is the bottom line, and also a sign of wisdom—leaving no room for the other party to exploit the situation.

On the throne, the Radiant Lord's pair of brilliant golden eyes fell upon Lin Yi.

His gaze was calm, yet it seemed to pierce through all illusions and see directly into the essence of the soul.

Looking at the respectfully bowing human youth below, the Radiant Lord felt a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him.

This young man, with his Star Core level, ascended to the ninth level of the Central Divine Mountain, revealing nine layers of the Time-Space Life and Death Domain, and his points exceeded 500 million, surpassing Edith, the most dazzling genius of the Spirit Race this generation.

How many resources did the Eldar invest?
How much effort was put into it?

Those so-called "prodigies" enjoy the best inheritance, the top guidance, and the most abundant resources within their clan.

The results of it?
As a result, he was surpassed by a young human who rose from a remote star region and was only a little over 1,400 years old, in an almost overwhelming manner.

Even with the radiant Lord's tempered temperament honed over countless eras, such a disparity was difficult for him to remain completely calm.

Silence spread through the temple.

An invisible pressure enveloped Lin Yi, but he kept his back straight, his expression calm, and maintained the posture of bowing.

After a long silence, Lord Radiant finally spoke.

"No need to be polite."

A gentle force lifted Lin Yi up.

Lin Yi straightened up, not looking directly at the Radiant Lord, but instead focusing his gaze on the base of the Radiant Lord's throne.

This is a gesture that shows respect without appearing timid.

The Radiant Lord's gaze fell on Lin Yi, and he slowly said, "After many years, the emergence of a genius of your caliber in the Genius Battle is very gratifying for me as the host."

Glad?

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but mutter a curse in his heart.

It would be strange if you were pleased.

The Spirit Race has lost face; how can you, the person in charge, look good about that?
You probably don't even believe what you're saying, do you?

But Lin Yi humbly said, "Your Excellency flatters me. I was just lucky."

"What a fluke"

Lord Radiance suddenly chuckled, his tone turning indifferent: "Enough with the formalities. You're a smart man, so I won't beat around the bush."

Lin Yi felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that the real show was about to begin.

The Radiant Lord leaned forward slightly, his golden eyes gleaming, and solemnly said:
"Lin Yi, the path of time and space becomes increasingly difficult as you go further. Although the human race is a powerful one, in terms of resources and the depth of our heritage, it is far inferior to that of my spirit race. You should be aware of this."

Lin Yi nodded helplessly: "In terms of foundation, our human race is indeed inferior to the spirit race."

This is a fact, and there is no denying it.

The Eldar have ruled the Pan-Eldar Alliance for countless eons, and the accumulated foundation they have built is incomparable to that of the newly emerging and powerful human race.

Seeing Lin Yi readily admit it, Lord Radiance smiled and slowly said, "If you are willing to come to my Spirit Clan, I can grant you a cultivation resource quota equivalent to 3000 points of the Human Clan's merit. In addition, I will give you an extra spot to study in the Primordial Holy Land."

Lin Yi was taken aback.

Good guy!
He exclaimed, "Wow!"

Even though he was somewhat prepared and knew that the Spirit Clan might offer a high price to poach him, Lin Yi was still utterly shocked when he heard this condition.

3000 clan merits are equivalent to a resource quota!
What is this concept?
The fact that Lord Xuanyan, as his recommender, bestowed upon him 500 clan merits was already an enormous gesture.

The Spirit Race, however, immediately offered six times the amount.

Not to mention the quota for enlightenment at the "Primordial Holy Land".

Although Lin Yi didn't know much about the Eldar's sacred land, he had known Irelia for so long that he had some knowledge of Eldar culture.

In the Lingzu culture, the two characters “源初” represent “the beginning” or “the origin”.

A holy land that can be given this name is definitely the most core and top-level inheritance place of the Spirit Race. Even many Spirit Race's own world-level or even god-level powerhouses may not have the opportunity to enter.

The combined value of these two conditions transcends that of ordinary resources.

This is practically saying that as long as you come, the Eldar are willing to use the resources they use to nurture their most core and direct descendants to cultivate you.

If it were a practitioner who lacks resources and is uncertain about the future, they would probably kneel down on the spot when faced with such a temptation.

