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Chapter 399 News from Qianhuan, please give us your regards.
Time slips away quietly as profound understanding and the principles of life intertwine.

The "Qingling" spaceship hovers in a hidden star field composed of cold stardust and dark matter streams, like a speck of dust in a sea of ​​stars.

Inside the core cabin of the spaceship, Lin Yi sat cross-legged in meditation, surrounded by six distinctly different laws of light flowing endlessly, sometimes intertwined with silver and gray, sometimes rotating in black and white, and sometimes lush and green.

After twenty-six standard years of arduous cultivation, with the continuous nurturing of the Green Wood Source Heart, the explosive enhancement of the Eternal Source Tree Leaf, and the ultimate catalysis of a massive amount of spiritual enlightenment, Lin Yi finally succeeded in fully mastering the Law of Wood and successfully completed the initial fusion of the Law of Wood with the five laws of time, space, life, death, and water.

The Six Laws of Gods!
Although the sixth law is only a basic law, when it is integrated with the two superior laws, the two advanced laws, and the law of water, Lin Yi can still clearly feel that his understanding of the origin of the universe, his control over the laws, and the resilience of his soul have all risen to a completely new level.

If the fusion of the five laws before only touched the threshold of a high-level god, then now that the six laws have been initially fused, he feels that he has truly stabilized at the level of a high-level god, and even at the level of a high-level god, he cannot be considered weak.

"It's finally done."

Lin Yi slowly opened his eyes, a six-colored light flashing across them before returning to a deep and calm state.

Instead of immediately engaging in more complex secret techniques, he took out the dark silver mechanical communication device with a thought.

It has been nearly thirty years since we left the evacuation point. As agreed, Yanlong sends a text message every standard year to keep you updated on the status of the evacuation point.

The device was activated, and a stream of dark blue data slid across the surface, retrieving short messages sorted by time and displaying them in Lin Yi's consciousness.

The first dozen or so messages were largely similar, mostly reporting an increase in the number of squads from the Pan-Spirit Alliance gathering around the evacuation point, and a steady rise in the frequency of reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance, as well as small-scale conflicts, with the Abyss Clan and the Eclipse Clan squads.

Yanlong mentioned that they used their information advantage to organize several "bait and counter-attack" operations, successfully eliminating two isolated Eclipse Clan squads, seizing some resources, and boosting morale.

But as Lin Yi flipped through the pages, a message marked "important" caught his attention.

"Lord Lin Yi, just three standard years ago, at the edge of the 'Reef Nebula,' about ten standard years' journey from our evacuation point, we observed the presence of an 'alien' team! Their physical characteristics do not belong to any known race in the main universe, and we initially determined them to be an alien god team. Interestingly, this alien team subsequently encountered an Abyss Clan team that was operating nearby, and a conflict broke out between the two sides."

alien gods!

Lin Yi's spirits lifted.

I had heard rumors about alien races before, and now I've finally seen the relevant news.

Yanlong added in a later message: "...There seems to be conflict among those alien races, as well as between them and the Abyss and Eclipse races. Currently, because our Pan-Spirit Alliance relies on the evacuation point, most of our teams have already undergone an upgrade, and their overall equipment and condition are at their best. We are currently the strongest in this area. In addition, we have the largest number of teams gathered, and their organization is relatively strong, so the overall situation is still under control. However, as time goes on, more and more alien, Abyss, and Eclipse race teams will inevitably gather in this area. Large-scale conflicts in the future are almost inevitable."

Lin Yi put down the communication device and fell into deep thought.

"The alien races we'd never encountered before are now appearing in this situation. It's getting more and more chaotic." He rubbed his temples, sensing that the area around the evacuation point was gradually evolving into a massive vortex, attracting forces from all sides. A major battle was only a matter of time.

“However, for me, this is both a risk and an opportunity.” A glint of light flashed in Lin Yi’s eyes.

The chaotic situation means more opportunities for fighting and plundering. If you can seize them, the speed at which you accumulate strength and wealth will far exceed that of a methodical exploration.

Of course, the premise is that one's own strength is strong enough to survive in this vortex and seize the greatest benefits.

"The nurturing of the nascent Yuanbao form cannot stop, and the improvement of its strength cannot stop either," Lin Yi thought to himself.

In the time that follows, his main body, together with his ordinary clones, will continue to mobilize the pure power of the Water Law to nourish the nascent Source Treasure.

Meanwhile, the fearless war god's avatar, under his will, began a new round of high-intensity secret technique training and combat skill refinement in a specially opened training space within the divine realm.
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Time flies like an arrow.

