Chapter 354
Chapter 354
Within the upper echelons of human civilization, it was widely recognized that the Milky Way Star Lord had a strong chance of reaching the eleventh rank.
However, a strong chance was still just a possibility—after all, the Milky Way Star Lord had not yet reached the eleventh rank, nor even the tenth rank.
Given these circumstances, how could Deputy Tower Master Nalan, who had just ascended to the eleventh rank, show such regard for the Milky Way Star Lord?
The Black Star Lord and others were quietly astonished.
It was no secret that the Milky Way Star Lord was highly valued by the Strongest One, Xia Qin. But in human civilization, strength was everything. Even if someone was the offspring of a Strongest One, without significant achievements, they wouldn't be highly regarded by other evolvers.
Now that Deputy Tower Master Nalan had ascended to the eleventh rank, he had essentially reached the pinnacle of human civilization. He had no need to be overly concerned with the potential of the Milky Way Star Lord.
Even if everything went smoothly in the future, the Milky Way Star Lord would only be at the same level as him.
As for becoming a Strongest One? Outsiders merely believed that the Milky Way Star Lord had the potential to challenge that rank, but no one could guarantee that he would actually succeed.
As the Black Star Lord and Glazed Star Lord watched Lin Yuan chatting pleasantly with Deputy Tower Master Nalan, a thought crossed their minds.
For the Milky Way Star Lord to be so highly regarded by a newly ascended eleventh-rank evolver, there must be some secret they were unaware of.
On the other side, Deputy Tower Master Nalan secretly transmitted a message, "Milky Way Star Lord, if it weren't for you defeating me in that time rule sparring match, I wouldn't have broken through so quickly."
Deputy Tower Master Nalan was deeply grateful to Lin Yuan. His recent breakthrough was indeed closely tied to the Milky Way Star Lord.
Furthermore, that sparring match made Deputy Tower Master Nalan realize Lin Yuan's true potential.
To reach such a level of understanding in time rules while only at the ninth rank—what would the future hold for him?
While others might think that the Milky Way Star Lord had a strong chance of reaching the eleventh rank, Deputy Tower Master Nalan was convinced that, barring any unforeseen accidents, the Milky Way Star Lord was certain to ascend to the eleventh rank.
Moreover, even at the eleventh rank, the Milky Way Star Lord could swiftly rise to its peak.
Even within the eleventh rank, there were significant differences. Some eleventh-rank beings had not fully comprehended the time rules, while others not only mastered time rules but also merged them with space rules. Some even possessed special techniques that allowed them to resist the Strongest Ones.
"Even without me, with your foundation, you would have broken through soon enough," Lin Yuan replied immediately.
Deputy Tower Master Nalan's breakthrough was partly due to the motivation from Lin Yuan, but more importantly, it was because of his own deep foundation. ʀ
The latter was the primary reason.
"It's different," Deputy Tower Master Nalan shook his head.
With his pride, if he hadn't been defeated by someone at the ninth rank like Lin Yuan, he wouldn't have undergone such a shift in mindset.
"Regardless, I, Nalan, owe you a favor, Milky Way Star Lord. If you ever need anything, just say the word," Deputy Tower Master Nalan said solemnly.
A favor from an eleventh-rank being was priceless. Eleventh-rank beings had incredibly long lifespans, and after mastering time rules, they could achieve a form of alternative immortality. With such a favor, who in human civilization would dare to provoke Lin Yuan in the future?
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, other guests came to congratulate Deputy Tower Master Nalan.
"I'll let you attend to your guests," Lin Yuan said tactfully, then returned to his seat with the Black Star Lord and others.
"Milky Way Star Lord, you and Deputy Tower Master Nalan seem to have a good relationship?" The Black Star Lord couldn't help but ask.
Deputy Tower Master Nalan's attitude toward Lin Yuan had been so unusual that the Black Star Lord was intensely curious.
The Glazed Star Lord, sitting nearby, also looked at Lin Yuan with interest, wanting to understand why Deputy Tower Master Nalan treated him that way.
"Not bad. We've met a few times," Lin Yuan said after thinking for a moment. He had indeed only met Deputy Tower Master Nalan a few times.
"Just a few meetings, and he treats you like that?" The Black Star Lord shook his head in disbelief.
When interacting with someone like him, an A-level tenth rank, Deputy Tower Master Nalan had merely smiled and casually exchanged a few words. But with Lin Yuan, his enthusiasm was unmistakable—it was obvious even to a fool.
The difference in treatment was too stark.
"I really don't know why," Lin Yuan said, shaking his head. He didn't mention the sparring match he had with Deputy Tower Master Nalan.
Now, the Vice President of the Biluo Association had personally invited Lin Yuan, a clear sign that the President of the Biluo Association held the Milky Way Star Lord in high regard.
On the central planet, ninth-rank evolvers were common, and only tenth-rank evolvers drew much attention.
Just then, a commotion arose in the distance.
"The Patriarch of the Xuanyuan family has arrived."
The Black Star Lord and Glazed Star Lord looked up.
They saw a black-haired man, dressed in a white robe, calmly descend onto the planet.
"The Patriarch of the Xuanyuan family?"
"The patriarch of the Xuanyuan family?"
"One of the most powerful evolution families in human civilization?"
"And a family directly descended from one of the Strongest Ones of human civilization?"
Countless guests whispered among themselves. The few Strongest Ones in human civilization not only guarded the nine Evolution Towers but also had their own families.
The Xuanyuan family was one of the most powerful and deeply rooted families in human civilization, with their founder being one of the Strongest Ones.
"Patriarch Xuanyuan." Deputy Tower Master Nalan personally greeted him.
Patriarch Xuanyuan was himself an eleventh-rank evolver who had long comprehended the time rules. Combined with his power, even Deputy Tower Master Nalan didn't dare show any disregard.
Lin Yuan observed Patriarch Xuanyuan closely, as did the Black Star Lord.
It was rare to have the opportunity to closely observe an eleventh-rank being who had mastered the time rules.
After all, many eleventh-rank beings hadn't fully comprehended the time rules.
"When will I be able to master the time rules..." the Black Star Lord couldn't help but mutter.
As an A-level tenth rank, he was somewhat confident about reaching the eleventh rank, but mastering the time rules? That was far more uncertain.
Not every eleventh-rank being could fully comprehend the time rules.
Mastering the time rules had profound significance for any being, allowing them to slow down their own time flow and live much longer.
It's worth noting that for eleventh-rank beings aiming to reach the ultimate rank, timing and opportunity were crucial.
This era might not offer a chance to reach the ultimate rank, but if they lived long enough, the next era might.
So, living long enough meant infinite possibilities.
"Indeed," Lin Yuan echoed.
"Mastering the time rules is still quite difficult for us at the moment," the Glazed Star Lord added, speaking pragmatically.
"True," the Black Star Lord said after thinking for a while, nodding in agreement.
They weren't even at the eleventh rank yet—how could they talk about mastering the time rules?
They hadn't even learned to walk, and they were thinking about running? It seemed a bit too ambitious.
"Milky Way Star Lord, let's not overthink it," the Black Star Lord said, looking at Lin Yuan.
What he didn't know was that Lin Yuan, sitting beside him, was only one step away from fully mastering the time rules.
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