Cosmic Trading System

According to the True Martial Saint Lord's plan, breaking through the thirty-fourth layer of heaven in this universe was something he intended for Lin Yun to do, because doing so would enable Lin Yun to rapidly and significantly enhance his strength.

If that were the case, even if the spatial node connecting this universe with the Netherworld had greater dangers, Lin Yun would be capable enough to confront them.

In other words, if Lin Yun couldn't handle it, then he couldn't think of anyone else who could.

After all, Lin Yun's current achievements were comparable to those of Grand Master Taoist Ancestor Er Lee from thousands of years ago. He estimated that even if the reincarnated being of Er Lee's friend awakened, it might not be comparable to Lin Yun's current accomplishments.

If he let Langya Saint Lord and Chu Lee, along with their group, break through the thirty-fourth layer of heaven, then the difficulty for Lin Yun to break through a new Layered Heaven afterward would undoubtedly increase greatly. It was very possible that Lin Yun would never have the chance to break through a new layer of heaven again.

His feeling was not without basis, as Er Lee had said that the last three layers of any universe were the hardest to break through, with difficulties far exceeding that of the penultimate fourth layer by several folds.

And the final three layers, each one was many times more difficult than the last; these were the ultimate barriers protecting the universe—without extraordinary talent against heaven's will, it would be extremely difficult to break through.

A thirty-six-layered universe was considered a strong universe externally, and it demanded very high standards.

Although Lin Yun's performance was also quite astonishing, perhaps because he had witnessed the style of Grand Master Taoist Ancestor Er Lee and seen that even Er Lee could not break through the thirty-fourth layer of heaven.

Therefore, the True Martial Saint Lord still held a sliver of hope for Lin Yun to break through the thirty-fourth layer of heaven, but he truly did not have much confidence in Lin Yun's ability to break through the thirty-fifth layer.

If, in the end, Langya Saint Lord and Chu Lee's group were the ones to break through the thirty-fourth layer and receive the bestowed energy of heaven and earth, he also did not have much confidence in whether Langya Saint Lord and Chu Lee's group would be able to withstand the danger of this universe's connection to the Netherworld.

If Langya Saint Lord's strength were to increase significantly, perhaps there would be hope, but as he had just said, Langya Saint Lord could not stay in this universe for very long; once his strength improved further, the time he could stay in this universe would be even shorter.

Chu Lee?

He truly did not hold him in high regard!

Now only at the second level of the super realm, even if he quickly breaks through to the Sanctuary Realm, how much would he be able to achieve in such a short period?

A medium Saint Lord? A superior Saint Lord? Or perhaps a Peak Saint Lord?

Even if he reached the Peak Saint Lord, how long could he stay in this universe?

However, Lin Yun was different; his ability to fight beyond his level was extremely strong. At just the second level of the super realm, he already possessed the strength of a medium Saint Lord. Once he reached the fourth level of the super realm, he would at least have the strength of a superior Saint Lord, or even a Peak Saint Lord!

Once Lin Yun broke through to the Saint Lord Realm, his strength among the Saint Lords would likely be extremely fearsome; even he would not dare say he could easily prevail against him!

He could truly rest easy entrusting this universe to such a Lin Yun!

The security of this universe was of great importance, not just because of the task assigned by Grand Master Taoist Ancestor Er Lee, which demanded that the safety of this universe must be beyond reproach; this universe was also his homeland, and he did not wish for anything untoward to happen!

He was also aware of Lin Yun's deeds on Earth; trusting Lin Yun with the safety and dangers of this universe gave him great peace of mind!

As for Chu Lee, just like he himself had said earlier, he had watched him grow up. He knew a lot about Chu Lee's character, and he truly was not at ease entrusting the safety of this universe to Chu Lee!

"Langya, by principle, every life in this universe has the right to break through to a new Layered Heaven and receive the energy bestowed by heaven and earth, but this is not conducive to the mission originally assigned by Grand Master Taoist Ancestor. The method you are using, you don't need to say, is definitely the method handed down by Grand Master Taoist Ancestor.

However, since Grand Master Taoist Ancestor passed down this method, it is not my place to prevent you from using it. I don't want to block your future. If you want to lead people to break through the new Layered Heaven, go ahead, but you are forbidden from using the arrangements of the Immortal Origin World!" said the True Martial Saint Lord as he took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

Having many people break through the New Layered Heaven together and receive the cosmic energy bestowed by Heaven and Earth is a heaven-defying method to deceive destiny. Naturally, it's not so simple to achieve. The special arrangement left by Grand Master Taoist Ancestor in the Immortal Origin World was also one of the essential tools.

It was an arrangement crafted from the vast resources accumulated when the Grand Master Taoist Ancestor publicly lectured, taught indiscriminately, and was worshipped by the Ten Thousand Race who offered their treasures. At that time, after setting up such an arrangement, the Immortal Origin Holy Land no longer had sufficient resources to set up another.

