Survival for All: I can deconstruct projections and synthesize everything.

The Omniscient Rule rippled slightly, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake. The invisible ripples instantly crossed space and precisely locked onto the fifth-tier supervisor codenamed "Black Nine".

Lin Xiao closed his eyes and concentrated, immersing all his consciousness into the rules.

A sudden shift in perspective—

It was a strange space composed of pitch-black mist, with countless fine runes flowing across the walls, each rune representing a faint force of rule.

In the center of the space, a figure sat cross-legged in the void without any fluctuations; it was Hei Jiu.

He was surrounded by thousands of threads of different colors, each thread emanating a different aura of rules.

The heat of flames, the cold of ice, the violence of thunder, the eeriness of shadows, the weight of gravity, the distortion of space... the variety is so great that it's almost dazzling.

However, most of these regular threads are as thin as gossamer and have a dim luster, with only a few being slightly brighter.

[Analysis Target: Black Nine (Tier 5) - Regulator]

[Number of rule types known: approximately 3,700]

【规则掌握深度评估:97.3%的规则仅触及皮毛(掌握度低于0.1%)；2.1%的规则达到入门(掌握度0.1%-1%)；0.6%的规则达到熟练(掌握度1%-5%)】

[Core Rules: Spatial Anchoring (Mastery 4.7%), Energy Refraction (Mastery 3.2%), Willpower Intimidation (Mastery 2.9%)]

[Combat Mode Assessment: Tends to use a large number of shallow rules to create complex and varied combat environments, and then deliver a fatal blow in conjunction with the core rules.]

A typical tactic involves using 300 to 500 auxiliary rules to restrict the opponent's movements and perception, then using spatial anchoring to block their escape route, using energy refraction to distort the attack trajectory, and finally using willpower to shock and impact their soul.

[Energy Circulation Path: Within the omniscient vision, the energy flow within Hei Jiu's body manifests as 3,700 intricate branches, each corresponding to a specific rule. The total energy volume is enormous, but due to the extremely fine branching, the energy intensity of a single path is only 1/800 to 1/1200 of that of a focused cultivator of the same level.]

[Soul Strength Assessment: Due to prolonged distraction in maintaining the operation of thousands of rules, the soul's essence exhibits a "thin and wide" distribution, with overall strength only reaching 67% of the average for its rank, resulting in weak resistance to mental shocks.]

[Weak point in physical defense: Three inches below the left scapula. This area is a complex convergence point of energy paths; 311 out of 3,700 rule paths pass through here, forming an energy node known as the "Thousand Rule Hub." Damage to this point will cause a small-scale disruption of the energy flow.]

[Weak point in mental defense: Due to excessive dispersion of the soul's essence, a "void of consciousness" exists one and a thirds of an inch behind the center of the forehead. The soul density in this area is only 13% of the surrounding area. Mental attacks targeting this area will be amplified by 7.6 times.]

[Combat Habits and Preferences: Habitually activates 137 rules simultaneously to create visual and sound effects interference at the start; prioritizes activating combinations such as "Gravity Overlay," "Sticky Space," and "Pain Amplification" in close combat; tends to use "Energy Refraction" in conjunction with "Tracking Mark" at range.]

[Hidden Information: Three years ago, during a regulatory mission, a backlash against the rules was encountered...]

Lin Xiao never expected that he was targeting the supervisor codenamed Black Nine.

Under the full power of the Omniscient Rule, such detailed information appeared instantly in his database.

Looking at the clearly outlined analysis report in his mind, Lin Xiao understood.

Black Nine took an unconventional path, winning by sheer volume, and applied the concept of "many ants can kill an elephant" to the level of rules.

Even if an ordinary fifth-tier cultivator is slightly stronger than him, they could be worn down to death if they cannot quickly find a way to deal with this sea of ​​rules tactic.

"Hmph! Mastering thousands of rules sounds terrifying, but each one is just the tip of the iceberg."

"It's like having a thousand dull knives; it seems like an amazing number, but it's not as good as one truly sharp longsword."

"The real fatal weakness of Black Nine is that its soul and energy structure are divided into many things, resulting in a thin soul and a single point of weakness due to the diversion of energy."

Lin Xiao stood up, and the Eternal Domain unfolded naturally, with thirty-one phantom props floating within it.

"However, there's no need to rush to contact him. I still need to familiarize myself with the application of the Omniscient Rule in other areas!"

After confirming Hei Jiu's weaknesses, Lin Xiao did not set off immediately, but stayed in the training room to begin experimenting with more uses of the Omniscient Rule (pseudo).

