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Chapter 236
🕑 Added 2024-07-23 04:00:00 +0000 UTC"Here it is."
Lin Yuan looked towards the edge of the map, a star domain that had just been incorporated into the human civilization's territory, and made his decision.
Human civilization was constantly expanding its borders, with large swathes of star systems being brought into its domain every day.
These star systems needed sufficient strong individuals to integrate into human civilization in order to facilitate large-scale migration.
And sufficient strong individuals meant eighth-rank evolvers.
In the wars between various cosmic civilizations, the upper limit was mostly capped at the eighth rank. Ninth-rank evolvers? They were only deployed in large-scale conflicts, like the recent purge of various cosmic civilizations by human civilization against the Insectoid Grand Alliance.
However, such instances were rare and primarily occurred when the Insectoids sought to monopolize an ultimate evolutionary path without a strongest one existence.
This would inevitably anger human civilization.
The Insectoids, being self-aware, did not resist fiercely when faced with the purge by human civilization. Otherwise, it would lead to a full-scale war between the two peak cosmic civilizations.
Therefore, in normal-scale conflicts, eighth-rank combatants were already at the peak. As for ninth or tenth rank? Even in large-scale alien battlefields, ninth or tenth rank individuals would not easily intervene.
Human civilization appointing eighth-rank evolvers to oversee the border star domains was already a significant gesture of importance.
"This star domain has a total of twelve star systems. Initial surveys suggest there are up to one million and five hundred thousand habitable planets suitable for normal human habitation, with over ten billion resource planets of various kinds."
Lin Yuan carefully perused the detailed information about this star domain. Since it was only a preliminary survey, much of the information was not accurate, but it was enough for him to get a general idea.
Overall, the star domain he had chosen was about half the size of the Red Kun Star Domain, as indicated by the number of habitable planets.
Most importantly, the neighboring alien races of this star domain did not have peak-level civilizations, so it was relatively safe.
"In the future, this star domain will be where I preside for five hundred years or even longer."
Lin Yuan observed the star domain on the map from various angles.
"Let's proceed with the application."
After some contemplation, Lin Yuan began his application to the Goddess of Wisdom.
"Application approved."
"Next, there will be personnel to verify your strength."
The solemn and cold voice of the Goddess of Wisdom echoed.
"Understood."
Lin Yuan nodded.
Although the Red Kun Lineage had issued an announcement confirming his advancement to the eighth rank, he still needed official confirmation from the human civilization authorities before going to preside over the star domain.
It wasn't that they doubted the authenticity of the Red Kun Lineage's announcement, but it was part of the standard procedure.
Even the disciples of the strongest ones had to go through this standard procedure after reaching the eighth rank.
"Before leaving, Teacher wants me to visit him?"
Lin Yuan received a message from Red Kun Star Lord, feeling a slight movement in his heart.
Before the Great Peak Master left, he also visited the Red Kun Star Lord. It should be that the Red Kun Star Lord personally gave him some treasures to deal with the many challenges of the border star domain.
The border star domain was complex, and although human civilization had driven out the alien races on the surface, many problems still remained.
For example, how to deal with certain special life races?
These special life races had been living here since the beginning and had no hostile behavior towards human civilization. How should they be dealt with after human civilization occupied this star domain?
These were all difficult problems.
Two days later.
Officials from human civilization arrived at the Red Kun Star.
"Thirteenth Peak Master."
There were two officials, one tall and one thin.
"This is the procedure, I hope Thirteenth Peak Master understands."
The thin official smiled.
Many eighth-rank evolvers tended to reject such behavior, but rules were rules, and to wield many of the great powers of a star domain, one naturally needed to go through multiple processes.
"I understand."
Lin Yuan didn't mind.
"Thirteenth Peak Master, you can activate the power of the world and use this crystal ball." The tall official took out a crystal ball and placed it in front of Lin Yuan.
The crystal ball was transparent, with little specks of starlight inside, resembling a starry sea.
"Okay."
Lin Yuan's mind moved slightly, activating a strand of world power and contacting the crystal ball before quickly retracting it.
Hum.
The crystal ball vibrated faintly, emitting strands of golden light.
"There's no problem with Thirteenth Peak Master's world power." The thin official's pupils contracted slightly, exchanging a glance with the tall official before hurriedly saying.
They had verified the strength of many eighth-rank evolvers and considered themselves experienced. However, they were still shocked by the quality of the Thirteenth Peak Master's world power.
It was nearly at the level of an eighth-rank peak evolver's world power.
The two officials were astonished. They had initially thought that Thirteenth Peak Master, who had reached the eighth rank under a hundred years old, would not have a foundation as stable as those who had spent tens of thousands of years reaching the eighth rank.
