From the Metropolis to the Strongest in the Cosmos

A total of five powerful Deities had all set their sights on Li Yang, wanting to take him as a disciple.

In fact, this was quite normal.

Li Yang still didn’t have a single teacher. He hadn’t even been recruited by the Yangyuan Empire, making him the only one among the top-ranking geniuses in this position.

The other geniuses had all been recruited by the Emperor-level powers in their respective Star Continents, their teachers being either Emperors or Deities.

At a time like this, the teacher-less Li Yang naturally became an object of contention.

”Li Yang, have you decided which teacher to choose?” Soul Ink asked.

Li Yang shook his head. ”I don’t know.”

’I want to apprentice myself to Flame Wave Sect Master, but I also want to apprentice myself to Sect Master Lie Yuan...’

’Of course I want to become a disciple of beings who can instantly kill ordinary Deities with a wave of a hand and receive their guidance.’

’The difference between having a teacher and not having one is huge.’

”I’m not in a hurry right now.”

After a moment of thought, Li Yang said, ”Next, I’ll go attend the classes offered by Flame Wave Sect Master and the other four experts. I’ll see how effective they are before making a decision.”

Every expert surely explained the Laws differently, and the effectiveness of their lectures would vary for each genius. Some might be a better fit for one teacher, while others might be a better fit for another.

Previously, Mute had also advised Li Yang not to choose immediately, but to compare the masters for a while before making a decision.

”Suit yourself,” Soul Ink said nonchalantly.

In truth, he didn’t know which one was best suited to guide Li Yang either.

If he had to say, they were all suitable.

However, Li Yang couldn’t choose all five teachers at once. Even someone like Mixed Void had the same restriction; one could only choose a single teacher within the Eternal Saint Hall.

Reining in his emotions, Li Yang ordered, ”Number Six, check my contribution points!”

After entering the Human Race’s Eternal Saint Hall, he had gone straight to his residence, then to the Place of Inheritance. Afterward, Li Yang had entered the Virtual World and the Path of Deities to test his strength. Only now did he finally have some free time.

He hadn’t just received inheritance opportunities; the Human Race’s Eternal Saint Hall had also granted him contribution points. Furthermore, there were contribution point rewards for passing the first level of the Path of Deities and for his status as a mountainside disciple of the Lianyun Mountain Range!

Previously, Li Yang had obtained one million contribution points in the Yangyuan Empire and exchanged them for many things. The Key of Law could help his family forcibly break through to the Law Realm, easily extending their lifespans to over five hundred years. He had also exchanged for a mechanical lifeform with the strength of a Star Lord to protect the vulnerable planet Earth.

Besides those, there were all sorts of other precious resources.

’I wonder how many treasures there are in this Saint Hall?’ Li Yang was filled with anticipation.

The Human Race’s Eternal Saint Hall was immeasurably more powerful than the Yangyuan Empire. Its Supreme Saint Artifact, the Majestic Star River, could alone easily obliterate all Emperors.

As he gave the command, an interface appeared before him. At the same time, Number Six’s voice sounded out, ”Master, you achieved 10th place in the previous genius selection tournament, for which you were rewarded 60,000 contribution points. As a mountainside genius of the Lianyun Mountain Range, you are awarded one inheritance opportunity and 20,000 contribution points every ten years. The inheritance opportunity will be granted in ten years’ time, but the contribution points have already been issued.”

In ten years, Li Yang would receive one inheritance opportunity and 20,000 contribution points. The points were issued upfront, while the opportunity came at the end of the period.

”Previously, Master, you passed the first step of the Path of Deities, which awarded you 10,000 contribution points.”

”In total, Master, you possess 90,000 contribution points.”

As Number Six spoke, Li Yang’s information appeared on the screen.

”Li Yang: Mountainside Genius of the Lianyun Mountain Range

Inheritance Opportunities: 2

Contribution Points: 90,000”

’Ninety thousand contribution points?’

Li Yang felt a surge of anticipation. He thought for a moment and decided to check how many contribution points it would cost for a resource that could force a breakthrough to the Longevity Realm.

Even with the Key of Law, his family members only had lifespans of a few hundred years.

Those few hundred years could pass in a flash, so Li Yang had to find out in advance how many contribution points he would need for the exchange.

Otherwise, by the time his family’s lifespans were nearing their end, it would be too late for regrets.

”Number Six, search for a method to forcibly break through to the Longevity Realm,” Li Yang commanded.

”Understood.”

Number Six nodded and said directly, ”Master, the resource to forcibly break through to the Longevity Realm is the Key of Longevity. It requires 500,000 contribution points for exchange.”

”Five hundred thousand contribution points?”

At that moment, Li Yang also saw the information displayed before him.

’It seems contribution points in the Human Race’s Eternal Saint Hall are far more valuable than those in the Yangyuan Empire.’

’In the Yangyuan Empire, a resource to forcibly break through to the Longevity Realm cost 500 million contribution points. The difference is a thousandfold!’

’So expensive. I’m still far short of the amount I need.’

Li Yang shook his head. He currently only had 90,000 contribution points, a huge gap from the required 500,000. He couldn’t even afford a single resource for a forced breakthrough to the Longevity Realm.

Even within the Human Race’s Eternal Saint Hall, resources for a forced breakthrough to the Longevity Realm were incredibly expensive!

The price for forcibly breaking through to the Longevity Realm—and adding ten thousand years to one’s lifespan—was simply too high.

However, Li Yang wasn’t discouraged.

He had only just entered the Human Race’s Eternal Saint Hall. Not having enough points now didn’t mean he wouldn’t have enough in the future. He had at least five hundred years to earn them!

Li Yang continued to search. There were countless treasures available for exchange in categories like weapons, rare items, and more, all obtainable as long as one had enough contribution points.

”Tier Ten Divine Weapon, Flowing Cloud Blade: An offensive weapon suitable for comprehenders of the Gold Element Law. A World Realm expert can unleash its full power. Exchange cost: 100 contribution points.”

”Tier Ten Divine Weapon, Lingyu Armor: Defensive armor suitable for comprehenders of the Thunder Law. A World Realm expert can unleash its full power. Exchange cost: 100 contribution points.”

”Tier Ten Divine Weapon, Agile Combat Boots: Speed-type boots suitable for comprehenders of any Law. A World Realm expert can unleash its full power. Exchange cost: 100 contribution points.”

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One Tier Ten Divine Weapon after another was displayed before his eyes.

Tier Ten Divine Weapons... Li Yang had seen them before, in the Relic Space left behind by Lombart, an invincible World Realm expert from the Milky Way. Back then, they had even attracted many World Masters who came to fight over them!

Even World Masters would find it difficult to own a full set of weapons at this level. They desperately coveted them but had no way to get them.

But now, these weapons were right before Li Yang’s eyes.

If he just equipped a full set of offensive, defensive, and speed-type gear, Li Yang’s strength would absolutely skyrocket!

He was currently in the Early Longevity Realm. He estimated that even without using any Laws, just by activating these weapons, his strength could probably surge to the Mid or Late Longevity Realm!

But his actual strength was at the Early Star Lord level. If he activated them, he estimated his power could directly rival that of a Mid-Star Lord Realm expert!

’So many treasures.’ Li Yang mused as he browsed. There were far too many things suitable for him.

As Li Yang was looking, Number Six offered a piece of advice. ”Master, while Tier Ten Divine Weapons and the like can dramatically increase your strength, there’s no need to exchange for them right now, since you’ll be staying inside the Eternal Saint Hall.”