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

Chapter 410 The Powerful Descendant of the Supreme Being, Lin Yi's Scheme
As it drew closer, several detection nodes emitting powerful energy fluctuations conducted a comprehensive scan of it.

Soon, a neutral, synthesized mechanical voice was transmitted directly into the spacecraft's communication system.

"Identity confirmed: Human, Lin Yi. Authority level: High. Welcome to Shuangyong Base."

As the identities were confirmed, the previously densely packed patrol machinery parted to make way, and the massive energy shield opened a temporary entrance that could only accommodate one spaceship at a time.

Following the received guidance signals, the "Shadow Shuttle" reduced its speed and headed toward the designated entry channel.

Upon entering the shield, Lin Yi noticed a stable force field formed by the interweaving of various laws in the air, with an astonishingly high energy concentration.

The massive buildings in the distance became increasingly clear, covered with traces of battle and subsequent repairs, telling that this place was not entirely peaceful.

Lin Yi docked the "Shadow Shuttle" at the designated public berth. The berth platform automatically extended a connecting passage. Then, with a thought, he took both the Fearless War God clone and the ordinary clone into his inner world, and walked out of the spaceship with only his true self.

His arrival quickly attracted attention from a small circle of people.

Those who can move about here are at least among the best of the higher gods. Their senses are extremely sharp, and the appearance of an unfamiliar face alone is enough to attract attention.

Therefore, Lin Yi was quickly recognized by the surrounding deities.

"Huh? That person looks familiar."

"It's him! Lin Yi! The human genius who used the Source Treasure to crush the Abyssal Erosion Alliance on the 45th floor!"

"Lin Yi? I heard he went up to the 47th floor, he got here so quickly?"

The recognized deities immediately began to whisper among themselves.

Soon, nearby Pan-Spirit Alliance deities took the initiative to nod to Lin Yi or send a simple greeting via telepathy, "Welcome."

Lin Yi responded calmly to each question.

He could sense that after a brief period of attention in the berth area, some divine thoughts were quietly spreading, passing on the message "Lin Yi has arrived at the base" to their respective friends or teams.

After all, there are nearly two thousand high-ranking deities residing in the entire base, but only about forty peak deities are known to possess Source Treasures. The appearance of each new Source Treasure holder may subtly affect the balance of the top forces of the Pan-Spirit Alliance and the allocation of tasks within the base, which is worth paying attention to.

Lin Yi was fully aware of this and accepted it calmly. Following the directions, he walked towards the "Reception and Registration Center" in the core area of ​​the hub.

The gods who came and went were of various races. Most of them were in a hurry, either lost in thought or discussing in hushed tones, but without exception, their auras were extremely powerful.

Soon, Lin Yi arrived in front of a hemispherical silver building.

He entered and found the interior space to be vast and softly lit. There were only a handful of deities inside, but to Lin Yi’s slight surprise, behind one of the largest reception desks stood a serene and exquisitely crafted mechanical being.

However, the fluctuations in the laws are only at the level of ordinary gods.

How did an ordinary deity end up on the 47th floor and end up doing reception here?
A question flashed through Lin Yi's mind.

Seemingly sensing the slight doubt in Lin Yi's eyes, the mechanical deity stepped forward and said, "Lord Lin Yi, welcome to Frostwynn Base. I am Cardinal-7, the base's General Affairs Officer. By order of my lord 'Tabo,' I am here to manage the base's daily operations and the reception of high-ranking visitors."

He paused slightly and explained, "Your information has been pre-entered and marked as high priority. According to the base rules, normal visitors are usually handled by the Evolutionary Realm-level servants, while those with Source Treasure holders or higher, or those with equivalent strategic value permissions, are directly handled by me."

Lin Yi suddenly realized, and at the same time, he secretly clicked his tongue in amazement.

It turns out this is a god-level servant of a mechanical god, no wonder it could be brought into the 47th floor.