He first turned his attention to the Eternal Alliance's research and development department, where Shen Zhi and Chen Mo were studying a fragment of armor from the Dark Erosion Cult. The Omniscient Rule instantly analyzed the core characteristics of the fragment.

"The Dark Erosion Rule has a residual rate of 37%. The material is a mixture of Void Obsidian and Dark Erosion Origin. After the Dark Erosion Energy can be removed through the Purification Rule, it can be used as a high-level refining material. Its hardness is comparable to a sixth-tier defensive item."

Then, he directed his consciousness toward Zhuge Duo.

At this moment, Zhuge Duo was deducing the next possible crisis. The Omniscient Rule clearly presented the direction of the threads of fate in her mind, and even allowed Lin Xiao to foresee her work plan for the next three days.

"Huh? I didn't expect that my omniscient rule could actually see information on the River of Fate?"

Lin Xiao was somewhat surprised by this, and this discovery was something he hadn't expected before.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Xiao went to the training ground of the Eternal Alliance.

This is a newly built special venue after the war, and it was specially made for Lin Xiao.

The training ground is made of a special reinforced alloy, and multiple energy absorption barriers are set up around it, which is enough to withstand the full force of a fifth-level expert's attack.

The training ground was deserted; Zhuge Duo had specifically ordered that it be prohibited from use during Lin Xiao's seclusion.

"First, we will test the combination of the omniscient rule and the eternal realm."

With a thought, Lin Xiaoxin expanded the Eternal Domain to a radius of 100 meters, and the items within the domain began to be manufactured.

At the same time, the omniscient rule was quietly activated.

A miraculous change occurred.

In every corner of the field, Lin Xiao could see the subtle flow of energy, the weak points of space, and even the trajectories of air molecule collisions.

All information within the domain—material, energetic, and rule-based—was presented to Lin Xiao's consciousness in an almost intuitive way.

He reached out and grasped, and a fifth-tier longsword appeared in Lin Xiao's hand.

Then, with a thought, Lin Xiao used his mental pillar to create three clones.

"Attack me."

Following Lin Xiao's command, the three clones launched an attack on Lin Xiao instantly without using the Omniscient Rule.

The moment the attack was launched, the omniscient rule had already presented the three attack trajectories, energy intensity, and the possibilities of subsequent changes to Lin Xiao's consciousness.

[On the left, the flames emitted by the Ever-Changing Ring can be completely negated by using the Demon-Slaying Shield item.]

[On the right, a crimson mantis-shaped sword aura; it is recommended to use Instant Step to dodge.]

[A frontal slash using the Red Sand Sword's area-of-effect attack; a direct close-range thrust is recommended.]

Lin Xiao didn't even need to think; her body reacted instinctively.

He took a light step to the left, and the phantom of the Demon-Devouring Shield appeared in his left hand, precisely blocking the opponent's attack trajectory.

In an instant, he activated his Instant Step, and sword energy swept past Lin Xiao's figure.

At the same time, he took a half step back. The clone in front of him, as expected, only used the ordinary slash of the Crimson Sand Sword. Lin Xiao thrust his sword back.

"Snap!"

The three clones stopped almost simultaneously, and the attack was perfectly neutralized.

The entire process was smooth and took less than 0.5 seconds.

"The omniscient rule turns combat into 'problem-solving,'" Lin Xiao said thoughtfully. "You see the problem, know the answer directly, and then write it down."

He sheathed his sword and continued testing.

"Next, we will test the ability to predict live targets."

Lin Xiao turned his gaze to several experimental creatures in the corner of the training field.

Those are the "Swift Shadow Rats" trained by the R&D department, a third-tier creature that is extremely fast and has agile reflexes.

The three Shadow Rats were released, and they instinctively wanted to escape.

The omniscient rule quickly locks onto the target.

[Target A: Male adult Shadow Rat, with an old injury on its right hind leg, exhibiting a slight limp for 0.01 seconds when sprinting, and preferring to dodge to the left and forward]

[Target B: Female adult Shadow Mouse, early pregnancy, exhibiting abnormal abdominal energy fluctuations, high alertness, and prioritizing abdominal protection when threatened]

[Target C: Sub-adult Shadow Mouse, highly curious and easily attracted by sounds]

Lin Xiao didn't move, but simply snapped her fingers lightly.

A faint sound wave spread out.

As expected, target C was drawn in and slowed down their actions.

Target B immediately curled up to protect his abdomen.

Target A darted to the left front, but an old injury to its right hind limb caused it to lose perfect coordination for 0.01 seconds.

