97 Chapter 96

The style of the second star cave is completely different from the first one.

This seems to be inside a cosmic battleship, where the walls in all directions are made of silver-white alloy.

And not far away, there is a huge transparent passage.

"What does this star cave test?"

Lin Yuan looked to the side, where a huge metal screen was erected, displaying the test content.

"Objective: Pass through the transparent passage."

"Hint 1: The transparent passage is covered by lasers every ten seconds."

"Hint 2: The total length of the transparent passage is forty thousand meters."

"Is the test about speed or defense?"

Lin Yuan stared at the metal screen, lost in thought.

According to the test rules, there are two ways to pass.

One is to pass through the transparent passage before it gets covered by lasers.

The lasers cover it every ten seconds, and the transparent passage is forty thousand meters long.

In other words, as long as your speed exceeds four thousand meters per second, you can pass smoothly.

Four thousand meters per second is roughly equivalent to several times the speed of sound.

This tests one's speed.

The other way is if your speed is not fast, but your body's defense can withstand the lasers covering it every ten seconds.

Then passing through this star cave is also simple.

This tests one's defense.

"Let's see how others do it."

Lin Yuan wasn't sure if there would be other obstacles in the middle of the passage, so he decided to wait for a while.

With that in mind, Lin Yuan glanced at other evolvers nearby.

In the first star cave test, although Lin Yuan entered half an hour later, his speed through the hundred-li black track was not slow.

There was basically no rest along the way, so there weren't many evolvers ahead of Lin Yuan entering the second star cave.

Just about fifty or sixty at a glance.

These fifty or sixty evolvers are all Gold Mark evolvers.

Among them, three are even Crimson Mark.

"Crimson Mark?"

Lin Yuan withdrew his gaze.

In the world of the Seven Star Caves, evolvers are divided into three ranks.

Crimson Mark, Gold Mark, Silver Mark.

This is based on some standard established by the Star Lord of Red Kun Star Domain.

In the first star cave, there were over a million evolvers, and Lin Yuan only noticed a few Gold Mark ones, as for the Crimson Mark ones, he didn't see any.

Now in the second star cave, there are far fewer evolvers, and even fewer ahead of Lin Yuan.

"The universe is vast, and the number of human beings is countless. Under such a huge base, there are definitely not a few geniuses, freaks, and monsters born."

Lin Yuan thought to himself.

In this competition, although Lin Yuan didn't show all his cards, he still revealed most of his strength.

Even so, in the eyes of the Star Lord of Red Kun Star Domain, he was only a Gold Mark evolver.

It can be speculated that the potential of Crimson Mark evolvers above Gold Mark ones must far exceed Lin Yuan's.

However, Lin Yuan didn't underestimate himself. Whether it's the Gate of the Myriad Realms or the Unrivaled Insight, they are both talents for later use.

They will become more powerful as time goes on.

Right now, Lin Yuan may not be as strong as those three Crimson Mark evolvers, but given a few more years, who's stronger and who's weaker is not certain.

The three Crimson Mark evolvers are a silver-haired woman, a man with a line of blood running down his forehead, and a burly man nearly three meters tall, carrying a huge axe on his back.

These three Crimson Mark evolvers each stood in a corner, with no other evolvers around.

In a mysterious space on a certain level of the Seven Star Caves.

Twelve figures were leisurely watching the star cave area below.

Since no one has reached the third star cave yet, everyone's attention is focused on the second star cave.

"Another Gold Mark challenger has arrived."

"This Gold Mark challenger should be called Lin Yuan, right? He has some comprehension of the Yin-Yang rules?"

The gazes of the figures all fell on Lin Yuan.

As disciples of the Star Lord, these twelve individuals are not very interested in ordinary Silver Mark challengers.

Because the probability of Silver Mark challengers passing through the seven star caves is not great, and since they are categorized as Silver Mark, they are obviously weaker in potential.

Of course, in the vast universe, there are also those who start mediocre but later skyrocket.

But the probability is too small. Most of them are slow step by step.

If you can't even keep up with others in front of you, do you dare to think about surpassing them later?

However, they will still take more notice of Gold Mark challengers. Challengers of this level are all outstanding talents.

Within the Dawn Galaxy's 120,000 life-bearing planets, there are only a little over a hundred Gold Mark challengers, roughly one per thousand life-bearing planets.

"Kawu, your comprehension of the rules of light is somewhat similar to this Lin Yuan. Do you want to accept him early?"

A deep voice from a figure inquired.

"I'll think about it."

