"Reject me?"
"Why would you reject me?"
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment, roughly inferring the reason.
The evolvers he had selected were all extremely famous, with deep backgrounds or extraordinary talents, standing out in a whole star domain.
Such evolvers were already equivalent to 'celebrity' evolvers.
Who knew how many people were paying attention to them.
If every challenge from any evolver were to be accepted casually, then there would be no point in cultivation; one might as well just challenge endlessly from beginning to end.
Moreover.
Casually accepting challenges from unfamiliar evolvers.
Winning would be taken for granted.
But if one were to lose, it would be very embarrassing.
So.
Unless they were of the same rank and status as evolvers.
Otherwise, those 'celebrity' evolvers would not easily accept challenges.
"Since that's the case."
Lin Yuan's thoughts surged, "Then I'll apply for a challenge using my true identity."
The so-called true identity naturally wasn't 'Lin Yuan'.
But rather, the identity of the Thirteenth Peak Master of the Red Kun Lineage.
In terms of attention, the mysterious Thirteenth Peak Master of the Red Kun Lineage.
Presumably, no evolver would not be curious.
And the status of the Thirteenth Peak Master was high enough; there probably wouldn't be many evolvers who would refuse a challenge initiated by the Thirteenth Peak Master.
Even if they were to lose, there would be reasons for it; after all, it was the Thirteenth Peak Master, wouldn't it be normal for me to lose?
If one could win, it would be defeating the Thirteenth Peak Master.
Thinking of this, Lin Yuan immediately switched identities.
Virtual world of the Red Kun Lineage.
The Thirteenth Main Peak.
Lin Yuan's figure appeared in the main hall of the peak.
Since he had not yet reached the Sixth Rank, Lin Yuan had not recruited disciples or servants to the main peak, so the main hall appeared empty.
"As long as the identity of 'Lin Yuan' is not exposed, making some actions in the identity of the Thirteenth Peak Master will not have any impact."
Lin Yuan pondered repeatedly, then began to enter the arena area and choose opponents he desired to challenge.
Arena area.
A certain arena.
A black-skinned man appeared.
"I never expected that the illustrious Thirteenth Peak Master of the Red Kun Lineage would choose to challenge me?"
This black-skinned man was somewhat flattered.
He looked at the figure appearing in the distance and slightly respectfully said.
As an existence that had reached ninety percent of soul transformation, about to step into the Sixth Rank.
The black-skinned man had long stopped accepting any challenges. His current most important task was to push the compatibility of his soul to perfection.
And then calmly step into the Sixth Rank.
The black-skinned man had originally done the same.
Until—
Receiving the challenge application from the Thirteenth Peak Master of the Red Kun Lineage.
My goodness.
This was the Thirteenth Peak Master, a high-ranking figure of a star domain.
Even if the black-skinned man stepped into the Sixth Rank, his status was far inferior to that of the Thirteenth Peak Master.
So.
After receiving the challenge application.
The black-skinned man chose to agree without hesitation.
After all, it was just a challenge; it wouldn't take much time.
Being able to witness the legendary Thirteenth Peak Master, regardless of winning or losing, was worth it.
"Let's begin."
Lin Yuan looked towards the black-skinned man.
"Alright."
The black-skinned man said.
And then his figure disappeared from the spot.
"Thirteenth Peak Master, the evolutionary path I cultivate is called the Shadow Evolution Path, which can conceal in any—"
Before the black-skinned man could finish speaking.
Lin Yuan took a step and arrived under a tree shade, raised his hand and grasped.
Only to see an almost invisible shadow being caught.
Immediately, this hidden figure quickly solidified, transforming into the black-skinned man.
"How... how is this possible?"
The black-skinned man widened his eyes, incredulous.
His method of concealment was extremely secretive, even a Sixth Rank evolver might overlook it if not careful. The black-skinned man had dodged numerous calamities with his concealment techniques.
But in front of the Thirteenth Peak Master, it was seen through at a glance.
"Not bad."
Lin Yuan commented.
Then he crushed the black-skinned man's neck.
[Your Unrivaled Insight, observing the 'Shadow' concealment method, deepens your comprehension of the shadow rules.]
[Your Unrivaled Insight, observing the 'Shadow' concealment method, deepens your comprehension of the shadow rules.]
[Your Unrivaled Insight, observing the 'Shadow' concealment method, deepens your comprehension of the shadow rules.]
Lin Yuan slightly closed his eyes. Under the Unrivaled Insight, many of the black-skinned man's techniques just now were transformed into gains, integrating into the martial arts evolutionary system.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan faintly felt that the speed of his soul compatibility transformation had slightly increased.
Although not by much, it was still a bit better than the usual enlightenment.
