Xiaoyao City, Lin Mansion.
Lin Yuan sat opposite Lin Jianping and Shen Zhen, chatting while eating spiritual delicacies.
Over the past five hundred years, the name of Martial Ancestor had spread throughout the Three Thousand Dao States, even the strongest Immortal King of the prehistoric era, Chaos Immortal King, had willingly submitted to him.
However, very few people knew about the parents of Martial Ancestor, which was deliberately suppressed by Lin Yuan.
His time in the Spirit Realm was limited, and he couldn't always protect Lin Jianping and Shen Zhen, so he tried to separate them from his identity as Martial Ancestor as much as possible.
"Chang'er, try this spiritual delicacy," Shen Zhen said with a smile, and Lin Jianping was also in high spirits.
After the three finished eating, Lin Yuan was silent for a moment and then said, "For a long time ahead, I may not be coming back."
With only a few years left until his stay limit, according to Lin Yuan's plan, this would be the last time he saw Lin Jianping and Shen Zhen.
"A long time?"
Lin Jianping and Shen Zhen looked a bit disappointed but also somewhat expected it. Lin Yuan was truly dazzling, overlooking the Three Thousand Dao States, hailed as the strongest of the era.
Such a great existence was bound to have more important things to do.
"Chang'er, go and do what you need to do. We are very satisfied with our current life," Lin Jianping said.
Without Lin Yuan, their Lin family would still be a small family in Xiaoyao City, incomparable to their current lofty status.
"If you need any help, look for Li Qing. She will arrange everything," Lin Yuan nodded.
Leaving the Lin Mansion, Lin Yuan walked along the streets of Xiaoyao City.
Five hundred years had passed, and Xiaoyao City had already become the most prosperous center of Dongyun Dao States.
The city had expanded dozens of times, covering an area of millions of miles.
Every day, a large number of True Immortals and Half-Step Immortal Kings came and went, and even traces of Tribulation Immortal Kings could be seen.
The martial arts cultivation system had spread throughout the Three Thousand Dao States, not losing to the immortal cultivation system at all.
In fact, in the dozens of Dao States centered around Xiaoyao City, the martial arts cultivation system even overshadowed the immortal cultivation system.
One could say that the prosperity of the martial arts cultivation system had reached its peak, and even those Tribulation Immortal Kings and Supreme Immortal Kings did not dare to shake it.
"My current strength has reached a certain limit," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
As early as more than two hundred years ago, Lin Yuan had completely perfected the fourth stage of the eighth rank of the martial arts evolution system.
Thus, the eighth rank was established. As for the ninth rank, Lin Yuan had also begun to try integrating the Tai Chi rules into the space rules, making some progress. Currently, the integration had reached about twenty to thirty percent.
Additionally, Lin Yuan had comprehended over 5,500 core space models in the study of core space rules.
In five hundred years, Lin Yuan had comprehended over nine hundred core space models, though the efficiency was not comparable to the previous three hundred years when he had comprehended 1,600 core space models.
But it must be noted that among the 7,782 core space models, the difficulty of comprehension increased as one progressed. Many eighth-rank peak evolvers were stuck on a single space model for thousands or tens of thousands of years.
Lin Yuan comprehended over nine hundred core space models in just five hundred years, with almost no bottlenecks, truly a monstrous talent.
"Just over two thousand core space models remain to fully master the complete space rules," Lin Yuan thought.
Space rules were the pillar rules of the main world, and many ninth-rank strong ones had not mastered them. Although it was theoretically possible for eighth-rank evolvers to master the complete space rules, it was just theory.
In the long history of the universe of the main world, no eighth-rank strong one had achieved this.
Breaking through from the eighth to the ninth rank required rule integration, but space rules, as a pillar rule, did not need to be fully mastered for integration.
At the eighth rank, attempting to comprehend space rules, like comprehending more cosmic powers, was extremely time-consuming and could delay the breakthrough to the ninth rank.
"Five thousand five hundred core space rules are enough to support an internal world of 7.5 million miles in radius, plus the thirteenfold basic boost from absorbing the liquid in the mysterious gourd."
"Now my internal world size has exceeded 97.5 million miles in radius, approaching 100 million miles."
The green liquid in the mysterious gourd was far more difficult to absorb than the previous three types. In five hundred years, Lin Yuan had only absorbed about ninety-nine percent of it.
Theoretically, fully absorbing the four types of liquid in the mysterious gourd would increase the internal world's size by 13.32 times.
Now Lin Yuan had reached thirteen times, nearing the complete absorption of the green liquid.
