Pretending to be a genius starts with the civilization advancement assessment.

Chapter 216 The Reason for Taking on Disciples, Returning Together (6.2K)

Bloody Blade!
Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat.

My master actually belongs to the Bloodblade Legion, which is described as "unapproachable" and "full of lunatics"!
Moreover, the conditions for joining are so harsh and bizarre?
Not only do you need to be at the Transcendent Realm level, you also need to feel like you're tired of living?!

At this moment, Lin Yi finally understood why he knew nothing about the Bloodblade Legion in his previous life, and why there was so little information about it.

Clearly, this is not a force in the conventional sense; it is more like a special organization that only the strong can join.

Xu Chen's words were like opening a window in front of him, allowing him to glimpse the higher-level scenery above the sea of ​​stars.

But at the same time, it clearly told him that the path was still incredibly far away from him.

After listening to Xu Chen's almost warning-like description of "Blood Blade," Lin Yi remained silent for a moment before slowly replying:

"Disciple understands. Disciple will cultivate diligently and dare not slack off."

Xu Chen remained noncommittal, as if he had already anticipated Lin Yi's reaction.

He simply continued to instruct, "You don't need to worry about the Blood Blade matter for now. Right now, you can choose to join one of the other five major forces as a foundation for your early development."

"in addition."

Xu Chen's voice rang in Lin Yi's mind again, "I have activated your Pan-Spirit Alliance virtual network access. It contains several Star Domain-level cultivation methods and some secret techniques, as well as some start-up funds. It's not a lot, but it's enough for your initial use. You can claim it yourself after logging in."

Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat: a Star Domain-level cultivation technique, along with secret arts and funds!
This is exactly what he needs most right now.

He quickly bowed and sincerely said, "Thank you for your generous gift, Master."

Xu Chen nodded slightly, then raised his hand and casually drew a line in the air with his fingertips.

A wisp of golden light coiled and compressed like a living thing, eventually transforming into a plaque that was neither gold nor jade, with intricate dark runes engraved on its surface, and floated lightly toward Lin Yi.

"Keep this talisman safe. Consider it a gift from your master. It might save your life in a critical moment."

Lin Yi accepted the talisman with both hands. It felt slightly heavy in his hands and had a cool touch.

"It can save your life. A life-saving item bestowed by a god."

Lin Yi knew the item was precious, so he carefully put it away, saying, "This disciple will remember it. Thank you, Master."

"Okay." Xu Chen said finally, "Lead your civilization well. If you encounter any trivial matters or have any minor confusions in your cultivation, you can contact your sixth senior brother first."

Before Lin Yi could say anything more, Xu Chen's figure transformed into a flowing ray of light and instantly disappeared into the matte black shuttle-shaped spaceship behind him.

The hatch slid shut silently, and then the entire black shuttle vanished into thin air as if it had never existed.

Leaving now?

Lin Yi maintained his slightly bowed posture, gazing at the empty void before him, and couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

This sudden apprenticeship, this brief conversation, and this swift departure—everything happened too quickly.

At the same time, a subtle feeling lingered in his heart.

This master who suddenly appeared seemed to have no ill intentions towards him. Judging from the fact that he gave him cultivation techniques, funds, and even life-saving talismans, he was quite good to him.

Although he hadn't seen the specifics yet, Lin Yi could already imagine that with a deity's intervention, the outcome would certainly be remarkable.

However, his master's detached and almost laissez-faire attitude made him feel that the other party did not seem to care much about him.

"So, is this time you accepting a disciple because you see my personal potential, or because you value the Blue Star civilization that I represent, which has just been rated Level 5?"

The thought flashed through Lin Yi's mind like a spark in the darkness.

But he quickly suppressed it.

No amount of speculation is meaningful in the face of an absolute disparity in strength.

Moreover, it seems that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages at present.

Lin Yi let out a soft breath, temporarily sealing away these chaotic thoughts.

Now, there is another matter to be dealt with.

