Breaking through to the Tenth Rank brought Lin Yuan not only a significant boost in raw power but also an additional benefit: comprehending rules became much easier.
The perspective from the Ninth Rank is different from that of the Tenth Rank, and naturally, the view changes as well.
Lin Yuan's Unrivaled Insight was the same. When he was at the Ninth Rank, comprehending the fusion of pillar-level rules felt obscure and difficult.
But at the Tenth Rank?
While it couldn't be called easy, it certainly wasn't as obscure anymore.
In the years since stepping into the Tenth Rank, Lin Yuan first focused on deeply understanding the fusion between the rules of life and death, two pillar rules.
At this moment, all of his insights transformed into inspiration, pushing Lin Yuan to take that final step.
[Your Unrivaled Insight allows you to comprehend the fusion of the rules of life and death.]
[Your Unrivaled Insight allows you to comprehend the fusion of the rules of life and death.]
[Your Unrivaled Insight allows you to successfully fuse the rules of life and death.]
Boom.
Lin Yuan's mind resonated as the rules of life and death fully fused, forming a brand-new rule power.
This new rule power encompassed both life and death, allowing the two to cycle endlessly, seemingly without end.
"I've finally comprehended a pillar-level fusion rule."
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face.
Normally, when a Tenth Rank evolver comprehends a pillar-level fusion rule, which is a new rule formed by the fusion of at least two pillar-level rules, they can then be classified as Tenth Rank A-level.
However, this step takes a very long time for most Tenth Rank evolvers.
But Lin Yuan had two significant advantages. First, he had an extremely deep foundation, having fully comprehended the various pillar-level rules even before reaching the Tenth Rank.
Secondly, his Unrivaled Insight was extraordinary.
Most Tenth Rank evolvers, when they first enter this level, haven't even fully comprehended several pillar-level rules, let alone fused them into a pillar-level fusion rule.
They simply aren't on the same level.
"The fusion of the rules of life and death... the rule I've comprehended should be the Samsara of Life and Death Rule," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
The Samsara of Life and Death Rule is a very powerful fusion rule among the various pillar-level rules. The two pillar rules it encompasses—life and death—are completely opposite extremes.
The difficulty of fusing the rules of life and death is greater than the fusion of other pillar rules, but once successfully fused, the power of the Samsara of Life and Death Rule is extraordinarily terrifying.
"My current strength should now reach the threshold of the Eleventh Rank, right?" Lin Yuan pondered.
For a typical Tenth Rank expert, comprehending a pillar-level fusion rule significantly enhances their strength, creating a qualitative change.
There are different types of pillar-level fusion rules, each with its own focus, but no matter which type, they all elevate a Tenth Rank expert to the A-level threat list.
So—
After comprehending the Samsara of Life and Death Rule, Lin Yuan's strength also saw a significant increase.
Simply put—
If the pillar-level fusion rule is likened to a sharp blade, it can cause tremendous damage in the hands of a common person and even greater damage in the hands of an evolver.
The same Samsara of Life and Death Rule, when wielded by Lin Yuan, would naturally unleash vastly different power compared to a normal Tenth Rank A-level expert.
"Let's try it out again."
Lin Yuan's mind stirred.
His Yin Primordial Spirit immediately descended into the Mysterious Emperor Secret Realm.
After becoming the master of the Mysterious Emperor Secret Realm, Lin Yuan could use the Mysterious Emperor Mark to enter the secret realm from any location in the universe.
As for leaving?
Apart from the fixed 333 exits from the secret realm, he could also establish 'waymarks' to serve as connections and guidance to exit.
Lin Yuan had long since established these, using his true form as the 'waymark' for leaving.
Earlier, when the Mysterious Emperor Secret Realm was closing, he exited alongside other Ninth Rank evolvers to create the impression that he too was leaving the secret realm.
Mysterious Emperor Secret Realm.
Lin Yuan's Yin Primordial Spirit descended once more.
"Master."
The six-armed figure appeared, looking at Lin Yuan with a slight hint of confusion.
"I'm going to test my strength again," Lin Yuan said directly.
"Very well," the six-armed figure nodded.
Although it wasn't clear why Lin Yuan wanted to repeat the test, the six-armed figure would obey any command from its master.
"What is the limit of this secret realm's endurance?" Lin Yuan asked before making his move.
"The limit of its endurance?" The six-armed figure pondered for a moment, "Attacks below the ultimate level are generally not a problem."
The Mysterious Emperor Secret Realm could avoid detection by the Strongest Ones by merging into the countless layers of space within the main universe.
However, the secret realm itself didn't have the ability to withstand the attacks of the Strongest Ones.
But while it couldn't resist the Strongest Ones, it could easily handle the attacks of Eleventh Rank beings.
"That's good to know," Lin Yuan nodded.
"I've just comprehended a fusion rule and want to test it out."
"Help me assess whether its power has reached the threshold of the Eleventh Rank."
After speaking, Lin Yuan raised his right hand and gently pressed forward.
Buzz.
The terrifying power of the fused rules of life and death began to erupt, with the aura of these two extreme rules permeating the layers of space, subtly affecting the stability of the Mysterious Emperor Secret Realm.
"This...?" The six-armed figure's expression changed slightly.
"Master, you can't continue attacking," the six-armed figure quickly said.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan also noticed the change in the Mysterious Emperor Secret Realm.
