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

Chapter 227 Spirit-level Treatment Arrives in Succession (5.1K)

The Flashlight spaceship traversed the vast void and stopped a few kilometers away from the Star Chaser.

The hatch opened, and Lin Yi stepped out, hovering in the vacuum. He channeled his primal energy and proclaimed:

"Lin Yi of the Silver Moon Blue Civilization, having learned of your arrival, has come to pay my respects."

After a moment of silence, the hatch of the Star Chaser slid open silently like mercury through a crack.

A soft female voice rang out, carrying a hint of a smile:

"Your Excellency Lin Yi, I am Xing Yi, the head of the Purple Gold Star Alliance branch of the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network Company in the human territory. I am here on behalf of the company to congratulate your civilization on its advancement and to make your acquaintance as a rising star with a level 7 rating."

Lin Yi was certain.

The other party introduced themselves and spoke in a calm tone, clearly showing goodwill.

"So it's Lady Xingyi."

Lin Yi maintained a respectful but not humble attitude, "It is an honor for our civilization that Lady Xingyi has come from afar. If you do not mind, please step inside and allow me to extend my hospitality."

“Very well,” Xingyi said. “I’ve been wanting to see for myself what a civilization capable of producing such a talent as Lord Lin Yi looks like.”

As soon as Lin Yi had a thought, Shan Ming immediately received the command, transformed into a shadowy figure, and instantly arrived, hovering beside him.

"Lady Xingyi, please come with me."

Lin Yi gestured an invitation and entered Shanming first.

Starry Sky Chaser followed behind Flashing Light, heading towards the azure planet together.

On the way, Lin Yi used Xuanji to give orders to headquarters to lift the alert and immediately prepare a reception hall of the highest standard.

Soon, two spaceships representing different levels of technology and power passed through the atmosphere of Blue Star one after the other and landed smoothly on the small spaceship landing pad dedicated to the headquarters of the Blue Star Community.

Lin Yi stepped out of the cabin first, followed by a stunningly beautiful woman with an ethereal aura and features of the Spirit Clan.

It was Xingyi, a being at the realm of evolution.

She simply stood there, and the natural flow of laws around her made the surrounding space seem viscous and awe-inspiring. Although she had restrained the invisible pressure that belonged to the realm of evolution, the headquarters staff all held their breath and lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at her.

Led by Lin Yi, the two entered the reception hall, which had been prepared in advance.

The hall is elegantly decorated, incorporating the characteristics of Earth's civilization.

After the waiter served the carefully prepared tea, he respectfully withdrew, leaving only the two people in the hall.

Xingyi picked up her teacup, sniffed it lightly, but didn't drink. Her gaze fell on Lin Yi, and she cut straight to the point, her tone slightly probing: "Lin Yi, I've come here for two reasons: to offer my congratulations and out of curiosity. If I may ask, what is your relationship with His Majesty Xu Chen?"

Lin Yi had anticipated this; since the other party had managed to find this place, they must already know some of the information.

He looked calm and made no attempt to hide anything: "I am grateful to my master for accepting me as his disciple. I am his sixteenth disciple."

"As expected." A hint of understanding flashed in Xingyi's eyes. She gently put down her teacup, and the corners of her lips curved slightly. "To be able to catch His Majesty Xuchen's eye, your talent and potential seem to be far more astonishing than what the assessment report showed."

She paused, then her tone became formal, "In that case, Lin Yi, on behalf of the Human Race Branch of the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network Company, I formally invite you to join us."

Before Lin Yi could respond, she continued, "I can immediately make the decision to provide you with Spirit Radiance-level training resources comparable to the top 1,000 geniuses in the Pan-Spirit Alliance Genius Battle. Furthermore, I will immediately apply to headquarters to secure Spirit Glory-level training resources comparable to the top 100 geniuses in the Pan-Spirit Alliance Genius Battle!"

Seeing the surprise in Lin Yi's eyes, Xingyi assumed that Lin Yi was new to the universe and had not yet had time to learn about this information in detail, so she explained: "The Pan-Spirit Alliance Genius Battle is a grand event for countless Star Core level geniuses. Those who can make it into the top 1,000 have a great chance of advancing to the Derivation Realm level. And the top 100 are recognized as peerless geniuses with a very high probability of reaching the Eternal God Realm."

