Chapter 2541: Determined By Aptitude

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Lu Yin remained in the same position and casually waved a hand, which caused a green bubble to drift over to him. It was time for him to find a place where he could focus on absorbing the power of the Arboreal Realm.

It was not long before news of Lu Yin's performance at the entrance of the Arboreal School spread. He had gone from initially picking a Monochromatic fruit, to a tri-chromatic fruit. The, he had picked a tetra-chromatic fruit before finally a penta-chromatic fruit had taken the initiative to literally jump into his hand. His demonstration of talent raised a storm throughout the entire Sixverse Academy, and the name Xuan Qi was elevated above even that of Shao Qingfeng, He Shu, and the other famous geniuses. He was hailed as the most talented individual in the Sixverse Academy at the moment.

Zuo Yu was astonished. Was this really the same man who had been so clueless in the Cloudflow Universe? How could he be so unbelievably talented?

Shi Hong’s arm grew weak and her sword clattered to the ground. No wonder he had seen through her Dragon Flash so easily. It was possible that his talent for cultivating had always been so exceptional, but that it had simply never been discovered. No, she should have realized it herself. He had seen through Dragon Flash with but a glance; what could have allowed that if not pure talent?

The news left Luo Lao'er ecstatic, and he began sharing the news that Xuan Qi was his brother-in-law. This was terrifying to those who hated Luo Lao’er due to what had happened in Cliff Town, and no one else tried to attack him. It was clear that Xuan Qi was peerlessly talented, and that talent would eventually be transformed into strength. Who knew how far Xuan Qi would go?

Xu Yue’s jaw clenched when she heard the news. Xuan Qi had surpassed her older brother? First he had ruined her trial, and then he had started overshadowing her older brother. She would definitely keep an eye on Xuan Qi.

Lu Yin had no idea how many enemies he had created. For him, he was simply playing a game, the goal of which was to learn more about the Sixverse Association. After he obtained sufficient knowledge of the association, the person known as Xuan Qi would disappear. Instead, the one who would appear would be Lu Yin, Dao Monarch of the Fifth Mainland. Lu Yin was looking forward to seeing the reactions when that day came.

Green bubbles drifted about the entire Arboreal School. Lu Yin spent his time seeking out and absorbing the bubbles in order to cultivate the power of the Arboreal Realm. Whenever traces of this power entered the unique power system in his chest, green shoots would sprout on the continent of fatesand that lay there. The greenery shone brightly.

Lu Yin had never considered that the power of the Arboreal Realm would actually sprout from the land that was fatesand within his chest. What would happen next? Would the plants grow into a tree?

The power system developing within his chest was beyond Lu Yin’s comprehension. Voidforce energy gathered like a river, True God’s divine energy hung like a red star in the sky, alone with the Withered Bark and the black and white mist. As time passed, it looked more and more like an embryonic universe was forming. This was vastly different from other people’s inner worlds.

Could a universe really grow inside of him?

He wondered how things were developing between Xu Xiangyin and the others.

Several days later, Lu Yin received a notice that instructed him to prepare to visit the Arboreal Sanctuary.

"The Arboreal Sanctuary?" Lu Yin was surprised. You Teng had arrived to deliver the message.

The man sighed. "Because of you, the Arboreal Sanctuary is opening early."

"I don't understand," Lu Yin said.

You Teng explained, "The Voidforce Universe and the Arboreal Realm are both vying to take you as their own. We cannot favor either side, so it was decided that your aptitude will decide which universe you end up in. Mu San immediately submitted a request to the Arboreal Realm that the Arboreal Sanctuary open ahead of schedule. As long as the innate gift you obtain there surpasses the quality of the voidforce puppet you obtain in the Voidforce Universe, you will go to the Arboreal Realm. Otherwise, you will go to the Voidforce Universe."

Lu Yin anxiously replied, "I feel guilty that I’m disrupting the normal process for opening the Arboreal Sanctuary."

You Teng gave Lu Yin a flat stare. "Do you know how many people envy your talent right now? You are already being hailed as the most talented student currently in the Sixverse Academy, and there are no contestors. Xuan Qi, work hard. It is possible that I will be looking up to you in the future."

