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

Chapter 316 The Eternal Path, the Eternal Rock of the Gods

The journey back to the manor from the Gap of Time was calm and uneventful.

The commuter shuttle flew smoothly along its predetermined route, with the eternal artificial sky and orderly buildings of the Origin Star visible outside the window.

Lin Yi sat quietly in the cabin, closing his eyes to rest, but in reality, he was carefully experiencing every change in his body.

The formation of the Time Law brings not only the hidden mark between the eyebrows and a more direct perception of time, but also a subtle sublimation from the inside out.

He could clearly feel that his soul had become more condensed and stable, and even the 999 star cores in his body seemed to have taken on a rhythm unique to time, with a significant improvement in the efficiency of energy flow.

However, just as a child who has just learned to walk inevitably stumbles, Lin Yi, who has just entered the threshold of the law, is not yet able to control this suddenly acquired new power with ease.

That unique meaning derived from the laws of time is like a peerless sword that has just been unsheathed; even when it is still in its sheath, a trace of its unparalleled sharpness inevitably dissipates.

Soon, the shuttle landed on the manor's take-off and landing pad.

As soon as Lin Yi stepped onto the lawn path, he saw Irelia emerge from the main house.

Irelia seemed to be about to go out. Her emerald eyes swept over Lin Yi, her steps faltered slightly, and her delicate eyebrows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

"Captain."

Irelia walked closer, looked Lin Yi up and down again, and asked with a puzzled expression, "You..."

Ellie's senses were indeed sharp.

Lin Yi thought to himself, but a peaceful smile appeared on his face. Meeting her gaze, he said frankly, "I've gained some insights."

His tone was relaxed, as if he had simply completed a routine seclusion and made slight progress in his cultivation.

But as he spoke, he winked at Irelia and raised his right hand, placing his index finger lightly in front of his lips in a "shh" gesture.

Irelia was slightly taken aback.

Some progress? Shh?
Is this a secret?

Based on her understanding of Lin Yi, if he had only made some progress, such as a breakthrough in a certain combat technique or a new idea for the application of a certain rule, he would usually tell her frankly, and even share his insights with the rest of the group in the hope of improving together.

Why the need for such a secretive demand for "secrecy"?
Thinking back to that strange feeling I had when I first saw him...
A flurry of thoughts flashed through Irelia's mind, and her emerald eyes involuntarily widened slowly.

Is it
But... how long has it been?

Breaking through the rules is extremely difficult; it cannot be accomplished in a short period of time.
However, rational shock and doubt could not overcome the almost blind trust in Lin Yi deep in her heart.

She knew Lin Yi; he never lied, and he would never joke about such things.

Irelia stared blankly at Lin Yi, her red lips slightly parted as if she wanted to ask something, but Lin Yi had already withdrawn his gesture, his face still bearing that calm and composed smile. He nodded to her, then turned around and walked unhurriedly toward his private training room.

His back was straight, his steps were steady, and his dark blue combat uniform outlined clean lines under the soft lighting of the manor.

Irelia stood there, watching the receding figure, and suddenly gave up the idea of ​​chasing after him to ask Lin Yi for clarification.

She knew that Lin Yi would definitely tell her if she asked.

But there's no need to ask any more questions.

A private training room.

Lin Yi did not begin his cultivation immediately, but pondered for a moment.

He really didn't intend to publicize his breaking of the rules before the finals.

Firstly, this concerns one of his biggest trump cards, which could have an unexpected effect at a crucial moment; secondly, revealing it too early could provoke a more intense reaction from the Eldar, adding more variables, so it's not worth acting rashly.

But there was one person he felt he should inform.

"Xuanji."

Lin Yi said, "Help me send a visit request to Senior Sister Qianhuan."

"Yes, Master."

Xuanji's illusory figure appeared and bowed in response to the command.

Senior Sister Qianhuan was not only his guide in getting him into the list, but also passed on her skills on behalf of his master, which greatly helped him.

Both morally and logically, she should know that I have stepped into the threshold of the law.

Moreover, he also needs to consult with Senior Sister Qianhuan about the key points and precautions for the subsequent cultivation of the Time Law, as well as the planning of his future path.

Shortly after the application was submitted, Xuanji reported: "Master, His Majesty Qianhuan has approved your visit application."

"It seems that Senior Sister is free right now."

Lin Yi thought to himself, and then, without further delay, his consciousness sank into the virtual network.

