After chatting a bit more, Guming Venerable rose and took his leave.
He had come specifically to inform Lin Yuan of this matter, purely to share information.
This was something Lin Yuan had asked of him earlier—
If anything major happened in the Chaos Void, to let him know.
Guming Venerable took it seriously, which was why he came immediately.
After Guming Venerable left, Lin Yuan sat cross-legged and fell into thought.
In an artificial universe, the most valuable thing was undoubtedly a Supreme Saint’s insights into the Thirteenth Rank.
This was what drove the Chaos Great Saints into madness.
For those at perfected Twelfth Rank, perhaps a bit more understanding was all it would take to break through to Thirteenth Rank.
But in Lin Yuan’s mind, it wasn’t that big of a deal.
In the Source World, Lin Yuan had encountered actual Thirteenth Rank time-life beings, and could even possess them to experience the Thirteenth Rank perspective and level.
Compared to the Chaos Great Saints and Supreme Saints in the Chaos Void, Lin Yuan’s circumstances were vastly superior.
Moreover, the stir caused by that artificial universe had reached even Guming Venerable.
This meant the news had essentially spread through the Chaos Stage circle—likely attracting all nearby Great Saints.
With Great Saints making moves, Lin Yuan didn’t believe an artificial universe from tens of millions of cosmic eras ago could withstand them for long.
Even if he set out now, it would be meaningless. By the time he arrived centuries later, the universe would have been thoroughly scavenged—nothing left even to taste.
"What a pity." Lin Yuan looked at the beast hide in front of him, where the map continued to flash with light.
With the map, Lin Yuan would have held a massive advantage upon reaching the artificial universe, even amidst competition from other Chaos Great Saints.
In the end, he likely could have secured the majority of the resources left behind by His Majesty the Mysterious Sovereign within.
Lin Yuan didn’t crave the Supreme Saint’s insights into the Thirteenth Rank the way the Chaos Great Saints did, but the many resources, weapons, and treasures left behind—
He was definitely interested.
Chaos Great Saints had little desire for resources because they were already at their limits—more wouldn’t boost their strength.
But Lin Yuan?
He was currently in the midst of a power-up phase. As he continued cultivating the second level of Infinite Void, his internal universe evolved daily, and his demand for resources had never stopped.
That’s why he had the idea to bring black jade from the Source World through the Gate of Myriad Realms and sell it to the Chaos Great Saints at high prices.
Black jade that could strengthen mental will—no Chaos Great Saint could refuse it. They would do whatever it took to acquire it.
Compared to fighting and pillaging, Lin Yuan much preferred acquiring resources through peaceful trade.
"Just that… His Majesty the Mysterious Sovereign..."
Lin Yuan looked at the map on the beast hide, feeling reluctant. The legacy of a Supreme Saint—just how valuable would that be? How much cultivation time could it save him?
"I’ll ask the spirit of the Mysterious Emperor Secret Realm."
Lin Yuan wanted to learn more.
Mysterious Emperor Secret Realm.
Due to the universe’s great collapse, the secret realm had also been affected. The once-vast realm was now reduced to a hundred-meter radius.
Moreover, the realm spirit had fallen into slumber.
Lin Yuan’s avatar there opened its eyes and began calling for the realm spirit.
"Master."
The six-armed figure of the spirit awoke from its slumber, looking at Lin Yuan in confusion.
Now that the universe had fallen into complete stillness, why would Lin Yuan wake it?
"Tell me about His Majesty the Mysterious Sovereign."
Lin Yuan spoke immediately.
"About His Majesty?"
The six-armed figure blinked, cautiously asking, "Which aspect?"
"His weapons and treasures."
Lin Yuan said.
If His Majesty truly entered a time loop from attempting the Thirteenth Rank, then his weapons and treasures would definitely be left in the tomb, waiting for someone to claim them.
After all, when attempting the Thirteenth Rank, external power was nearly useless.
"Weapons, huh…"
The six-armed figure thought for a moment. "Among His Majesty’s many weapons, the Mysterious Sovereign Seal was the most powerful—one strike could obliterate an ordinary Chaos Great Saint, completely unstoppable."
"Then there’s the Mysterious Emperor Armor—immune to all laws, impervious to all calamities. While wearing it, even other Supreme Saints of the same level would struggle to leave a scratch."
Lin Yuan listened quietly, growing increasingly tempted. His Majesty had six main combat weapons, each immensely powerful—even among Supreme Saints, few could match them.
"Back when His Majesty was still present, no Supreme Saint dared to challenge him," the six-armed figure said with emotion.
Among Supreme Saints, His Majesty the Mysterious Sovereign had absolutely been at the top.
Though Supreme Saints and Chaos Great Saints were both perfected Chaos Stage, the same level of cultivation could still have huge differences in combat strength.
"Mhm, I understand."
Lin Yuan nodded.
"Master, what exactly happened?"
The six-armed figure asked tentatively.
"The map on the beast hide."
Lin Yuan explained the situation in broad strokes.
"His Majesty’s universe has been discovered?"
The six-armed figure looked crestfallen.
If His Majesty were still around, no one could have discovered his universe.
The fact that it had now been found—and was surrounded by Great Saints and Venerables—meant His Majesty truly hadn’t appeared in the Chaos Void for a very long time.
