The internal world was vast and mighty.
Layers upon layers of space were rapidly opened and expanded.
Lin Yuan sensed slightly and figured out the number of spatial layers his internal world currently occupied.
120 million layers of space.
In the main world and main universe, ninth-rank beings were also known as multi-space beings and needed to occupy as many spatial layers as possible.
However, Lin Yuan didn't know if any ninth-rank beings in the long history of the main world had ever created such a number of spatial layers.
But Lin Yuan had never heard of such a being.
Most ninth-rank beings struggled immensely to open up tens of millions of layers of space, with only a few reaching twenty or thirty million layers.
Some unique special beings might manage to open seventy or eighty million layers of space?
But exceeding one hundred million layers? Even reaching one hundred and twenty million? It wasn't that it was impossible to create such layers, but normal ninth-rank beings simply didn't have the lifespan to achieve it.
Even Lin Yuan had reached this height in a short time by leveraging the unique properties of the 'god core' in this world.
"It's almost time."
"It's time to try the true god core and the main god core."
Lin Yuan looked into the void as if he could see through the layers of space, his gaze falling on the Sea of Light and the Abyss of Darkness, these two vast spatial layers.
With this thought, Lin Yuan walked out of Longshan Hall.
"Patriarch."
"The patriarch has come out."
Many members of the Longshan family had been waiting outside. Upon hearing the incredible news, they immediately gathered outside Longshan Hall.
"Yuan." Longshan Fang and his wife looked at Lin Yuan, wanting to say something but unsure of how to begin.
The current Lin Yuan seemed no different from before, making it hard for them to associate him with the Longshan patriarch who could kill true gods as easily as ants.
"Patriarch, did you really kill those divine avatars?" Longshan Ling couldn't help but ask.
"Was the Order Pope right?"
"Indeed, it was me who killed them." Lin Yuan nodded. With his internal world reaching 120 million layers of space, he even had confidence in contending with tenth-rank beings.
In this world, he was invincible.
"It really was the patriarch."
"If the patriarch can kill so many divine avatars, he must also have the strength to kill true gods."
Other members of the Longshan family trembled upon hearing this. Learning about it from others and hearing it directly from their patriarch were completely different experiences.
"Is our Longshan family going to become a family of gods?" Many elders of the Longshan family were moved to tears.
There existed some transcendent forces on the Plateau of Nations, surpassing even empires, which were families that had given birth to true gods.
These families were second only to the major churches, often receiving attention from true gods who had ascended to the Sea of Light.
Now.
The Longshan family was about to join their ranks.
This was far more shocking than Lin Yuan publicly revealing his demigod strength. In this world, true gods meant eternal glory.
Lin Yuan glanced at the excited and exhilarated members of the Longshan family and smiled, "I'm going to the Sea of Light now."
"To the Sea of Light?" Longshan Ling realized that her patriarch was different from normal true gods.
According to the Order Pope, the Longshan patriarch had not yet elevated a divine kingdom but possessed near-invincible true god strength.
"Patriarch, why are you going to the Sea of Light?" Longshan Ling hesitated for a moment before summoning the courage to ask.
"To negotiate a deal with the gods." Lin Yuan didn't hide anything and spoke directly.
Lin Yuan's deal with the gods was for them to voluntarily offer their divine cores, which he would return after comprehending each one.
In fact, if the gods cooperated, Lin Yuan could give them some dignity.
"A deal?" Longshan Ling swallowed hard, noticing that Lin Yuan wasn't referring to a single true god, but to all the gods!
What did this mean? Longshan Ling didn't dare think further.
Other members of the Longshan family didn't delve deeper. They were still immersed in the joy of their family becoming a family of gods.
Tear.
Lin Yuan took a step forward.
The stable space in front of him suddenly 'tore' open a crack, revealing a vast world filled with endless light.
It was the Sea of Light.
Lin Yuan continued stepping forward into the Sea of Light.
The crack rapidly healed, leaving the shocked members of the Longshan family.
This was their first time seeing the real scene of the Sea of Light, the dwelling place of the gods, something countless demigods had longed to see.
Sea of Light.
Vast and expansive, filled with endless light.