This wasn't to say that enlightenment was ineffective, but occasionally changing one's cultivation method might yield unexpected results.
And under the Unrivaled Insight, whether sitting down to comprehend or engaging in battle, both belonged to a kind of enlightenment.
Next.
Lin Yuan continuously challenged one evolver after another. These evolvers were not limited to the Red Kun Star Domain or nearby star systems, but encompassed all renowned pinnacle-level evolvers within the human civilization territory.
Some evolvers possessed terrifying physical bodies, forming vast domains solely through their thick blood and energy. Lin Yuan relied on his own bursts of power, temporarily opening up his own domain of blood and energy, then swiftly striking down his opponents.
Others specialized in speed, able to appear anywhere on the arena with a single thought, attacking from any angle with increasing strength as their speed heightened. Lin Yuan had to exert considerable effort to defeat such opponents.
As Lin Yuan engaged in battles with various evolvers, his comprehension grew. In just half a month, he had gained insights equivalent to two months of solitary meditation.
Meanwhile, as Lin Yuan continued his challenges, more and more evolvers, especially those from the Red Kun Star Domain, took notice of him.
"Oh lord, the peak figure of our Star Domain, is actually challenging other evolvers everywhere?"
"The Thirteenth Lord, isn't he extremely mysterious, never having shown himself before?"
"Let's all go and see what skills the Thirteenth Lord of the Red Kun Star Domain truly possesses."
Many evolvers and high-level citizens gathered around the arena where Lin Yuan usually issued his challenges.
"Hello everyone, I'm your little kitten. Today, let's take a look at the legendary Thirteenth Lord of the Red Kun Star Domain."
A charming girl with cat ears appeared in front of the arena. She was a popular idol in the Red Kun Star Domain and dozens of nearby star domains, often live broadcasting challenges between powerful evolvers.
Though not yet at the sixth rank, the Thirteenth Lord's fame and status made him a perfect subject for live broadcasts.
"Alright, let's get started."
"That over there is the Thirteenth Lord. Even though we know his appearance has been altered, he still looks incredibly handsome."
The girl skillfully stirred up the atmosphere in the live stream. With just a few words from her, the excitement in the audience surged.
"The opponent of our Thirteenth Lord is the renowned 'Soul Artisan,' Lataza."
The camera shifted, revealing a thin, robed young man.
Most of his body was concealed by the black robe, giving him a sinister and terrifying appearance.
"Lataza, the Soul Artisan, specializes in soul-based evolution. His expertise lies in mysterious soul attacks."
"Lataza's soul attacks are extremely dangerous. He has a record of keeping a group of pinnacle-level evolvers at bay, yet the Thirteenth Lord..."
The girl detailed Lataza's past battles.
"In reality, Lataza wouldn't stand a chance against the Thirteenth Lord, as the latter surely possesses numerous soul-defense weapons."
"But in the virtual world, especially in the arena, where external aids are not permitted, I think the Thirteenth Lord might be in a bit of danger."
The girl continued her commentary.
Moments later, the battle between the Thirteenth Lord and Lataza commenced.
Buzz!!
Eerie fluctuations spread out.
The girl was about to provide commentary on the live stream when, in the next moment, Lataza's figure began to collapse.
Starting from his feet, his torso, and then both hands, everything began to disintegrate.
"Your soul...is very strong."
Finally, with only his head remaining, Lataza uttered these words before it too started to disintegrate.
At the arena, the girl blinked.
Damn it.
She had forgotten that Lataza was an evolver specializing in soul-based evolution.
Battles involving such evolvers were known for their speed.
"The Thirteenth Lord is too powerful, able to withstand Lataza's soul attacks without any damage. The Thirteenth Lord must be undergoing soul metamorphosis."
The girl, having explained many high-level evolver battles in the past, had conducted extensive research on soul-related strengths.
"It seems our Thirteenth Lord is about to reach the sixth rank. I wonder who the true identity of the Thirteenth Lord is."
With her commentary finished, a hint of curiosity could be heard in the girl's voice.
The identity of the Thirteenth Lord of the Red Kun Lineage was exceptionally mysterious, leaving many evolvers curious.
"Alright."
"The next challenger for the Thirteenth Lord has arrived."
The girl shifted her attention to the next challenge.
"Amazing."
"Our lord is too strong, making ordinary pinnacle-level evolvers look like ants."
"This is the lord of our Red Kun Lineage. Shouldn't he be strong?"
In a box at the arena, many members of the Red Kun Lineage gathered, admiring the Thirteenth Lord's various techniques.
"So this is the Thirteenth Lord?"
Fang Qing was among them, looking down at the ongoing battle.