Because the servants of the machine race are essentially separate entities of their masters, and can be directly taken over and controlled by their masters at any time, they are usually regarded as one entity.

Its master, "Tabo," must be a veteran and top-tier figure within the Mech race.

After all, the fact that a god-level mech servant could be placed here as the "chief steward" clearly indicates that its owner possesses far more mech servants of the same or even higher level.

"Is this the foundation of a veteran peak deity? Indeed, they are not to be underestimated."

Lin Yi sighed inwardly, and nodded to Cardinal-7, saying, "Thank you for your trouble."

“It’s my duty.” Cardinal-7 smiled. “Your private lounge is ready. Here is your access key, a map of the hub’s interior, and a summary of the latest regulations. Would you like a guide, or are there any other priorities you require assistance with?”

Just then, a gentle, smiling voice came from the side. The owner of the voice seemed to blend perfectly into the space, and was not noticed until he spoke: "There's no need for a guide, leave it to me."

Lin Yi looked in the direction of the sound and saw a human man with a peaceful face, dressed in a simple gray robe, standing not far away.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Cardinal-7 immediately bowed slightly, his tone even more respectful than before: "Lord Zhenyu."

A hint of joy flashed in Lin Yi's eyes as he stepped forward: "Senior Brother."

The person who came was Zhen Yu.

He smiled and nodded, his gaze sweeping over Lin Yi. "Faster than I expected. Not bad." Then he said to Cardinal-7, "I'll take care of the rest. Thank you for your hard work."

“It is my honor to serve you, Lord Prisoner,” Cardinal-7 replied respectfully, then said to Lin Yi, “Lord Lin Yi, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about base matters. I wish you all the best at the base.”

After saying that, he returned to his original position.

Zhenyu walked up to Lin Yi, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Junior Brother, you did something big on the 45th floor, and it's even spread to the 47th floor. Even I, your senior brother, am proud. Come on, let's go somewhere first, and then I'll take you to your residence. Hehe, there's a guy who's been waiting for you for over eight hundred years."

As Lin Yi followed Zhenyu out of the registration center, he said, "Senior Brother, are you talking about Lord Xingliu? I heard he brought something the Overlord gave me?"

Zhenyu didn't stop walking, and glanced at him sideways: "It seems you've already received the news on the way."

"Yes, I met some friends from the Pan-Spirit Alliance on the way and heard about this." Lin Yi nodded. "However, we don't know exactly what it is. It seems that Xingliu doesn't know exactly what's inside either; he's only responsible for safekeeping and handing it over."

“That’s normal,” Zhenyu explained. “As long as the ruler doesn’t say that others can know about it, it’s naturally kept strictly confidential. Once you see Xingliu and get the item, you’ll know. Come on, I’ll take you to Xingliu first.”

Because there are strict laws restricting the use of flight or teleportation by law except in emergency combat or special training situations, so as not to interfere with other gods who are cultivating or comprehending within the base, Zhenyu made a few operations on a summoning node next to the passage.

Soon, a small, simple, silver-gray shuttle glided silently over and came to a precise stop in front of them.

The hatch opens, revealing a small but comfortable interior space.

"Come on up, it's too far to walk there," Zhenyu called out, and sat down first.

Lin Yi followed closely behind and sat down beside him.

The shuttle cabin door closed, and it began to move smoothly along the pre-set air route. The speed was not slow, but it was extremely quiet and stable.

Through the transparent porthole, Lin Yi could see the staggered base buildings below.

During this journey, Zhenyu began to give Lin Yi a brief introduction to the general situation of Shuangyong Base and the 47th floor.

"Frostforetold Base is our Pan-Spirit Alliance's most important stronghold in the area surrounding the 47th floor. It is home to nearly three thousand deities, of whom nearly five hundred are high-level peak deities. Core decision-making power is held by the peak deities who possess Source Treasures. Currently, there are forty-two known holders of Source Treasures within the base."