Light and shadow change.

When his vision cleared again, he found himself in a strange space that seemed both real and illusory, with light and shadow shifting around him.

This is still the private virtual space that Senior Sister Qianhuan often uses. The background is a constantly changing starry river and a hazy mist, while the ground is like a smooth mirror, reflecting the flowing light and shadow above.

However, when Lin Yi's gaze fell on the slender figure in front of him, he couldn't help but pause for a moment.

In my memory, when Senior Sister Qianhuan met him in the virtual space, she was basically dressed in a flowing fairy dress with wide sleeves. Occasionally, she would change into other gorgeous dresses, but she always maintained an elegant and otherworldly style.

But today...
Qianhuan stood there, wearing a well-tailored, moon-white embroidered cheongsam.

The cheongsam is made of smooth fabric, which outlines a graceful figure. It has a high collar, a diagonal placket, sleeves that reach the wrists, and a slit in the skirt that goes up to the thigh. On the feet are a pair of sharp black high heels, which make the figure look even more upright.

Most strikingly, her long, straight legs were encased in a layer of finely textured, subtly shimmering black stockings, creating a striking contrast with her moon-white cheongsam. In the hazy light and shadow, this added a touch of mystery and allure.

A cheongsam, high heels, and black stockings—this combination is striking and quite different from Qianhuan's usual demeanor.

Lin Yi's gaze unconsciously swept over the slit of the cheongsam before he immediately looked away, keeping his eyes down and his mind focused on his inner thoughts, while a bitter smile involuntarily rose in his heart.

He is no longer the clueless newbie he once was about the world of high-level cultivators, and he has a deeper understanding of the illusory laws that Senior Sister Qianhuan mainly cultivates.

The eternal deities of the illusory laws naturally have their cultivation closely related to both "truth" and "illusion".

They are often eager to learn about all new things in the universe.

The reason is simple: the more "truth" one knows, the deeper one can control the "illusion".

This is why the tasks of conducting civilization advancement assessments are all undertaken by deities of the illusory laws.

Besides being more suitable for this task, the illusory gods do not reject this work; new civilizations often bring them entirely new things and experiences.

Therefore, Senior Sister Qianhuan's previous interest in Xia Kingdom culture was not only due to him, her junior brother, but also because of this factor.

Lin Yi even knew that, as a phantom deity, Senior Sister Qianhuan would subconsciously show a side that was familiar or might be of interest to the person she was close to when they met, out of habit.

This is a sign of respect and closeness.

Lin Yi felt warm and happy about this.

but.
Happy to be happy.

The flowing, wide-sleeved dress and classic hairstyle are symbols of ethereal beauty in the traditional culture of Xia Kingdom. The senior sister's attire complements the dress perfectly, making her a delight to behold.

But this cheongsam, high heels, and black stockings
Senior sister, what exactly did you see in the database and network of the Blue Star civilization?
Have you somehow managed to discern the aesthetic preferences of men on Earth?
It has also created the perception that "all men on Earth like to watch this"?

Lin Yi felt that as a representative of the Blue Star civilization, he was inexplicably "victimized" and as if he had been labeled with some kind of invisible tag, leaving him speechless for a moment.

Although he doesn't mind watching this.

Just as he was inwardly complaining, Qianhuan gracefully walked over.

She clearly noticed Lin Yi's momentary unease and his subsequent attempt to remain calm, a mischievous smile flashing in her eyes.

"Junior brother, instead of secluding yourself to make final preparations for the battle, you've come to see your senior sister. Is there some difficulty in your cultivation?"

Lin Yi quickly composed himself and said seriously, "Senior Sister, you are wise. I do have some questions and would like to ask you for guidance. It concerns the key points and precautions for initial cultivation after breaking through from the time rule to the law level."

He didn't directly say that he had broken through, but instead asked in a tone of seeking advice, which was also a way of leaving room for discussion.

Upon hearing this, Qianhuan's eyes, which seemed to hold endless dreams, shifted slightly, as if she had been thinking for a moment.

She didn't answer Lin Yi's question immediately, but instead said softly:

“Junior brother, the most important thing right now is to prepare for the finals. I heard that Edith got the chance to enter the Tower of Time. If that's true, she might become a formidable opponent for you. As for the plans for your future cultivation path, I'll talk to you in detail after the finals, okay?”