Five thousand standard years seem like just a blink of an eye in the vast sea of ​​stars and in dedicated cultivation.

The "Qingling" spacecraft did not stay in one fixed location.

Lin Yi devised a relatively cautious but extensive exploration strategy: to conduct slow, spiraling exploration with the evacuation point as the center and a radius of approximately ninety standard years of voyage.

This distance allows them to maintain contact with the evacuation point using the ultra-long-range communication device and obtain intelligence in a timely manner, while also keeping them relatively far from the escalating "eye of the storm," thus avoiding the risk of being drawn into a large-scale conflict prematurely.

At the same time, the spiral exploration path can also cover large areas of unknown star fields, searching for new resource points and opportunities.

Over the past five thousand years, they have encountered several other Pan-Spirit Alliance teams that were also active in the nearby star system.

When they meet, Lin Yi will kindly inform them of the exact coordinates of their evacuation point and the current general situation, and remind them to pay attention to the increasing activity of hostile squads in the surrounding area, especially the newly emerging alien forces.

Most of the Pan-Spirit Alliance teams were overjoyed upon learning of the evacuation point and expressed their intention to head there as soon as possible.

Some teams, out of caution or because they already had other plans, chose a different direction.

Of course, there were battles as well.

Around 2,300 standard years into their exploration, they unexpectedly encountered a four-person alien team on the outskirts of a nebula shrouded in a pale purple haze of radiation.

The opponent had a peculiar form, its body composed of a mixture of flowing liquid metal and energy crystals, radiating cold fluctuations of law.

Without any communication, the two sides immediately began fighting.

Although this alien team was quite strong, with its leader possessing the level of a peak high god, Lin Yi's team had undergone five thousand years of training and individual cultivation, making them far stronger than before.

Lin Yi, in particular, as a superior god-level combatant who had fused the six laws, displayed an overwhelming advantage in the battle.

Ultimately, the encounter ended in a complete victory for Lin Yi's team.

All four alien gods were knocked out of the secret realm, their storage equipment and personal treasures floating in the void.

This alien team clearly did not redeem their evacuation points. The secret realm resources they left behind are estimated to be worth as much as 15 billion Origin Tower points.

In addition, there were some of their weapons, protective gear, and miscellaneous items.

In addition, over the past five thousand years, Lin Yi's team has discovered several medium-value resource points during their explorations, such as the "Annihilation Thunder Crystal" produced by a small "Void Thunder Pool" and the "Star Marrow Iron" ore vein contained in an ancient star remnant. The total value of the treasures they have collected exceeds 17 billion points.

With this windfall, Lin Yi's points exceeded 10 billion again, making him financially secure once more.

Throughout these five thousand years, Lin Yi also kept a close eye on the dynamics of the evacuation point through that communication device.

Just as Yanlong had predicted, as information about the evacuation point gradually spread, more and more Pan-Spirit Alliance teams gathered in that area, and Yanlong, Qingling, and others became the core of a temporary coordination center.

Correspondingly, the Yuan Clan and the Shi Clan have obviously increased their efforts to summon reinforcements.

There have also been occasional reports of alien squads appearing, and they seem to be observing and probing as well.

As time went on, small and medium-sized conflicts began to become more frequent.

Encounters, ambushes, and counter-attacks involving twenty or thirty deities occurred frequently, and the seven-colored protective light of the secret realm flickered in the starry sky from time to time.

Although the Pan-Spirit Alliance gained the upper hand in most conflicts due to its early exchange advantage and relatively better organization, it also suffered losses.

What truly moved Lin Yi was a text message he had just received from Yan Long.

The briefing described how a Pan-Spirit Alliance support team, consisting of seven squads and about forty deities, encountered a mixed interception team of similar size from the Abyss Clan and the Eclipse Clan in a dense asteroid belt area outside the evacuation point while heading to meet a friendly squad.

The battle instantly escalated into a fierce melee involving nearly a hundred high-ranking deities!
The great battle lasted for several days, the light from the clash of laws illuminating that star field, and countless asteroids were crushed into dust by the aftershocks.

Ultimately, the Pan-Spirit Alliance, with its superior equipment and better teamwork, successfully repelled the intercepting team, but at a considerable cost – nearly ten deities were severely injured and forced out of the secret realm during the fierce battle.

In his brief message, Yanlong described the ferocity of the battle in a somber tone, emphasizing that this battle, involving nearly a hundred gods, was likely only the beginning.

As forces from all sides continue to converge on the evacuation points, it is not impossible that a massive battle involving hundreds or even thousands of deities could erupt in the future.

However, in Lin Yi's view, this information about the great battle was not the focus of this briefing.