Lin Yi listened silently; this number matched the "more than forty" that Xing Qiong had mentioned.

“These forty-two Source Treasure Gods are the true core of the base,” Zhenyu continued. “Among them, the Spirit Race has the most, with sixteen. The other powerful races, such as the Mechanical Race, the Holy Radiance Race, and the Crystal Spirit Race, each have one to three. Our human race was originally only of average, with two.” He glanced at Lin Yi, “but now, including you, we have three.”

Lin Yi's eyes flickered slightly. In this way, the human race would be considered one of the top races among the powerful races.

"It's worth noting that these Source Treasure deities in the base are basically beings who have comprehended higher-level laws." Zhenyu's tone carried a hint of emotion. "They are either the laws of time or the laws of space. After all, the prototype Source Treasures we brought in were bestowed by our clans. Even the deities at the peak of higher-level laws are not qualified."

Lin Yi nodded silently. Indeed, although the number of gods who have reached the god level has decreased sharply because it is extremely difficult to fully comprehend a superior law, there are still some among powerful clans. Naturally, they will allocate the prototype of the source treasure to the strongest one.

After Lin Yi had processed the news for a while, Zhenyu continued, "Among these powerful experts with Origin Treasures, there is one who deserves special attention: Ellis of the Spirit Clan."

"Ellis?"

“Yes. He is a peak-level god.” Zhenyu paused slightly, staring at Lin Yi as he slowly said, “At the same time, like you, he cultivates both space and time, and is also a direct descendant of the first supreme being of the Spirit Race—the Supreme Being of the Beginning Universe.”

"Therefore, he is not only the strongest person recognized in the Frostwind Base, but also the highest decision-maker."

"The dual laws of spacetime? Or a descendant of a supreme being?" Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat. "That's right."

Zhenyu nodded. "It is said that if this Lord Ellis hadn't been so insistent on using the Law of Time as the core to break through to the Source Law level, and thus remained stuck at the threshold of the Source Law level, he probably could have already broken through to the Source Law level using advanced laws. But even though he hasn't become a Source Law yet, his strength is recognized as the best in the gap."

Lin Yi wholeheartedly agreed.

Having also cultivated the laws of space and time, he naturally knew the power of combining space and time.

Moreover, the other party is a descendant of a supreme being, so their equipment, secret techniques, various treasures, and even the prototype of the source treasure they brought in should all be top-tier.

With all these factors combined, it's easy to imagine how terrifying the other party could be.

Zhenyu paused slightly, seemingly considering his words, before continuing, "However, this person's strength and background are impeccable, but his personality is rather assertive. He doesn't really consider the feelings of others when he speaks and acts, and sometimes his words are quite direct and he doesn't hold back much."

"It is said that although this Lord Ellis has not yet become a Venerable Lord, his status and authority within the Spirit Race are said to be no less than that of an ordinary Venerable Lord-level expert. In addition, he comes from a supreme family, has exceptional talent, and has had an extremely smooth journey, but he has suddenly been stuck at the threshold of the Source Law for many years, so his temper is inevitably a bit... well, a bit strange."

"Strange?" Lin Yi asked, somewhat surprised. "Senior brother, are you saying that Lord Ellis is difficult to get along with?"

“That’s not entirely true,” Zhenyu added. “He’s not targeting anyone in particular. Based on our contact and observation over the years, his attitude seems to be directed at everyone. To put it bluntly, most of the gods in the base, including many Source Treasure holders, probably don’t even meet his standards.”

Lin Yi frowned slightly upon hearing this, "Senior brother, have you also been targeted by them?"

"Uh, I haven't had much contact with him, so I haven't..." Zhenyu explained first, then said, "Junior brother, don't misunderstand. Although Lord Ellis has a bad temper, he always rushes to the front in every battle and undertakes the most dangerous tasks, so even if everyone feels a little uncomfortable, they can't say anything."