Her tone was concerned, clearly indicating that Lin Yi should focus on improving his immediate combat capabilities rather than prematurely considering the long road ahead after the laws were applied.

"Edith entered the Tower of Time?"

Upon hearing this news, Lin Yi was not nervous at all; on the contrary, he was completely relieved.

He had heard of the Tower of Time before; although it was a sacred place for cultivation, he couldn't comprehend its rules.

If one cultivates within the Tower of Time, even if one becomes extremely powerful within the nine levels, what then?

Of course, besides this news, he also sensed the protectiveness and goodwill in his senior sister's words.

Lin Yi felt a warmth in his heart, and his smile became even more pronounced.

He stopped beating around the bush and said directly, "What Senior Sister says is true. However, what I want to ask is precisely the key point that needs our attention right now. Because my time rules have successfully broken through, and I have stepped into the realm of laws."

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding air seemed to quiet down for a moment.

The languid expression on Qianhuan's face suddenly froze.

She looked straight at Lin Yi.

If she hadn't been in a virtual network, she would have almost thought that she had gone wrong in her cultivation and was being backfired on by her own illusions, causing her to hallucinate.

Breaking the rules of time?

How long has it been?

How many years has it been since he was nominated for the list?

Star Core level beings, possessing nine layers of fusion domains, are already rare, but to have successfully broken through a superior rule to the threshold of a law at the Star Core level is even more extraordinary.
This is an extremely rare occurrence in the nearly ten thousand years of records of the Pan-Spirit Alliance.

"really?"

Qianhuan lowered her voice unconsciously, and the laziness and casualness on her face disappeared, replaced by a rare seriousness.

"really."

Lin Yi did not hesitate at all.

Qianhuan fell silent.

She stared intently at Lin Yi, and the light and shadow flowing in the virtual space seemed to slow down as she remained silent.

A full seven or eight seconds passed.

"Haha. Hahaha!"

Qianhuan suddenly burst into laughter without warning.

At first, she chuckled softly, but then it turned into a hearty laugh. She even supported her slender waist with one hand, laughing so hard that she trembled with laughter. Her moon-white cheongsam outlined a beautiful curve with her movements, and the skin covered by black stockings at the slit was faintly visible.

Lin Yi was bewildered by the sudden burst of laughter and could only stand there awkwardly.

At the same time, she wondered to herself, "Are all cultivators of the Illusory Laws so emotionally volatile? Or is it just that my senior sister's personality is naturally so unpredictable?"

Qianhuan laughed to herself for a while before her laughter gradually subsided.

"Hehe, junior brother, well done! Excellent!"

Qianhuan walked up to Lin Yi and patted him hard on the shoulder. "I used to feel a bit uneasy about owing that old guy something. But now it seems, haha, he's the one who owes me something!"

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Lin Yi could only maintain an awkward yet polite smile, silently mourning for Lord Xuan Yan for a second.

During the hundreds of years that Lin Yi had been a genius in the roster, he had also attended several gatherings within the roster and had heard a little about the somewhat subtle relationship between Senior Sister Qianhuan and her father, Venerable Xuanyan.

Given Lin Yi's emotional intelligence, he naturally wouldn't rashly get involved in such matters. At this moment, he simply kept his eyes down and didn't dare to say anything.

Qianhuan chuckled to herself for a while before finally snapping out of it and reverting to her usual lazy demeanor.

She looked Lin Yi up and down. "Tsk tsk, Star Core level, junior brother who has just entered the realm of the Law of Time, you are much stronger than I was back then. However, if you don't intend to publicize this matter, you might as well keep it a secret for now."

Lin Yi nodded: "Don't worry, Senior Sister, that's exactly what I was thinking."

He never intended to cause a stir before the finals.

Although rationally speaking, even with the deepest foundation, the possibility of the Spirit Race pushing Edith, who had just entered the ninth level of the realm, to the level of laws in just three months is extremely slim.

But there's always a chance of something going wrong. Keeping a low profile and having a trump card up your sleeve is always beneficial.

"Yes, it's better to be cautious."

Qianhuan agreed, then her expression turned serious again. "Now that you've begun to step into the realm of laws, there are some key points about your future path that you really need to know in advance, so you're prepared." With a wave of her hand, the surrounding virtual scenery changed.

The starry sky and mist faded away, replaced by a three-dimensional model composed of countless rays of light and symbols.