His use of the Samsara of Life and Death Rule hadn't shaken the secret realm, but it had continuously affected the core essence of the secret realm.
"No wonder it's the Samsara of Life and Death Rule," Lin Yuan marveled.
With his profound foundation and strength, the destructive power unleashed by the Samsara of Life and Death Rule had indeed reached the threshold of the Eleventh Rank.
"Master, that last strike did indeed reach the threshold of the Eleventh Rank," the six-armed figure immediately confirmed.
At the same time, there was a hint of awe in its expression. How could someone just entering the Tenth Rank produce such a terrifying strike? Is this even a Tenth Rank being?
"I know," Lin Yuan said, feeling pleased. "But even though that strike reached the Eleventh Rank threshold, it's still somewhat weaker than a true Eleventh Rank expert."
The so-called Eleventh Rank threshold refers to a casual strike from someone who has just entered the Eleventh Rank.
However, Lin Yuan wasn't discouraged. After all, how long had it been since he reached the Tenth Rank? To be able to achieve this level already, it was entirely possible that he could challenge Eleventh Rank experts in another few decades or centuries.
Virtual World.
After comprehending the Samsara of Life and Death Rule, Lin Yuan gathered with the Black Star Lord and the Lord of Glazed Star for a chat.
"Hahaha, Milky Way Star Lord, your Tenth Rank celebration is almost as grand as Deputy Tower Master Nalan's Eleventh Rank celebration," the Black Star Lord laughed.
"I didn't expect everyone to be so enthusiastic either," Lin Yuan smiled.
After reaching the Tenth Rank, Lin Yuan held a Tenth Rank celebration, and he received numerous congratulations and celebrations from Tenth and Eleventh Rank evolvers of human civilization, as well as many other forces.
Of course, besides the congratulatory messages, the gifts were naturally generous.
Even the Black Star Lord and the Lord of Glazed Star had sent substantial gifts.
After the celebration, Lin Yuan had received seven or eight million cosmic crystals just in gift money.
"This is because the celebration was held by the Milky Way Star Lord."
"When I broke through to the Tenth Rank and held a celebration, it wasn't nearly this grand."
The Black Star Lord shook his head. The Milky Way Star Lord's potential was limitless, and with the talent and aptitude he had shown, his advancement to the Eleventh Rank was practically certain.
So it was only natural that many evolvers and forces would want to send gifts.
When the Black Star Lord first entered the Tenth Rank, his celebration was only slightly more lively than a typical Tenth Rank celebration. At that time, his potential was far from reaching the level that Lin Yuan had now displayed.
"When you hold your Eleventh Rank celebration, it will definitely be even grander than mine," Lin Yuan immediately said.
"Let's hope so," the Black Star Lord smiled.
He also longed to reach the Eleventh Rank, but taking that step required more than just accumulation.
If it hadn't been for Lin Yuan's stimulus leading to a change in mentality, Deputy Tower Master Nalan might have taken another tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of years to break through.
Even so, it was only a possibility, not a certainty.
After chatting with the Black Star Lord and the Lord of Glazed Star for a while longer, Lin Yuan disconnected from the virtual world.
"Now that I've comprehended the Samsara of Life and Death Rule, I can finally explore the black planet."
Lin Yuan's mind shifted slightly.
The black planet was a mysterious planet that Lin Yuan's Yin Primordial Spirit had discovered by chance on his return from the Mysterious Emperor Secret Realm.
In the center of the planet were twelve large gates, and the prerequisite for entering any of them was comprehending a pillar-level fusion rule.
Lin Yuan recalled that one of the gates required the Samsara of Life and Death Rule to enter.
"The black planet..." Lin Yuan's expression turned serious.
According to the Wisdom Goddess, the black planet originated from an ancient era when countless treasures descended from outside the universe.
Human civilization's rise was closely related to this event, and it's said that they obtained some key treasure inheritances.
So Lin Yuan placed great importance on the black planet.
"Time to take a look."
Lin Yuan's Yin Primordial Spirit appeared and then vanished, heading toward the star domain where the black planet was located.
Desolate Star Domain.
Outside a seemingly ordinary black planet.
Lin Yuan's figure emerged.
As per his habit, he left a drop of blood outside as a safeguard.
Then, Lin Yuan descended onto the black planet.
In the center of the planet.
Twelve black gates stood tall, faintly emitting an ancient and mysterious aura.
Lin Yuan observed for a while and finally stood before one of the black gates.
This gate corresponded to the Samsara of Life and Death Rule.
Only those who had comprehended this pillar-level fusion rule could enter.
"What should I do now?"
Lin Yuan stood outside the black gate, frowning slightly.
He then extended his hand, attempting to push open the black gate.
But the black gate remained motionless.
"Samsara of Life and Death Rule..." Lin Yuan glanced at the intricate pattern engraved on the black gate.
The pattern was complex, but Lin Yuan could understand its meaning at a glance.
"Comprehending the Samsara of Life and Death Rule grants entry!"
After pondering for a moment, Lin Yuan tried to infuse the power of the Samsara of Life and Death Rule into the black gate.
Before long—
As Lin Yuan watched, a deep voice echoed in his ear.
"Entry conditions met."
In the next moment, the black gate began to tremble and slowly opened with a rumbling sound.
Lin Yuan didn't hesitate and stepped inside.
"What is this place?"
Upon entering the black gate, Lin Yuan's expression changed slightly as he looked around.
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