She added, "Before you personally participate in the Genius Battle and prove yourself with your achievements, this is the greatest sincerity I can offer by exercising my authority. You should know that even His Majesty Xu Chen only has two disciples who have reached the Eternal Realm."

"I can assert that no other force, whether it is the Astral Legion or the Mercenary Alliance, could possibly offer a higher price than mine at this stage."

Lin Yi was slightly taken aback. Compared to the resources of the top 100, he didn't expect that this being from the virtual network company, who was at the realm level, would directly believe that he had the potential to challenge for the status of an eternal god.

Furthermore, she even learned about her senior brothers from Xingyi.

After obtaining the contact mark, Lin Yi had tried to add those senior brothers and sisters as a sign of respect, but all of them failed.

Xuanji's feedback was that the other party all showed "closed-door cultivation, to be processed after cultivation is completed".

He didn't pay much attention at the time; it's normal for powerful people to go into seclusion for hundreds or even thousands of years.

Moreover, thanks to his purple-level access, there was very little publicly available information about his senior brothers and sisters on the Pan-Spirit Alliance network, and it was all outdated data from hundreds of thousands of years ago, making it impossible to determine their current strength.

Unexpectedly, I learned from Xingyi that two of my master's fifteen senior brothers and sisters had already become eternal gods!
He couldn't help but marvel at the extraordinary information channels of veteran powerhouses.

"I never expected that two of my master's senior brothers and sisters would have already reached the Eternal Realm. I just wonder which two they are."

"And... they actually offered a third tier of rewards, instead of a fourth."

Lin Yi felt a little curious.

Because he had already learned about the common methods used by major forces in the universe to recruit geniuses through Liyue.

According to Liyue, major factions typically categorize genius potential into five tiers. Although the names vary, they generally correspond to the results of the Pan-Spirit Alliance's Genius Battle:

Tier 5: Expected to be among the top 10,000 in the Genius Battle.

Tier 4: Expected to be among the top 1,000.

Tier 3: Expected to be among the top 100.

Tier 2: Expected to enter the top ten.

Tier 1: Extremely confident of winning first place.

Li Yue herself once received tier 5 treatment, while her deceased father, a World-level expert, received tier 4.

She had explicitly told Lin Yi that cross-species giants like the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network Company had their own rules for recruiting different types of geniuses. For example, level 7 geniuses who appeared in the human territory were usually recruited according to four levels of standards.

And this Lady Xingyi actually tried to apply for a "Spiritual Radiance" rating of level 3 for him right from the start.

This exceeded Liyue's expected price.

"Third gear." Lin Yi remained outwardly calm, but quickly weighed the options in his mind. "It's worth seeing what the differences are."

He looked at Xingyi, "Thank you for your high regard, Lady Xingyi. May I ask how there are any differences between the third tier of 'Spiritual Radiance' resources and the fourth tier?"

Seeing that Lin Yi did not show the expected ecstasy, but instead calmly inquired about the details, Xingyi's admiration deepened.

She enjoys dealing with rational people.

“The difference lies in the allocation of core resources,” Xingyi explained. “Basic funding, such as the 1 million star crystals required for startup, and higher virtual network privileges, may not be as different as those at the top level 4.”

She paused, then emphasized: "The real watershed lies in two things. First, when you attempt to break through from the Star Domain level to the World Evolution level, you will have a precious opportunity to visit the 'Annihilation God Kingdom' controlled by the company for comprehension. That will greatly help you understand the essence of the rules and condense your own laws."

“And the second point, which I think is the most important for you at this stage,” Xingyi looked intently at Lin Yi, “is that before reaching the Transcendent Realm level, you can receive a fixed amount of ‘Enlightenment Elixir’ every thousand years.”

"Xi Wu Yun Liquid?" Lin Yi repeated the name.

“That’s right,” Xingyi affirmed. “This is an extremely rare spiritual liquid.”

"Its effect is to significantly enhance a cultivator's comprehension in a short period of time, cleanse the dust from their soul, and bring them closer to the origin of the rules. In other words, its effect is already very weak on beings above the Transformation Realm level, which is why it is used as a reward to incentivize top geniuses. Such a treasure is simply impossible to circulate on the market."

