I Have an All-Knowing Mirror

Chapter 162: Divine Body and Demonic Form

Compared to when he had just entered the Void Shattering World,

descending directly into Lan Tian's body this time felt entirely different.

Su Yuan did not feel the omnipresent, suffocating pressure from the surrounding heaven and earth.

After all, Su Yuan's current identity was Lan Tian, not a Post-Realm Starry Sky Lifeform. Naturally, he was not subjected to the world's inherent restrictions.

'It is a perfect fit,'

Su Yuan thought to himself.

His core consciousness descended into Lan Tian's Physical Body without encountering the slightest resistance or obstruction.

This was to be expected. Lan Tian was, in fact, AI Xiaolan, a vessel specifically prepared for Su Yuan.

The physical physique and the comprehended Cosmic Force were replicated as closely as possible to match Su Yuan's original body.

'Although I successfully bypassed the Void Shattering World's detection, I cannot exert my consciousness strength too high. My Combat Bonus needs to be maintained at around three to four hundred times,'Su Yuan pondered inwardly.

This was the answer provided by the gray mirror.

If his consciousness strength exceeded a certain threshold, it would attract the attention of the game's Observer, leading to a comprehensive inspection of Lan Tian.

While they ultimately would not discover anything, it would still be a hassle.

After all, Su Yuan could not inhabit Lan Tian's body every waking moment.

And a Combat Bonus exceeding four hundred times would similarly draw the Observer's gaze.

'It is enough.'

Su Yuan gave a slight nod.

In the Void Shattering World, even top-tier combatants at the Super Grade-1 level only possessed a Combat Bonus of two to three hundred times.

Three to four hundred times Combat Bonus? Wielded by Su Yuan, who also possessed the gray mirror? It was more than enough to control any situation.

'Hmm?'

Su Yuan surveyed his surroundings.

At this moment, he was seated in the highest seat of honor on the top floor of Canglan Pavilion. Zhushe Vice Pavilion Master, Yang Vice Pavilion Master, and numerous other High-Ranking Officials were currently in the middle of a heated argument.

As the number one player faction in the Void Shattering World, especially following the Ascension of the highly prestigious Wu Pavilion Master,

this period was critical for Canglan Pavilion. Having lost Wu Pavilion Master, who acted as their stabilizing pillar, many of the pavilion's strategies needed to be reformulated.

In the past, with Wu Pavilion Master suppressing everything, they did not need to pay much mind to Imperial Citizen Players, Indigenous Factions, or even the Dayong Dynasty.

But now?

Many of Canglan Pavilion's High-Ranking Officials unanimously agreed that they should keep a lower profile moving forward.

"Pavilion Master, what do you think of these decisions?"

Once the discussion concluded, Zhushe Vice Pavilion Master looked toward Lan Tian.

Compared to the utmost reverence he showed Su Yuan, Zhushe Vice Pavilion Master's attitude toward Lan Tian was noticeably less deferential.

"These..."

Su Yuan's gaze remained tranquil as he swept his eyes over the numerous High-Ranking Officials of Canglan Pavilion. He shook his head and declared, "There is no need to make such concessions. Whatever the policies were when Wu Pavilion Master was here, those policies will remain exactly the same."

Su Yuan had specifically instructed Xiaolan to create this backdoor so that even after stepping into the Post-Realm, he could continue to directly influence the Void Shattering World.

Naturally, he was not going to act submissively.

Only by keeping Canglan Pavilion in a position of power could it continuously generate massive wealth for Su Yuan in reality, thereby accelerating his cultivation and evolution.

"No need to make concessions?"

Zhushe Vice Pavilion Master was momentarily taken aback, then quickly looked at Lan Tian seated in the place of honor.

At this moment, Lan Tian's gaze was serene, his expression devoid of any fluctuation. To Zhushe Vice Pavilion Master, he bore a striking resemblance to the previous leader, Wu Pavilion Master—exuding the same absolute control over the grand scheme of things.

"We obey the Pavilion Master's command."

Zhushe Vice Pavilion Master hesitated for only a split second before responding respectfully.

He saw the shadow of Wu Pavilion Master in Lan Tian. It was entirely possible that Lan Tian's current orders came directly from Wu Pavilion Master himself, so he naturally did not dare to disobey.

Following that, Su Yuan issued a few more commands in his capacity as the third Pavilion Master, Lan Tian, before his consciousness detached from Lan Tian's body.

When Su Yuan was absent, Lan Tian was controlled by AI Xiaolan, executing orders exactly as Su Yuan had instructed.

'Heven is looking for me?'

Su Yuan received a message.

It was from the first Pavilion Master of Canglan Pavilion, Heven Cien.

Inside a tavern in the Void Shattering World.

Su Yuan descended in his normal identity as a Post-Realm Starry Sky Lifeform to meet with Heven Cien.

"Wu, please have a seat," Heven Cien said with a smile as he looked at Su Yuan. "I presume you are now a Post-Realm Starry Sky Lifeform. How does it feel?"

"I feel heavily suppressed in here," Su Yuan replied.

"That is to be expected. This Evolution World was never meant for Post-Realm existences like us," Heven nodded in agreement.