"Creation power," Lin Yuan thought about the greatest gain of this journey.
The many other gains could be achieved anywhere, not necessarily in the Spirit Realm.
But the creation power, only in the Spirit Realm could the suppression of such cosmic power be lifted, with the cooperation of various Immortal Kings, allowing Lin Yuan's understanding of creation power to advance by leaps and bounds.
"Currently, I have mastered twelve types of high-level creation power and over sixty types of ordinary creation power."
In fact, in the past three to four hundred years, Lin Yuan had almost given up on comprehending ordinary creation power.
Because high-level creation power more or less encompassed the essence of ordinary creation power, comprehending one type of high-level creation power was equivalent to comprehending several or a dozen types of ordinary creation power.
"Twelve types of high-level creation power."
Lin Yuan's gaze heated up, focusing not on the twelve types of high-level creation power, but on the wisp of creation power with primordial aura in his internal world.
This creation power was what Lin Yuan had comprehended from the treasure that fell from the Ninth Heaven, obtained from Chaos Immortal King.
The end of the prehistoric era was related to this stone-like treasure.
Chaos Immortal King speculated that this treasure contained mysterious power surpassing high-level creation power. However, despite spending an unknown amount of time and even occupying the Eighth Heaven, he had not comprehended anything.
"Primordial Power," Lin Yuan thought passionately. With his Unrivaled Insight, it still took him over four hundred years to comprehend it from the treasure.
Lin Yuan named this creation power Primordial Power, symbolizing the power of the beginning of all things.
Primordial Power at the first realm could suppress high-level creation power at the third stage. Even Lin Yuan was amazed by the power of this creation power.
"Only a dozen years left... it's time to venture into the Ninth Heaven," Lin Yuan decided, which was also the reason for bidding farewell to his parents.
In a dozen years, even if he continued to cultivate in seclusion, it would not help much. Instead, it would be better to explore the legendary Ninth Heaven.
Martial Temple Palace.
Lin Yuan sat at the main seat, with dozens of strong ones from the Martial Temple standing respectfully below.
In five hundred years, plus the previous three hundred years, under Lin Yuan's deliberate cultivation, the martial arts cultivation system had produced eight seventh-rank warriors.
And as Lin Yuan's personal disciple in the lower realms, Li Qing had even established an internal world, stepping into the eighth rank of martial arts.
"Martial Ancestor."
The dozens of strong ones from the Martial Temple spoke fervently, bowing to Lin Yuan.
"Over the centuries, martial arts cultivators have emerged in large numbers, often suppressing immortal cultivators, but after today, you need to restrain yourselves," Lin Yuan said calmly, glancing at everyone.
"Martial Ancestor is the strongest in the Three Thousand Dao States. Even those Tribulation Immortal Kings are respectful to you. Why should we restrain ourselves?" a young seventh-rank martial artist asked softly.
Lin Yuan glanced at him.
This seventh-rank martial artist, with rare martial talent, followed the path of thunder, comprehending the way of world-destroying thunder, excelling in attack.
"After today, I will not return to the Three Thousand Dao States. You will have to rely on yourselves. If you don't restrain, you will suffer," Lin Yuan said indifferently.
With Li Qing, an eighth-rank martial artist, in charge, and the power Lin Yuan left behind, even if he disappeared, the martial arts cultivation system would remain unshaken for millions of years.
Lin Yuan's words were a reminder to the strong ones of the Martial Temple.
"Where is Martial Ancestor going?"
The other strong ones from the Martial Temple were shocked. What did Martial Ancestor mean by saying he wouldn't return to the Three Thousand Dao States?
"In any case, take care of yourselves." Lin Yuan didn't explain much. Although consuming ten strands of Boundary-Breaking Source Power could bring him back to the Spirit Realm, he wouldn't do it unless absolutely necessary.
Even if the Martial Temple were to be destroyed in the future, as long as the martial arts cultivation system continued to spread, Lin Yuan wouldn't bother to intervene.
The Eighth Heaven.
Chaos Immortal King, Opening Heaven Immortal King, and Great Immortal King gathered at the entrance to the Ninth Heaven.
"Martial Ancestor summoned us here, but for what reason?"
"Could it be that he wants to break into the Ninth Heaven?"
"Martial Ancestor's strength is unparalleled. He might indeed have the ability to enter the Ninth Heaven."
"The entrance to the Ninth Heaven holds the life imprints of the ten strongest beings in the history of the Spirit Realm. Martial Ancestor is indeed powerful, but compared to the strongest beings throughout history..."
The Supreme Immortal Kings discussed quietly. The history of the Spirit Realm was unfathomable, and in the earliest eras, there were terrifying beings born with the heavens and earth.
