Chapter 94: 26 Climbing, Hot Rankings_2
“Ah?”
“Change to another one?”
Loulan He felt some reluctance. “But Father, I really like the Martial Tao, and the founding teacher often gives me guidance…” he said, mustering courage to argue.
“I said the probability of advancing to the sixth rank is too low, only ten percent. Choose something with higher odds…” Loulan Yu said, somewhat impatiently.
Before coming here, Loulan Yu had naturally reviewed the Martial Path Evolutionary Path.
With his insight, he could naturally discern the strengths and weaknesses of the Martial Path Evolutionary Path. Being able to accommodate both the extreme energies of Taiyin and Taiyang was indeed impressive.
But that was all.
Moreover, the Martial Path Evolutionary Path currently had only the First Tier Chapter and Second Layer Chapter, and although it had the potential for a sixth rank, there was only a ten percent chance.
To Loulan Yu, this was far from enough.
“Alright then.”
“However, the Martial Path Evolutionary Path just updated with the Third Rank Chapter this morning, and I haven’t even finished reading it…” Loulan He said, feeling a bit aggrieved, but unable to go against his father’s will.
“The Third Rank Chapter?”
Loulan Yu was slightly taken aback.
He pulled up the information on the Martial Path Evolutionary Path and indeed saw the newly released Third Rank Chapter.
Loulan Yu chose to purchase and quickly skimmed through the content of the Third Rank Chapter.
“This?”
“The third rank already touches upon the power of Origin Rules?”
“There’s a sixty percent chance of advancing to the sixth rank?”
Loulan Yu’s expression became slightly more solemn.
He looked again at the release times of the First Tier Chapter, Second Layer Chapter, and Third Rank Chapter within the Martial Path Evolutionary Path.
On average, each rank was released less than a year apart.
“It’s not impossible to cultivate,” Loulan Yu scanned his son Loulan He, who looked downcast, pondered for a moment, and then spoke, “Since you like this evolution path so much, continue with it.”
“Really?” Loulan He’s eyes widened.
It was the first time he had seen his father change his mind on his own.
…
While the outside world was abuzz over the Martial Path Evolutionary Path topping the evolution charts, Lin Yuan had just received the two Cosmic Spiritual Objects he had purchased.
The Yin-attributed and Yang-attributed objects, valued at one billion and two hundred million.
“These are the ‘Vermilion Fruit’ and ‘Cold Jade’?” Lin Yuan opened the alloy box, his spirit slightly stirred.
The alloy box was large, divided into two layers.
The top layer held a crimson fruit.
The fruit was only the size of a baby’s fist but radiated a surprising amount of heat, as if it were a miniature fireball.
Lin Yuan knew that this ‘Vermilion Fruit’ was the fruit of some special plants deep in the universe.
They were classified by age: Centennial Vermilion Fruit, Millennial Vermilion Fruit, Decamillennial Vermilion Fruit, Centimillennial Vermilion Fruit…
The Vermilion Fruit Lin Yuan purchased was a Centennial Vermilion Fruit; even so, it was valued at seven hundred million, and it came with the privileges of a Fourth Level citizen.
Carefully picking up the Vermilion Fruit and setting it aside, Lin Yuan looked at the other item in the alloy box.
Cold Jade.
Though not as expensive as the Vermilion Fruit, it was still a Cosmic Spiritual Object worth five hundred million.
After thoroughly inspecting the two Cosmic Spiritual Objects to ensure there were no issues, Lin Yuan began the refining process.
He started with the Vermilion Fruit.
Lin Yuan handled it with extreme caution.
Under the light, the Vermilion Fruit seemed to have a liquefied substance like magma flowing within it.
“Who knows what kind of special plant could bear such fruit…” Lin Yuan thought to himself.
He then sat down cross-legged and began to slowly absorb the energy within the Vermilion Fruit.
There were two ways to use the Vermilion Fruit.
One could eat it directly, but only if the user’s strength was at least at the Fourth Rank.
Only then could one withstand the terrifying energy burst that occurred the moment the Vermilion Fruit was swallowed.
Beneath Fourth Rank, one had to absorb it slowly, as Lin Yuan was doing.
Though Lin Yuan was indeed at the Fourth Rank Ninth Realm, he could barely refine the fruit if he swallowed it directly, but there was no need for such haste.
Time passed.
One day later.
In front of Lin Yuan, only a thin layer of the fruit peel remained.
