Several days later.
Lin Yuan was about to reach the war base of the Human Civilization Alliance.
In truth, if he hadn’t been intentionally searching along the way to see if he could discover the traces of other Rank Eleven beings from other races and harvest a few more Strongest Weapons, he would have arrived at the war base much earlier.
"Those other Rank Eleven beings seem to have gotten smarter," Lin Yuan thought as he shook his head. Ever since he had killed nine Rank Eleven beings from the Prison Clan and the Insect Race, three of whom carried Strongest Weapons, the Rank Eleven beings from all the alien factions had become significantly more cautious. They not only avoided the area where Lin Yuan was last seen but also minimized conflicts among themselves.
Without the spatial fluctuations caused by battles, Lin Yuan could only detect alien traces within a range of ten million miles. Compared to the vastness of the core battlefield, ten million miles was merely a drop in the ocean.
"Next, I’ll wait for those Rank Eleven beings to gather together before taking action," Lin Yuan mused.
This was the only way to maximize his gains. If Lin Yuan revealed his true strength prematurely, those Rank Eleven beings would likely avoid grouping together and scatter across the battlefield to fight guerrilla warfare. Currently, Lin Yuan’s outwardly displayed strength was not insurmountable. The strongest Rank Eleven beings from the major pinnacle factions believed they had the means to deal with him.
This was the illusion Lin Yuan had carefully crafted through his previous actions.
Outside the Human Civilization Alliance War Base
Dozens of figures were already waiting.
They were all Rank Eleven Evolvers from the nine major Evolution Towers.
"A few days ago, the Milky Way Star Lord struck again, killing nine Rank Eleven beings from the Insect Race and Prison Clan."
"Terrifying. How many years has the Milky Way Star Lord been cultivating?"
"The strongest genius in human civilization’s history? Perhaps throughout the history of all races in the cosmic skies, no genius can compare to the Milky Way Star Lord."
The gathered Rank Eleven Evolvers whispered among themselves. They had received news of the Milky Way Star Lord’s imminent arrival and had come here to wait.
Every Evolver present was a peak Rank Eleven, each brimming with pride. Yet, when faced with the Milky Way Star Lord’s overwhelming achievements, all they felt was admiration.
Killing a Rank Eleven being wielding a Strongest Weapon was a completely different concept from merely defeating one.
Among the gathered Rank Eleven Evolvers, a few had access to treasures or trump cards bestowed by the Strongest Ones that allowed them to kill a Rank Eleven being wielding a Strongest Weapon.
But how long had the Milky Way Star Lord been cultivating?
When they were his age, they were still playing around at Rank Five or Six.
Meanwhile, the Milky Way Star Lord was already making waves in the fierce, high-stakes conflict of this super-large battlefield.
As the peak Rank Eleven Evolvers exchanged rapid thoughts, a figure silently appeared before them.
"Milky Way Star Lord."
"Greetings to the Milky Way Star Lord."
The gathered Rank Eleven Evolvers gazed at Lin Yuan with eyes full of fervor.
"Is the war base ready?" Lin Yuan glanced below. The construction of the war base wasn’t his responsibility but was handled by the peak Rank Eleven Evolvers from the major Evolution Towers.
Of course, as the highest commander of the Human Civilization Alliance in this battlefield, Lin Yuan held ultimate control over the super-large battlefield.
"Yes."
"It’s mostly complete," said Xuanyuan Dou, the lead peak Rank Eleven Evolver, with a smile. Xuanyuan Dou hailed from the Xuanyuan Evolution Tower and would have been the highest commander on this battlefield if not for Lin Yuan.
Looking at the gathered peak Rank Eleven Evolvers, Lin Yuan said, "I haven’t participated in many aliens wars, so the main issues on the battlefield will depend on all of you."
"The Milky Way Star Lord is too modest," Xuanyuan Dou said, momentarily stunned before speaking.
"With your strength, Milky Way Star Lord, you have the ability to influence the outcome of the entire war. We’ll be relying heavily on you."
"What’s the current situation?" Lin Yuan asked.
"Right now, there are few skirmishes on the super-large battlefield as everyone is preparing for the full-scale war," Xuanyuan Dou explained with a faintly amused expression.
"This is likely due to your deterrence."
Under normal circumstances, the strongest Rank Eleven beings from the pinnacle factions, though capable of suppressing ordinary Rank Eleven wielders of Strongest Weapons, would usually refrain from taking action.
However, because of Lin Yuan, even these strongest Rank Eleven beings had begun to act, making most Rank Eleven beings afraid to fight openly. They had retreated to their respective war bases, waiting for the full-scale war to begin.
A full-scale war was a decisive battle where the twelve pinnacle factions would gather the majority of their forces.
During such a conflict, the strongest Rank Eleven beings would have counterparts of the same level to contend with. Ordinary Rank Eleven beings would face opponents of similar strength, preventing scenarios where the strongest Rank Eleven beings bullied weaker ones.
"I see."
Lin Yuan nodded. No wonder he hadn’t sensed much battle activity along the way. Not only had he taken action, but the strongest Rank Eleven beings from other pinnacle factions had also intervened.
"Alright. I won’t interfere with the specific arrangements for the war. Just call me when the full-scale war begins," Lin Yuan said.
Intervening in the war’s arrangements required deep experience in warfare. Even if Lin Yuan possessed the relevant abilities, he didn’t want to waste his time on such matters.