But Lin Yi's heart quickly calmed down after the initial shock.

It was even calm to the point of being cold.

Because he knew very well that these things, though they looked sweet and tempting, were not easy to take.

Throughout the history of the Star Sea, there have been many geniuses from various races who were poached by the Eldar.

On the surface, these races treat the recruited talents well, providing them with resources, status, and even allowing them to branch out and establish families.

But he knew very well that the Elven race could support, and even be happy to see a human genius who had defected become an eternal god, or even a supreme ruler. This would demonstrate the Elven race's inclusiveness and magnanimity, and would also strengthen the Elven race's camp.

but.
What if this person seeking refuge wants to take the next step?

Want to reach the Dominator level?

Will the Eldar still provide full support?
Could there be any hidden restrictions?
Will they hold back some crucial aspects of the succession?
That's hard to say.

"Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts"—this statement is an irrefutable truth in the vast universe.

Besides, did Lin Yi really get to where he is today by simply piling up resources?
of course not.

Are resources important?
important.

But it is merely a catalyst, not the fundamental solution.

Ultimately, it comes down to one's own hard work and talent.

He's already a respected and well-connected human. Only a fool would go to the Eldar for more resources and become a seemingly glamorous but ultimately limited "outsider."

These thoughts flashed through Lin Yi's mind like lightning.

He raised his head, meeting the all-seeing eyes of the Radiant Lord, and slowly said:
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Excellency. I appreciate it."

"However, I am accustomed to being among humans, and my comrades-in-arms are all here. The rise and fall of civilization rests on my shoulders. I am afraid I cannot comply with the request to change allegiance."

The refusal was swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

The Radiant Lord looked at Lin Yi, his golden eyes completely unmoved.

He was not surprised.

In fact, this recruitment was just a routine procedure.

Generally speaking, the Spirit Race does not poach newly emerging Star Core-level prodigies during the Genius Battle.

These young people are full of vigor and ambition, their minds filled with the idea that "my fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens." How could they know the value of cultivation resources? How could they understand the cruelty of the path to becoming a strong person?

The best time to poach people is only after they have slowly hit a bottleneck, made no progress for tens or hundreds of thousands of years, witnessed the fickleness of human nature, and experienced the hardship of resource scarcity.

At that time, providing timely help not only attracted talent but also greatly increased their loyalty.

Are they trying to recruit Lin Yi now?

I never thought I could succeed.

Lord Radiance chuckled, as if the promise he had just made, which was enough to drive countless geniuses mad, had never happened.

"It's alright, the gates of the Spirit Clan are always open for you. If you change your mind in the future, you can contact me at any time."

Then, he paused, and changed the subject:
"Although you are unwilling to come to the Spirit Clan, as the host of this year's Genius Battle, I cannot fail to show my appreciation to such a peerless genius as you."

As he spoke, the Radiant Lord raised his right hand and gently tapped the void.

A soft halo rippled through the air, then coalesced into an intricate and exquisite scroll-like phantom.

The scroll slowly unfurled, revealing densely packed Elven script, along with intricate star charts, emblems, and energy markings.

"This is proof of the original territory ownership of the Xena family in the Leliat Starfield."

The voice of the Radiant Lord was calm and even, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

"Although you are a prodigy of the human race, you are not bound by racial prejudices and have taken good care of the wandering members of the Spirit Race."

"I now present this certificate of ownership to you."

The Radiant Lord's gaze fell on Lin Yi's face, carrying a faint smile:
"I think you won't refuse this gift."

Proof of ownership of the Leliat star system?
Lin Yi was slightly taken aback at first, but then he suddenly realized what was going on.

It turned out to be the case.

The previous recruitment efforts were probably just a routine matter.

The real trick is waiting here!

Lin Yi's mind raced, and he understood the deeper meaning behind the gift almost instantly.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Indeed, experience is the best teacher."

It is unclear whether this was a suggestion from Lord Radiant's subordinates or his own decision.

But the person who chose this gift must have had a deep understanding of their past, interpersonal relationships, and even personality traits.

At first glance, Lord Huiguang's move seems unremarkable; it appears to be simply a favor to Lin Yi by giving him the original territory of the Xina family.