"If you have contact with him in the future, or hear some unpleasant things in public, don't take it too seriously. He's not targeting you personally."

Lin Yi nodded in understanding: "I understand. Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother. Strength is paramount. As long as he acts fairly and contributes to the overall interests of the base, his personal temperament is not a big problem."

"It's good that you think that way."

Zhenyu gave him an approving look, then remembered something, "By the way, our human race has a total of 151 high-ranking gods within the base. Besides me, there is another holder of a spatial law source treasure named Sijia. He is more senior than me and is more tactful in handling matters. The daily coordination of the base, task allocation, and the negotiation of interests are mainly handled by Sijia, who is responsible for maintaining the overall interests of our human gods."

At this point, he chuckled self-deprecatingly, "As for me, my main responsibility before was to achieve victories, fight for the status of the human race with my fists, and boost the prestige of Lord Sijia. If you don't want to be bothered by these trivial matters, you can learn from me. After all, in a place like this, in the end, strength is the only truth and the only voice."

Lin Yi nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly: "Yes, weak people have no diplomacy. If you are strong enough, many things will naturally be much simpler."

Zhenyu nodded in satisfaction. "That's right. Also, according to the base's usual practice, unless there's a sudden major event requiring urgent consultation, a core meeting attended by all the Source Treasure Gods will be held every hundred years to discuss major decisions, task allocation, resource allocation, and other matters. The last meeting just took place not long ago. I've calculated that the next one will probably be held in about ninety years. You'll definitely have to attend then, so be prepared."

Lin Yi noted down the two pieces of information: "ninety years" and "core meeting".

This means he has a buffer period of about ninety years to familiarize himself with the base and improve his capabilities before he can formally enter the vision of the base's highest decision-making circle and participate in discussions that may affect the overall strategic direction of the base.

After finishing the important matters, Zhenyu then gave a brief introduction to the distribution of some core facilities within the base. During the conversation, the shuttle had already entered a residential area with a more refined and unified architectural style, and finally landed slowly in front of an independent building with an exterior that looked like a silver teardrop.

"We've arrived. Xingliu will be staying here."

As Zhenyu spoke, he and Lin Yi got off the shuttle.

There were no guards at the building entrance, but Lin Yi could feel a subtle yet powerful detection wave sweeping over them. After confirming their identities, the smooth silver door slid open silently to both sides.

Inside was a simple and bright living room, where a human man dressed in an elegant white robe was already waiting.

He saw Zhenyu and Lin Yi enter, his gaze fell on Lin Yi, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Lord Lin Yi, we've finally waited for you." Xing Liu stepped forward and bowed slightly. "I am Xing Liu. I am here on the orders of Lord Xuan Yan to deliver the gift bestowed upon me by the Sovereign."

"Thank you for waiting so long, Lord Xingliu," Lin Yi quickly returned the greeting.

Without saying much, Xingliu took out a silver-gray metal box with complex space sealing runes engraved on its surface, as well as a miniature spaceship model that was entirely blue-green and looked as if it were carved from jade.

"This box contains a gift from the Sovereign. I have not opened it and do not know its contents." Xingliu pushed the metal box toward Lin Yi. "This spaceship is named Qingcang and was given to me by the Venerable Tianhe. The Venerable Tianhe instructed that this ship is of decent quality and hopes it can lend you a hand."

Lin Yi first solemnly accepted the heavy metal box, placed it securely, and then took the "Qingcang" with both hands.

Lin Yi silently repeated the words to himself before saying, "Thank you, Lord Xingliu. Please convey my gratitude to Lord Tianhe if you have the opportunity in the future. I will remember this kindness."

“It’s my duty. Now that the goods have been delivered, my task is complete,” Xingliu said with a smile. “I will rest at the base for a while, and may take on some missions. If you have any further questions, Lord Lin Yi, please feel free to contact me.”