“Junior brother, now that you have entered the realm of time law, there is no longer any essential threshold for you to break through to the realm of evolution. You just need to accumulate source energy step by step, and when the time is right, you will achieve it.”

"But how much do you know about the Eternal Realm beyond the Realm of Evolution?"

Lin Yi composed himself, carefully recalled the classics he had read, organized his thoughts, and answered earnestly:
"Replying to Senior Sister, Junior Brother previously focused on cultivating the rules and only had a slight understanding of the Eternal Realm. He knows that by breaking through a rule to the threshold of the law, that is, by reaching a comprehension level of more than 1%, one can trigger the resonance of the universe, using oneself as the foundation to open up the prototype of a world within the body and achieve the creation of a derivative world."

As he spoke, he kept an eye on Qianhuan's expression. When she nodded slightly, he continued, "After entering the Realm of Evolution, you need to comprehend the laws that form the foundation of your inner world to perfection."

"At that time, the perfect law can be used as the core to trigger deeper cosmic laws, and the initial world within the body can be sublimated into a microcosm that depends on the main universe, which is the divine kingdom."

"From that moment on, as long as the divine kingdom does not fall, lifespan will be equal to that of the main universe, and one will be an eternal god."

After listening, Qianhuan nodded: "What you said is the most well-known path and requirement to break through to the Eternal Godhood, that's right."

As she spoke, she changed the subject, pointing to the ever-changing 3D models around her.

In the model, different colors and thicknesses of light began to appear around the cultivator, with one silver light gradually becoming the brightest.

"But some key points are often vague in the classics, or are only revealed when one reaches the corresponding level."

Qianhuan slowly explained, "First of all, there is the importance of the foundation. When breaking through to the next realm, the more rules you master, and the higher the level of the rules themselves, the more stable the inner world you open up will be, the greater the potential, and the more solid the foundation of your future divine kingdom will be. The same principle applies when building your divine kingdom."

"The perfection of the main law is merely the passing grade for building a stable divine kingdom. In reality, the more laws involved in its construction, the more powerful the divine kingdom will become, the more abundant the divine power it can store and restore, the more perfect the rules of the divine kingdom itself will be, and the greater its power against enemies will naturally be."

The model changed accordingly, with the brightness of the rays representing the auxiliary laws increasing, and the entire "divine kingdom" model composed of rays becoming larger, more stable, and more radiant.

Lin Yi watched carefully and understood.

The stronger the foundation and the better the materials used, the more sturdy the house will be. Its future potential and upper limit are partially determined at the time of laying the foundation.

"However, there is a crucial problem here, one that has troubled countless geniuses of the world."

Qianhuan's tone became serious, and the model changed again.

The silver light cluster representing the core law reached its perfect brightness, while a pale golden ray representing other laws beside it began to slowly increase in brightness. The entire "divine kingdom" model began to show unstable fluctuations, and the light of the silver light cluster was also disturbed.

“When attempting to construct a divine kingdom,” Qianhuan pointed to the pale golden light, “if one of your rules also breaks the law, then that law will interfere with the dominance and suppression of the core law, which is the absolute core and guiding principle.”

"Such interference can easily lead to the failure of the construction of the divine kingdom, or even trigger a backlash from the laws, severely damaging itself."

Lin Yi's pupils contracted slightly; these were things that hadn't been mentioned in the generalized introductions of the classic texts before.

Qianhuan continued, "To successfully build a divine kingdom under these circumstances, there is only one way: you must fully comprehend this law, and then deeply integrate it with the first law to form a dual fusion law that is more powerful than a single perfect law. Only with this as the core can you successfully build a more powerful divine kingdom."

The model demonstrated that the pale golden light also reached its peak, and then merged with the silver light cluster with difficulty, finally forming a new light core that was more complex and powerful, with gold and silver intertwined. The divine kingdom model then stabilized and became even more magnificent than before.

"Therefore, how to seize the opportunity to break through to eternity within a finite lifespan has become an extremely risky subject."

Qianhuan looked at Lin Yi with deep eyes.

"Many exceptionally talented beings in the realm, after perfecting the first law, feel that they still have a long life ahead of them. Therefore, in order to pursue a more powerful foundation for their divine kingdom, they will try to cultivate the second law."

"However, the second law becomes increasingly difficult as one progresses due to interference from the core law. Many people strive to improve the second law to 70% or 75%, but are unable to achieve perfection for a long time."