Perhaps those geniuses who grew up in their families and only knew how to cultivate could not see the problem at all. They would only think that this was a generous gift from the Spirit Clan Lord and something to be proud of.

But Lin Yi was different; he knew that this was actually an open conspiracy.

Moreover, it's a well-intentioned scheme that kills multiple birds with one stone.

For a moment, he even secretly felt a bit of admiration for the person who came up with the idea.

First of all, the value of this gift is neither low nor high.

For an individual, ownership of a star system territory is undoubtedly a huge fortune.

Especially the Leliat Starfield. Although Lin Yi did not know the specific details, the fact that it was chosen as the ancestral home by the Xina family meant that its resource output and strategic location must be excellent.

However, it is not the kind of resource treasure that directly enhances combat power. Accepting it will not have an immediate effect on Lin Yi's strength, nor will it affect his subsequent genius battles.

On the surface, this is just a gift given out of courtesy, which is reasonable and in line with the identity of the Radiant Lord.

Secondly, Lin Yi had no choice but to accept this gift.

I can't refuse!

The entire Sheena family came to him, and they put in a lot of effort in the early stages. Many people knew about this. Irelia was not only a guardian of civilization, but she had followed him from the very beginning, working hard and making great contributions.

Now, an opportunity to help the Sheena family reclaim their ancestral land is presented to them.

If Lin Yi refuses.
What will the Sheena family think once the news gets out? What will her loyal and trusting partners think?
Others might praise him for being "righteous and awe-inspiring" and "unmoved by the wealth of the Spirit Clan," but deep down, they would only want to stay away from someone like him.

Even the Hina family, which has made so much sacrifice, receives this kind of treatment. What about everyone else?
What good can come of befriending or working with such a person?

Not to mention what Irelia herself might think.

Therefore, Lin Yi had to accept this gift.

But once accepted...
Lin Yi could guess with his toes that there would probably be a series of "tricks" to come.

For example, fully leveraging the appeal of "journalism" to produce reports that are taken out of context and cut off from the main story:
Breaking News! On the day he reached the pinnacle of human talent, Lin Yi purchased territory in the Spirit Clan's territory, seemingly preparing to relocate there?

"Lin Yi Receives Gift of a Spirit Clan Star Domain by the Radiant Lord; Is the Relationship Between the Human Prodigy and the Spirit Clan Deep?"

Insider information: Lin Yi may accept recruitment from the Eldar after the match; could the Leliat Starfield be involved in an advance payment?

The key point is that this kind of news is based on certain facts!

Once Lin Yi accepts this certificate of ownership, the ownership of the territory will change.

This kind of thing can be easily found in the official records of the Spirit Clan; it's impossible to fake. At that point, even if Lin Yi had a hundred mouths, he wouldn't be able to explain himself.

Lin Yi didn't even dare to imagine what kind of reaction would occur when the human race was in high spirits, cheering for their ascent of the sacred mountain, and suddenly saw this "explosive news".

Getting so angry that your lungs explode would be the least of your worries; you'd also be ridiculed and mocked by people from all walks of life.

Spread a rumor and break a leg.

Moreover, such half-true and half-false information is the most difficult to clarify.

Even if things are eventually explained clearly, it will still leave a thorn in the hearts of the human race's high-ranking officials.

Lin Yi, why didn't you report your private meeting with the Spirit Clan's Lord beforehand? Why did you only come to explain afterward?
Why didn't you refuse the gift when it was given to you?

Who knows what you actually discussed? Did you reach some secret agreement? Or did you only report it when you encountered a problem?

That's a brilliant plan!
Lin Yi felt a chill run down his spine just thinking about it.

This move seems generous, but it is actually insidious.

Whether I answer or not, it's troublesome.

If they accept the offer, they will be at a disadvantage in terms of public opinion; if they don't, they will alienate their followers.

Fortunately, I had informed Venerable Masters Xuan Yan and Tian Ge in advance.

Lin Yi secretly felt fortunate.

This also reinforced my previous judgment that in the power struggles within Xinghai, acting cautiously, thinking three steps ahead, and making advance plans are the only way to survive.

However, on the other hand, since I'm one step ahead, don't blame me for being impolite.

Thinking of this, a grateful smile appeared on Lin Yi's face, and he bowed to the Radiant Lord.