After a brief exchange, Xingliu clearly knew that Lin Yi was eager to see the gift bestowed by the Sovereign, and also understood that Zhenyu had achieved the main purpose of bringing Lin Yi here, so he politely saw the two of them off.

Zhenyu took Lin Yi on a flying shuttle for a while, and they arrived at the residence assigned to Lin Yi, a two-story silver-gray building with a separate courtyard.

"This is your residence. Your access has been activated." Zhenyu stood at the door, showing no intention of going in. "You go ahead and get busy. Familiarize yourself with the place. You can also go to the evacuation point at the base to see if there's anything you need to exchange. Once you're settled and have finished your work, we brothers can have a proper get-together."

After saying that, he patted Lin Yi on the shoulder and turned to leave decisively.

Lin Yi knew that Senior Brother Zhenyu was deliberately avoiding him, leaving him absolute private space. After all, things bestowed by the Sovereign are not necessarily suitable for outsiders to be present.

This thoughtfulness and sense of propriety warmed Lin Yi's heart.

He entered the residence, activated the protective and isolation barriers, and then took out the silver-gray metal box.

The box made a soft "click" sound, and the complex rune chains lit up and went out one by one, and the lid slowly opened upwards.

The box was lined with soft black padding, and on the padding lay two palm-sized metal figures, shimmering with a cold metallic luster.

Lin Yi's gaze fell on it, and he was first taken aback, then his pupils contracted slightly.

Why does this design look so similar to the "Fearless War God-T714" that he already owns?
He instinctively reached out and carefully picked up one of the metal figurines.

The tentacles were cold and heavy. As his soul power tentatively probed them, a concise yet powerful stream of information directly entered his soul:
【Fearless War God (ID: V-9)】

[Type: Mechanical Divine Body (Peak Level High God)]

[Status: Divine body and divine kingdom awaiting soul binding]

[Core Feature: After being adapted and bound, it can bear the controller's understanding of the laws and output the combat power of a superior god.]

[Minimum requirement for binding: At least a complete understanding of the nine principles]

Current energy reserves: 100%

[Note: The highest-spec combat unit (pinnacle model) of the Mech Race's "Dauntless" series]

"A peak-level, fearless war god of the upper gods?!"

Even with Lin Yi's resolute will, he couldn't help but gasp in surprise, his heart pounding.

He immediately picked up another metal figure to examine it, and the information was exactly the same; it was also a fearless war god at the peak of the superior deities.

This... the Eternal Ruler actually bestowed upon him two mechanical divine bodies at the peak level of a high-ranking deity!

As expected of our own ruler, its value is more than a hundred times higher than that of the ordinary god-level fearless war god bestowed by the Qingyan ruler before.
After a brief moment of shock, Lin Yi quickly began to make calculations in his mind.

"Two peak-level fearless war gods—doesn't that mean that once my two clones are bound and fused, they will immediately possess divine power equivalent to that of a normal peak-level high god?"

He began to subconsciously assess his position within the base: "As a high-level peak avatar wielding a Source Treasure, my combat power should rank among the top in the base's forty-odd Source Treasure deities, right? However..."

Lin Yi thought of Ellis, whom Zhenyu had mentioned. "Even with the peak of the Fearless War God, I'm definitely no match for him. However, although I can't be number one, even if the source treasures I have are a bit inferior, with the help of the spacetime laws, I should at least be in the top three."

After considering it for a while, Lin Yi suppressed the urge to immediately summon his clone to bind with it.

"No rush, no rush."

He murmured to himself, carefully placing the two precious metal figurines back into the box. "Having just arrived at the base, I'm still unfamiliar with the environment and the exchange list. The Overlord bestowed these items upon me, surely hoping I would make the most of their potential."

"I should first go to the base's evacuation point to see what I can exchange for, then convert the points I have into combat power. After making all the necessary preparations, I should summon a new clone to bind with, thus boosting my strength to its current peak!"

(End of this chapter)