"The result was that he wasted his life, eventually reached the end of his life, and died in obscurity, leaving behind only regrets."

"so."

Qianhuan concluded, "Although after constructing a divine kingdom, the difficulty of comprehending other laws increases dramatically due to the divine kingdom's enhancement of the core laws, and rebuilding and strengthening the divine kingdom also requires a huge price, most rational beings at the realm of evolution will choose to break through to eternity after perfecting the core laws."

"First, one must obtain eternal life, and then, over a long period of time, slowly mend the deficiencies in the foundation of the divine kingdom. But this is extremely difficult and requires a great deal of resources."

Qianhuan sighed and said nothing more.

After listening, Lin Yi felt enlightened, but at the same time, a sense of awe arose within him.

It turns out that the path to eternity involves such perilous choices and struggles.

Pursuing the ultimate may lead to utter ruin; prioritizing stability may result in a flawed foundation that limits future potential.

The trade-offs involved certainly require great wisdom.

However, for the vast majority of practitioners, there is nothing to worry about.

It is already extremely difficult to comprehend the main law before the end of one's lifespan, so how can one have so much energy and time to gamble on the second law?

The right way is to first achieve eternity and then obtain an infinite future.

As for the foundation of the divine kingdom, there will always be ways to gradually repair it in the future. It's just a matter of how much it costs, but it's better than death.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister!" Lin Yi bowed respectfully.

In the following time, Qianhuan gave Lin Yi some detailed pointers on the key points of cultivation after he had mastered the laws of time, such as how to consolidate his existing understanding more efficiently, how to try to integrate the power of the laws of time into his combat skills, and how to avoid misdirecting the power of time due to insufficient understanding, which could lead to backlash.

Although these were just some basic precautions for beginners, they were a godsend for Lin Yi.

Finally, Qianhuan raised her hand, and a few glimmers of light fell into Lin Yi's virtual imprint: "These are some of my senior sister's books and notes on the cultivation of the laws of time. Although they are not top-level inheritances, they should be of some help to you in consolidating your foundation and broadening your horizons at this stage. You can take them for reference."

"Thank you, Senior Sister." Lin Yi thanked her again.

"Alright, that's about all I have to say." Qianhuan waved her hand and chuckled. "Go back and consolidate your strength, familiarize yourself with it. I'll be waiting for you to triumph in the finals."

"I will certainly live up to Senior Sister's expectations," Lin Yi solemnly replied.

As his consciousness returned to reality, Lin Yi opened his eyes.

He imported the ancient texts and materials given to him by Qianhuan into his knowledge base through Xuanji, intending to study them carefully in the future.

He then composed himself and focused his attention back on the present moment.

There is less than a month left before the departure date to the Eldar territory.

In these final moments, he didn't seek any improvement; he only aimed to familiarize himself with the newly formed power of the laws of time, achieving the most basic level of control and preventing the essence of the laws from leaking out.

Having made up his mind, Lin Yi sat down cross-legged, focused his mind inward, and began to carefully experience the time law imprint flowing with silver light within his body.
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Meanwhile, in the endless void, in a god kingdom of modest size and not particularly illustrious.

This divine kingdom lacks the eternal radiance and manifested rule of other divine kingdoms; instead, it appears somewhat simple, even somewhat "frugal."

The main body of the divine kingdom consists of a vast continent that emits a pale golden glow. The continent has mountains and rivers, and life thrives, but the energy concentration can only be considered to be at the average level of a typical eternal divine kingdom.

In the center of the continent stands a majestic temple, its style ancient and simple, dignified yet lacking in extravagant decorations.

At this moment, in a quiet room deep within the temple.

A middle-aged man dressed in dark blue ancient armor, with a resolute face but a hint of weariness, was hovering in front of a huge light screen that was constantly refreshing massive amounts of information.

He is the master of this divine kingdom, the eternal god of humanity, Yongyan.

The name is simple, and the divine kingdom is as its name suggests, known for its strength and defense, but it is clear that it has not developed into a wealthy nation.

"Selection criteria: The mission area is prioritized within the territory of the human race, or a stable area bordering races that are friendly with the Pan-Spirit Alliance. The nature of the mission leans towards long-term stationing, resource point monitoring, and regional stability maintenance. Risk rating: Low or low-medium. Clan merit reward: Requires to be stable and accumulate to a considerable amount over a long period of time."

Yongyan's deep voice echoed in the quiet room.