Instead, it was a piece of information that Iwataka mentioned at the end of the message:
"Furthermore, the team that triggered this great battle was led by a powerful member of your clan, Lord Lin Yi, a peak high god, Qian Huan."

Senior Sister Qianhuan?

Lin Yi's fingers tightened slightly as he gripped the communication device.

He never expected to hear news about Senior Sister Qianhuan.

After all, the 45th level of the secret realm was so vast. Even though Senior Sister Qianhuan was a top expert among high-level gods and would definitely be able to enter the 45th level, he never thought he would get news of her so quickly.

However, upon further reflection, Lin Yi realized that it seemed to make sense.

Just as the Abyss Clan and the Eclipse Clan may have special methods of reconnaissance and interception, the Pan-Spirit Alliance naturally also has its own channels for intelligence sharing and information transmission.

Putting aside everything else, the ultra-long-range communication devices provided by the Mech Race alone are enough to connect squads with Mech Race members within a range of 10,000 standard years.

These mechanical members can also relay information to even more distant locations.

And these squads that received the news will certainly spread the word to other Pan-Spirit Alliance squads they encounter on their way to the evacuation point.

Therefore, as time goes on, the number of squads that learn of the news and gather at the evacuation point will increase rapidly.

It's perfectly normal for Senior Sister Qianhuan to come and join us after learning the news while she was exploring nearby star fields.

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"A chaotic battle involving nearly a hundred gods?"
Lin Yi's heart tightened.

Without hesitation, he activated the dark silver mechanical communication device.

Activating and using this device for long-distance communication consumes a considerable amount of divine power, even for a high-ranking deity. Therefore, unless the information sent by Yanlong was particularly important, he would generally only receive it and not reply easily.

But at this moment, with my senior sister's safety at stake, I naturally wouldn't consider any of that.

Lin Yi sent a message directly to Yan Long: "Qian Huan is my senior sister in my sect. How is she?"
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Evacuation point, beside the white energy vortex.

This place is no longer the same as before, where only a few small teams were temporarily resting.

Around the giant vortex, a sizable temporary camp was formed, relying on some relatively stable giant meteorites and a makeshift energy platform.

Dozens of spaceships of various shapes and sizes were parked on the outskirts. Within the camp area, many deities could be seen moving around or on guard. It was roughly estimated that the total number of Pan-Spirit Alliance teams gathered here had reached forty or fifty.

In the center of the camp, in a simple council chamber constructed of high-grade alloys and energy barriers, several peak-level high-level gods were sitting together, discussing the defensive deployment of the evacuation point.

Leading them were Yan Long and Qing Ling, along with three other powerful beings who were also at the peak of the high-level gods.

One is a female Eldar deity with a graceful demeanor and a faint seven-colored halo around her, named "Tekasa"; another is a male Deity of the Holy Light Clan with a resolute face and a restrained Holy Light that still exudes a powerful sense of oppression, named "Moyao"; and the last one is a Protoss deity with a refined and sharp aura, named "Amon".

Their teams were among the first to discover and decide to remain at the evacuation point.

Without their prior commitment and proactive communication, this evacuation point could have been occupied or disrupted by hostile forces long ago.

Therefore, most of the other teams that arrived later and were willing to stay expressed their willingness to follow their unified arrangements.

Of course, the main reason is that Yanlong and others later established a rule: only small teams that are willing to stay and help with the defense will be escorted in from the dangerous outer star field by a support team.

However, hostile squads are now frequently active in the outer areas, and without backup, most squads would find it difficult to arrive safely.

Of course, if a team comes in and feels the arrangements are unreasonable and wants to leave, that's fine too. They just need to pay the pickup team's fee and they can leave on their own. But the problem is, if they want to leave, they need to be able to cross the outer danger zone alone.

Therefore, although there are quite a few teams at the evacuation point now, the core decision-makers are still these few high-level deities who stayed behind the earliest.

"Therefore, the rotation list for the next patrol team will be finalized as discussed earlier. Teams that are injured and need rest will, according to regulations, pay a certain number of points as compensation to the team that will replace them on the mission." Tekasa's clear voice summarized the current topic.

Several top-tier deities nodded in approval.

Just then, a high-ranking mechanical deity who was listening in as the core of the technology and a communication node suddenly paused slightly, then transmitted his voice to Yan Long: "Captain, Lord Lin Yi just sent a message asking: 'Qian Huan is my senior sister from my sect, how is she?'"

Yanlong's heart stirred.

He only learned about Qianhuan's situation in detail after the battle, and had just mentioned it at the beginning of the meeting.