He turned around and looked at the figure who had been standing quietly in front of the emerald green starship.

In the most desperate and darkest early days of Blue Star in his previous life, the gift from this guardian of civilization provided great help to them, who were at the Star Core level. Although she did not have the opportunity to do the same thing in this life, Lin Yi kept this kindness in his heart.

Moreover, this woman has been silently protecting the Blue Star civilization. Lin Yi has never seen any major crisis encountered by Blue Star in the history books, which shows how dedicated she is.

After all, even if it's their duty, there are always those who neglect their duties.

Lin Yi had encountered an unreliable guardian among his mercenary comrades in his previous life. Although no major disaster occurred, minor problems kept arising, causing quite a bit of trouble for that comrade's hometown.

Therefore, Blue Star must also bear this responsibility.

"However, I need to think about how to express my gratitude."

Just as Lin Yi was pondering how to start the conversation, Irelia, who had been standing quietly in front of the Emerald Starship, felt somewhat uneasy.

As the only bystander, she naturally witnessed the entire scene.

Lin Yi bowed to the imposing figure, spoke with him, and finally became his disciple. Although she couldn't hear what Xu Chen was saying, he heard Lin Yi's words clearly.

Lin Yi was accepted as a disciple by His Highness Xu Chen!
This realization stirred up unprecedented waves in Irelia's heart.

While she was delighted with her accurate judgment, a sense of unease quietly began to grow within her.

The identity and value of a disciple of an eternal god are completely different from the previous concept of merely a "genius of a rudimentary civilization".

It is foreseeable that when this news spreads, the major human powers that have caught wind of it will offer what kind of price and conditions.

In comparison, how much advantage do I and the Hina family behind me, a Spirit Race star-domain level family that has lost its ancestral home and been forced to flee to a foreign land, still have?
The resources for cultivation? They probably can't compare to the wealth of those powerful forces that act on the mere mention of their name.

Cultivation techniques and lineage? The other party already has a divine master.

Early protection? The title of a disciple of a deity is itself the strongest talisman.

Do we still have an advantage?
Irelia was quite worried.

The family has already staked everything on this, going all in. If they cannot gain enough influence in Lin Yi's heart, then the prospects of this high-stakes gamble will be shrouded in uncertainty.

However, the arrow has already been released, and there is no turning back.

At this point, there's no other way but to go down this path to the bitter end.

We must seize every opportunity to strengthen ties and demonstrate sincerity.

Thinking of this, she quickly suppressed the slight regret deep in her heart that she hadn't had the chance to obtain a private contact mark because His Majesty Xuchen had left so quickly.

Now, the most important target is Lin Yi himself.

Therefore, upon seeing Lin Yi's gaze, Irelia immediately took a graceful step forward, clasped her hands in front of her, and performed a greeting unique to the Eldar. Her clear and melodious voice resonated distinctly in the vacuum:
"Lord Lin Yi, congratulations on officially passing the assessment and becoming a disciple of His Majesty Xu Chen."

Then, with a smile, she introduced herself, "I am Irelia Sheena, and for the last five thousand years, I have served as the guardian of the Blue Star civilization. It is an honor to meet you here formally."

Seeing that the other party had greeted him first, Lin Yi dared not be negligent. He quickly returned the greeting with a sincere smile and said with gratitude, "Ms. Irelia, hello. It is a pleasure to meet you formally. On behalf of the Blue Star civilization, I thank you for your protection during this time."

Irelia keenly sensed the kindness and respect in Lin Yi's tone, which caused a faint joy to flash in her icy blue eyes.

She was unaware of the gratitude Lin Yi felt stemming from his "past life," and assumed that this newly emerged genius had shown such a good attitude upon their first meeting because he knew her identity as a "guardian of civilization" and was humble and grateful.

“It seems that my family and I made the right decision,” Irelia thought to herself. “Lin Yi is not only incredibly talented, but he also has a good character. He’s not the kind of person who becomes arrogant and disdainful of others after being accepted as a disciple by a god and achieving success.”