"Master, the weapons and treasures His Majesty left behind should all be yours."
The six-armed figure looked at Lin Yuan and couldn’t help but speak.
As the realm spirit created by His Majesty, it naturally didn’t want to see those artifacts fall into outsider hands.
Lin Yuan had taken control of the Mysterious Emperor Secret Realm, effectively becoming the heir to His Majesty and the rightful inheritor of that artificial universe.
As for outsiders? The covetous Venerables and Great Saints?
In the six-armed figure’s eyes, they were invaders—looters!
"I’ll do my best."
Lin Yuan nodded.
Star Tear "Fragment World."
Lin Yuan looked contemplative, considering the many possibilities of entering that artificial universe.
But really, there was only one issue holding him back: how to reach the artificial universe in the shortest amount of time.
If he couldn’t get there, everything else was moot.
"Hard, hard, hard."
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment but saw no hope.
With his current space-time comprehension at the eighth level, it would take centuries to reach the artificial universe.
To cut the time drastically, he’d need a qualitative leap in space-time comprehension—perhaps the ninth level?
But achieving that required immense accumulation. While he could reach it with time, he didn’t have that time now.
A deadlock.
"If I can’t make it by myself… what about using external aid?"
Lin Yuan shifted his thinking, considering quietly.
Take the example of the Liyang Kingdom—traveling from the capital to the edge of the domain would require a million void transmissions, even for a Heavenly Venerable.
But with the kingdom’s space-time teleportation arrays, it could be done in a dozen breaths.
Those teleportation arrays were a form of external aid.
"Myriad Dao Pavilion…"
Lin Yuan looked toward the direction of the Myriad Dao Pavilion.
The Myriad Dao Pavilion had branches throughout the Chaos Void—each void domain had one. The Eye of Ten Thousand Laws could descend into any branch in an instant.
If the Eye of Ten Thousand Laws was willing to help Lin Yuan, he might just make it in time.
"I’ll go ask."
Lin Yuan made up his mind and immediately formed an avatar to descend upon the Myriad Dao Pavilion.
Inside the Myriad Dao Pavilion.
As soon as Lin Yuan entered, he went straight to the innermost chamber.
The pavilion master of Myriad Dao Pavilion was already waiting for him with a smile.
He still vividly remembered the evaluation the Eye of Ten Thousand Laws had once given Lin Yuan.
A future Thirteenth Rank time-life?
Good heavens.
For the Eye of Ten Thousand Laws to speak so highly—even Supreme Saints couldn’t earn such praise.
Though Supreme Saints were just a hair away from Thirteenth Rank, that single hair was a chasm that few could ever cross.
"I want to see the Eye of Ten Thousand Laws."
Lin Yuan said immediately.
"Please wait a moment."
The pavilion master thought briefly and then began contacting the Eye of Ten Thousand Laws.
If it were anyone else demanding to see it, he wouldn’t even bother responding.
The Eye of Ten Thousand Laws—what kind of existence was that? Not something you could see just because you wanted to.
But Lin Yuan?
The pavilion master knew exactly how to handle it.
Not long after—
Space-time slowly rotated, forming a vortex.
A massive eye condensed into view, gazing down at Lin Yuan.
"What do you need me for?"
The Eye of Ten Thousand Laws looked at Lin Yuan with interest.
"I want to go here."
Lin Yuan didn’t beat around the bush and directly gave the space-time coordinates.
"Hmm?"
"What’s your relationship with that kid Mysterious Emperor?"
There was surprise in the Eye’s tone as it stared a little harder at Lin Yuan.
That kid Mysterious Emperor… Lin Yuan quickly realized it meant His Majesty the Mysterious Sovereign.
His Majesty was so ancient that even in the era of the Devil Jade Tower’s master, few still remembered him.
But clearly, the Eye of Ten Thousand Laws knew him well—well enough to call him "that kid."
"I’ve obtained part of His Majesty’s legacy."
Lin Yuan replied truthfully.
His Majesty had created thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three Mysterious Emperor Secret Realms as inheritance grounds.
"No wonder."
The Eye of Ten Thousand Laws understood.
"That kid Mysterious Emperor, what a pity. If not for his heart demon, he might’ve had the slimmest hope of reaching Thirteenth Rank," the Eye muttered, clearly recalling something.
"Heart demon?"
Lin Yuan listened from the side.
This was the first he’d heard of such a thing—not even the realm spirit knew.
"Attempting to reach Thirteenth Rank from Twelfth is most vulnerable to heart demons. The time loop you fall into will change based on your inner flaws. Your state of mind must be flawless—only then do you have a sliver of hope. If you have a heart demon? The loop will center on it. Breaking free becomes nearly impossible."
The Eye explained.
"I see."
Lin Yuan nodded.
Though a question rose in his heart.
Even someone like His Majesty—at that level—could still have something they couldn’t let go of? Otherwise, how would a heart demon form?
"Enough of that."
The Eye of Ten Thousand Laws looked down at Lin Yuan and said, "You came to ask me to send you near that artificial universe?"
"Yes."
Lin Yuan nodded.
"Not bad—knowing when to ask for help."
The Eye’s gaze shimmered with amusement. "Very well, I agree."
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