After all, he was a deity of the Li Clan, and he was not aware of Qianhuan's specific background before.

Hearing Lin Yi ask so directly and specify the relationship with the "senior sister of the sect," he immediately realized that this was definitely not just a casual concern from the sect.

After a moment's thought, Yan Long didn't hide anything and directly addressed the other peak gods present: "Everyone, Lord Lin Yi just sent back a message. He inquired about the situation of the team we brought back earlier, and specifically mentioned that the team leader, Qian Huan, a peak human high god, is his senior sister from his sect."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of several peak deities in the council hall changed slightly.

"Senior Sister?" A hint of surprise flashed in Tekasa's eyes. "I only knew that this Qianhuan was a descendant of a human lord, but I didn't expect that she would have this connection with Lord Lin Yi."

Mo Yao said in a deep voice, "Since this relationship exists, perhaps the arrangement for that squad can be adjusted accordingly."

The several peak deities exchanged glances and nodded slightly.

To them, the identity of a descendant of a foreign ruler is not a particularly remarkable background.

After all, most of them themselves have extraordinary origins; Tekasha is even a descendant of a ruler of the Eldar!

They had seen many descendants of alien lords in their long cultivation careers, so it was nothing special, and they couldn't ask for help from them.

However, the identity of "Lin Yi's senior sister" has a completely different value.

Lin Yi personally promised to return to this place more than 10,000 years later, and his strength is likely to have advanced to the level of a superior god.

Although the Venerable Lord is strong, he cannot enter the secret realm, while Lin Yi is inside the secret realm and possesses formidable combat power.

A major battle is bound to break out at the evacuation point in the future. If they have a good relationship with Lin Yi, would Lin Yi lend a hand if he sees them in danger?
This one round might determine whether they will be kicked out of the secret realm.

Moreover, these peak deities are confident in their own strength and are certain that they will be able to advance to the 46th level or even higher in the future.

Given Lin Yi's demonstrated potential and rate of progress, he will surely be able to reach the 46th floor very soon.

In that case, having a powerful friend in a higher-level secret realm, with whom they have some goodwill, would undoubtedly be a valuable connection.

Wherever there are people, there is a world of its own; even gods cannot escape this.

Those who can cultivate to the peak of high-level deities and become temporary leaders naturally have clear minds.

Why not do a favor that's easy and costless?
“Tekasa, why don’t you handle this?” Yanlong suggested, looking at Tekasa of the Eldar.

The Spirit Race holds a transcendent position within the Pan-Spirit Alliance, making her the most suitable person to represent them.

Tekasa smiled slightly and nodded in agreement: "That's fine. Qianhuan and I are both women, so it will be easier for us to communicate."

At the edge of the temporary camp, in a relatively quiet resting spot.

Qianhuan was sitting cross-legged, tending to his internal injuries.

Her stunningly beautiful face showed a hint of fatigue, and her once radiant battle dress appeared somewhat dull, with several traces of law erosion remaining on it.

Beside her, the other two team members were also healing, both looking somewhat weak.

This pursuit and subsequent rescue operation was exceptionally fierce.

As the team being supported, they certainly wouldn't retreat behind their allies in the event of battle; they would fight with all their might.

Therefore, although their team originally consisted of six people, three of their teammates were knocked out of the secret realm during the battle. Although they managed to retrieve the treasures they had dropped and avoid the loss of supplies, the team lost three important combatants, which greatly weakened their strength.

The remaining three, including Qianhuan himself, were also seriously injured and their divine power was greatly depleted, leaving them unable to fight again for a short period of time.

Qianhuan was well aware of the rules here.

Newly joined squads, unless there are special circumstances, are required to undertake corresponding defense or exploration tasks.

According to regulations, those who are unable to undertake the task for various reasons, like them, need to pay a considerable amount of points as compensation, and ask other teams in good condition to take their place in the task.

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They had just gone through a fierce battle. Although they managed to preserve most of the treasures, their injuries were not light. Moreover, more than 10,000 standard years of exploration had consumed a significant amount of the precious treasures that her team members possessed for quickly healing injuries.

However, given the current situation, a major battle could break out at any time, leaving no room for slow healing. Therefore, a lot of points must be spent to exchange for treasures that can quickly heal injuries.

So, Qianhuan had just finished thinking about it. Although she herself had plenty of treasures, her two teammates probably didn't have many points left. And using the treasures of those teammates who had been knocked out of the secret realm wasn't her style. So, she was secretly planning how to deal with it.

Those who are accepted by her as team members are naturally those who are compatible with her.

Ironically, this person with whom Qianhuan had previously felt quite satisfied now gave her a headache.

