The leap from rank ten to rank eleven is a transformation in the essence of life.
An eleventh-rank life form stands at the pinnacle just below the strongest ones, and the understanding of grand principles they can perceive far surpasses that of the tenth rank.
The saying, "Those who stand higher see farther," applies not only to physical height but also to the level of life itself.
Why can the strongest ones easily reach the sixth stage of the space-time rules? It's because they have completed their "ascension," standing on the shores of the river of time, able to see further.
Lin Yuan now finds himself in a similar situation.
The elevation of his life level not only allows Lin Yuan to more easily perceive the subtle fluctuations of various rules but also brings an astonishing enhancement to his Unrivaled Insight.
[Your Unrivaled Insight allows you to sense the fluctuations of spacetime origin, enhancing your comprehension of spacetime fusion rules.]
[Your Unrivaled Insight allows you to comprehend the secret technique "Tianhe" further enhancing your understanding of spacetime fusion rules.]
In just a few dozen breaths, Lin Yuan's understanding of the spacetime fusion rules surpassed the accumulation of one to two hundred years.
In the boundless void, even after Lin Yuan reached the sixth stage of the spacetime fusion rules, he spent over a hundred years in that world, but his progress in spacetime fusion rules remained modest.
However, modest progress over one or two hundred years is still significant.
Yet now, as Lin Yuan initially steps into rank eleven, he quickly surpasses this.
"At this rate of comprehension, perhaps I might achieve the seventh stage of spacetime fusion rules before striving for the ultimate realm?" Lin Yuan's eyes gleamed.
The seventh stage of spacetime fusion rules? This is a realm that even most twelfth-rank beings in the universe have not reached. While the strongest ones, standing on the "shore," can easily achieve the sixth stage, the seventh stage?
According to records within the Mysterious Emperor's secret realm, very few twelfth-rank beings in the universe have reached the seventh stage of spacetime fusion rules before surviving their first cosmic extinction tribulation.
Even those who have reached it usually achieve it after nearly a full cosmic epoch, barely comprehending it before the universe collapses.
Normally, reaching the seventh stage of spacetime fusion rules ensures almost certain survival of the cosmic extinction tribulation.
Such beings are rare even in the vast and boundless chaotic void.
"Take it slowly."
Lin Yuan collected his thoughts. Although the journey from the sixth to the seventh stage of spacetime fusion rules might seem like just one stage, it is incredibly long. Lin Yuan simply felt that his current comprehension speed at rank eleven gave him a chance to achieve the seventh stage.
Whether he can ultimately succeed remains uncertain, mainly because there are too many variables along the way.
For example, when Lin Yuan was still at rank one or two, could he have foreseen becoming one of the strongest?
The leap in magnitude was too great to measure.
"The focus of cultivation at rank eleven lies in the physical body and rule comprehension."
Lin Yuan examined himself, pondering silently.
For the physical body, his goal was to cultivate the "Mysterious Emperor's body" to perfection at rank eleven.
Thinking about the massive resources required for the "Mysterious Emperor's body", Lin Yuan couldn't help but yearn for the opportunity to visit a supermassive battlefield.
Such resources are difficult for even human civilization to gather in a short time.
However, with the help of numerous eleventh-rank beings from the myriad starry races, there is hope to collect them.
At the very least, a portion could be accumulated.
For the physical body, the focus is on cultivating the "Mysterious Emperor's body".
For rule comprehension, the primary focus is on spacetime fusion rules, supplemented by other pillar-level fusion rules.
If possible, Lin Yuan also wanted to try comprehending the chaos rules.
Although there is no precedent for the chaos rules, Lin Yuan estimated that comprehending chaos rules at rank eleven would be even more challenging than achieving the seventh stage of spacetime fusion rules.
Otherwise, it would not be regarded as a legendary pursuit by both the Mysterious Sovereign and the master of the Devil Jade Tower.
Beyond the physical body and rule comprehension, Lin Yuan's inner world was also undergoing a slow transformation.
