I Have an All-Knowing Mirror

Chapter 146: Divine Body

Time flowed by, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

On Bluestar, within the North Pole, Su Yuan opened his eyes.

"Level 21!"

Sensing the significantly stronger aura surging within his body, a smile graced Su Yuan's face.

Compared to the massive leap from a Planetary Lifeform to a Starry Sky Lifeform, the evolutionary step from Level 20 to Level 21 was something Su Yuan could completely conceal. There was no need to leave Bluestar for this breakthrough.

'The path of life evolution is most solid when taken step by step. Want to reach heaven in one step? That always comes with a price,'

Su Yuan thought to himself. The gray mirror had indeed provided numerous methods to instantly become a Stellar Life Form, or even a Cosmic Saint.

These methods could have saved him long years of arduous cultivation.

But the price was simply too steep. He would either find it nearly impossible to advance any further, or he would struggle to maintain his own sense of self.

On the other hand, the path Su Yuan had chosen—starting from a Level 1 Life Form and steadily progressing step by step, from a Planetary Lifeform to a Starry Sky Lifeform, and eventually to a Stellar Life Form......was one of the safest methods available, completely devoid of hidden dangers.

Furthermore, the time required wasn't even that long.

'My comprehension of the Five Elements Power...'

With a shift in his thoughts, Su Yuan peered into the depths of his sea of consciousness, looking at the gray mirror.

The gray surface rippled with a hazy mist before displaying a series of lines.

[Life Level: Level 21 (0%)]

[Power of Extreme Yang: 100%]

[Power of Extreme Yin: 100%]

[Metal Element Power: 82%]

[Wood Element Power: 80%]

[Water Element Power: 81%]

[Fire Element Power: 89%]

[Earth Element Power: 83%]

[Power of Ultimate Yang: 1%]

[Power of Ultimate Yin: 0%]

[Combat Bonus: 18,930%]

Su Yuan reviewed his latest attributes on the gray mirror. His comprehension of the Five Elements Power had all surpassed eighty percent, with the highest being the Fire Element Power at eighty-nine percent.

To take five distinct types of Cosmic Force from absolutely nothing to over eighty percent comprehension in just a single month was utterly beyond comprehension.

However, for Su Yuan, it was perfectly normal.

Firstly, because he practiced the Six Dimensions Cultivation Method, his Comprehension was astronomically high, placing him among the ranks of top-tier geniuses.

Secondly, the gray mirror provided an absolutely correct enlightenment method that perfectly suited him.

Thirdly, he had access to the five-element-attributed Superior-grade Martial Arts Manuals in the Shattered Void World. As the Pavilion Master of the Azure Wave Pavilion, Su Yuan wielded heaven-shrouding authority, granting him absolute priority in selecting any Superior-grade Martial Arts Manual he desired.

'Unfortunately, a month of cultivation only increased my Combat Bonus by five or six times,'

'It's just too difficult!'

Su Yuan shook his head slightly, sighing inwardly.

Taking that final step at the very peak of progress was incredibly difficult!

The higher the Combat Bonus climbed, the harder it was to improve. This was especially true for Su Yuan, whose Combat Bonus had already reached an unbelievable multiplier of over one hundred and eighty times.

An increase of five or six times? That was already considered a major breakthrough.

As for anything more?

It would be harder than ascending to the heavens!

'The Power of Ultimate Yin...'

Su Yuan shifted his gaze to the column for the Power of Ultimate Yin.

Whether it was the Power of Ultimate Yang or the Power of Ultimate Yin, both were fragments of the Supreme Rules.

This caliber of power was fundamentally beyond the comprehension of a Starry Sky Lifeform. Su Yuan had only managed to glean something from the Power of Ultimate Yang by capitalizing on the rare communion with the cosmos during his massive leap in Life Level.

'However, Yin and Yang give birth to one another. Since I was able to comprehend a sliver of the Power of Ultimate Yang, I can transition from Yang to Yin.'

Su Yuan began to relax. While meditating on the Power of Ultimate Yang, he directed his observation toward the Power of Ultimate Yin.