This discovery gave her more confidence in future interactions and the future of her family.

After all, investing in a promising and grateful genius is far safer than investing in a powerful but eccentric individual.

After her tense nerves relaxed, Irelia gently shook her head and replied, "You're too kind, Lord Lin Yi. Protecting civilization is my duty. I am also honored to witness Blue Star create such a miracle under your guidance."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the virtual network login device that Lin Yi hadn't yet put away, and continued, "Now that you've obtained access to the Pan-Spirit Alliance's virtual network, please give me your contact mark later. I'll compile some information about routine procedures and precautions after civilization advancement, as well as some basic information within the Pan-Spirit Alliance, and send it to you. Perhaps it will help you and your civilization better adapt to the new stage."

"That's wonderful." Lin Yi's smile remained unchanged. "We are new to the Star Sea, and it is indeed like the blind men touching an elephant. There is so much we need to learn and understand. It is a great fortune for Blue Star to have your guidance, our guardian."

Seeing Lin Yi's genuine gratitude, Irelia's joy increased even more. After a moment's thought, she felt this was a good opportunity to get closer to him.

Then, she turned to the side and made an elegant "please" gesture to the Emerald Whisper Star Boat behind her, her voice clear and melodious:
"Lord Lin Yi, it's a pleasure to meet you. If you don't mind, would you do me the honor of taking a short rest inside my 'Emerald Whisper Starship'? I have 'Clear Radiance Dew,' a specialty of the Spirit Race, which I might be able to share with you while I explain some things about the early days of civilization in the Star Sea."

Irelia's invitation was very tactful, expressing goodwill without being overly eager.

Logically speaking, Lin Yi should have readily agreed.

However, he hesitated.

Lin Yi turned around almost instinctively, his gaze falling on the blue planet.

He could imagine that his sudden disappearance must have caused great anxiety among his comrades and compatriots below, who had just experienced a great ups and downs and whose nerves were still on edge.

This is definitely not the time for me to leisurely enjoy tea and chat outside.

With this thought in mind, Lin Yi looked at Irelia with apology and sincerity: "I appreciate your kindness. However, I left without saying goodbye and came here suddenly. I'm afraid my companions on Blue Star are very worried and eagerly await my return to put their minds at ease."

He paused, then changed the subject, extending an invitation, "How about I take the liberty of inviting you to come to Blue Star for a chat? As the guardian of our civilization, it is only right and proper that we extend the hospitality of a host, and also give my compatriots the opportunity to thank you in person for your protection. What do you think?"

Irelia paused for a moment, then realized.

She realized she hadn't considered things carefully; after all, the other party was the leader of the entire civilization, with an extremely strong sense of responsibility. But then she thought, this might not be such a bad thing after all.

In the future, the family will inevitably have to come into contact with Earth. This trip to Earth in person will allow me to observe this civilization more directly and also to appear in front of more people, further solidifying my identity and commitment as a "guardian".

"Your considerations are thorough; I have been presumptuous."

Irelia readily agreed, "It's an honor to be invited to Earth. We'll inevitably have to deal with each other in the future, so it's good to get to know each other beforehand."

"We'll inevitably have to deal with each other in the future?"

A hint of doubt flashed through Lin Yi's mind upon hearing this.

"Didn't this guardian of civilization leave right after the assessment ended in my previous life?"

However, this was clearly not the time to delve into it. Lin Yi didn't think too much about it and simply gestured to Irelia, "Great. Then, please follow me."

As he finished speaking, a faint golden light emanated from his body.

Irelia nodded slightly, a soft green halo emanating from her.

The next moment, two streaks of light, one gold and one green, like comets streaking across the night sky, fell side by side toward the beautiful blue planet below.
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Above the ruins of the Amazon's main nest.

The atmosphere was indeed somewhat tense and uneasy.

Lin Yi's sudden disappearance was too bizarre and beyond everyone's comprehension.