Six different universes formed the Sixverse Association. The more Lu Yin interacted with each of them, the more curious and fascinated he became. Still, he did not believe the Fifth Mainland was inferior to any of them. The Heavens Sect era was a legend in the Three Monarchs Universe, and was possibly the same in the rest of the Sixverse Association as well. However, there was no reason for Lu Yin to not use the powers of the Sixverse Association to enhance the Fifth Mainland.

He wanted to equip cultivators with energy converters that could dispel an enemy's power while also delivering devastating attacks with the Bestowal Art that could send beams sweeping through outer space. Every cultivator would have an innate gift from the Arboreal Realm, and would also not need to risk their lives in battle, as they would instead be able to control voidforce puppets. At critical moments, they could use cards to drag their enemy to their death. Even so, the most crucial detail was the ability to bestow power.

The fusion of the various powers of the Sixverse Association could allow a person to truly soar. This was not only what the Sixverse Association aimed for but also what Lu Yin wished to see come to be.

However, Aeternus would never allow this to happen.

With what Lu Yin knew of Aeternus, he was certain that they would eventually make a move. The quieter they were, the more perilous the situation would eventually become.

"Allow me to introduce myself; I am Shao Qingfeng," a man said with a smile as he approached Lu Yin. He wore a pale golden robe that gave him a noble appearance.

Lu Yin felt he needed to ask, "Do you also wear that outfit on the battlefield?"

The question took Shao Qingfeng completely off guard. "Is that a problem?"

"Just curious," Lu Yin replied.

Shao Qingfeng was not offended, and actually proved to be quite friendly. In fact, he acted completely different from the arrogant attitude he had demonstrated when he had challenged Lu Yin outside the Heavens Sect. It was clear that the young man was intrigued by Xuan Qi. "Your performances in the Voidforce School, the Lost Clan School, and the Arboreal School prove that you deserve to be acknowledged as the Sixverse Academy’s greatest prodigy. Xuan Qi, I am very much looking forward to seeing what kind of innate talent you will acquire from the Arboreal Sanctuary."

Lu Yin remained rather quiet, opting to maintain a low profile. He considered the possibility of encountering a Progenitor-level expert when visiting the Arboreal Realm. In stark contrast to the Fifth Mainland, the Arboreal Realm was the home of a formidable Arboreal Overlord, who was capable of reshaping the universe. Should that powerhouse take notice of Lu Yin, he had no idea if his identity would be exposed and his Mask of Death would be seen through. As he looked at his recent behavior, Lu Yin realized he had been too reckless. In the future, he resolved that he would adopt a more inconspicuous approach. Additionally, word had spread that a Progenitor-level expert from the Voidforce Universe would soon pay him a visit.

Time passed, and more people quickly arrived. Aside from students who were already in the Arboreal School, there were others who had moved on to other schools as well. No less than twenty more people arrived.

Each of these people was a genius who had obtained a tri-chromatic fruit. Among them were people like Xu Ji, who had obtained a tetra-chromatic fruit, as well as Lu Yin, who had obtained a penta-chromatic fruit. Before long, the entire party of those qualified to visit the Arboreal Sanctuary had gathered.

Looking at the crowd, Mu Sanye expressed his amazement. "Never before have we seen such a sizable gathering for the opening of the Arboreal Sanctuary. In my universe, the largest group to enter was a mere fifteen individuals. This is a truly spectacular sight."

As he spoke, he glanced over at Lu Yin and offered a smile. "And there is also a rare penta-chromatic fruit recipient, which have been rarely seen throughout all our history."

Lu Yin smiled politely and acted humble.

Jiang Xiaodao’s irritation was leaving him almost twitching. That bastard was truly an incredible actor.

"Everyone, we will now be traveling to the Arboreal Realm," Mu Sanye announced. Right at that moment, a green light instantly enveloped everyone, including Xu Xiangyin and You Teng. Then, Mu San tore open the void and stepped through.

Before long, people were able to clearly make out their surroundings again. They had already arrived in a strange and unfamiliar space.

Lu Yin looked forward. He could see outer space and a starry sky, yet it was decorated with innumerable green bubbles that scattered across the dark canvas. Even so, what truly caught his attention were the countless tree branches that stretched out endlessly into the distance. No matter how far he looked, it was impossible to see the end. Did these branches fill the entire Arboreal Realm?