Swallowing the Stars: Speedrun with Card Draws, Dominating Destiny

Chapter 193 Two Paths

Qi Yun was already trembling with fear. He bowed deeply, his voice filled with reverence from the depths of his soul: "Master!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Yang Chi and Su Xin knelt on one knee on the ground paved with the core of the star, "Greetings, Your Excellency!"

The sound echoed in the vast temple, carrying an irrepressible excitement and piety.

"Get up." Lin Yi's voice remained gentle, carrying the power to soothe the ripples in one's heart.

As soon as he finished speaking, three futons, naturally formed from chaotic energy and exuding a gentle Daoist aura, silently appeared not far in front of the throne.

"Sit down and talk."

"Thank you, Master!"

Qi Yun and the other two sat down as instructed, their bodies ramrod straight and their posture extremely respectful.

Lin Yi's gentle yet all-knowing gaze fell upon Yang Chi and Su Xin, his eyes revealing undisguised admiration: "To have passed the Blood Fiend Continent Trial with your current level of a Star-level being—that's quite an achievement!" His voice carried a hint of approving magnetism.

He then turned to Qi Yun and nodded slightly: "Qi Yun, you have done a good job in recognizing and recommending talent!"

Qi Yun trembled with excitement, hurriedly rose and knelt down again, his forehead pressed against the ground: "Master, you flatter me! This is truly your..."

Humanity's blessings protect the Earth, and thanks to the two younger ones' own hard work and diligent cultivation! I, your subordinate, am merely carrying out my master's orders and dare not take credit!

Lin Yi smiled slightly, raised his hand and gestured, and an invisible, gentle force steadily lifted Qi Yun up.

Immediately, his gaze refocused on Yang Chi and Su Xin, his gentle demeanor revealing a rare solemnity: "You are the first truly outstanding geniuses of the human race on Earth to leave our home planet and set foot in the universe—"

Lin Yi's voice echoed in the temple, carrying a solemn air of paving the way for future generations: "As a commendation, and also to help you walk your future path more smoothly—"

"I am now giving you two choices."

Two roads?!

Yang Chi and Su Xin's hearts skipped a beat. They instantly looked up, their eyes burning as they stared intently at the figure on the throne! Endless excitement surged within their chests like molten lava from a star's core!

Lord Lin Yi—is he really going to personally plan their future cultivation paths?!

What an incredible stroke of luck!

They stood upright like javelins, instinctively holding their breath, their eyes burning with boundless longing!

Lin Yi chuckled softly at their tense expressions, a smile that seemed to soothe the tension. "There's no need to be so tense. Neither path is inherently superior or inferior; it's simply a matter of suitability."

His voice was clear and calm: "The first path: the path of genius."

"I will incorporate you into my personal guard, granting you privileges and resource allocations comparable to those of core geniuses in primordial realms! At the cosmic level, you will, like those prodigies of the realms, explore, hone your skills, and seek your own destiny in the most advanced realms within the human domain, growing step by step. This path is relatively stable and predictable."

Authority comparable to that of a core genius in a primordial secret realm?!

Yang Chi and Su Xin were both shocked!

The core members of the Primal Realm represent the true future of humanity! They can access resources comparable to those of immortals at a cosmic level! Their status is unparalleled!

The path given by the adults—its starting point is already extremely high! It's a smooth road that countless cosmic geniuses dream of!

"The Second Path: The Path of the Strong."

Lin Yi's voice suddenly took on a sharp, warlike edge: "Abandon the methodical exploration of the secret realm! Break through to the cosmic level as soon as possible!"

"Then—directly enter the extraterritorial battlefield!"

A battlefield outside the region?!

That legendary grinding wheel of flesh and blood, where even immortals perish like mere weeds?!

Yang Chi and Su Xin's pupils suddenly contracted!

"Of course," Lin Yi's gaze was profound, "I won't let you go to your deaths empty-handed. I will arrange two Immortal Kings as your shadow guards. They will only intervene when you face certain death; everything else—"

"You all must struggle, fight, and survive on your own!"

"This road is extremely dangerous! It's a nine-out-of-ten chance of death!"

"but----"

Lin Yi's voice was like a magical cosmic proverb: "The trials and tribulations it can bring—are far beyond your imagination!"

Two completely different paths, like the two ends of a scale, weighed heavily on Yang Chi and Su Xin's hearts.

One is a bright and boundless road leading to the heavens!

One is a thorny, deadly path where blood and fire intertwine and life and death are uncertain!

The two looked at each other and saw the shock and indecisiveness in each other's eyes.

Extraterrestrial battlefields—is that a place even a cosmic entity could go? Legend has it that it's common for those who rise to high positions to perish there!

Su Xin, being more astute, took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his turbulent emotions, and knelt down respectfully once more, his voice trembling yet firm: "My lord! This disciple is foolish! May I ask—my lord—which path to heaven is more suitable for the two of us?!"

Looking at Su Xin's eyes, which were full of thirst for knowledge and determination, Lin Yi's admiration deepened.

He nodded slightly, his voice like a clear spring, resonating in the hearts of the two: "The first path is conventional, steady, and smooth. Following the clan's genius cultivation system, one can take it one step at a time, and a promising future awaits."

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"The second way —"

Lin Yi's tone suddenly rose, carrying a mysterious power that seemed to see into the future: "The risks are as deep as an abyss! Yet—the rewards are as vast as a galaxy! With each step, whether you are shattered to pieces or reborn from the ashes, soaring to the heavens—it all remains unknown! This is the true—path of the strong!"

The Path of the Strong!

These four words resounded deep within Yang Chi and Su Xin's souls! A flame originating from the depths of the human race on Earth was ignited, and their adventurous spirit and indomitable will instantly overwhelmed all fear and hesitation!

"Thump!"

The two knelt down simultaneously, their voices louder and more resolute than ever before, "We choose the second path, the path of the strong! We beg you, sir—to grant us your favor!"

They chose to burn! They chose to smash open the door to unknown opportunities amidst blood and fire! They chose to follow the same path their elders had walked—a path of thorny struggle!

Lin Yi took in the changes in their expressions, clearly seeing the transformation from shock and hesitation to final determination.

It's a good thing that young people are passionate and yearn for adventure and opportunity.

But the cruelty of the universe far exceeds their imagination!

"Very good." Lin Yi's voice suddenly turned serious, and he warned, "Commendable courage! However, I must remind you!"

His gaze, like a tangible icicle, pierced their souls: "While the Immortal King is powerful—the outer battlefields are unpredictable! They are filled with deathly secret realms where even Universe Venerables can perish! They are teeming with countless terrifying beings and extreme environments beyond your comprehension!"

"Your guards are not invincible! Faced with true desperation, they themselves—may also perish in an instant!"