During his advancement to rank eleven, Lin Yuan absorbed an enormous amount of chaotic void origin, most of which settled deep within his inner world.
With his current life level, he cannot quickly convert all this chaotic void origin into foundational strength but can slowly absorb and transform it.
When Lin Yuan strives for the ultimate realm, all these accumulated transformations will erupt at once, pushing him to unprecedented heights.
As Lin Yuan became familiar with the immense benefits brought by the rank eleven life level, an official announcement was made by human civilization.
It declared the emergence of another eleventh-rank evolver within human civilization.
An eleventh-rank evolver, second only to the strongest ones, is worth a grand celebration even for a pinnacle race like human civilization.
When Vice Tower Master Nalan previously broke through to rank eleven, a grand celebration was held, attracting congratulations from many factions within human civilization.
Now, with the emergence of a new eleventh-rank evolver, factions initially wondered which ancient tenth-rank evolver had achieved this feat.
It was soon revealed that this new eleventh-rank evolver was none other than the Milky Way Star Lord.
From stepping into rank six and becoming the peak master of the Red Kun Lineage to now advancing to rank eleven, the Milky Way Star Lord achieved this in merely a few centuries, less than a millennium.
Such a shocking pace of advancement left countless citizens of human civilization stunned.
"The Milky Way Star Lord has reached rank eleven?" The Black Star Lord, chatting with other tenth-rank beings, was taken aback.
Since comprehending the second stage of a pillar-level fusion rule, the Black Star Lord had been at ease, knowing it was only a matter of time before reaching rank eleven.
The Black Star Lord often encouraged his peers as a trailblazer, balancing kindness with a hint of pride.
Yet, he never expected the Milky Way Star Lord to reach rank eleven ahead of him.
"The Milky Way Star Lord? Rank eleven? So soon?"
"As expected of the greatest genius in the history of human civilization!"
"It has only been around three hundred years since the Milky Way Star Lord reached rank ten. How did he cultivate so quickly?"
The surrounding tenth-rank beings began discussing fervently.
Given the displayed talent of the Milky Way Star Lord, no one doubted he would reach rank eleven. If even the greatest genius in human civilization could not, then other evolvers had no hope.
However, this speed was astonishing.
Within three centuries, not only did he comprehend a pillar-level fusion rule but also raised it to the second stage?
Unbeknownst to the others, the Milky Way Star Lord achieved rank eleven not by comprehending a single pillar-level fusion rule at the second stage but by accumulating unprecedented mastery of the sixth stage of spacetime rules and numerous pillar-level fusion rules at their peaks.
Even as a newly advanced rank eleven, Lin Yuan already surpassed all others at this level. A perfected eleventh-rank being wielding the strongest weapon could only hope to survive in his presence.
"Did I once tell the Milky Way Star Lord I’d wait for him at rank eleven?"
The Black Star Lord, recalling his previous words, felt awkward.
He was sincere at the time and had no intention of showing off. But who could have predicted the Milky Way Star Lord’s extraordinary speed?
What started as waiting for the Milky Way Star Lord at rank eleven had now reversed; the Milky Way Star Lord was waiting for him.
In the central domain of human civilization, on a colossal planet belonging to the Xia family—a core stronghold for important Xia family members, including their eleventh-rank ancestor—a scene unfolded.
In a particular manor, Xia Keran and Lin Yi lived together after their marriage, signifying their status as core members of the Xia family.
"The ancestor is summoning me?" Xia Keran received a message and felt a sudden tension.
The Xia family’s eleventh-rank ancestor held a supreme status. For someone like Xia Keran, it was nearly impossible to meet the ancestor throughout their lifetime.
However, due to his relationship with Lin Yi, Xia Keran had been summoned twice before—once upon learning of his relationship with the sister of the Milky Way Star Lord and once before their marriage.
Now, for the third time, Xia Keran was summoned.
