Chapter 881: Fusion Degree 70 (Requesting Monthly Votes)

In the core zone, within a luxurious estate.

Lei Zun Elder Xing Yu, clad in a purple robe with imposing features, sat on a sofa.

On the classical table before him lay a neatly arranged tea set and two steaming cups of fragrant tea.

Opposite him, Horton lifted his teacup and took a sip.

"Little brother's strength is truly unexpected."

"I heard from him that his realm is only Star Evolution Stage Six, far from its peak."

"As for his spear technique and body movement, they're merely at Stage Six's peak."

"But they haven't reached Stage Seven."

"Yet with these conditions, he managed to kill a Universe Fifth Realm being."

"Though these Universe Fifth Realm beings in the realms are the weakest tier."

"Our human race's ordinary beings can easily kill them."

"But they're still Universe Fifth Realm beings."

"In any race, they're the backbone—nearly immortal entities."

"And yet he killed one outright—truly shocking."

"This talent, this combat ability—even with the help of a Star Devourer—is astonishing enough."

Lei Zun Elder Xing Yu, however, spoke calmly:

"You still underestimate your little brother's talent."

"Such achievements aren't surprising."

He took another sip of hot tea.

"His gains this time are certainly substantial—enough to push him to the peak of Star Evolution Stage."

"When that happens, he'll come to me seeking breakthroughs in martial arts."

"I just wonder if he can make it in time for the Abyss Ruins' opening."

"Three hundred years is still too short."

"But with experience, by the time three thousand years pass, he'll be the strongest."

"Few prodigies will be able to compete with him."

Horton, with his rugged demeanor, nodded.

"Apart from true monsters, little brother is the strongest prodigy."

"Our lineage will produce another invincible one."

"No, he might even advance further—to become a Universe Sixth Realm being."

Lei Zun Elder Xing Yu nodded. "I look forward to that day with great anticipation."

…

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, fifty years had passed.

At Tianhai Residence, the training ground.

"Huh! Huh!"

Gold and purple law forces swirled around Lin Qi's body.

They coalesced into a whirlwind, then formed a black hole, as vast source energy surged into him, absorbed into his Source Core World, nourishing the golden continent.

"Boom!"

Lin Qi, who had been meditating cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes. Golden patterns surfaced on his skin, and purple-gold secret markings emerged.

【You consumed the Yinghun Tonic. Your mental power increased dramatically. Mental power reached its limit. Mental power +20,000】

【You absorbed source energy, Five Thunder Crystals, and Gold Marrow Stone. Your Source Core World expanded to 8,900 kilometers. Blood Qi +10,000!】

【Your mental power reached its peak. Template fusion degree +0.1%】

【Mental power: 99.97 million → 99.99 million】

【Blood Qi: 88.99 million → 89.00 million】

【Template: Yang Yang Jian, the True Lord Er Lang】

【Fusion degree: 69.8% → 69.9%】

…

"Boom!"

Purple-gold markings surfaced, and a terrifying aura erupted from Lin Qi.

He rose, and powerful force surged from within him, while vast mental power enveloped the entire estate, allowing him to perceive every corner clearly.

"I've grown stronger."

Lin Qi felt the power in every cell and smiled.

His strength had increased tremendously compared to decades ago.

Now, facing Universe Fifth Realm beings, he could kill them even more easily.

His gaze then fell on the interface.

Having consumed all the Yinghun Tonics, his mental power had successfully reached the limit of 99.99 million.

It could no longer rise further.

His Blood Qi had reached Star Evolution Stage Eight.

He was close to Stage Nine.

But the template fusion degree was frustrating—he'd thought he'd hit 70% long ago.

Now it seemed he was still a bit short.

Unless he broke through to Star Evolution Stage Nine.

"Unfortunately, all my cultivation resources are exhausted."

"I need to buy more."

Lin Qi was already satisfied—he'd expected his resources to last only until Stage Eight.

Now he'd reached nearly Stage Nine—more than enough.

Fortunately, he still had plenty of cultivation resources to sustain his progress.

"Xiao Chan, how long has it been?"

Lin Qi asked.

Xiao Chan, in her blue robe, replied:

"Master, you've cultivated for 49 years and 66 days."

Lin Qi nodded—it was nearly fifty years.

Xiao Chan continued:

"Master, during your cultivation, Lin Xiao and Lin Zhaoyue sent you messages."

"Your parents sent messages too."

She projected the messages.

Lin Qi skimmed them—his parents missed him and wanted to get together.

His younger siblings felt the same.

Lin Qi sighed inwardly. When cultivating, he lost all sense of time.

He'd have to find ways to meet more often.

"I'll gather with friends too."

"Next time I cultivate, I may not see them again for a long while."

Lin Qi made his decision.

He began contacting his siblings and friends.

…

Two days later, in the estate next to Tianhai Road, Guta'ao's residence.

Guta'ao, clad in black battle armor and with a massive frame, looked triumphant.

Lin Qi raised his cup and smiled as he stepped forward.

"Guta'ao, congratulations."

"You've married Arina."

Guta'ao had taken a liking to a fellow Star System-level prodigy from his cohort.

Over the decades, they endured hardships together in a Level Four Ruin and eventually decided to be together.

Many others like Guta'ao had done the same.

The Nine Supreme Forces strongly encouraged prodigies to marry each other.

Their offspring would inherit exceptional talent.

Guta'ao clinked cups with Lin Qi and grinned.

"Qi Ge, thanks for your congratulations."

"But you need to find a girlfriend too. You're so outstanding—many beautiful women at the Qualification War are very interested in you."

"Some are even Elder Xing Yu-level prodigies."

Lin Qi shook his head. "I'm in no hurry."

Speaking of this, he thought of Jiang Jiang Miaoyin again.

Over the years, he had fought countless female geniuses, all with equal beauty and talent.

He could sense that many female genius members held affection for him.

But he felt nothing strong in return, and had no intention of marrying.

As for when he would marry, he did not know.

Perhaps he would decide after becoming truly invincible across the universe.

Right now, he only wanted to go further on the path of martial cultivation.

Women would only slow his cultivation progress.

After chatting briefly with Gu Ta'ao, he greeted others.

He soon spotted Ti Xi, dressed in a blue robe, her hair silver.

"Long time no see!"

Upon meeting, the two exchanged greetings.

Lin Qi used his perception and realized her realm had also advanced.

She had reached Star Evolution Fifth Stage—her cultivation speed was extremely fast.

Ti Xi's expression stiffened as if she had seen a ghost; a vast aura radiated from Lin Qi.

Especially his eyes, deep as a starry cosmos, each thread of energy unnaturally heavy.

What realm had Lin Qi reached?

Lin Qi's aura now was far stronger than it had been centuries ago.

This inner-outward confidence, she had only seen in veteran Elder Elder Xing Yu geniuses who had reached the peak of Star Evolution.

Had Lin Qi already reached the peak of Star Evolution?

Was this speed too fast?

A crushing pressure immediately made it hard for her to breathe.

His progress far surpassed hers.

She was a World Flow Body—and yet he had outpaced her in cultivation.

Qin Ling surpassing her had already made her feel uneasy.

But seeing Lin Qi now made her feel even worse.

So Ti Xi said, her emotions tangled:

"Lin Qi, you've become even stronger."

Lin Qi smiled in reply: "So have you."

They did not chat long; Lin Qi continued greeting others, and soon his younger siblings and Qin Ling came over.

The group gathered in a corner to chat.

Qin Ling looked at Lin Qi and said the same thing Ti Xi had:

"Lin Qi, you've become even stronger."

Lin Qi also sensed Qin Ling's realm.