"I am deeply grateful for Your Excellency's generous gift. In that case, I would like to express my gratitude to Your Excellency."

At the same time, he raised his head, a look of emotion on his face, and said as if casually:
"It is fate, really. Before coming to see you, my lord, I had paid my respects to my clan's two lords, Xuan Yan and Tian Ge. When I mentioned that I would be coming to see you later, both of my clan's lords said that you are a renowned and benevolent elder in the Star Sea, and that I must be respectful and attentive as if I were paying my respects to my clan's lord."

As he spoke, Lin Yi paused, then revealed a sincere smile.

"Now it seems that what our two venerable lords said is indeed true. Not only did you not treat me with any prejudice because I am of human origin, but you also bestowed such a generous gift upon me. I am truly unworthy of it, yet it would be disrespectful to refuse it."

As soon as the words were spoken, the light in the temple seemed to freeze almost imperceptibly for a moment.

For the first time, a noticeable fluctuation appeared in the Radiant Lord's usually calm and unwavering golden eyes.

"Ok?"

He raised his eyebrows slightly as he looked at Lin Yi.

"Did you tell Xuan Yan and Tian Ge in advance that you were going to see me?"

Lin Yi nodded calmly and said, "I told you."

He thought for a moment, then added, "After receiving the request to contact the Lord, I immediately reported to the two Lords. After all, the Lords are of noble status, and I am young and inexperienced, so I was afraid that my words and actions would be inappropriate. Therefore, I consulted my clan's Lord."

This statement is perfectly reasonable and watertight.

The Radiant Lord remained silent.

Those bright golden eyes stared intently at Lin Yi, as if trying to see right through him.

Then, he shook his head and sighed, "Truly worthy of being a prodigy who fought his way through the civilization assessment."

With that, Lord Radiance waved his hand, "You can accept the things without worry. Go on."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi made a virtual gesture towards the scroll in front of him, and the scroll transformed into a stream of light that entered his brow.

Then, he bowed solemnly again towards the throne, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Everyone here is a smart man, and Lin Yi knew that Lord Huiguang meant he was willing to accept defeat and would not make a fuss about it.

Lord Radiance watched Lin Yi's figure slowly dissipate and sighed, "It's a pity that my Spirit Race cannot use the method of civilization assessment, otherwise..."

Then, the figure of the Radiant Lord began to fade away slowly, and the surrounding temple scenery also became blurred.
-
Soon, Lin Yi regained consciousness.

He opened his eyes and let out a long sigh of relief.

A fine layer of cold sweat had seeped from his forehead.

Even without the other party exerting deliberate pressure, the invisible mental drain from conversing with a Lord-level being is enormous.

Moreover, the confrontation just now, though seemingly peaceful, was actually fraught with undercurrents, and a slight misstep could have led to falling into a trap.

"Master, are you alright?" Xuanji's concerned voice rang out.

"It's nothing," Lin Yi shook his head and stood up. "I'm just a little tired."

He walked to the window of the cultivation room, gazing at the pale golden energy flowing outside the manor, reviewing the conversation he had just had in his mind.

The final remark from the Radiant Lord, "Truly worthy of being a prodigy who fought his way out of the Civilization Assessment," was deeply meaningful.

It seems that the other party knows more about my past experiences than I thought.

However, this may not necessarily be a bad thing.

"Xuanji," Lin Yi suddenly spoke, "Immediately apply for a visit to Venerable Xuanyan. The reason should be to report on my meeting with Venerable Huiguang."

"Yes, Master."

The application was approved almost instantly after it was submitted.

"Master, Lord Xuan Yan has approved your visit request."

Consciousness was drawn in once again.

Inside Changqing Palace, the scene remains unchanged.

But this time, behind the jade table, there was more than just Lord Xuan Yan sitting alone.

Lord Tiange was also present.

The two human lords sat facing each other, each with a cup of tea in front of them, and the atmosphere seemed quite relaxed.

But as Lin Yi's figure materialized, both of their gazes turned towards him simultaneously.

"Greetings, Venerable Xuan Yan and Venerable Tian Ge." Lin Yi quickly bowed.

"No need for formalities." Xuan Yan raised his hand, his gaze falling on Lin Yi's face. "Have you finished talking with Hui Guang?"