Ultimate Yang and Ultimate Yin permeated many dimensions of the cosmic starry sky. As long as Su Yuan wished to observe them, he could.

'According to the most suitable method provided by the gray mirror, one must extend from Ultimate Yang to reach Ultimate Yin. I've been attempting this for a whole month, and today...'

Su Yuan carefully sensed the Power of Ultimate Yang blanketing every dimension, and then traced its path from Ultimate Yang to Ultimate Yin.

Thanks to more than a month of steady accumulation, Su Yuan gradually caught a glimpse of a minuscule corner of the true Power of Ultimate Yin.

'Ultimate Yin.'

Su Yuan's eyes shone with vibrant energy.

For the past month or so, apart from comprehending the Five Elements Power, he had dedicated almost all his time to understanding Ultimate Yin. Now, he had finally achieved a breakthrough.

'Ultimate Yin and Ultimate Yang...'

Su Yuan glanced at his updated physical attributes.

[Power of Ultimate Yang: 1%]

[Power of Ultimate Yin: 1%]

[Combat Bonus: 27,520%]

'My comprehension of the Power of Ultimate Yin reached one percent... and my Combat Bonus directly smashed through the two hundred and seventy times mark...'

Su Yuan felt a wave of elation.

Before breaking through in the Power of Ultimate Yin, his Combat Bonus had only been around one hundred and eighty times.

Now it was over two hundred and seventy times? He had increased his Combat Bonus multiplier by nearly a hundredfold.

'Ultimate Yang and Ultimate Yin truly live up to being a part of the Supreme Rules.'

Su Yuan sighed in admiration.

The Supreme Rules were the ultimate Supreme Power that only a Stellar Life Form could touch, and only a Cosmic Saint could hope to fully comprehend. Yet, Su Yuan was currently just a Starry Sky Lifeform who had merely stepped into the Mid-stage.

Coming into contact with the Supreme Rules at this stage brought indescribable benefits to his cultivation and evolution.

The Shattered Void World.

The Capital City, Azure Wave Pavilion.

On the highest floor of the pavilion, Su Yuan sat across from a man, gazing at him.

This man was the previous Pavilion Master of the Azure Wave Pavilion, whose full name was He Wenxien.

The Xien Family was a massive power within the Canglan Cosmic Human Empire. As a Direct Descendant of the family, He Wenxien had been able to learn many insider secrets about the Shattered Void World ahead of time.

"I still underestimated the influence of the Shattered Void World. Over the past month, at least ten thousand Starry Sky Lifeforms have logged in,"

He Wen said, shaking his head.

And these were Starry Sky Lifeforms; the number of Planetary Lifeforms was even greater, simply impossible to count.

A month ago, he shattered the void and ascended, obtaining the exclusive rewards of the Shattered Void World.

He then immediately began his breakthrough, successfully stepping into the Later-Stage Cosmic Life realm just over twenty days ago.

After slightly stabilizing his realm, he descended into the Shattered Void World once more.

Of course, upon entering the Later-Stage, He Wen could no longer take action within the Shattered Void World; at most, he could only observe.

"There will only be more in the future," Su Yuan remarked.

"Indeed," He Wen sighed wistfully.

The current Shattered Void World was filled with experts. The number of Imperial Citizen Players in the Top Three Ranks had skyrocketed, especially those at the First Rank.

"However, even in such an environment, the Azure Wave Pavilion remains perfectly orderly under Pavilion Master Wu's leadership. Its status is unshakable."

He Wen gave Su Yuan a profound look.

Over the past month, he had witnessed the numerous decisions and actions taken by the Azure Wave Pavilion. It could be said that they flawlessly capitalized on the influx of Imperial Citizen Players to elevate their own strength and influence.

All of these decisions and actions had come from Su Yuan. This left He Wen marveling in sheer astonishment. For a top-tier genius like Su Yuan to possess such incredible talent in faction management was truly extraordinary.

"It was merely a stroke of luck,"

Su Yuan replied with a faint smile.

Managing a faction was no simple task, especially given the current environment of the Shattered Void World. With a massive influx of Imperial Citizen Players creating a chaotic mix of the good and the bad, it was even harder to govern.