"Light?"
Lin Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly. It was said that the first main god in this world was the Lord of Light, who controlled all light.
As soon as Lin Yuan entered the Sea of Light.
In the temple where the twenty-four main gods had gathered, the Lord of Light's expression changed slightly.
"The patriarch of Longshan has already arrived in the Sea of Light," the Lord of Light immediately said.
The Sea of Light was created by him, and he was aware of every slight change within it.
"What?"
"The patriarch of Longshan dared to come in voluntarily?"
"We were just thinking about how to lure the patriarch of Longshan here, and he came by himself?"
The other twenty-three main gods were incredulous but quickly realized this was an unprecedented opportunity.
The patriarch of Longshan didn't know their combined strength, so he dared to come alone.
"I have sealed off the Sea of Light. Now all the gods, including us main gods, cannot leave for a short time."
The Lord of Light looked around.
"Let's see what the patriarch of Longshan has to say. If he is willing to share the supreme god's opportunity with us, we can let him join us."
This statement immediately gained the approval of the other main gods.
If they could 'peacefully' obtain the supreme god's opportunity, they naturally wouldn't want to risk their lives.
Who knew what trump card the patriarch of Longshan had? For him to come so boldly, he must have confidence.
Even if the twenty-four main gods were confident they could suppress the patriarch of Longshan, they might be 'exchanged' for a few of their own.
No main god could guarantee they wouldn't be the one 'exchanged.'
"This spatial layer is sealed?" Lin Yuan had been in the Sea of Light for only a short time before noticing the change in the spatial layer.
"What a weak seal."
Lin Yuan shook his head slightly. With his strength, he could easily tear it apart.
However, his purpose here was the divine cores of the gods. The Sea of Light being sealed was just what he wanted.
As Lin Yuan pondered.
Figures began to appear in the distance.
These were the many true gods summoned by the main gods.
"Is that the patriarch of Longshan?"
"Lucky to get the supreme god's opportunity?"
"Supreme god, a being we true gods can only look up to."
"I always thought the supreme god was fictional. Didn't expect it to be real."
The true gods looked at Lin Yuan with various emotions—reverence, greed, excitement, curiosity, and more.
Whoosh.
Whoosh.
Whoosh.
At that moment.
Above the many true gods, twenty-four figures appeared silently.
These twenty-four figures seemed to exist eternally, exuding nearly immortal auras.
"Twenty-four main gods? The twelve main gods of the Abyss of Darkness are here too?"
"Looks like the patriarch of Longshan is in big trouble today."
"The main gods can fight for the supreme god's opportunity, and so can I."
The true gods had different thoughts. To them, Lin Yuan was just a mere viscount's heir who had gained the supreme god's opportunity and suddenly reached his current rank of power.
If they had the supreme god's opportunity, wouldn't they have a chance to surpass the main gods?
"Patriarch of Longshan."
At that moment, a tall main god with golden dragon horns spoke.
He was the Rainbow Dragon God, the source of faith for all dragon beings. Strictly speaking, the rainbow dragon bloodline within Lin Yuan came from this main god.
"Why have you come here today?" the Rainbow Dragon God asked, his eyes fixed on Lin Yuan.
Although he was extremely eager for the supreme god's opportunity, he couldn't show any impatience at this moment.
"I've come to discuss a deal with you," Lin Yuan said with a smile.
He looked at the many true gods and the twenty-four main gods, filled with anticipation. What kind of spatial layers would these divine cores and main god cores create for him?
"A deal?"
"A deal with us?"
The Rainbow Dragon God was slightly stunned, and so were the other twenty-three main gods.
"What deal?"
The Lord of Light asked directly.
"I want to borrow your divine cores," Lin Yuan said.
Upon hearing this.
Not only the twenty-four main gods fell silent.
Even the many true gods below were silent.
The divine core was the absolute core of a god. Handing over the divine core was akin to handing over their life.
Especially for main gods, their main god status was based on the main god core.
Handing over the main god core would plunge them into an abyss of despair if Lin Yuan harbored any ill intent.