"Although they insisted on sharing the costs according to the rules, we couldn't just let them sell their weapons and armor. So we had to force them, as the team leader, to pay for it first, and they could pay us back later. Sigh, stubborn people are really hard to deal with."

Just then, a soft, seven-colored light appeared not far in front of her, and Tekasha's figure emerged from it.

"Lord Qianhuan." Tekasa said with a gentle smile.

Qianhuan quickly composed herself, stood up and bowed: "Your Excellency Tekasha".

She dared not be negligent towards this high-level deity of the Spirit Race, who had a profound background and was one of the core leaders here.

"You're welcome."

Tekasa smiled, looked at Qianhuan in front of her, and asked gently, "How are your injuries healing?"

Qianhuan smiled bitterly to himself, knowing that the main topic was about to be discussed.

She replied frankly, "Thank you for your concern. My injuries are quite serious, and my divine power has been greatly depleted. I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in combat missions for the time being."

After speaking, Qianhuan paused and then took the initiative to mention, "We know the rules and are willing to pay the corresponding points as compensation to the team that took our place in carrying out the defense mission."

That's the rule; she has to make her stance clear.

However, Tekasa's reaction was unexpected.

“Don’t rush to collect points.” Tekasa’s smile widened, her tone relaxed. “After discussion, the task assigned to your team is: to stay and guard the main platform next to the vortex at the evacuation point, taking turns on guard duty. Your main responsibility is to monitor spatial fluctuations and prevent hostile gods from suddenly appearing near the platform using spatial teleportation or other means.”

Upon hearing this, Qianhuan was taken aback.

Staying on the main platform?
Monitoring spatial fluctuations? Preventing enemy teleportation?
What kind of mission is this?!

The main evacuation platform, right next to that huge white vortex, is the core of the entire temporary camp and the area where the spirits are most concentrated.

Today, nearly three hundred high-ranking deities have gathered here!

As far as she knew, there were at least three or four people among them who were proficient in the laws of space.

In such a place, is there any fluctuation in the warning space? How can we prevent enemy teleportation?
This is simply a fantasy!

What brainless enemy would teleport directly to the doorstep of hundreds of gods when they can't even win on the front lines?

Isn't that just courting death?

This task sounds like it's a hundred times easier than taking inventory of supplies in a secure rear warehouse.

It's just a change of scenery to a more beautiful place to continue healing!

Why would someone give you such an easy, almost "welfare-like" task for no reason?

Instead of feeling happy, Qianhuan was somewhat wary.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. A windfall often comes with unknown costs or traps.

If this Eldar Tekasha doesn't explain the reason, she'd rather pay the points according to the rules than easily accept this kindness.

"Your Excellency Tekasa," Qianhuan suppressed her doubts and spoke cautiously, "Of course we are willing to take on any task within our capabilities. However, why were we assigned such an easy task? Please explain, otherwise we will not feel at ease accepting this task."

Seeing the determination in Qianhuan's eyes, Taikasha was not displeased at all; instead, a hint of appreciation flashed across her face.

She smiled, stopped beating around the bush, and said directly, "The reason is simple, it's because of Lord Lin Yi."

"Junior Brother?"

Qianhuan paused for a moment, then blurted out.

Seeing her reaction, Tekasa confirmed that her relationship with Lin Yi was indeed close, and continued with a smile, "Lord Lin Yi stayed here briefly before and had some conversations with us. Just now, he specifically sent a message to inquire about your situation."

"Since you are his senior sister, this little bit of care is nothing. When Lord Lin Yi returns to the withdrawal point, please give him our regards."

Qianhuan: "."

She was momentarily dazed.

My junior brother has actually gained such influence in this 45th level of the secret realm?
What makes someone like Tekasa, a descendant of the Spirit Race rulers and a peak-level high god, give special treatment to her, her senior sister, because of him?

Junior brother, what exactly did you do here?
And to what extent has it reached?

Countless questions surged through Qianhuan's mind in an instant, but she quickly regained her composure.

She suppressed her turbulent emotions and bowed respectfully to Tekasha: "I see. Thank you for your kindness, Lady Tekasha. My junior brother and I will remember this favor. I will certainly convey your greetings when he returns."

“That’s good.” Tekasa nodded in satisfaction. “Then you can rest here and recuperate. I will arrange for someone to inform you of your specific shift times for the main platform’s security duties.”

After saying that, Tekasha's figure was once again enveloped in seven-colored light and slowly dissipated.

Qianhuan was left standing alone, staring at the spot where the seven-colored light had dissipated, remaining silent for a long time.

(End of this chapter)