However, by utilizing the gray mirror, Su Yuan handled the situation with effortless ease.

No matter what schemes or motives those varied Imperial Citizen Players harbored, as long as they joined the Azure Wave Pavilion, they fell squarely into Su Yuan's grasp, reduced to mere chess pieces.

Even if they chose not to join, it was difficult for them to escape Su Yuan's influence; the impact would merely be slightly smaller.

"By the way, why do I feel like you've grown much stronger again, Pavilion Master Wu?"

He Wen studied Su Yuan carefully for a moment, his tone filled with wonder.

He was now a Later-Stage Cosmic Life form. Even though he couldn't fight in the Shattered Void World, his keen eyesight remained, allowing him to sense that the obscure aura radiating from Su Yuan had grown even deeper and more profound.

This left He Wen in disbelief. For a Mid-stage Starry Sky Lifeform to reach the Super Grade-1 level was already unimaginable, yet he had gone even further?

Was he even human?

This was especially jarring considering that just a few months ago, Su Yuan had only been a Planetary Lifeform.

Su Yuan merely smiled, choosing not to speak.

Seeing this, He Wen didn't pry any further. After all, matters of cultivation were deeply personal. His earlier comment was just a passing marvel; he had no intention of delving into the secrets.

"Alright, I only came by to take a look this time. It's about time I left."

He Wen declared.

After all, the Azure Wave Pavilion was a faction he had personally founded and poured his heart into. Even though his goals were achieved and he had successfully advanced to a Later-Stage Cosmic Life form, he couldn't help but feel a lingering concern.

But now, having witnessed Su Yuan's capabilities, He Wen felt completely at ease.

In Su Yuan's hands, the Azure Wave Pavilion would only continue to flourish and prosper.

"Next, I plan to enter the "Divine Body World". If Pavilion Master Wu reaches the Later-Stage, why not come in and have some fun too?"

He Wen suggested.

"The "Divine Body World"?"

Su Yuan's thoughts began to drift.

The "Divine Body World" was a virtual game world.

Unlike the Shattered Void World, the "Divine Body World" primarily focused on facilitating the evolution from a Starry Sky Lifeform to a Stellar Life Form.

For a Later-Stage Cosmic Life form attempting to break through to a Stellar Life Form, they needed to carve out an internal world within their own body. If this process failed, they would be doomed beyond redemption.

However, in the "Divine Body World", they could conduct advanced simulations and rehearsals.

Because of this, the "Divine Body World" enjoyed immense fame across all thirty-six universal human empires. Nearly every Later-Stage Cosmic Life form would descend into this evolutionary world.

"We'll talk about it when the time comes,"

Su Yuan replied.

In the cultivation plan provided by the gray mirror, the "Divine Body World" was not his only option. Su Yuan would need to evaluate his choices when the moment arrived.

"Hmm."

He Wen stood up, looked at Su Yuan, and said, "Although there might be no need for me to say this, if Pavilion Master Wu ever runs into any trouble—whether in reality or within the game—you can always come to me."

"I certainly will."

Su Yuan nodded.

He Wen hailed from the Xien Family, a towering behemoth ranked among the top one hundred factions within the Canglan Cosmic Human Empire.

A promise from such an individual was absolutely priceless.

After He Wen departed, Su Yuan lingered in the Azure Wave Pavilion for a while longer. He issued a few commands before ultimately leaving the Shattered Void World.

'The "Myriad Labyrinths" world...'

With a flicker of his mind, Su Yuan descended into the world of the Myriad Labyrinths.

Two months ago, Su Yuan had challenged the "Myriad Labyrinths", advancing from the forty-first layer all the way to the fiftieth layer.

The reward for clearing the fiftieth layer had been a precious cultivation resource, which Su Yuan consumed when breaking through from a Planetary Lifeform to a Mid-stage Starry Sky Lifeform.

Now that the "Myriad Labyrinths" world had reset, Su Yuan naturally intended to continue his challenge.