She looked at Lin Yi and said frankly, "Applying for a three-tier rating for you across levels, even with my authority, involves a certain risk. If your subsequent performance, such as in the next Pan-Spirit Alliance Genius Battle, fails to prove you have the strength to be in the top 3, my internal rating will be affected, and your resource level may be downgraded. However…"

She changed the subject, full of confidence: "I trust my judgment, and I also trust His Majesty Xu Chen's judgment. I'm willing to take this gamble on you."

In her view, she might be able to remain calm with 1 million star crystals, but what genius could refuse a heaven-defying treasure like "Xi Wu Yun Liquid" that could directly enhance comprehension?

This is an irresistible temptation that strikes right at your weakest point.

However, Lin Yi's inner reaction was: Is that all?

The allure of the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network Company instantly diminished for him.

Because after careful analysis, he realized that the so-called three levels of benefits did not represent a significant improvement for him.

Funds? The Sheena family provided over 100 million star crystals in the early stages, so he wasn't particularly short of them.

Permissions?

The purple-level permissions given directly by my master are currently more than enough.

Xi Wu Yun Ye?

One serving per thousand years. It sounds good, but when Lin Yi thought of the spiritual energy in his sea of ​​consciousness, the attraction of this "Xi Wu Yun Ye" was greatly reduced.

Besides, who knows how effective this liquid will be for him? It doesn't even seem to work on someone at the Transcendent Realm level, so it's obviously inferior to Qinghui Dew.

The only thing that's somewhat appealing is the opportunity to comprehend the 'Annihilation God Kingdom'.

But that's something for Star Domain level perfection, it's still a long way off.

Moreover, according to information from Liyue, this kind of genius assessment is not a one-off deal.

After the initial assessment, adjustments will be made based on actual performance in the Pan-Spirit Alliance Genius Battle, and a reassessment will be conducted every ten thousand years thereafter.

In other words, of the "three tiers" promised by Xingyi, the ones that can truly and reliably be obtained are likely the initial 3 million star crystals and the first "Xi Wu Yun Liquid".

The next resource event a thousand years from now will depend on the performance of the genius battle.

Lin Yi believed that with his experience of rebirth and his current foundation, he had a good chance of making it into the top 100 or even higher in the Pan-Spirit Alliance Genius Battle a thousand years later.

At that time, even within the Mercenary Alliance, he would still receive the same level of genius treatment.

In contrast, joining a virtual network company, while still allowing one to register as a mercenary, just as every mercenary can use the Pan-Spirit Alliance network, ultimately makes one a "company member."

The high-quality missions and special missions within the Mercenary Alliance are only given to non-members after a round of screening by the inner circle.

After all, the mercenary alliance would prioritize taking care of its own core members, as it's best not to let the benefits go to outsiders.

Leading the Dongfeng Mercenary Group to rise step by step within the Mercenary Alliance system not only enhances individual strength, but also allows them to contribute back to the entire "Silver Moon Blue" civilization by completing missions and expanding channels, thus driving the civilization's overall development.

Lin Yi had a very clear feeling that, compared to his personal strength, his master Xu Chen seemed to place more importance on the rating of "civilization" itself.
With this thought in mind, Lin Yi already had a preference.

He raised his head, meeting Xingyi's confident and expectant gaze, and gave a gentle, apologetic smile: "Lady Xingyi, thank you very much for your and Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network Company's kindness. The conditions you offered are indeed very sincere, and I am flattered."

He changed the subject slightly, his tone becoming sincere: "However, this matter concerns my personal future and the future development path of the 'Silver Moon Blue' civilization, and it involves a great deal of influence. For such an important decision, please forgive me for not being able to give an immediate answer. May I have time to consider it carefully?"

Upon hearing this, Xingyi's eyes flashed with surprise, but she quickly regained her ethereal and composed demeanor.

Having seen countless people, she immediately understood that the young man in front of her was not putting on an act, but was genuinely weighing his options calmly.

These geniuses, who have emerged from the blood and fire of primitive civilizations and even shouldered the heavy responsibilities of civilization, possess a tenacity that is truly incomparable to the offspring nurtured in the greenhouses of interstellar families. They cannot be easily moved by simply piling up resources.

He clearly wanted to compare prices from different vendors.

However, Xingyi remained confident in the conditions she had set.

She believed that once Lin Yi understood the recruitment conditions of other forces, he would realize that her sincerity was the greatest.

“Of course.” Xingyi stood up gracefully, her face still bearing a warm smile. “Careful consideration is necessary. This is my contact information; you can contact me anytime you make a decision.”