Although everyone believed that Lin Yi was capable enough not to have any problems without reason, they couldn't help but worry.

"Principal Chen Yu frowned, his gaze sweeping across the empty sky."

Zhou Yuxuan was much calmer. He analyzed in a deep voice, "Everyone, please calm down. The arrival of such great power just now, announcing the results of the assessment and the miracle of resurrection, followed by the principal's disappearance, is by no means an accident. The most likely explanation is that that great being summoned the principal alone."

His analysis was logical and well-founded, which calmed the restless crowd somewhat.

Nie Chang also spoke up, "Yu Xuan is right. If we wait patiently, the principal will definitely come back."

Sure enough, they didn't have to wait long.

Just as everyone was eagerly anticipating what was to come, two striking streaks of light suddenly appeared in the sky, one gold and one green, and as if by prior arrangement, they fell precisely towards their location.

The light faded, revealing the interior.

Besides Lin Yi, who returned, there was another unfamiliar yet dazzling figure by his side.

"headmaster!"

"Commander!"

"Are you okay?!"

Seeing Lin Yi return safely, everyone finally felt relieved. They didn't bother to find out who the person next to him was, and called out to him with concern.

Lin Yi glanced at the lingering surprise and worry on everyone's faces and understood.

He raised his hand and gestured for everyone to be quiet.

"Everyone, I'm fine. I'm sorry to have worried you."

His voice instantly calmed the commotion at the scene.

"My sudden departure just now was because I received a summons from that eternal deity."

Upon hearing this, everyone held their breath. Sure enough, the gods had summoned them!
Then, Lin Yi paused briefly, organized his thoughts, and then, in as calm a tone as possible, presented a more impactful fact.

"I am honored by the great being who has taken me as his disciple."

boom!
For a moment, the ruins were completely silent; you could hear a pin drop.

The gods are taking on disciples!

Everyone was stunned by the news.

What kind of existence is that?

With a wave of the hand, millions of lives are revived.

They actually accepted their Principal Lin Yi (Commander) as their disciple?!

But soon, the shock was replaced by a more intense ecstasy and pride.

Chen Yu slapped his thigh hard, his face flushed with excitement, and roared, "I knew it! The principal is awesome! To be noticed by someone like that, you truly deserve your talent!"

His thoughts were simple and direct. In his mind, Lin Yi's power and magic were already almost omnipotent, and it seemed only natural that he could be favored by the gods.

Zhou Yuxuan took a deep breath and murmured, "I see. That explains it. With the principal's talent, he truly deserves this opportunity. This is of extraordinary significance to our entire Blue Star civilization."

He instantly realized the potential impact behind this relationship.

Elizabeth's eyes gleamed with admiration as she gazed at the composed figure, a surge of indescribable respect and emotion welling up within her. Indeed, following in his footsteps had been the right choice.
Even the usually composed Nie Chang couldn't help but clench his fists, his face full of excitement.

Seeing the expressions of shock, elation, and pride on everyone's faces, Lin Yi felt a warmth rise in his heart.

He continued, "At the same time, my master also taught me some basic knowledge about the universe, including information such as a common language and the distribution of power. I will organize the specific details later so that everyone can understand what kind of world we will be facing in the future."

This news is equally important, meaning that Earth is no longer "blind" and "deaf," but truly has a window to the starry sky.

Then, Lin Yi turned slightly to the side, gesturing to Irelia, who was waiting quietly beside him with an aura of transcendence.

Elizabeth had always been quite confident in her looks and demeanor, but at this moment, looking at the woman standing quietly beside Lin Yi, she couldn't help but feel a sense of amazement.

It wasn't just simple beauty, but a kind of elegance that came from the depths of life and the accumulation of long years, as if she herself were a perfect work of art.

Elizabeth sighed softly in her heart, marveling at the existence of such a woman in the world.

However, everyone present was a seasoned veteran with unwavering resolve, and they quickly regained their composure after a brief moment of distraction.

