High-Level Martial Era

Swiftly, Dean Hai revealed more intelligence about the World within Worlds to Li Yuan.

"World within Worlds? Only First Rank lives can enter?" Li Yuan listened to the shocking news.

It sounded as though it involved the civilization struggle between the Seven Stars human civilization and the Immortal Ruins Civilization.

"Is the World within Worlds part of the First Level Star Realm? How big is it?" Li Yuan asked the key question.

In the First Level Star Realm, only First Order life is allowed in and out.

In the Second Level Star Realm, only Second Rank life is allowed in and out.

In the Third Level Star Realm, only Third Rank life is allowed in and out.

Normally, the higher the level of the Star Realm, the more dangerous and vast it is compared to the lower levels… but there are always exceptions, such as the Mingxu Star Realm, which is merely a First Level Star Realm yet wider and more dangerous than most Second Level Star Realms, and it harbors a large number of native Sky-Flying Level Life.
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"No, the World within Worlds is different from the First Level Star Realm."

"I understand your concerns," Dean Hai said earnestly, "Only First Order life can enter the World within Worlds, but that gateway allows Second Rank life to come out."

"That's not right," Li Yuan shook his head, "According to what you said earlier, this Star Realm has always been under the control of the Blazing Flame Clan..."

"With their family's strength, they could easily station Prime Warriors there long-term, similar to a forward base like the one in the Mingxu Star Realm."

"The seniors at the forward base in Mingxu Star Realm, they can't come out."

"But the Prime Warriors stationed in the World within Worlds can still come out," Li Yuan analyzed, "There must be those willing, and it's entirely feasible to rotate them."

"No matter how powerful the Immortal Ruins Civilization's Gu Yue Divine Kingdom is, they are only First Order life when they first break through... Even if they are geniuses with Fifth Stage Skills, once they enter and immediately break through, if they face High Rank Origin Martial Artists or Top Grade Origin Martial Artists directly, they will still die," Li Yuan said gravely.

Having seen Principal Fang Hai, Li Yuan understood that if one's skills were profound enough, one could indeed fight beyond one's rank.

For instance, if a First Order life stepped into the threshold of the Law, it could probably directly invoke the power of the Law and wipe out a Top Grade Origin Martial Artist.

But that was just hypothetical.

First Order, Seventh Stage Skills, is that possible? Unrealistic!

"You are indeed smart to think of the crucial point," Dean Hai said, "That's right! Normally, the Blazing Flame Clan would have easily seized the initiative and occupied this World within Worlds… effortlessly."

"But the key point is, Second Rank life can't stay long in the World within Worlds," Dean Hai said.

Li Yuan was stunned.

Was it really that special?

"The specifics have not been fully clarified by the alliance's upper echelon, but if you agree to go, with your capabilities, you should be able to obtain all the information provided by the Blazing Flame Clan."

"After all, the Blazing Flame Clan certainly does not want the matter to be public knowledge," said Dean Hai, "They only mentioned one thing… this World within Worlds, the largest diameter exceeds 500 kilometers, it's an artificial relic, or rather an artificial world."

"An artificial world?" Li Yuan was so astonished he almost jumped up.

An artificial world, simply understood as human-made space… it's known that Star Realms are born from collisions of different civilizations in space-time, something beyond the control of the Seven Star Alliance.

Even the stabilization of the entrances and exits of the Star Realm is beyond the control of the Seven Star Alliance.

And considering that a few cubic meters of Storage Magical Treasure can be worth hundreds of billions of Blue Star Coins… even with limited vision, Li Yuan could deduce a point—the Seven Star Alliance's use of space is quite crude.

The Mysteries of Space have far transcended the current human understanding of technology.

So then.

To open, or rather to create a world with a diameter over 500 kilometers? What kind of ability is that? Simply unimaginable.

"You should realize the special nature of this World within Worlds."

Dean Hai said, "This vast universe is actually filled with many unknowns. For instance, our civilization's Seven Great Planets, why did the Seven Star Bridges appear, and why did they later evolve into the initial Star Realm... Even within our Seven Star human civilization, there are numerous unsolved mysteries."

"Not to mention us."

"Even those demigods standing at the pinnacle are still filled with confusion and hold a reverence for the universe," Dean Hai said.

Li Yuan was listening.

He had already discovered many unsolved mysteries while searching through the archives.

Human cognition is like a circle, with the unknown lying beyond its edge... the more powerful one becomes, the larger the circle grows, and the greater the unknowns one encounters.