"Yes." Lin Yi nodded, then said seriously, "I have come to report the details of the meeting to the two venerable ones."

"Speak," said Lord Tiange, picking up his teacup and looking at Lin Yi with interest.

Lin Yi did not hide anything and recounted the entire process of his meeting with the Radiant Lord, including the other party's recruitment, the gift of territory, his own response, and the final conversation about "reporting in advance," in great detail.

He made no attempt to hide anything, restoring the original meaning of every single line of dialogue, even describing the tone and expressions clearly.

Throughout the entire process, Xuan Yan and Tian Ge listened quietly without interrupting.

However, when he heard about "3000 clan merits equivalent to resources" and "slots in the Primordial Holy Land", Lord Tiange raised an eyebrow.

Upon hearing the phrase "territory bestowed," a knowing glint flashed in the eyes of the Venerable Xuan Yan.

After Lin Yi finished speaking, Changqing Palace was quiet for a moment.

Lord Tiange put down his teacup, a hint of confusion on his face, and looked at Xuan Yan:
"That old bastard Huiguang is giving Lin Yi a piece of territory? What kind of tactic is this? Is it a gesture of goodwill? To win him over? But if it's about winning him over, the price he offered earlier was already high enough, there's no need to go to such lengths."

He clearly hadn't fully grasped the intricacies of the matter.

A faint smile appeared on the lips of Venerable Xuan Yan as he turned to look at Venerable Tian Ge.

Soon, Lord Tiange's eyes gradually brightened, then he suddenly burst into laughter and slammed his hand on the jade table:
"Good! What a brilliant scheme! What a brilliant advance notification!"

He looked at Lin Yi, his eyes full of admiration: "So that old bastard Huiguang was digging a pit here. Luckily you informed us in advance, otherwise it would have been quite troublesome."

Tian Ge found it increasingly amusing and laughed:
"It's a pity I wasn't there. I really wanted to see Huiguang's expression when he heard you say that you had reported to the two Venerables in advance. That old thing has been scheming all his life, but this time he probably didn't expect to be outmaneuvered by a little guy at the Star Core level."

Xuan Yan Venerable also nodded slightly and looked at Lin Yi:
“You did well. Huiguang’s plan, though seemingly gentle, is actually ruthless. Although you unintentionally foiled his scheme, it was because you were selfless and reported it in advance that you were able to put yourself in an invincible position. That’s very good.”

Seeing that both Venerable Lords knew the intricacies of the matter, Lin Yi quickly asked, "Venerable Lord, having accepted Venerable Lord Radiance's gift, should I be wary of any subsequent actions?"

After all, he didn't know much about Radiance. What if he was a guy who said one thing and did another?

Xuan Yan, the Venerable Lord, sensed Lin Yi's concerns and waved his hand, saying, "You don't need to worry. I know Hui Guang quite well. Since he finally said you can accept it without worry, then this matter will end here. Of course, the Spirit Clan will also play tricks, but their reputation on the surface is universally acknowledged."

Tian Ge nodded in agreement:

“That’s right. Those Spirit Race guys are incredibly arrogant. If they plot against you, it’s because they think you’re stupid and deserve to fall for their schemes. But if it’s something they’ve clearly promised, they generally won’t go back on their word, as that would damage their reputation.”

Lin Yi felt a weight lifted from his heart and bowed, saying:
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Excellencies."

"This is your own doing." Xuan Yan waved his hand. "If you hadn't thought of subtly revealing it in front of Hui Guang, even if we could help you resolve it afterward, it would have been quite a hassle. With your thoughtfulness, we will feel more at ease when you move among the higher-ups in Xinghai in the future."

Suddenly remembering something, Lord Tiange smiled and said:

"By the way, Huiguang gave you a territory, and Xuanyan gave you 500 clan merits. As your other recommender, I can't leave without giving something in return."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi quickly replied, "Your Excellency has already shown me great kindness; I dare not do so again."

"Don't rush to refuse."

Tian Ge interrupted him and laughed, "That old bastard Hui Guang has already given it to me. If I don't reciprocate, wouldn't it make me, the Lord of the Human Race, seem stingy?"

As he spoke, he raised his right hand and gently tapped the air with his index finger.