At this moment, the simulated battleground resembled a desolate continent. But as the Thirteenth Lord and his opponent continued to fight, the continent was torn apart, with plates pierced through, and magma erupted, creating a scene reminiscent of doomsday.
"He's too strong."
Fang Qing felt a tremor in his heart.
If such battles were to occur on a living planet, it would likely have been reduced to a dead star by now, devoid of any living beings.
"We evolvers should be like the lord, capable of destroying heaven and earth with a wave of our hand."
Not far away, a three-eyed man sat, his fist clenched.
"Rather than being like some people, talking about loyalty and helping friends, wasting time and resources."
The three-eyed man glanced at Fang Qing.
Not long ago, Fang Qing had called upon friends to help Canglan Star through a difficult time, which made the three-eyed man feel somewhat uncomfortable.
In his view, everything had its own destiny, and intervening in such a manner to help was undoubtedly altering that destiny.
Fang Qing remained silent upon hearing this.
In terms of status, the three-eyed man had surpassed Fang Qing in the Seven Star Cave Trial and had joined the Red Kun Lineage. In less than a hundred years, he would undoubtedly become a core disciple.
Fang Qing couldn't afford to offend someone of this stature.
In another box, twelve figures lounged around leisurely.
They were the twelve peak lords of the Red Kun Lineage.
With their status, they rarely watched arena matches below the sixth rank.
They were even too lazy to watch matches involving sixth-rank evolvers. Among the twelve peak lords of the Red Kun Lineage, aside from the first three who had surpassed the sixth rank, the remaining nine were all pinnacle-level among the sixth rank.
But they were naturally willing to come to Lin Yuan's challenge arena.
"Our junior brother..."
The second senior brother sighed and carefully scrutinized Lin Yuan. "He should have already begun soul metamorphosis. It's only been a few years, and he's reached this level of cultivation?"
The other senior brothers expressed similar sentiments.
Not long ago, they had joked that Lin Yuan would likely reach the sixth rank within several decades.
But now? How much time had passed? Lin Yuan had already reached the pinnacle of the fifth rank and was even beginning soul transformation?
Although it was true that some evolvers took hundreds or even thousands of years to complete soul transformation, those were evolvers without backgrounds, who had not received guidance from strong individuals before reaching the fifth rank and had chosen a less compatible evolutionary path for themselves, resulting in a longer process of soul transformation.
Evolver from the Red Kun Lineage would have their masters help choose their evolutionary paths before reaching the fifth rank.
With such compatible evolutionary paths, soul transformation naturally progressed quickly, completing in just a few years or decades.
In the eyes of the twelve senior brothers, Lin Yuan was a disciple of the Red Kun Star Lord. Now that he was undergoing soul transformation, he must have already been approved by the Star Lord. It was likely that in three or four years, he would complete his soul metamorphosis.
And then become a sixth-rank evolver.
How could this not be a cause for jealousy for such a genius under a hundred years old?
The twelfth senior brother sighed.
"Let's prepare over the next few years. When our junior brother reaches the sixth rank, he will definitely come to the main star. We should be ready to welcome him then."
One of the senior brothers suggested.
"Naturally."
The twelfth senior brother nodded.
He glanced at the arena below once again.
"That little guy who was only at the fourth rank before has grown to this height in the blink of an eye?" The twelfth senior brother's expression changed suddenly.
He remembered hesitating during the Seven Star Cave Trial about whether to take Lin Yuan as his disciple.
In the crimson palace, the Red Kun Star Lord and a man in white robes were playing chess.
"Red Kun, you've taken in quite the good disciple," the man in white robes said, finishing his move and sighing.
"Hehe."
The Red Kun Star Lord smiled but didn't say much.
"My new disciple suffered quite a loss at the hands of your good disciple," the man in white robes said, placing another piece on the board.
"Oh?"
The Red Kun Star Lord's interest was piqued.
Immediately, his vast consciousness began to 'search.'
Soon, he discovered Lin Yuan's recent challenges in the arena.
"My disciple, although talented, is having trouble defeating your disciple," the Red Kun Star Lord said, feeling puzzled.
He remembered that the man in white robes's disciple had already reached the fifth rank a hundred years ago and was likely only a hair's breadth away from the sixth rank now, with a soul compatibility rate of around ninety percent.
"Still pretending?"
The man in white robes glanced at the Red Kun Star Lord.
"Hmm."
The Red Kun Star Lord remained composed outwardly but felt a sense of doubt rising within him.
Then, he directed a thread of consciousness to carefully observe the scenes of Lin Yuan's arena challenges.
"This..."
The Red Kun Star Lord's face changed slightly, a look of surprise crossing his features.
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