She raised her hand, and a point of light, as dazzling as a condensed galaxy, flew towards Lin Yi and was received by Lin Yi's Xuanji.

"in addition."

Xingyi's gaze swept across the reception room, as if she could see the entire Blue Star civilization through the walls. "This is my first visit. Here is a small gift to congratulate your civilization on its new beginning."

As soon as she finished speaking, her figure, like ripples in water, gradually blurred and eventually disappeared completely from the reception hall without causing the slightest ripple.

Only in front of where she had just sat, floated an exquisite box about the size of a palm, made entirely of some unknown starlight material, with a soft halo flowing across its surface, silently proving the arrival and departure of a powerful being at the Transcendent Realm level.

Lin Yi looked at the floating gift box and recalled the contact mark left by Xingyi, the meaning of which was like "the boundless starry sea, with ripples that never end". Thoughts swirled in his mind.

"A Transcendent-Level Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network Company. Tier 3 Resources."

"This Lady Xingyi is indeed very sincere, it's just a pity..." Lin Yi breathed a sigh of relief, his gaze falling on the exquisite box with flowing starlight left by Xingyi.

The "little gift" left behind by a powerful expert at the Transcendent Realm level is by no means an ordinary item.

Lin Yi stepped forward and gently touched the lid of the box.

The box slid open silently, revealing no glittering jewels inside, only a card as thin as a cicada's wing, seemingly woven from starlight and data streams, floating within, hovering between reality and illusion, radiating a mysterious aura.

Lin Yi tried to gently pick up the card with his fingers, but the moment he touched the card, something strange happened.

The card melted away like ice and snow, or like a drop of water flowing into a river, instantly transforming into a stream of light that disappeared into Lin Yi's body.

"Ok?"

Lin Yi was slightly taken aback, and just as he was wondering what was going on, Xuanji's notification sound immediately rang in his mind:

"Special information flow detected. Analyzing."

"Analysis complete. Principal, your Pan-Spirit Alliance virtual network core permissions have been granted secondary extended functionality."

"You now have the [Green Permission Grant] qualification, which allows you to temporarily or permanently upgrade the virtual network permissions of individuals you designate to the 'Green' level."

Lin Yi was slightly taken aback.

Green access!

This may not mean much to him, but it is of great significance to other core-level stars on Earth, and even to those elites who are about to step into the sea of ​​stars.

Green access means broader access to information, earlier exposure to interstellar knowledge, and a more convenient communication platform!
This is truly a godsend.

Putting everything else aside, Lin Yi immediately thought that this precious "green privilege" could be used as a reward to incentivize those who have made outstanding contributions to Blue Star or performed exceptionally well in the subsequent selections of the Dongfeng Mercenary Group.

This is more effective than any material reward in motivating them and can also improve the overall level of understanding of the starry sky on Earth more quickly.

"What a clever gift," Lin Yi thought to himself.

This Lord Xingyi clearly understood his needs as the leader of a civilization.

Instead of bestowing ostentatious treasures, she granted this "authority" that could genuinely improve the efficiency of the early development of the entire civilization.

This gift hits the nail on the head, and its value far exceeds that of equivalent star crystals or other resources.

Even if he ultimately chooses not to join the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network Company, he must remember this favor.

This person in charge of the Derivation Realm is indeed extraordinary in his actions.

Time flies, and peaceful and fulfilling days pass quietly by as I cultivate myself, handle government affairs, and participate in the affairs of the Dongfeng Mercenary Group through the virtual network.

In the blink of an eye, seventeen years have passed.

Irelia has successfully registered the "Eastern Vanguard Mercenary Group" and accepted her first short-distance escort mission, which will last for one year. Everything is going smoothly.

Lin Yi's source energy cultivation is steadily improving, and his understanding of the rules of life is also deepening day by day.

On this day, Lin Yi was analyzing a complex report about the internal power structure of the Purple Gold Star Alliance, which Xuanji had compiled from the virtual network.

Sudden.

"Principal, we have received multiple alerts from the 'Guardian God-V' defense system!" Xuanji's voice rang out.

"Landslide signal detected in LB-7392113-F, numbering over two hundred ships! Energy response assessment is extremely high. The fleet is complex, including large transport ships, armed frigates, and at least ten flagship units with star-scale energy fluctuations."

Lin Yi stood up abruptly, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

coming!

(End of this chapter)