The "Myriad Labyrinths" world felt as if it had been custom-tailored for Su Yuan. Through it, he could safely obtain all sorts of cultivation resources without any hidden risks, along with establishing a network of connections belonging to a Military Strategist.

Most importantly, passing beyond the hundredth layer of the "Myriad Labyrinths" would grant him higher authority within the Virtual Network world.

This was also the Canglan Cosmic Human Empire's way of allocating resources to foster civilian Military Strategists.

"Let's begin."

Su Yuan immediately initiated his run through the fifty-first layer of the labyrinth.

"Simple."

After stepping into the Mid-stage Starry Sky Lifeform realm, Su Yuan's Dimension of Wisdom had surged tremendously. Even without consulting the gray mirror, he could roughly grasp the critical points needed to clear the stage.

However, in the interest of saving time...

Su Yuan still asked the gray mirror, allowing him to breeze through the fifty-first layer in the shortest possible time.

Why wouldn't he use a fast-clear method if he had one? Su Yuan certainly had no masochistic desire to torture himself.

The fifty-second layer.

The fifty-third layer.

The fifty-fourth layer.

All the way to the sixtieth layer.

The sixtieth layer of the labyrinth.

"I am a prince of a universal human empire. My mother's clan possesses no background, and I am extremely inconspicuous among the princes. Tomorrow is Imperial Father's one-millionth birthday, and I need to present him with a gift that will deeply satisfy him..."

Su Yuan read the background introduction for the sixtieth labyrinth layer.

'This universal human empire is called the Kunxu Cosmic Human Empire, but in reality, it is modeled after the "Qingyuan" Cosmic Human Empire...'

Su Yuan pondered silently.

The "Qingyuan" Cosmic Human Empire was one of the thirty-six major universal human empires, classified as a primary-tier universal human empire.

The identity Su Yuan had possessed was the son of the 89,600th Empire Ruler of the "Qingyuan" Cosmic Human Empire.

To clear this labyrinth layer, one had to possess an adequate understanding of the "Qingyuan" Cosmic Human Empire during that specific era. This heavily relied on a Military Strategist's ability to judge and make decisions based on the political climate of the time.

What were the preferences of the Empire Ruler of the "Qingyuan" Cosmic Human Empire during that reign? What issues was the empire facing? What were its diplomatic relations with other universal human empires? What was its stance on the neighboring Alien Race factions?

All of these factors, and many more, had to be weighed carefully.

Only by taking every condition and variable into account could one deduce the exact gift the Empire Ruler would truly cherish. Presenting that gift at the birthday banquet was the only way to clear the stage.

'That era...'

Su Yuan thought about it for a moment, feeling a flurry of chaotic thoughts. A massive universal human empire, even if merely a primary-tier one, contained political ties, prominent figures, and spheres of influence that were so insanely complex they would cause a standard artificial intelligence to crash.

Even with Su Yuan's current Dimension of Wisdom, he found it difficult to grasp an immediate starting point. He would need to spend an exorbitant amount of time studying the "Qingyuan" Cosmic Human Empire of that era to finally derive the correct answer.

Naturally, Su Yuan didn't have the time to slowly analyze everything. He directly consulted the gray mirror, instantly learning the precise gift that would bring the Empire Ruler the most satisfaction.

"Hahahaha! With a son like you, the future of our empire is full of hope!"

Su Yuan watched the "Qingyuan" Empire Ruler throw his head back in hearty laughter.

The surrounding scenery rapidly blurred and faded away.

"Congratulations, you have cleared the sixtieth layer of the labyrinth."

The notification chime of the "Myriad Labyrinths" world rang out, and Su Yuan's consciousness swiftly detached from the prince's body.

'The sixtieth labyrinth layer already involves real-world universal human empires...'

Su Yuan pondered silently.

According to the answers provided by the gray mirror, the higher the layer in the "Myriad Labyrinths", the more closely it mirrored reality. This included, but was not limited to, recreating pivotal wars or historical turning points. Standing in the shoes of a Military Strategist, one had to make the most optimal choices for those crucial moments.

The past could not be changed, but one could certainly extract invaluable lessons and experience from it.