No matter how great Martial Ancestor was, compared to those beings born with the heavens and earth, he might still fall short.
At this moment, Lin Yuan appeared silently.
"Martial Ancestor."
"Martial Ancestor."
"Martial Ancestor."
Chaos Immortal King and other Supreme Immortal Kings immediately stopped talking and bowed slightly to Martial Ancestor.
"I am entering the Ninth Heaven. If you want to watch, stay here," Lin Yuan said, glancing at the Supreme Immortal Kings.
After saying this, Lin Yuan disappeared.
He appeared at the entrance to the Ninth Heaven.
"Is Martial Ancestor really going to break into the Ninth Heaven?"
"Let's watch. This is something that might not happen even once in an era."
"I wonder how far Martial Ancestor can go."
The Supreme Immortal Kings were excited, discussing quickly.
The passage to the Ninth Heaven was divided into ten layers.
Each layer had a life imprint, a total of ten life imprints.
These ten life imprints came from the ten strongest beings in the history of the Spirit Realm.
"Although I have the strength of the strongest Immortal King of the prehistoric era, I had no resistance against the life imprint of the first layer. Can Martial Ancestor defeat the first layer's life imprint?" Chaos Immortal King was expectant.
Five hundred years ago, facing Martial Ancestor, he knew he was no match and willingly submitted.
Chaos Immortal King knew Martial Ancestor was strong, but just how strong was a mystery. Now, he could find out by watching Martial Ancestor break into the Ninth Heaven.
"The first layer's life imprint."
Lin Yuan entered the passage, with mist swirling around him, quickly forming a humanoid figure.
This figure wore red armor, standing there like the sun of the Spirit Realm, filled with endless light and heat.
The life imprint of the first layer of the Ninth Heaven's passage, although the weakest of the ten layers, was still among the top ten strongest beings in the history of the Spirit Realm.
Even the strongest of an era, like Chaos Immortal King, had no resistance against it and was crushed.
"You."
The figure in red armor looked down at Lin Yuan, with only the instinct to fight, no emotions.
Outside the passage.
Chaos Immortal King and other Supreme Immortal Kings widened their eyes.
From Martial Ancestor's battle with the first layer's life imprint, they could see Martial Ancestor's true combat strength.
"I wonder how many moves Martial Ancestor can withstand," Chaos Immortal King observed closely. He expected a drawn-out battle, and even if Martial Ancestor won, it would be a hard-fought victory. Moreover, there was a high chance he wouldn't win.
Inside the passage.
Lin Yuan also looked at his opponent.
"Don't recognize you." Lin Yuan shook his head slightly. The Spirit Realm had gone through countless eras, with many strong ones lost in history.
Lin Yuan knew most about the Three Thousand Dao States era and some about the prehistoric era. As for the even more ancient eras, he knew very little.
"I have comprehended all the creation powers you possess." Lin Yuan lost interest and planned to end the battle quickly.
Boom.
Lin Yuan raised his right hand and pressed forward.
Terrifying world power surged out, and the figure in red armor was instantly crushed by the immense world power.
With Lin Yuan's internal world of nearly 100 million miles in radius, the extended world power, and the amplification from various creation powers, it was terrifying to the extreme. No techniques or secrets were needed, just sheer force.
"What?"
"It's over already?"
"Martial Ancestor is too strong."
Outside the passage, the Supreme Immortal Kings were stunned.
They had speculated on how many moves Martial Ancestor could withstand without falling, but the reality was the opposite. The being ranked tenth in the history of the Spirit Realm couldn't even withstand one move from Martial Ancestor.
"Martial Ancestor..." Chaos Immortal King couldn't believe it. He had tried to break through the first layer and knew its terror.
But the strong one formed from this life imprint was as fragile as a baby before Martial Ancestor.
Inside the passage, Lin Yuan quickly reached the second layer after breaking through the first.
Then came the third, fourth, and fifth layers.
These life imprints transformed into various beings, not limited to humans, including true dragons, sky phoenixes, qilins, and other terrifying beings.
These beings completely surpassed Supreme Immortal Kings, but they were still as fragile as ants before Lin Yuan, just like the red-armored figure of the first layer.
One move was enough.
Quickly, Lin Yuan reached the tenth layer.
This layer's life imprint was the strongest being since the birth of the Spirit Realm.
Amid the swirling mist, Lin Yuan stood waiting.
Soon, a tall figure emerged from the depths of the mist.
This tall figure had a youthful face, with boundless energy and blood coursing through his body, vast and unending.
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