Kawu is the tenth disciple of the Star lord, having recently reached the sixth rank. Naturally, he didn't dare to participate in selecting disciples when faced with several figures before him.

However, selecting disciples is quite important.

It's not just about accepting a disciple; you also need to guide them personally and plan their future cultivation path according to their evolutionary path.

So Kawu is quite cautious; he'd rather not participate in selection than pick someone randomly.

"Let's wait until the fourth and seventh star caves."

After observing for a while, Kawu spoke.

In the Seven Star Caves test, the fourth and seventh star caves are the most special.

They are neither too difficult nor too easy.

Because these two star caves test one's own insight.

Kawu planned to observe Lin Yuan's insight before making a decision.

Second star cave.

Lin Yuan's thoughts echoed those of other Gold Mark challengers.

Even those three Crimson Mark evolvers didn't immediately choose to enter the transparent passage.

Instead, they patiently waited for other evolvers to go first.

Time passed.

More and more evolvers passed through the first star cave to reach the second star cave.

Among them were Trista, whom Lin Yuan encountered on the track, and the Gold Mark green-haired woman.

"If you won't go, then I'll go first."

A skinny man stepped forward and entered the transparent passage.

Since he dared to be the first, the skinny man must have confidence.

His eyes slightly turned bloody, and he resembled a meteor as he rushed into the transparent passage.

Boom!

The terrifying sound of air tearing apart echoed in all directions.

"At least fourteen times the speed of sound."

Lin Yuan observed carefully.

At his speed, under an eruption, he was faster than that skinny man.

He just wasn't sure if there were any variables inside the transparent passage, which is why he hadn't moved yet.

Most of the evolvers on the field also had this thought.

Buzz!

Just as Lin Yuan was carefully observing.

[Your insight is unrivaled, witnessing creatures exerting full force, you comprehend the 'Blood Burning Technique'.]

"Hmm?" A wealth of information about the 'Blood Burning Technique' flooded Lin Yuan's mind.

This secret technique involves burning one's own essence and blood through a special method to greatly increase one's speed.

The skinny man who entered the transparent passage first definitely used this technique to increase his speed and improve his chances of passing through.

"Not bad."

Lin Yuan nodded.

Although within the Dragon and Tiger World, Lin Yuan had comprehended similar demonic techniques to the 'Blood Burning Technique'.

However, whether it's the efficiency of using essence and blood or the hidden dangers after use, they are far inferior to the 'Blood Burning Technique' he has just comprehended now.

Swish.

Under the gaze of many evolvers.

At the ninth second, the skinny man passed through the transparent passage and disappeared into the second star cave.

"There are no other variables."

The remaining evolvers on the field immediately understood.

Next.

Many evolvers started to rush into the transparent passage.

A strong evolver, whose speed wasn't enough, wanted to try to resist the 'lasers'.

After all, for a fourth-rank evolver, even without comprehending the rules, relying on a powerful physique alone could withstand the majority of laser weapons.

But just for an instant.

This strong evolver turned into nothingness under the coverage of the lasers.

This scene made all the remaining evolvers realize—

The test of the second star cave is about speed.

Without sufficient speed, even the strongest defense cannot withstand the coverage of the lasers.

"So many."

Each evolver used all their means, exerting all their efforts to dash within the transparent passage, which troubled Lin Yuan.

Under the unrivaled insight, countless comprehensions surged into his mind, and many rare techniques and evolutionary methods were quickly absorbed by Lin Yuan.

In the world of the Seven Star Caves, these evolvers may not have the same talent and insight as Lin Yuan, but what they practice is definitely the most elite part of each star's evolutionary path.

Swoosh.

Just then.

The silver-haired woman appeared before the transparent passage.

This scene made all the evolvers slightly surprised.

Many evolvers who had just planned to enter the transparent passage stopped in their tracks, not daring to enter with the silver-haired woman.

Because this silver-haired woman is one of the three Crimson Mark evolvers.

Crimson Mark evolvers are those recognized by the Red Kun Star Lord for their aptitude.

Even though most evolvers don't know how terrifying Crimson Mark evolvers are, it's impossible to offend or interfere with them.

With the aptitude of a crimson pattern, even if they don't pass the Seven Star Caves test, they will still be admitted into the Red Kun lineage afterwards.

It's like being "guaranteed."

"It's her."

Lin Yuan also looked towards the silver-haired woman, his face revealing an expectant expression.

He wanted to know how this Crimson Mark challenger managed to pass through the transparent passage.