"Why would the ancestor summon me this time?" Xia Keran felt anxious, as such summons usually signaled bad news.
Lin Yi comforted him, saying, "Don’t worry. It should be nothing serious."
"I hope so," Xia Keran replied, his expression heavy as he headed to the ancestor’s secluded palace.
Not long after, Xia Keran exited the palace, dazed.
This time, the ancestor’s summons did not bring bad news but rather good news—excellent news.
For the first time, Xia Keran saw the high and mighty ancestor treating him with warmth.
Previously, the ancestor’s attitude showed mild care and respect for the Milky Way Star Lord. But just now, Xia Keran sensed the ancestor’s relief.
And it was all because—
"The Milky Way Star Lord has reached rank eleven?" Xia Keran recalled the news from the ancestor.
Although the Milky Way Star Lord’s ascension to rank eleven seemed inevitable, achieving it in under three hundred years meant his talent far exceeded all expectations.
Moreover, as an eleventh-rank being, the Milky Way Star Lord officially entered the decision-making level just below the strongest ones in human civilization.
In status, he was now equal to the Xia family ancestor, though his future shone even brighter.
Back in the manor, Lin Yi, hearing the news from Xia Keran, was equally stunned. Lin Yuan, her brother, had long been her spiritual pillar. But reaching rank eleven? That was too fast!
Before her marriage to Xia Keran, Lin Yi might not have been as shocked. Yet, the more she learned, the more she realized what this meant.
"The ancestor personally informed me, so it can’t be false," Xia Keran said, still shaken.
On the Red Kun main star, the Red Kun Star Lord, casually guiding other peak masters, heard the news of Lin Yuan’s ascension to rank eleven and sighed deeply.
Since reaching rank nine, the Red Kun Star Lord's ability to teach his disciples improved significantly, and two peak masters had advanced to rank seven.
Now, hearing of Lin Yuan’s breakthrough, he couldn’t help but feel emotional. Among all his disciples, most struggled with advancing to rank seven, while Lin Yuan, the youngest of the thirteen peak masters, had reached rank eleven.
"What?"
"Junior Brother has reached rank eleven?"
"Teacher, this is great news!"
"Rank eleven? How long has it been? Junior Brother’s talent is monstrous."
The peak masters were astounded. To them, an eleventh-rank evolver was an existence so powerful it was beyond their comprehension.
"Indeed, this is joyous news," the Red Kun Star Lord said, smiling with satisfaction.
Thanks to the Milky Way Star Lord, the Red Kun Star Lord had gained considerable prestige among his peers. Evolvers from various domains envied and admired him greatly.
The Red Kun Star Lord's response was simple: “I can’t help it. When I accepted the Milky Way Star Lord as my disciple, luck was on my side.”
The impact of Lin Yuan’s breakthrough to rank eleven extended beyond human civilization.
Across the universe, in other peak races, the news spread swiftly.
In a desolate starry sky, several towering figures materialized.
"The Milky Way Star Lord of human civilization has reached rank eleven? How coincidental that it’s right after a failed ultimate breakthrough attempt by another human evolver."
These figures, belonging to the Insect Race and the Tianyu Clan, discussed the matter.
The timing was suspicious.
"Could the Milky Way Star Lord be the evolver who failed to achieve the ultimate breakthrough?" they speculated.
The idea seemed implausible but lingered.
"Impossible," one of them refuted.
"Reaching rank eleven could not have caused such an immense influx of chaotic void origin."
Others nodded in agreement. The connection was tenuous, and the events were unrelated.
"Still, even if the Milky Way Star Lord has nothing to do with the failed ultimate breakthrough, his ascension to rank eleven poses a significant challenge."
"With the supermassive battlefield opening soon, we must devise a strategy to counter him."
Thus, across the vast starry races, Lin Yuan’s breakthrough to rank eleven sparked awe and apprehension.
Rank eleven signified standing at the universe’s pinnacle, just beneath the strongest. Lin Yuan’s name resonated throughout the universe for the first time.
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