Within the Virtual Network of the Human Cosmic Empire, there were numerous Evolution Worlds, each corresponding to different stages of Imperial Citizens.

The Void Shattering World was tailored for Imperial Citizens at the Initial-Realm and Mid-Realm Starry Sky Lifeform stages.

"I truly never imagined that your Void Shattering would create such a spectacular scene," Heven remarked, his tone filled with awe.

He had naturally witnessed the scene of Su Yuan's Void Shattering, and the sheer shock it induced had yet to subside even now.

As the first Void Shattering Ascendant, Heven was acutely aware of exactly how difficult it was to tear open a spatial rift that covered more than half the sky. When he had shattered the void, the rift he tore open was merely four meters wide.

It simply could not compare to Su Yuan's.

"It was just a stroke of luck," Su Yuan said.

"That was certainly no stroke of luck." Heven looked at Su Yuan. "The elders in my family all say that with your foundation, Wu, there is a massive possibility that you will carve out an internal world and become a Stellar Life Form in the future..."

As Heven spoke, a trace of envy seeped into his words.

Although he was already a Post-Realm Starry Sky Lifeform, he still completely lacked confidence in how to achieve a breakthrough to become a Stellar Life Form.

And this was even with the advantage of being a direct descendant of the Cien Family, having received guidance from numerous elders at the Stellar Life Form level.

If it were any ordinary Post-Realm Starry Sky Lifeform, they would essentially be in a state of utter bewilderment, not even having a clear direction for their cultivation and evolution.

For instance, the Patriarch of the Multi-eyed Clan had been stuck at the Post-Realm Starry Sky Lifeform stage for hundreds of thousands of years. It was not until he was approaching the absolute limit of his Lifespan that he dared to risk an attempt at breaking through.

Hearing this, Su Yuan merely smiled without saying a word.

Whether it was Heven or the Stellar Life Forms of the Cien Family, they had all underestimated him.

Su Yuan's breakthrough to a Stellar Life Form was not a massive possibility—it was an absolute certainty.

What Su Yuan was currently pursuing was not merely becoming a Stellar Life Form; that held zero difficulty for him.

What Su Yuan sought was to carve out the exact internal world he desired, using it to lay an indestructible foundation for becoming a Saint, or even a higher-tier Life Form.

"By the way, Wu, do you plan on entering the Divine Body World?"

Heven asked.

Among the multitude of Evolution Worlds within the Virtual Network, the Divine Body World was the most beneficial one for helping a Post-Realm Starry Sky Lifeform break through to a Stellar Life Form.

It was also an Evolution World that practically every Imperial Citizen at the Post-Realm Starry Sky Lifeform stage had to visit.

"The Divine Body World..." Su Yuan's expression turned thoughtful.

This Evolution World was also one of the top choices provided by the gray mirror as the most suitable place for his breakthrough to a Stellar Life Form.

Compared to the Void Shattering World, an Evolution World that had only been released a few years ago, the Divine Body World was a veteran Evolution World that had existed for millions of years.

Therefore, the major factions within the Divine Body World had largely established a stable equilibrium. Su Yuan's methods and actions from the Void Shattering World might not necessarily be appropriate in the Divine Body World.

The crux of the Divine Body World lay in the words 'Divine Body.'

This Evolution World contained numerous divine bodies and demonic forms, and the essence of these divine bodies and demonic forms was the manifestation of various cycles of Cosmic Force.

In other words, every divine body and demonic form represented a specific cyclical system of Cosmic Force. When Imperial Citizen Players descended into this Evolution World, they could spend a certain amount of currency to construct their desired divine body.

For example, the Cosmic Force cycle that Su Yuan had comprehended was the Great Cycle of Yin-Yang and Five Elements. Thus, upon descending into the Divine Body World, he could choose to construct a divine body centered around the Great Cycle of Yin-Yang and Five Elements.

Through this divine body, Su Yuan would be able to profoundly experience the evolution of the cycle formed by the seven Cosmic Forces of Yin, Yang, and the Five Elements within the Divine Body World.

This would be immensely beneficial for when he eventually used these seven Cosmic Forces to carve out his internal world.

This was the greatest value the Divine Body World offered.

One did not need to take immense risks in reality to adjust their mastered major cycle of Cosmic Force. If the adjustment failed in reality, or if the adjusted cycle turned out to be inferior to the original,

it would spell absolute disaster for a Post-Realm Starry Sky Lifeform.

But in the Divine Body World, one could fully experiment and adjust things in advance. Only after ensuring there were zero issues would they implement those changes in reality.

Furthermore, Imperial Citizen Players could even preemptively carve out an internal world within the Divine Body World. They could use the major cycle of Cosmic Force contained within their divine body to practice carving out an internal world, thereby accumulating valuable experience for their push toward becoming a Stellar Life Form.

In addition, the Divine Body World allowed individuals to battle against other divine bodies, allowing them to intimately experience the essence of other major cycles of Cosmic Force to perfect their own.

"I will think about it a bit more," Su Yuan replied.

The Divine Body World was merely one of the options presented by the gray mirror.