"Understood."
The peak Rank Eleven Evolvers, including Xuanyuan Dou, felt somewhat relieved.
While Lin Yuan was extraordinarily talented, arranging a war required not just exceptional cultivation but also a keen sense of the battlefield. They had been concerned that Lin Yuan’s overconfidence might lead to a misjudgment, resulting in a collapse of the Human Civilization Alliance’s forces.
With a swish, Lin Yuan’s figure disappeared again, reappearing at the core of the war base.
This area was the control center of the entire war base.
From here, Lin Yuan could manage every aspect of the war base.
"The Milky Way Star Lord just left?"
"He’s not discussing how to deal with the other pinnacle factions’ Rank Eleven beings with us?"
The gathered peak Rank Eleven Evolvers exchanged puzzled glances. It was their first time encountering such a seemingly "unconcerned" commander.
"Alright."
"Since the Milky Way Star Lord doesn’t want to involve himself in the war arrangements, I’ll take over. Once we have a plan, we’ll submit it to him for approval."
Xuanyuan Dou scanned the group. He held significant prestige among the Rank Eleven beings of human civilization and was highly persuasive.
With Lin Yuan voluntarily relinquishing control, Xuanyuan Dou felt a sense of ease.
Sometimes, the strength of an opponent wasn’t the critical factor; it was whether the commander could make clear and accurate judgments about the situation.
Although Lin Yuan hadn’t participated in the arrangements, his decision to avoid meddling reassured Xuanyuan Dou.
The Control Room of the War Base
Calling it a control room was an understatement; it was more like an expansive realm.
"This war base is essentially a massive Rank Twelve fortress, far more important than an ordinary Strongest Weapon," Lin Yuan thought as he grasped control of the entire war base.
Even with the resources of human civilization, only one war base like this could be constructed. Its formidable nature was self-evident.
"The war bases of the other eleven pinnacle factions are probably similar," Lin Yuan speculated. Even if he unleashed his full strength, breaching such a formidable war fortress in a short time would be nearly impossible.
"Fine. Since they’re all hiding in their war bases, I’ll wait until the full-scale war to act."
Lin Yuan silently resolved to wait. Once the full-scale war began, the majority of the alien Rank Eleven beings would appear on the battlefield, providing the perfect opportunity to eliminate them all at once.
"For now… I’ll continue cultivating."
Through the control room, Lin Yuan gazed out at the vast super-large alien battlefield.
This battlefield was essentially a stable spatial realm forged by numerous Strongest Ones, converging immense spatial rules and origins.
By observing the battlefield, Lin Yuan could glean insights into the Strongest Ones’ spatial comprehension. Paired with the secret technique "Tianhe," this would significantly aid Lin Yuan in reaching the peak of the Sixth Stage in spatial comprehension.
[Your unparalleled insight allows you to gain spatial comprehension from observing the super-large battlefield.]
In an instant, countless spatial insights flooded Lin Yuan’s mind.
"Space and time are inherently unified; why speak of fusion?"
"To comprehend space-time, one must not view them as separate entities to be fused but recognize them as originating from the same source."
The more Lin Yuan observed the battlefield, the more inspiration surged within him.
Most powerhouses focused on "fusion" when studying the rules of space-time fusion. However, space and time didn’t need to be fused—they were inherently one.
"Tianhe."
With a thought, Lin Yuan’s body radiated the ripples of the "Tianhe," a secret technique that conveyed the essence of spatial comprehension at the Sixth and even Seventh Stages in the simplest terms.
The secret technique "Tianhe" had significantly contributed to Lin Yuan’s ability to comprehend the Sixth Stage of space-time in the boundless void.
The War Base of the Tianyu Clan
Seated atop a grand throne, Celestial Feather Meng wore the Angelic Crown, gazing down at the many Rank Eleven Heavenly Lords below.
To her left and right were two smaller thrones occupied by the Tianyu Clan’s other strongest Rank Eleven beings.
"Next, let’s discuss how to deal with the Human Civilization Alliance," Celestial Feather Meng began, sweeping her gaze across the assembly.
"In the Human Civilization Alliance, Xuanyuan Dou qualifies as one of the strongest Rank Eleven Evolvers, and the Milky Way Star Lord is likely another."
The strongest Rank Eleven being seated to Celestial Feather Meng’s lower left, with golden hair cascading down his shoulders, was Qu Li Xiao, a direct descendant of the Tianyu Clan’s Second Progenitor.
Among the Tianyu Alliance’s Rank Eleven beings, Qu Li Xiao was second only to Celestial Feather Meng.
The treasures he carried, while not as formidable as Celestial Feather Meng’s Angelic Crown, were nothing to scoff at and possessed destructive power surpassing that of a Strongest Weapon.
"Xuanyuan Dou is the disciple of Xuanyuan, one of the Strongest Ones. Xuanyuan took him as a disciple before ascending to the ultimate rank. Xuanyuan likely provided him with powerful treasures, making him a difficult opponent," Celestial Feather Meng noted before pausing.
"Here’s the plan: I’ll handle Xuanyuan Dou."
"And the Milky Way Star Lord? He’ll be your responsibility, Qu Li Xiao."
Celestial Feather Meng turned to Qu Li Xiao.
"I’m to deal with the Milky Way Star Lord?" Qu Li Xiao smiled confidently.
"No problem."
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