The essence inside had been completely absorbed by Lin Yuan.
Next was another cosmic spiritual object, “Han Jade”.
Refining “Han Jade” was much easier than the fruit.
Especially since he had fully refined the fruit and his strength had subtly broken into the Fourth Rank, refining Han Jade naturally became even easier.
Half a day later.
The entire piece of Han Jade disappeared.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, his aura like a black hole as the powers of Taiyin and Taiyang turned into black and white, connecting with the universe.
“I’ve finally recovered to the Fourth Rank, ninth segment…”
Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes and took a gentle breath.
Deep within his Dantian Qi Sea, the Taiyin Taiyin powers formed a Taiji pattern like a miniature galaxy, constantly rotating and intertwining.
“Now, the Taiji Field should be considered a real domain.”
With a thought, Lin Yuan easily covered all of Dongning City with the Taiji Field.
Moreover, if Lin Yuan wished, he could even spread it further.
The power of the domain is something that only Fourth and Fifth Rank Evolvers could hope to grasp.
But that’s just wishful thinking.
In reality, most of the Fourth and Fifth Rank Evolvers also cannot master the domain.
This has nothing to do with combat strength or power, but with one’s own cultivation system and talent.
Take Lin Yuan, for example, with the Dao of Taiji as his foundation and a perfect fusion of Taiyin and Taiyang, which then extended to the domain.
He had mastered the Taiji Field at the Second Layer, which is the embryonic form of the domain.
Other Evolvers practicing Martial Tao, even if they don’t have Against-Heaven’s Understanding like Lin Yuan.
If they follow the Martial Path Evolutionary Path and master the powers of Taiyin and Taiyang to form the Dao of Taiji, even if they do not condense the Taiji Field at the Second Layer, naturally they will master the Taiji Domain by the Fourth or Fifth Rank.
This is the advantage of an Evolutionary Path.
“Continue cultivating.”
After restoring all his strength, Lin Yuan once again immersed himself in cultivation and enlightenment.
Possessing an Against-Heaven’s Understanding, Lin Yuan did not only cultivate by traversing worlds, he could also cultivate and seek enlightenment in the Main World.
It’s just that, compared to the years, decades, or even a hundred years spent in the traversing worlds,
Lin Yuan’s stay in the Main World was short, which led to the illusion that most of his power was obtained through traversing.
In fact, if Lin Yuan could spend decades or even centuries in the Main World,
He would similarly reach a terrifying height.
…
As time edged closer.
The heat of the tournament matches was rising.
Especially the upcoming global top ten matches, which attracted the attention of most citizens on Canglan Star.
Whether they were Evolvers or ordinary citizens,
They all wanted to know which Evolver would win the final championship.
“In my opinion, Thunder God has a great chance of winning the championship, his evolution path is Canglan Star’s number one evolutionary path… well, now it’s number two…”
“Regardless, there’s no problem with the Evolution Skill, and Thunder God himself, having survived lightning strikes and being able to incarnate as lightning, just this ability alone is enough…”
A well-known “host” began analyzing and releasing various videos to prove their point.
“Thunder God might be strong but he’s only Third Rank.”
“That Yang Wei, who has awakened Sixth Rank bloodline, has the greatest chance to win the championship.”
“Sixth Rank bloodline, do you understand what that means? Not only is the upper limit as high as Sixth Rank, but when at a lower rank, you can also awaken some innate abilities from the bloodline. Thunder God might be strong, but can he compare to a Sixth Rank Fallen Star?”
Another well-known UP host spoke out to refute and presented their own viewpoint.
…
“Heh, what does Thunder God amount to in front of Fang Qing? Do you understand the value of the ‘Ancient God’ Evolution Path?”
“That’s an Evolution Path with a great reputation even in the Chikun Star Domain. If it weren’t for the many limitations in cultivation, there wouldn’t be any matter of the ‘Purple Thunder’ Evolution Skill…”
“And Yang Wei, so what if he’s awakened a Sixth Rank bloodline? With such a diluted bloodline, what kind of talent can he get?”
A big shot in the field of science and popular knowledge spoke out sarcastically.
…
Countless people on the internet argued, each supporting their favorite contestant.
Finally, a host ranked the current ten Evolvers based on the number of supporters and the level of enthusiasm.
First: Thunder God.
Second: Fang Qing.
Third: Yang Wei.
…..
Ninth: Lin Yuan.
Tenth: Ruan Du.