Unlike other evolvers who revere her, Lin Yuan could actually benefit from this silver-haired woman.

Buzz! The silver-haired woman took just one step.

Her figure disappeared from its original position, appearing a hundred meters away.

In the next moment.

The silver-haired woman vanished again.

Another hundred meters.

In just four seconds.

The silver-haired woman passed through the transparent passage, which spans a distance of forty thousand meters.

The numerous evolvers were dumbfounded, and then they began to clamor.

This scene was too unbelievable; crossing forty thousand meters in four seconds already reached a speed dozens of times that of sound.

Even more incredible was that the silver-haired woman never emitted any 'sonic booms' throughout.

"This is spatial."

Lin Yuan closed his eyes.

[Your insight is unrivaled, observing spatial traversal, deepening your comprehension of space.]

Compared to when he observed the spatial rift in the Divine Weapon World, which erupted with irregular spatial forces.

The spatial traversal displayed by the silver-haired woman was orderly, making it easier for Lin Yuan to comprehend.

"Space."

Lin Yuan directly disconnected from the virtual world and returned to reality.

During the Seven Star Caves test, it was allowed to quit midway. Of course, the time passing in the real world was synchronized with that of the Seven Star Caves world.

If one stayed in the real world for a month, a month would pass in the Seven Star Caves world as well.

If one didn't pass through to the next star cave and exceeded the stay time, they would naturally be eliminated.

"Space."

Silver shimmer faintly appeared in Lin Yuan's eyes.

Shortly after, a vast Tai Chi shadow, tinged with silver, emerged.

The Tao of Tai Chi, based on Yin and Yang, encompassing all things.

In the Divine Weapon World, Lin Yuan comprehended many divine weapons and gained insight into many rules, but none conflicted with the Yin-Yang Tai Chi Tao, precisely because of its inclusive nature.

Now, witnessing the silver-haired woman's spatial traversal, Lin Yuan's comprehension of space reached a certain level, causing a transformation in the Tai Chi Tao, which was only natural.

"Fourth rank, tenth stage."

After a moment, Lin Yuan stood up, and a slight leap in his aura was observed.

From the fourth rank ninth stage to the tenth stage, although not a major breakthrough, it was still a high-level bottleneck.

Originally, Lin Yuan estimated that he would need several years to cross it, but he unexpectedly advanced much earlier.

It should be noted that Lin Yuan's breakthrough is different from other evolvers'.

For other evolvers, they follow an established evolutionary path to reach the next stage.

But Lin Yuan, he doesn't even have a next stage; each step he takes is from nothing to something, forged from scratch.

"It seems that the rules of space are very useful for further perfecting the Tao of Tai Chi."

Lin Yuan pondered.

By the time one reaches the third or fourth rank, they can vaguely sense the vast rules between heaven and earth.

But sensing is one thing, whether one can comprehend it is another.

Even with his unrivaled insight, Lin Yuan's progress was still slow. If he hadn't watched that silver-haired woman just now, he might have been stuck at the ninth stage of the fourth rank for some time.

"The best way to comprehend a certain rule is to study the evolutionary paths related to that rule."

Lin Yuan thought to himself.

Evolutionary paths are equivalent to analyzing profound and obscure rules in a way that you can understand.

However, evolutionary paths related to space are extremely rare and expensive, which made Lin Yuan hesitate.

Lin Yuan wants to pass the Seven Star Caves test and join the Red Kun lineage, also hoping to gain more access to various evolutionary paths.

The Red Kun lineage, as the most powerful force in the Red Kun Star Domain, definitely has its own talent cultivation system independent of the outside world.

Joining them would surely greatly accelerate Lin Yuan's growth.

Certainly, with Lin Yuan's unrivaled insight, even without joining a force, he could still grow to a very high level.

But how much time would that require?

Especially as one's strength increases, the more resources Lin Yuan would need.

Without a major force supporting him, does Lin Yuan have to earn them all by himself?

Swish.

After a moment.

Lin Yuan reconnected to the virtual world.

His figure once again appeared in the second star cave.

From the fourth rank ninth stage to the tenth stage.

Not much time had passed.

When Lin Yuan returned, the other evolvers were still discussing the matter of the silver-haired woman.

Seeing this scene.

Lin Yuan glanced at the other two Crimson Mark evolvers.

That is, the man with a bloodline mark on his forehead.

And the sturdy man nearly three meters tall.

The silver-haired woman had elevated his understanding of space by a notch.

So, wouldn't these two Crimson Mark evolvers also be of some help to him?

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