Lin Xiao raised his hand, and three weak binding energies shot out, hitting the three Swift Shadow Rats almost simultaneously.

They were frozen in place, not even understanding what was happening.

"It's not just about seeing the present, but also their inclinations and instincts." Lin Xiao increasingly understood the terror of the omniscient rule. "Battle is not only a contest of strength and skill, but also a contest of information. And I possess an absolute information advantage."

The final test: Extreme Information Processing.

Lin Xiao instantly expanded the scope of his omniscient rule perception to the entire Eternal Alliance.

In an instant, thousands upon thousands of information streams flooded in simultaneously.

The footsteps of patrolling the territory's edge, the energy fluctuations in the R&D laboratory, the breathing rate of the wounded in the medical department, the growth rate of plants in the planting area, the operational status of the crystal shield generator, the real-time location and actions of each member, and so on.

The information deluge was enough to overwhelm the consciousness of most fifth-tier powerhouses in an instant.

But the omniscient rule acts like the most sophisticated filter, automatically classifying and categorizing information.

Important warning, routine monitoring, irrelevant information.

Lin Xiao's consciousness only receives the most critical information, while the remaining 99.9% of the information is temporarily stored in the "information database" constructed by the rules, which can be retrieved at any time without causing any burden.

"Zhuge Duo is discussing defensive deployments with Lü Qiao in the conference room; Sikong Xinyou is conducting routine early warnings in the divination room; Shen Zhi and Chen Mo are analyzing fragments of the Dark Corrosion Armor; Uther is treating the last batch of lightly wounded soldiers..."

Just now, Lin Xiao only briefly looked at the core of the Eternal Alliance, but this time, he expanded the scope to the entire Eternal Alliance.

He wanted to see where the limits of the omniscient rule lay.

The final test results were very encouraging.

Lin Xiao had complete control over the operation of the entire alliance.

Lin Xiao slowly withdrew the rules and let out a long sigh.

The test results far exceeded expectations.

While the omniscient rule doesn't directly enhance combat power, it completely changes the dimension of combat.

Now, when facing opponents of the same level, he is like a commander with a panoramic map and the enemy's real-time location, facing an army that can only blindly grope its way forward.

"Now... it's time to go find that Tier 5 supervisor."

After the experiment was completed, Lin Xiao stood up.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

He stepped out of the training ground, his figure transforming into a streak of light, rushing straight towards the location where he sensed Hei Jiu was.

He did not conceal his aura; the pressure of a fifth-order being spread out like a tide, carrying an unprecedented insight and confidence.

Deep within the void, the hunter Hei Jiu, who had stood motionless like a statue, had two points of eerie light flicker slightly beneath his hood.

He sensed Lin Xiao's undisguised approach and a completely different aura from before. It was no longer simply powerful, but possessed a profound depth that seemed to see through everything.

"Oh?" Hei Jiu let out a soft exclamation, tinged with surprise. "Such a short time has brought about such a transformation in you? It seems the battle with the Dark Eclipse Cult has been quite fruitful for you!"

"As expected, you were observing us while we were fighting the Dark Eclipse Order!"

"hehe……"

Hei Jiu neither confirmed nor denied the allegations.

"So, it seems you're ready to fight me!"

Hei Jiu looked at Lin Xiao, his face expressionless.

Lin Xiao nodded, and then, without saying another word, began to act.

As soon as Lin Xiao finished speaking, the Eternal Domain unfolded!

It wasn't the 100-meter range from the previous test, but it instantly expanded to tens of thousands of meters around the entire area, enveloping most of the space where the regulator was located!

At the same time, hundreds of items materialized within the Eternal Domain, each radiating the pressure of a fifth-order power.

Seeing the items being continuously produced in the Eternal Realm, Hei Jiu's expression changed instantly.

Hei Jiu's expression changed.

In an instant, Hei Jiu also made his move.

Without him making any obvious move, the void around Lin Xiao instantly became viscous, and dozens of interference and binding rules took effect simultaneously, like an invisible swamp, trying to imprison Lin Xiao.

At the same time, hundreds of weak energy rays shot in from different angles. These rays had different properties and were not very powerful, but their sheer number was enough to make any creature of the same level panic.

This is exactly the rule-based ocean opening move that Black Nine excels at!

However, from Lin Xiao's omniscient perspective, the seemingly overwhelming attack was clearly structured.

Lin Xiao had a complete understanding of the scope of each rule's effect, its intensity, and even the energy connection points between it and other rules.