Chapter 1580

There was also a major reason: the strength disparity between their worlds.

Lin Yan had long since become the master of his own world, reaching the primordial level—the very origin of world creation.

Though the Origin Continent was vast, Lin Yan's preliminary analysis revealed that the reason it could sustain all powers was likely because its primordial essence was woven together from the primordial essences of countless worlds.

Origin Land.

This place was likely where countless worlds were born.

Yet, at the same time, the development of these continually emerging worlds could also influence this place.

The stronger a world, the greater its share of primordial essence within the Origin Continent, woven from the combined primordial essences of all worlds.

It was like each world contributing funds proportionally to build a new world: a strong world contributed a million, a weak one only a hundred—wouldn't the world that contributed a million hold more influence in this new world?

This influence was the actual combat power of the transcenders born from that world!

Thus, the stronger a transcender's home world, the greater the combat power they could wield on the Origin Continent.

Right now, if you pulled out the Law Lord of the Heavenly Realm, he could effortlessly crush every single Law Lord-level transcender Lin Yan had seen among the ten thousand!

This was because the world where the Heavenly Realm now resided was far, far too strong.

Yet, apart from Lin Yan, no one else had likely seen through this.

At least, among all the transcenders in the region Lin Yan could see, none had realized it.

Even Xi Hua probably hadn't reached this level.

Though Xi Hua's Dark Universe had developed, she was still one great tier weaker than Lin Yan.

Her foundation was actually very strong.

But to fight the Shadow, she had paid too much.

In the end, to buy Lin Yan time, she nearly perished.

That was why Lin Yan was willing to fully assist her in restoring her Dark Universe—even handing the entire Dark Universe over to her.

"Which faction do you belong to?"

Lin Yan asked again.

The Bridge Patrols' actions seemed charitable, but Lin Yan knew that wherever there were people, there were factions; these Bridge Patrols likely belonged to some faction.

The lead Bridge Patrol said: "My lord, we are a division under the Supreme Hall of the Origin Continent, specifically tasked with guiding newly transcended beings."

"Supreme Hall?"

Lin Yan asked.

The lead Bridge Patrol said: "Yes, my lord. Transcenders come from countless worlds, each with varying strengths and paths. Thus, the Supreme Ones of the Origin Continent established the Supreme Hall, jointly setting up a hierarchy of power: transcenders are divided into nine ranks, and above the ninth rank lies the Supreme One. It is said that Supreme Ones themselves are further subdivided, but how many sub-ranks exactly, I do not know. By the way, this region falls under the jurisdiction of Minghui the Supreme."

Saying this, the Bridge Patrol carefully pulled out a white stone and said:

"This is the Origin Stone issued by the Supreme Hall. I do not fully understand its mechanism, but my lord, please channel your strongest power into it—it will accurately determine your rank. After receiving your rank, you may proceed to the Supreme Hall for further testing. Once your rank is confirmed, you will receive corresponding privileges on the Origin Land. Of course, my lord, you are absolutely free—the Supreme Hall imposes no constraints on any transcender's actions, so long as you do not attempt to destroy the Origin Land."

The Bridge Patrol said.

Lin Yan moved his hand and took the Origin Stone in his grasp.

The Bridge Patrol added: "The Origin Land is constantly at war, but joining under a Supreme One grants protection. My lord's strength is extraordinary—consider joining Minghui the Supreme and fight for him."

Lin Yan glanced at the white-robed woman, Tong Qing, who watched with keen interest, then tossed the Origin Stone to her: "You try first."

Then Lin Yan turned back to the Bridge Patrol: "Fight? Fight for territory on the Origin Continent?"

The Bridge Patrol shook his head: "No. You enter Minghui the Supreme's world and conquer other worlds for him. Unless you are a Supreme One, you cannot return to your home world—unless you possess unimaginable luck. But Supreme Ones can."

Hearing this, Lin Yan began to understand.

Supreme One…

Probably the level of World Master.

Supreme Ones conquering other worlds… likely to make their own worlds stronger, continuously increasing their own power and combat strength on the Origin Land.

In other words, what Lin Yan had discovered, the Supreme Ones had certainly discovered too.

He didn't know how many Supreme Ones the Supreme Hall had, but it was likely… not many.

"Interesting."

Lin Yan thought.

Ordinary transcenders, after reaching the peak of their personal power, all sought to transcend their world and become transcenders.

But…

These transcenders wouldn't realize until they reached a certain realm that their own world was the key to everything!

The stronger their world, the stronger they would become on the Origin Land—an immense, boundless realm brimming with opportunities and endless wonders.

That was why the Supreme Ones recruited transcenders to fight for them.

In that sense, Lin Yan had stumbled upon the truth by accident. If he had been like other transcenders, rushing to transcend his world the moment he hit its limit, he would never have grown this strong.

Of course…

He was different.

He had a system.

He had his Flame Form.

His Flame Form was likely unrestricted by any world.

At that moment, a glow came from beside him.

Lin Yan looked over and saw the white-robed woman, Tong Qing, had already channeled her power into the Origin Stone.

The Origin Stone glowed brightly.

"Fourth-rank transcender!"

Seeing this, the Bridge Patrol's eyes lit up.

At the Law Lord level… she was only a fourth-rank transcender?

So, what level of Transcender is Lin Yan now?

Tong Jing returned the Origin Stone.

"My lord, please test."

The Patrol Bridge Envoy said, his gaze filled with anticipation.

Clearly, he had high hopes for Lin Yan, for Lin Yan was the one he had found; if Lin Yan was strong and joined Lord Minghui's ranks to fight for him, it would be a great achievement for him.

Lin Yan paused, then infused power into it.

Instantly, the Origin Stone began to glow.

That light…

Was countless times brighter than Tong Jing's.

The Patrol Bridge Envoy's eyes lit up instantly: "Seventh-level Transcender!"

"Wow~"

Tong Qing couldn't help but cry out in surprise.

"My lord is a seventh-level Transcender! If my lord is willing to join Lord Minghui's ranks, my lord will surely be heavily relied upon, and may even be granted an Origin Weapon—my lord…"

The Patrol Bridge Envoy hurriedly urged, but halfway through, he fell silent, for he saw the glow on the Origin Stone intensify again.

And the number on the other Origin Stone in his hand changed.

From seven, it became nine!

"Ninth-level Transcender!"

The Patrol Bridge Envoy's eyes nearly popped out; his voice became utterly unnatural, and so overcome with excitement that he nearly lost his balance.

Behind the Patrol Bridge Envoy, the dozens of team members stood dumbfounded.

Even Tong Qing's eyes sparkled with awe.

"No wonder he's so powerful—he's a ninth-level Transcender."

Thought Tong Qing.

She was only a fourth-level Transcender.

The levels of Transcenders aren't specific cultivation realms.

The power gap between each level of Transcender is incalculable; the internal realm differences within each level are also incalculable!

In fact, because her world was too weak, her fourth-level Transcender status could be utterly defeated by a fourth-tier deity from the Heavenly Realm.

This is the advantage of a powerful world.

Rushing into Transcendence is putting the cart before the horse.

Making one's own world powerful is the correct path.

Of course, after the world becomes powerful, you must become its master—the World Lord—or you'll merely be sewing garments for others.