"Relics of Worlds within Worlds like this one have been discovered by our human civilization quite a number of times," Dean Hai looked at Li Yuan.

"If it's a world naturally born, all its internal laws would be traceable," said Dean Hai. "But for such Worlds within Worlds, most internal rules are set by their creators... anything could happen."

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

Like a chicken in a poultry farm, in its understanding, perhaps when the feeder throws in the feed every day... is some kind of natural law of the universe.

"To open up such an artificial world, demigods are incapable of doing so, they can't even create a stable small space," said Dean Hai softly. "Either, it is some extremely powerful foreign civilization that has utilized a very special method."

"Or it is... a god!" Dean Hai said slowly.

Li Yuan was shocked in his heart.

Gods?

In fact, since becoming aware of beings surpassing the Sky-Flying level and even demigods, Li Yuan had subconsciously pondered this question—if there are demigods... then are there gods?

But today was the first time he heard confirmation from Dean Hai.

"Are there really gods?" Li Yuan could not help but ask.

"Yes," Dean Hai nodded firmly, his eyes twinkling with light as if recalling something. "We clearly know that within the Immortal Ruins Civilization... there exist gods."

"A god, by nature, is just a powerful lifeform, but their essence of life has truly transcended our understanding and imagination... A single god could effortlessly destroy our entire civilization," Dean Hai said solemnly.

There are gods in the Immortal Ruins Civilization?

Li Yuan was startled.

"Should we still contend with the Immortal Ruins Civilization?" Li Yuan asked.

"Of course, we must contend," Dean Hai said slowly. "Precisely because we know how vast the universe is, and how cruel the struggles between countless civilizations can be... our entire civilization continuously strives to expand, to wage wars in various star realms, and does everything possible to strengthen itself."

"If we are not strong enough, our entire civilization will eventually face extinction... In the information we have, there are not a few foreign civilizations that have been annihilated."

"Not to mention the distant ones, Feixing has almost been wiped out."

"All the efforts of the Seven Star Alliance are to prevent the calamity of civilization extinction," Dean Hai stated gravely.

Li Yuan fell silent.

He thought of the Fish Spirit Tide he had once experienced.

"The Immortal Ruins Civilization is indeed powerful, but this time the contention is only within one of its internal realms... Our Seven Star Alliance naturally dares to go for the challenge," Dean Hai said.

"After all, this is most likely a relic of a god, and in my estimation, the reason the Blazing Flame Family has become so powerful, giving birth to many Sky-Flying beings, is definitely related to this relic world."

Li Yuan nodded slightly, like a Flying Heaven Warrior who casually takes out a treasure that could transform an ordinary martial artist.

Gods!

Capable of effortlessly destroying civilizations, the relics of a world they left behind, perhaps a mere trickle from between their fingertips... would be enough to drive demigods crazy.

Of course, it's also possible that this relic world isn't as precious as the Seven Star Alliance imagines.

Everything was hard to predict.

"Many ordinary martial artists may be directly conscripted," Dean Hai said, looking at Li Yuan, "but for a peerless genius like you, things are naturally different."

"The Alliance has its commitments."

"First, any treasure you find in the ruins is yours to keep. If the Alliance finds something useful, we are willing to make an equivalent exchange," Dean Hai explained. "Second, if you ultimately drive away the Immortal Ruins Civilization… we will reward you according to your contribution."

Li Yuan nodded slightly. The Alliance's promises were still credible.

"In fact."

"In my eyes, your safety is naturally more important. After all, whether you succeed or fail does not have much to do with me," Dean Hai said. "I'm telling you all this in detail simply because I believe you could make a significant discovery."

Li Yuan couldn't help but laugh; Dean Hai was quite confident in him.

"Don't find it strange."

"The Blazing Flame Family might sound powerful, but most of their Sky-Flying Level warriors rely on their bloodline," Dean Hai said with a trace of disdain. "They've been exploring for over a hundred years, which might sound like a long time, but what kind of geniuses can they really dispatch? Their entire clan is only ten thousand strong."

"But what about you?"

"You're a once-in-decades peerless genius from Blue Star," Dean Hai said, looking at Li Yuan. "You're the peerless genius chosen from hundreds of billions."

"Your venture might yield unexpected gains," Dean Hai added.

Li Yuan nodded again. It seemed that many people had tried their luck in this world of ruins before.