"Patriarch of Longshan, you are too arrogant," the Dark Lord said coldly. "Asking us to hand over our divine cores? What do you intend to exchange for them?"
Although he didn't intend to agree, the Dark Lord was curious about Lin Yuan's terms.
"If you hand over your divine cores, I will spare your lives," Lin Yuan said honestly.
"Hahaha, you seem very confident in dealing with us, don't you, patriarch of Longshan?"
"Sparing our lives? Today, you will stay in the Sea of Light."
The main gods and true gods laughed, angered by Lin Yuan's arrogance. Despite Lin Yuan's extraordinary spatial mastery, they had twenty-four main gods and numerous true gods. No matter how strong Lin Yuan was, he couldn't stand against them all.
The twenty-four main gods held powers corresponding to the world's source. This was why they were confident in suppressing Lin Yuan.
If they joined forces, no one but the true supreme god could stop them.
"It seems the deal is off." Lin Yuan shook his head slightly. Getting the gods to voluntarily hand over their divine cores was indeed difficult.
But for Lin Yuan, it wasn't a big problem. He could just take them himself.
"Patriarch of Longshan, hand over the supreme god's opportunity, and we will let you go."
The Order God said. His subsidiary deity had intended to recruit Lin Yuan, so he still had some compassion for him.
"Yes, hand over the supreme god's opportunity, and everything will be fine."
"The supreme god's opportunity is not something you can enjoy alone."
The other main gods immediately said, staring at Lin Yuan with eager eyes.
They no longer concealed their intentions, directly demanding the supreme god's opportunity. As for angering the supreme god?
If the supreme god didn't want them to have the opportunity, they wouldn't have any contact with Lin Yuan in the first place.
Since the supreme god had not given any hint so far, it meant that the supreme god's opportunity in Lin Yuan's hands could be seized.
"Supreme god's opportunity?"
Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow. "Forget it, arguing with you is pointless."
"Since you all want to die, I will oblige."
"Today, countless stars will fall"
Upon hearing this.
All the true gods were stunned, and the twenty-four main gods tensed up.
While they were greedy, they were still rational. Lin Yuan's continued confidence meant he must have something up his sleeve.
But before the true gods and twenty-four main gods could react.
Lin Yuan raised his right hand, instantly occupying 120 million layers of space. The terrifying power swept over all the true gods and main gods.
"This—"
The first to feel despair were the true gods. They immediately sensed that everything about them, body and soul, was disintegrating.
"No—"
Masses of true gods turned to dust. Even the oldest higher gods couldn't resist Lin Yuan's attack, their wills falling into darkness in an instant, leaving only bright divine cores in place.
Whoosh.
Whoosh.
120 million layers of space trembled back and forth, soon enveloping the twenty-four main gods. Each main god's expression was filled with fear. They tried to hide in the depths of the space layers but found that every layer they could occupy was covered by Lin Yuan's attack.
Longshan Ridge.
Outside Longshan Hall.
The members of the Longshan family were still excitedly discussing.
"Was that just now the Sea of Light?"
"The dwelling place of the gods, the holiest world, and our patriarch could enter as he wished."
"Of course, with the patriarch's strength, he must be among the strongest gods under the main gods even in the Sea of Light."
The members of the Longshan family were filled with pride.
"By the way, the patriarch mentioned negotiating a deal with the gods. What does that mean?"
A family member seemed to realize something and couldn't help but ask.
"It should just mean a normal deal?"
"Not sure, but since it's a deal, there's a possibility of success or failure."
"Yes, what if the patriarch can't negotiate a deal with the gods?"
The family members thought for a moment, and their faces showed concern.
Could it be that the patriarch would immediately have a conflict with the gods upon entering the Sea of Light?
At that moment.
A family member seemed to notice something, his voice trembling, "Look at the sky."
"The sky?"
Although puzzled, the members of the Longshan family looked up at the sky.
What they saw was an unforgettable sight.
In the sky, the once eternal stars were hanging high.
But now, under everyone's incredulous eyes—
One star began to fall, followed by a region of stars, and then the entire sky's stars.
Dense and countless stars that had hung in the sky for countless millennia began to fall, like meteors.
Stars fell like rain to the human world.
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