"Yes, Master."

A virtual figure suddenly appeared beside Yongyan and bowed.

Subsequently, the information flow on the light screen began to decrease rapidly, and a large number of high-risk, high-intensity, or location-sensitive tasks were eliminated.

As Yongyan watched the relatively "mild" tasks gradually appear on the screen, his resolute face showed no relief, but rather a hint of helplessness.

He subconsciously brought up the section in his personal account that represented the balance of clan merit.

1774 points.

Yongyan sighed inwardly, feeling even more exhausted.

"A glorious and eternal god? The lord of a race?"

He smiled bitterly to himself.

"I perished in the Ashen Corridor last time, and was fortunate enough to be resurrected thanks to the clan merits I had accumulated. But the price was that I almost exhausted all the clan merits I had painstakingly accumulated over countless eras!"

Clan honors, within the upper echelons of a clan, are a form of hard currency stronger than any cosmic currency. They represent contributions to the clan and can be exchanged for incredibly valuable resources and inheritances that are unimaginable to outsiders. In addition, they also grant special privileges and protections.

He Yongyan was able to be resurrected because of this system where the corresponding clan merits were automatically deducted after his fall, and the Overlord would periodically intervene to revive him.

But after his resurrection, he was almost penniless.

The restoration of the divine kingdom and the acquisition of personal cultivation resources.
Everywhere, clan honors or their equivalent resources are needed.

He couldn't just sit around and do nothing, not to mention he wanted to recover his strength as soon as possible.

Could we then explore those high-reward, high-risk hidden realms?
Yongyan subconsciously shook his head. He would not go to those dangerous places again until he had accumulated enough clan merits.

After all, he was not alone; he had a family and a civilization to take care of.

"The main universe is still safer, at least it's much more stable."

Yongyan set a code of conduct for himself for the foreseeable future: "Take on some safe, long-term missions first, slowly accumulate clan merits, solidify the foundation of the divine kingdom, and then we'll talk about other things after we've calmed down."

On the screen, the AI ​​had already selected more than a dozen tasks that met his requirements.

[Mission ID: GH-77473]

[Type: Long-term stationing]

Location: Human territory, Silver Glow Starfield, Seventh Resource Gathering Area

[Content: To guard against potential harassment from alien celestial beasts.]

[Duration: Minimum 500 epochs, renewable.]

Risk Rating: Low

[Clan Merit Reward: 15 points per era.]

【Mission ID: TY-88521】

[Type: Regional Stability Maintenance]

[Location: Buffer zone between Humans and Crystal Spirits, Azure Corridor]

[Content: Responsible for overseeing the core transit station of the Azure Corridor, coordinating and resolving potential disputes between the Human and Crystal Spirit races, and maintaining basic order along the flight path.]

[Duration: From the 300th Era onwards.]

[Risk Rating: Low to Medium]

[Clan Merit Reward: 28 points per era.]

[Note: A certain level of diplomatic and coordination skills is required. The Crystal Spirits are generally friendly, but some members may be difficult to communicate with.]

[Mission ID: WL-66334]

[Type: Guardianship/Inheritance]

Location: Human Territory, Eastern District Seventeenth Military Academy (Affiliated Experimental Planet)

[Content: As Honorary Dean and Senior Advisor, regularly guide outstanding students and oversee the security of the academy's secret experimental projects.]

[Duration: 400 epochs.]

Risk Rating: Low

[Clan Merit Reward: 20 points per era, with additional contribution rewards possible based on guidance outcomes.]

[Note: Applicants must be skilled in teaching or possess expertise in a specific field (such as defense or positional warfare).]

Yongyan looked through the tasks one by one. The rewards weren't particularly generous, but they were safe, stable, and provided a steady stream of income.

These tasks are quite attractive to Yongyan, who urgently needs a stable source of income and to improve his situation.

His gaze lingered for a moment on one of the missions related to "guarding the resource zone of the Silver Glow Starfield," as he weighed the options in his mind.

The task had moderate rewards and minimal danger; although it was tedious, it was perfect for him to calmly recover.

"This one will do, GH-77473. Let's start with one from the 500th era."

Yongyan extended his finger, preparing to tap on the light screen to confirm.

Just before his fingertips touched the light screen.

The edge of the light screen, the area representing the real-time update of the task list, suddenly refreshed without warning.

A new task message appeared instantly at the top of the list.

(End of this chapter)