For Langya Saint Lord to set up such an arrangement again would be extremely difficult, not to mention, the original arrangement was personally set up by the Taoist Ancestor. Although many details were left behind, when they tried to set it up again, who knew if there would be problems? Sometimes, what the Taoist Ancestor could do, they might not necessarily be able to achieve.

"No, I must use the arrangement in the Immortal Origin World!" Langya Saint Lord said, frowning.

He didn't have the confidence to set up another arrangement in the Immortal Origin World, and by the time he set it up, who knew when that would be? Naturally, he couldn't go without using it.

"Langya, back then, we were so weak. The Grand Master Taoist Ancestor brought us from our insignificance to the peak of this universe. Such great kindness... are you really determined to go against the mission left by the Grand Master Taoist Ancestor?" True Martial Saint Lord said in a disheartened and low voice.

"I wouldn't dare to defy the mission left by Grand Master Taoist Ancestor, but to entrust the Grand Master Taoist Ancestor's mission to an outsider like this, I'm not at ease. After this matter, I will devote myself to accomplishing the mission left by the Grand Master Taoist Ancestor.

If, when I leave the universe, it's still not completed, I will entrust this mission to Chu Lee..." Langya Saint Lord said gravely.

"Even with determination, you shouldn't do this. Let's not talk about the issue of time. I've just returned from the point where this universe connects with the Netherworld. The danger this crisis brings makes even my heart palpitate. It's very likely far beyond your imagination, and also beyond mine.

Both you and Chu Lee are unable to withstand this crisis, even if you indeed break through the thirty-fourth heaven and receive the cosmic energy bestowed. Only Lin Yun can do it..." True Martial Saint Lord paused for a moment and shook his head slightly.

"Ha, Lin Yun, Lin Yun, you trust an outsider so much yet distrust your own people?" Langya Saint Lord said with a cold laugh.

"It's not that I trust Lin Yun, but you should know of Lin Yun's talent and ability..." True Martial Saint Lord's eyes flashed with a sharp glint as he spoke.

Having known Langya Saint Lord for many years, he had some understanding of Langya Saint Lord's nature. Insisting on letting Chu Lee be the one below the Saint Lord Realm to break through the New Layered Heaven, rather than Lin Yun, was certainly not because Chu Lee had a closer relationship with him.

Lin Yun's talent was high and his strength formidable. Having Lin Yun take on the role meant a higher chance of success.

But, precisely because of this, the cosmic energy Lin Yun might ultimately receive could be much greater. Although it was possible to make some man-made changes, Lin Yun's talent and strength were so against the heavens that even Langya Saint Lord felt apprehensive and lacked the confidence to change much.

That's why Langya Saint Lord gave up on pulling Lin Yun into this plan.

Therefore, Langya Saint Lord actually understood Lin Yun's talent and strength very well.

"If they're not one of us, no matter how strong their talent and abilities, what good does it do? You should understand a principle: the stronger a person is, the greater harm they can cause once they turn to evil. With our level of strength, if we constrain our minds or change our spiritual aura, it's also difficult to sense the other's specific thoughts, isn't it?

Who knows whether everything Lin Yun is showing now is a disguise? As you said, his talent and abilities are strong. If you leave this universe and he reveals his true nature, who can stop him?" Langya Saint Lord said indifferently.

"This is just your speculation, while the potential danger facing this universe is very real. Do you really want to stand by and watch this universe be destroyed?" True Martial Saint Lord said with a hint of anger.

"The potential danger facing this universe is also just your speculation, and may not necessarily occur... Moreover, the destruction of a universe is not so simple. With the Netherworld connected to the myriad worlds, the strength of the Netherworld should also be subject to many restrictions. And as they say, heroes emerge in troubled times.

Perhaps, this crisis will instead bring out the reincarnation of the friend of the Grand Master Taoist Ancestor..." Langya Saint Lord said slowly.

"Heh... Are you doubting my feelings... or are you doubting my intentions..." True Martial Saint Lord said with an air of laughter.

Langya Saint Lord stared at True Martial Saint Lord and suddenly laughed, saying, "True Martial, after all is said and done, you're just someone who talks without feeling the pain. Or maybe, you're just being generous with other people's interests..."

"The benefits of breaking through a new Layered Heaven are immense, and I believe you are very clear about it. I truly don't believe you aren't tempted; it's just that...

when the Grand Master Taoist Ancestor led us to break through a new Layered Heaven, you received too much cosmic energy, which makes it extremely difficult for you to partake in breaking through a new Layered Heaven again, leading you to so generously give it up and even persuade me to do the same!" Langya Saint Lord said somberly.

"But you have no chance of breaking through a new Layered Heaven again, while I do! If it weren't for the appearance of this Lin Yun, breaking through the thirty-fourth heaven of this universe with people like Chu Lee and others would have been a matter of time! And now, you want to give my share of benefits to someone else. How can I be willing to give away such a tremendous opportunity to others?

If it was you, would you be content? Precisely because it's not your benefit, you're so generous! You're using my interests to curry favor with others; don't you find it laughable!" Langya Saint Lord laughed loudly.

"You... you actually think this way..." True Martial Saint Lord opened his mouth, but took a long time before finally speaking.