Whether one could make a significant discovery also depended on the individual.

"There are benefits, but there are also risks," Dean Hai said solemnly. "The first is the danger of the ruins world itself; according to the Blazing Flame Family... a Second Rank Life staying there long-term is surely doomed. One cannot exceed a year."

"One year?" Li Yuan murmured internally.

With that timeframe.

Even with a plethora of treasures, it seemed at most, there could be Prime Warriors of the 23rd or 24th Stage.

"Second, there's the Immortal Ruins Civilization," Dean Hai said. "This civilization is indeed formidable. In our Seven Star Alliance, you are a top existence among First Rank Lives... but in the Immortal Ruins Civilization, there might be First Rank Lives stronger than you."

Li Yuan listened but wasn't surprised.

With different environments come different sorts of geniuses. Two people of the same caliber – one raised in the countryside and the other in the city – can end up worlds apart... As a terrifying civilization with gods, it's normal for them to cultivate any kind of genius.

"I've told you both the benefits and risks. Whether you go or not is for you to decide," Dean Hai said. "Don't rush to give me an answer. Just let me know your decision before six o'clock this afternoon."

"If you have any questions, you can also ask the president directly," Dean Hai said.

Dean Hai turned to leave.

"Dean."

Li Yuan suddenly thought of something, "May I ask, in which Second Level Star Realm is this world of ruins located?"

"Feixing, Fierce Feather Star Realm."

...

As he watched Dean Hai walk away.

Li Yuan's thoughts were still unsettled, echoing with the last words left by Dean Hai.

The Fierce Feather Star Realm!

Wasn't it the very star realm Lin Lanyue had ventured to? Was it a coincidence? He then suddenly recalled the High Rank Cultivation Methods Lanyue had been practicing... It also seemed to fall under the category of Fire.

After pondering for a while.

Whoosh!

Li Yuan's figure moved, and in an instant, he had flown dozens of meters to the villa next to his own.

...

"Brother Yuan," Gu Qianghan said, looking bewildered at Li Yuan.

He had just been napping, dreaming about a climax when Li Yuan had grabbed him out of bed.

What had happened?

Could it not have waited just one more minute?

"Gu Qiang, I want to ask you a question. Answer me honestly," Li Yuan's expression was solemn. "Is your sister from the Blazing Flame Family above Feixing?"

"Brother Yuan, why are you asking this? Are you checking my sister's household registration?" Gu Qianghan was even more confused.

Smack—a slap on Gu Qianghan's head made him much more alert.

"It's important, just tell me," Li Yuan said with a low voice. "There's trouble with the Blazing Flame Family. Your sister told me she went to a star realm for an adventure, and I must clear this up."

"Trouble with the Yan Family?" Gu Qianghan's face showed a trace of shock. "How is that possible?"

"Yan Family?" Li Yuan frowned.

Wasn't it the Lin Family? After all, both of Lin Lanyue's brothers and her father were surnamed Lin.

"Brother Yuan, my sister is not from the Blazing Flame Family," Gu Qianghan realized something significant must have happened. "But her mother is; her mother is a Sky-Flying Level Martial Artist from the Yan Family."

"A Sky-Flying Level Martial Artist from the Yan Family?" Li Yuan finally understood Lin Lanyue's background.

Both her parents were Sky-Flying Level Martial Artists.

"Give me your brothers' communication numbers."

...

Before long, Li Yuan was back in the underground martial arts room, attempting to call the two V-chat numbers.

All attempts failed.

"The system indicates that the target is not on Blue Star," the assistance AI reminded.

Without hesitation, Li Yuan logged onto the virtual network.

He arrived at Starfire Space.

"Xiao Yu, activate 'Sky-Flying Level Access' and open Alliance communications," Li Yuan said, very composed. "I need to contact 'Lin Quan' from Starry Sky Martial Hall. His V-chat number is..."

Between the Seven Great Planets, direct communication was actually possible, but ordinary people did not have the privilege.

But Li Yuan did.

Time ticked away, and Li Yuan waited patiently. After a full six minutes.

Connection made!

"Senior, good day. I'm Lin Quan," a voice that was both strange yet familiar and deep sounded. The system only indicated that the caller had 'Starfire Martial Hall Sky-Flying Level Access' and did not reveal who it was, so he naturally assumed the other party was a Sky-Flying Level Martial Artist.

"Lin Big Brother," Li Yuan spoke right away. "It's Li Yuan."