But now, from just a strand of Thirteenth Peak Master's world power, they could see that the stability of his internal world far exceeded that of ordinary evolvers who had just reached the eighth rank.
"Thirteenth Peak Master, please drop a drop of blood here." The tall official took out a metal bowl and placed it in front of Lin Yuan.
To confirm whether an evolver had reached the eighth rank, it was necessary to examine them from three aspects.
First is the power of the world.
Second is the strength of the physical body.
Third is the strength of the soul.
Just relying on the power of the world alone cannot determine whether one has reached the eighth rank. Some seventh-rank evolvers can create internal worlds before reaching the pinnacle of the seventh rank.
Lin Yuan even opened up his internal world before breaking through to the seventh rank.
Only by combining with the strength of the physical body and the strength of the soul can it be determined whether an evolver has crossed into the eighth rank.
Swish.
Lin Yuan squeezed out a drop of blood.
After confirming it with the thin official, Lin Yuan's mind moved slightly, causing the drop of blood to dissipate into thin air.
Having mastered the fleshly technique 'Blood Rebirth,' Lin Yuan had absolute control over every drop of his blood.
After verifying the physical body.
Lin Yuan proceeded to verify the strength of his soul.
Soon enough, the two officials confirmed it.
Thirteenth Peak Master had indeed crossed into the eighth rank.
Even during the confirmation process, the two officials speculated that Thirteenth Peak Master's strength was far beyond that of ordinary eighth-rank evolvers.
"Thirteenth Peak Master."
"We have completed the confirmation."
The two officials spoke with slight reverence.
"Thank you."
Lin Yuan nodded.
"I wonder if the Peak Master has chosen a name for the star domain you wish to preside over?" the thin official asked curiously.
"A name?"
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment before saying, "I've already thought of one."
"What is it?" the thin official asked with curiosity.
This wasn't much of a secret; the name of a star domain would eventually be made public.
"Let's call it 'Milky Way'," Lin Yuan said calmly but with profound meaning in his voice.
"The Milky Way Star Domain?"
"Milky Way?"
The two officials didn't understand the meaning of this name, but they congratulated Milky Way Star Lord on his upcoming appointment.
With the star domain named 'Milky Way', Lin Yuan naturally became the Milky Way Star Lord.
"Milky Way Star Lord."
Lin Yuan's thoughts wandered.
He named the star domain 'Milky Way' to commemorate his time on Earth, which was located in the Milky Way galaxy, before crossing into this vast universe.
After the two officials left.
Less than a minute later.
Lin Yuan received confirmation from the Goddess of Wisdom.
"Respected Seventh Level Citizen Lin Yuan, your application for the star domain has been approved."
"Next, please select the primary star configuration."
The solemn and cold voice of the Goddess of Wisdom echoed.
"Primary star configuration?" Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow.
He knew what the primary star was. It was the core of a star domain, like the Red Kun Main Star in the Red Kun Star Domain.
"Respected Seventh Level Citizen Lin Yuan, the primary star configuration refers to selecting the level of resource transformation for the primary star."
"As a newly incorporated star domain, the human civilization authorities provide free C-level transformation. After you confirm the primary star, specialized evolvers will be sent to carry out the transformation to give it basic combat capabilities."
The Goddess of Wisdom explained.
"I see."
Lin Yuan understood.
The Red Kun Main Star, as the most prosperous place in the Red Kun Star Domain, even eighth-rank evolvers dared not act recklessly there.
What was it relying on?
Was it solely the Red Kun Star Lord?
Certainly not.
The Red Kun Star Lord spent most of his time in seclusion. Apart from what happened on the thirteen peaks, he rarely intervened in other areas.
Ordinary management of the Red Kun Main Star was handled by planetary defense systems and other war technology weapons.
The planetary defense system on the Red Kun Main Star was enough to easily suppress ordinary eighth-rank evolvers.
"What level of planetary defense system is C-level transformation?" Lin Yuan asked.
"It can suppress all sixth-rank strong individuals and most seventh-rank strong individuals," the Goddess of Wisdom replied.
"And what about higher-level transformations?"
Lin Yuan continued to inquire.
"B-level transformation can suppress all seventh-rank strong individuals and most eighth-rank strong individuals. The Star Lord needs to pay an additional one hundred thousand universe crystals."
"A-level transformation can suppress almost all eighth-rank evolvers, except for invincible eighth-rank evolvers. The Star Lord needs to pay an additional one million universe crystals."
The voice of the Goddess of Wisdom came.
"So expensive?" Lin Yuan was somewhat amazed. Even for B-level transformation, one hundred thousand universe crystals were needed.
What concept was this? It was equivalent to the total wealth of an eighth-rank peak evolver, including the value of treasures and weapons, all added up.