They could clearly sense that although the aura emanating from this strange woman was as vast as the sea and posed a strong threat to them, clearly indicating that she was a far more powerful being than them, it did not reach the despair-inducing gap of the vast will they had encountered before.

Moreover, judging from her standing side by side with Lin Yi, in an equal posture, she could not possibly be that great eternal deity.

"Now, I would like to formally introduce a distinguished guest to everyone." Lin Yi's voice was very solemn. "This is Ms. Irelia Sheena, who has been quietly serving as the 'Guardian of Civilization' of our Blue Star civilization for a long time."

"Guardians of Civilization?" This unfamiliar title aroused everyone's curiosity.

"This is the protector set up by the human race for early civilizations, helping the nascent human civilization to develop naturally and avoid disasters such as interstellar pirates and giant meteorites." Lin Yi explained simply, and then emphasized, "Lady Irelia is not only dedicated to her duties, but is also a powerful Star Swirl-level Perfected expert, whose strength is far above mine."

Lin Yi wasn't deliberately praising him.

Although his understanding of the rules was slightly better than Irelia's, reaching the Star Domain level, he was only at the initial stage and could only use his domain for a few breaths. In this short time, although Irelia could not use the rules to amplify her defense, the difference in their source energy was too great. If they really fought, he would be far from being Irelia's match.

Star-level perfection!
His abilities far surpass those of the principal!

All eyes were once again focused on Irelia. This time, in addition to being amazed by her stunning beauty and temperament, there was a deep sense of awe and gratitude.

Elizabeth looked at Irelia, and the subtle ripples in her heart caused by the other's perfect appearance now turned into awe of her strength.

Chen Yu was the quickest to react as always. He clasped his hands in a fist and bowed deeply, his voice loud and clear with heartfelt respect: "Chen Yu of the Blue Star Civilization pays respects to Your Excellency the Guardian and thanks you for your protection!"

He was simple-minded. Since the principal had said that the other party was a guardian, had helped him, and was very powerful, he had to give him the highest respect.

The others also reacted quickly, and whether they were soldiers or civilian strongmen, they all solemnly saluted Irelia, their voices converging into a wave of sincerity: "Thank you, Guardian!"

Irelia gave a slight bow in return, her clear and melodious voice carrying just the right amount of gentleness: "There's no need for such formality, everyone. It's my duty. It's my honor to witness Blue Star creating miracles under Lord Lin Yi's guidance."

Her response was tactful and humble, instantly winning everyone's favor.

Seeing the harmonious atmosphere, Lin Yi felt reassured. He then instructed Xuanji through telepathy and announced to everyone, "The crisis has passed, and civilization is reborn! Pass on my order: everyone, return to the community headquarters! Xuanji has begun preparations for a global victory celebration banquet! At the same time, we must also treat our esteemed guardian, Lady Irelia, with the highest honors!"

The order was given, and a warm response immediately erupted from the crowd.

The series of surprises had left them needing a grand celebration to release their emotions.

The group began to prepare for evacuation in an orderly manner.

Just then, Irelia took a small step closer to Lin Yi. "Lord Lin Yi, before the victory banquet, I have some questions about myself and the future affairs of the Pan-Spirit Alliance. I hope it would be convenient for us to discuss them privately."

She decided to seize this opportunity and inform Lin Yi of the Sheena family's decision as soon as possible.

This matter is of great importance and should not be delayed.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi's heart stirred.

He was already very curious about this guardian and had many questions he wanted to ask.

“Of course it’s convenient.” Lin Yi nodded. “I also have many questions I’d like to ask you, madam. In that case, shall we head over to headquarters first and discuss them in detail? I’ll leave the rest to them.”

"I'll do whatever you say." Irelia readily agreed.

The two reached a consensus and did not delay any longer.

Lin Yi gave Zhou Yuxuan, Nie Chang and the others a few brief instructions, and then he and Irelia transformed into two streaks of light and sped off towards the headquarters of the Blue Star Community.

(End of this chapter)