Su Yuan had many other choices.

"Alright."

Heven did not press the matter. "If you do decide to enter the Divine Body World, Wu, remember to come find me at Canghai Pavilion in the Eastern Barrens."

The Divine Body World was vast and boundless, primarily divided into the Eastern Barrens, Western Desert, Southern Border, Northern Plains, and Central State.

And Canghai Pavilion in the Eastern Barrens was the faction formed by generations of Post-Realm Starry Sky Lifeforms from the Cien Family in reality.

As a veteran Evolution World with a history spanning millions of years, many real-world family factions had long established a presence within the Divine Body World. Their exact purpose was to provide convenience and support for their younger generations whenever they entered this Evolution World.

If the Void Shattering World were to develop for tens or hundreds of thousands of years, it would eventually form a similar landscape, where major real-world factions exerted heavy influence within the game.

"Understood."

Su Yuan gave a slight nod.

As one of the top one hundred factions within the Canglan Cosmic Human Empire, the Cien Family's established presence in the Divine Body World—Canghai Pavilion—was naturally nothing to sneeze at.

"Then I will not disturb you any longer, Wu."

Heven stood up, bade his farewell, and vanished from the spot.

He had spent most of his recent time campaigning in the Divine Body World. The fact that he managed to carve out time to meet with Su Yuan showed just how highly he valued him.

The Divine Body World was a microcosm of the numerous human cosmic empires, fraught with incredibly brutal competition. If Canghai Pavilion were even slightly careless, the resources and opportunities they controlled could easily be snatched away by rival factions.

'The Divine Body World...'

Su Yuan's expression grew pensive.

A moment later, he also departed from the Void Shattering World.

Bluestar, North Pole Continent.

Su Yuan walked into a particular room.

The room was incredibly spacious and empty, save for a single pedestal in the center. Atop the pedestal sat a palm-sized glass container.

Inside the glass container was a pale green liquid.

Suspended within this pale green liquid was a single seed.

This seed was none other than the World Tree Seed.

More accurately, it was an almost-dead World Tree Seed, obtained as a stage-clear reward from the Myriad Layers Maze.

A dead World Tree Seed held little value, but after being nurtured by Su Yuan for the past period of time, this lifeless seed had once again begun to radiate vitality.

Su Yuan approached the pedestal and extended his mind, merging his consciousness into the World Tree Seed.

Whoosh!

Within the independent space inside the seed.

Su Yuan looked around.

Compared to when he had first seen the World Tree Seed, the independent space inside the seed had not only stopped collapsing but was now continuously expanding in all directions. It had already reached a radius of roughly one kilometer.

"Not bad."

A smile surfaced on Su Yuan's face.

Assuming a baseline radius of fifty thousand kilometers for his internal world, using the World Tree Seed would expand the scope of Su Yuan's internal world to a radius of seventy-five thousand kilometers.

From a fifty-thousand-kilometer radius to a seventy-five-thousand-kilometer radius? This was far more profound than a simple fifty percent increase.

'It is a pity that only the first World Tree Seed is effective...'

Su Yuan sighed. The effect the World Tree Seed had on carving out an internal world could not be stacked.

If World Tree Seeds could be stacked, Su Yuan would not have minded waiting a bit longer, using this World Tree Seed as a source to cultivate a true World Tree.

World Trees were the core foundation of human cosmic empires. Even the Canglan Cosmic Human Empire only possessed a single World Tree, guarding it like their most precious treasure.

To date, no method for cultivating a new World Tree had been discovered.

However, through the gray mirror, Su Yuan knew exactly how to cultivate a World Tree. It was just that the required price was rather exorbitant.

'An independent space? No, an independent world?'

Su Yuan carefully observed and sensed the independent space within the seed. After being nourished for this period of time, this independent space had already begun to emit the faint essence of an independent world. The space was incredibly stable, capable of allowing life to reproduce and survive within it. It was even slowly giving birth to the embryonic forms of numerous Cosmic Forces.

He continued to feel the internal world space of the World Tree Seed for a little while longer.

Then, Su Yuan withdrew his consciousness. Compared to the embryonic world inside the seed, the myriad mysteries contained within the external Great Universe were far more alluring to him.

Right at that moment.

An Artificial Human arrived at the North Pole Continent, appearing outside the battleship.

"The Starry Sky Divine Crystal is here..."

Seeing this, a smile graced Su Yuan's face.

This Starry Sky Divine Crystal was the very one promised to him by the Observer of the Void Shattering World.

As for the three Starry Sky Divine Crystals rewarded for clearing the ninetieth layer of the Myriad Layers Maze, they were still in transit and would not arrive at Bluestar for another twenty to thirty days.

'So this is a Starry Sky Divine Crystal?'

Su Yuan smoothly received a silver box from the hands of the Artificial Human.

After inputting the correct passcode and opening the box, he laid eyes on the genuine Starry Sky Divine Crystal.

It was a hexagonal crystal, radiating an aura that felt like the starry cosmos itself. As Su Yuan gazed at the Starry Sky Divine Crystal, he faintly felt a certain yearning welling up from within his Physical Body.