A-level transformation was even more so.
But its effectiveness was also evident. B-level transformation could easily deal with most eighth-rank evolvers, which was invaluable in itself.
"The primary star of a star domain is the future economic and political center. There must be no hidden dangers in terms of security."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
As long as the primary star was managed well, it would be a money-making machine in the future. How much profit could the Red Kun Main Star generate for the Red Kun Star Lord every day, with numerous merchants from surrounding star domains gathering there?
"I choose B-level transformation."
After some thought, Lin Yuan spoke.
Whether it was B-level or A-level transformation, it was a 'benefit' given by human civilization to the Star Lords.
A planetary defense system capable of suppressing most eighth-rank strong individuals, if privately purchased, would cost hundreds of thousands of universe crystals.
"B-level transformation requires one hundred thousand universe crystals. Respected Seventh Level Citizen Lin Yuan, please confirm," the voice of the Goddess of Wisdom came.
"Confirmed."
Lin Yuan nodded.
In the next moment.
His account balance was reduced by one hundred thousand universe crystals.
"So quickly deducted?" Lin Yuan felt a bit of heartache. One hundred thousand universe crystals, if left in his account for a while, would generate tens of millions of civilization coins in interest.
"This money really must be spent" Lin Yuan sighed.
After the eighth-rank celebration, Lin Yuan's total wealth once reached nearly two hundred thousand universe crystals.
Now it had suddenly shrunk by more than half.
"I'll be able to earn it back in the future."
"As long as the primary star is safe and sound, it's bound to become the economic center of a star domain. At that time, who would worry about not making it back?" Lin Yuan comforted himself.
These were all early investments. If given the choice, Lin Yuan even wanted to choose A-level transformation.
After his application for the star domain was approved.
Lin Yuan didn't return to the main hall.
Instead, he went straight to the crimson palace where the Red Kun Star Lord was in seclusion.
"Teacher."
In the palace, Lin Yuan bowed slightly to the Red Kun Star Lord.
Even though Lin Yuan had now crossed into the eighth rank, he still felt a sense of powerlessness when facing the Red Kun Star Lord.
You should know that although Lin Yuan had just entered the eighth rank, relying on the world within his body, he was capable of fighting against late eighth-rank and even peak evolvers.
"So this is the invincible eighth rank? Mastering a kind of cosmic power?" Lin Yuan thought to himself.
Every invincible eighth-rank evolver possessed a power that surpassed the eighth rank.
This power was also known as the 'power of the universe.'
Invincible eighth-rank evolvers, fundamentally, were still in the fourth stage of the eighth rank, which was the extreme stage of the eighth rank.
But in terms of combat power, invincible eighth-rank evolvers were almost crushing compared to the extreme stage of the eighth rank. Black Abyss Qing Yu, the invincible eighth-rank evolver of the Black Abyss Clan a million years ago, killed Ouyin, a late eighth-rank evolver, with just one soul attack.
Every invincible eighth-rank evolver was unique, and the cosmic power they mastered was also different.
"Good disciple, have you chosen the star domain?" The Red Kun Star Lord looked at Lin Yuan with a smile.
Among his thirteen disciples, Lin Yuan was the most reassuring and currently the most accomplished.
It could be predicted that Lin Yuan would also be the most accomplished in the future.
"Teacher, I have chosen," Lin Yuan replied.
He immediately took out a map and marked the area of the star domain.
"There?"
"That's fine too."
The Red Kun Star Lord nodded.
"When going to the border star domain, you must be careful. By the way, have you met the Strongest One?" the Red Kun Star Lord suddenly asked.
If it was only a seventh rank under a hundred years old, the Strongest One was very likely not to pay attention. But if it was an eighth rank under a hundred years old, the Red Kun Star Lord could almost be sure that it would attract the attention of the Strongest Ones.
"Teacher, the Strongest One I met is Xia Qin," Lin Yuan said.
There was no need to conceal this. How could a supreme genius evolver who ranked in the top twenty or top ten of human civilization history have not met a Strongest One?
"Xia Qin, the Strongest One. That's one of the Strongest Ones known for his prowess in human civilization," the Red Kun Star Lord said.
There were nine Strongest Ones in human civilization.
Each Strongest One excelled in different aspects.
To be precise, the Strongest Ones had no shortcomings. It was just that their advantages differed from those of other Strongest Ones.
For example, although the Strongest One known as Yu Die was not good at frontal combat, the evolutionary path he was on could construct a virtual universe.
The current virtual world of human civilization came from the 'authority' of the Strongest One Yu Die, which could almost perfectly replicate everything in the universe, even simulating rules.
The importance of Strongest One Yu Die was no less than that of Strongest One Xia Qin.
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