A point of silver light bloomed at the fingertip, then quickly spread, transforming into a ball of light composed of countless tiny silver shuttles.

The ball of light hovered in mid-air, slowly rotating.

Each of those silver shuttles was small, but it had sharp edges and corners, gleamed with a cold light, and had mysterious runes flowing on its surface. They were connected to each other in a subtle way, forming a perfect and complex whole.

The moment the ball of light appeared, subtle ripples spread throughout the space of Changqing Palace.

"This item is called the Sky-Piercing Shuttle," said Lord Tiange with a hint of emotion. "It was a weapon bestowed upon me by my master many years ago."

Lin Yi's gaze was instantly drawn to the ball of silver light.

Even from a distance, he could sense the sharpness contained within those silver shuttles, as well as the mysterious fluctuations that perfectly matched the rules of space.

"In the Battle of Geniuses, weapons, armor, and other external objects cannot be used. This is the rule, and no one can violate it," said Lord Tiange slowly. "However, the Myriad Secret Realms are different."

"The secret realm is fraught with danger. Not only must one face a perilous environment, but one must also fight to the death with the prodigies of the other two sides. At that time, having a handy weapon can often determine life or death."

"This Sky Shuttle is made of Eternal God-level Star Silver. It doesn't have many fancy features, only two: it's sturdy enough and sharp enough."

"Star Silver is one of the materials with the highest affinity for spatial rules in the known universe. Weapons made from it can naturally bear spatial rules, and their power can be amplified by more than 30% when using spatial combat techniques."

"The true essence of the Sky Shuttle lies in its structure."

He pointed to the ball of silver light:
"It consists of 108,000 sub-shuttles. The more silver shuttles you control, the higher the requirements for power control and understanding of rules."

Lord Tiange slowly said:
"When you can perfectly control 108 sub-shuttles, you will have Star Swirl-level combat power."

"With 1080 in hand, we can fight across the entire star system."

"Controlling 10800, one's abilities rival those of the Derivative Realm."

"And when all 108,000 shuttles are under your control, as easy as using your own arm."

A glint of light flashed in Lord Tiange's eyes:
"That means you possess god-level combat power."

Lin Yi's breathing paused slightly at that moment.

His gaze was fixed on the ball of silver light, and his heart was pounding uncontrollably.

Artifact!

This is absolutely a true marvel.

Moreover, it is a magical artifact with extremely high growth potential.

In the rules of spacetime, space is one of the core elements.

With this Silver Shuttle, his spatial combat skills will experience a qualitative leap. Not to mention, the ability of the sub-shuttles to separate and reunite at will perfectly matches his understanding of rules and the fact that his soul power is greater than his source energy.

"This item is of no use to me now; keeping it will only leave it to gather dust."

With a wave of his hand, Lord Tiange sent the ball of silver light slowly drifting toward Lin Yi.

"Today, I will give it to you."

"I hope that in the secret realm you can use this shuttle to demonstrate the might of our human race and slay all the invading enemies."

The silver light entered Lin Yi's brow.

A vast and sharp stream of information surged into his consciousness; it was the method of controlling the Silver Shuttle and his experience in using it.
Lin Yi only sensed it briefly, not rushing to digest the information, but instead bowed to the Heavenly Lord and said:

"Lin Yi thanks Your Majesty for your generous gift."

Seeing this, Lord Xuan Yan smiled slightly, "Alright, I've given you everything I was supposed to. Now it's up to you."

"The battle of geniuses is not over yet, and nothing is certain. Don't relax just because you're in the lead for a while. With the resources of the Spirit Race, if they are willing to pay the price, Edith's strength will definitely improve."

"Make good use of these resources to improve your skills before the finals."

"We'll wait until the day you truly win first place, then we'll go."

Lin Yi didn't make any further promises, but simply bowed before his figure vanished.

Consciousness returns.

In the cultivation room, Lin Yi slowly opened his eyes.

Then, he turned and walked towards the door of the cultivation room.

Outside, a group of people were waiting for him.

As for the hundreds of contact requests from Eternal Gods, he can deal with them after he has shared his joy with his family and friends.

After all, after so many years of hard work, he finally had the confidence to put these golden contact marks aside for now and deal with them later.

(End of this chapter)