Samsara Paradise: Dream Weaver of Connections.

【Transmission completed.】

The hunter has returned to their private room, and the native world rewards are now being calculated.

Original World: The City of Sleep

世界难度：Lv.23～Lv.56（原生世界/特殊侵蚀世界，99%表世界区域难度为Lv.23～Lv.48，梦魇界域难度波动极大，最低Lv.45，最高？？？）

Source of the World: 54.32%
完成任务数量：3（晋升任务×3。）
Overall rating: S+ (Task completion rate is extremely high.)
Begin collecting the Source of the World…

The collection of the source of the world is completed, and the counting of rewards begins.

Hunter's abilities are being assessed...

The Abyss's Healing Gift effect has been triggered, granting the Hunter 4 Gold Skill Points.

[Note: Special mission activated.]

Mission Information: OSH-11428, a special resource planet, has been placed within a war zone. Hunters are requested to proceed to negotiate. War Zone: Katia Sector.

[Warning: This planet is currently embroiled in war between the Groot Insectoids and the Crystal Horned Beastmen. Hunters, please proceed with caution.]

Mission Requirements: Negotiate with the current controlling party or the party with the greatest potential for control of the planet regarding "equity and future mining rights." The negotiation method is not limited.

Task deadline: 1 day.

任务奖励：权限等级+1，OSH-11428特殊资源星（1%股权）（九阶以上方可获得）。

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Rewards: 16 real attribute points, 78000 Paradise Coins.

Settlement complete, rewards have been deposited into the Hunter's Mark.

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[The Hunter has advanced to Tier 6. You have gained the following privileges.]

The fourth and fifth levels of the Land of All Beings have been opened.

The rankings in the Paradise Arena have been updated, and your rank has been raised to Tier 6.

【提示：六阶乐园竞技场内，猎杀者可匹配到所有乐园的六阶契约者，以及虚空内的六阶强者。】

[Note: There are numerous Void Realm Tier 6 experts. During the battle, hunters must not disclose any information regarding the Paradise of Reincarnation.]

【虚空六阶强者如想进入乐园竞技场，需经过公证，并缴纳一定费用。】

[The Paradise of Reincarnation can only interfere with the 'Paradise Arena', but does not own it.]

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世界结算完成，林逸第一时间打开了通讯列表，给咕噜发送了一条消息，催促她尽快交付约定好的灵魂结晶（完整）。

Just as Gulu returned to his private room and was looking at his gains in this world, he immediately saw Lin Yi's message in the lower right corner.

After opening and seeing Lin Yi's message, Gulu speechlessly sent the complete soul crystal agreed upon in the contract to Lin Yi via email.

这一次在沉眠之城，咕噜可以说完全就是躺赢。

主要是这一次的晋升任务本来是没有那么困难的，但是随着食梦貘的出现，林逸跟咕噜的晋升任务难度瞬间高了两个级别。

Normally, the two would only need to discover the truth about the City of Sleep to complete the mission, but due to the interference of the Dream Eater, the mission ultimately became destroying the Divine Seal.

好在有食梦貘作为保底，用不着咕噜跟林逸动手，否则就依靠最后神印的精神操控能力，恐怕林逸想要完成这个任务可没有那么简单。

Just as Lin Yi received Gulu's email, Su Xiao also sent Lin Yi a message.

林逸点开讯息，映入眼帘的是一张有些模糊、仿佛在高速移动中抓拍的照片。

The background of the photo is chaotic, and the main subject is a humanoid creature with a blurred figure and its body is made of flowing energy. It holds a long spear that shines with elemental light and is in a thrusting posture, with its target pointing directly at the photographer.

林逸的眉头微微蹙起，还没等他询问，苏晓的下一条消息紧随而至：“回归途中，遇袭。”

短短六个字，让林逸的目光锐利起来。

He immediately realized what had happened—someone inside Arcane Eternal Star had finally lost patience and started using underhanded tactics.

今天他们敢对苏晓下手，明天未必不会将矛头指向自己。

林逸从不相信敌人的底线，将自己的安全寄托于对方的“克制”是愚蠢的。

Now that the Arcane faction has made its move, Lin Yi naturally wants to make it clear that he is not to be trifled with either.

After closing the email interface with Su Xiao, Lin Yi sent a message directly to the Wind Prince, who was currently staying at home on Arcane Eternal Star.

林逸的讯息极其简短，只有两个字：“查查。（附件）”

He attached the blurry photo that Su Xiao had sent him.

奥术永恒星，元素派系所属的某座高塔实验室内。

The Wind Prince, Esrian, was immersed in constructing a complex elemental model, surrounded by tiny arcs of electricity and ice crystals.

正在奥术永恒星的实验室中冥想的风王子收到邮件之后明显愣了一下，要知道它的终端里面的好友并不算多，大部分都是奥术永恒星的人，这些人都知道风王子这段时间在干嘛，所以很少会有人打扰他。

After opening the message on the terminal, Prince Feng frowned when he saw that it was from Lin Yi.

After dealing with Lin Yi at the Devil's Castle, he understood Lin Yi's personality; Lin Yi was clearly the kind of person who wouldn't visit unless he needed something.

The fact that I suddenly sent him this message clearly means I need his help.

Prince Wind did not forget what the elders of the elemental factions had told him before, and immediately told the other members of the elemental factions the news.

不到五分钟，元素派系核心层的几位大人物便通过远程投影聚集到了会议室当中。

"What's the situation?" asked an elderly man in a deep blue robe, with white hair and beard but sharp eyes like a hawk.

A spellcaster in charge of intelligence immediately responded: "Verified. The attacker in the photo is named Yu Achid, of elemental race, specific branch unknown, his race is most likely extinct. He was once a well-known assassin in the Athaka organization. The target of the attack has been confirmed as that newly promoted Spellbreaker. However, Yu Achid himself was dealt with by the demon race shortly after the attack, cleanly and efficiently."

The atmosphere in the conference room visibly tensed upon hearing this, clearly indicating that the demon race's intervention meant this matter was not simple.

情报官继续汇报：“我们通过黑渊的渠道联系了阿萨卡的首领。对方透露，尤·阿奇德接取任务的报酬是经过处理的‘黑枫树枝叶’。虽然处理手法高明，但溯源确认，其本源能量特征，与我们奥术永恒星产出的黑枫树一致。”

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room revealed a hint of mockery.

With such contrived methods, everyone could guess who did it.

"Is Serphia having too many resources lately? She's even willing to put them up as bounties. Looks like she's been giving her too much attitude. Bakara, at the next resource allocation meeting, propose the following: Due to the 'abnormal Void Element Tide' over the past two cycles, the output of Black Maple Trees will be reduced by half. All allocated and pending allocations will be temporarily suspended and their uses will be re-examined."

“明白。是时候让某些人清醒一下，奥术永恒星的根基，究竟由谁在守护。黑枫树的产出，可不是用来满足个人私怨的筹码。”

“用我们的资源，去悬赏灭法者？”另一位长老嗤笑道，“她瑟菲莉娅是忘了当年的教训，还是觉得我们元素派系会为她这种愚蠢行径买单？”

“风，回复林逸。告诉他，奥术永恒星内部的事务，我们会处理。尤·阿奇德背后的线索，既然恶魔族已经介入，我们也会从旁跟进，让他暂时不必过分担忧。”

凛风王开口替这件事定了调子，虽然瑟菲莉娅悬赏的是灭法者，但瑟菲莉娅有本事用奥法派系的资源去悬赏，别霍霍本身就不多的黑枫树产出了，这玩意奥术永恒星自己人都不够分呢，哪还有多的给别人用。

"what do you mean?"

"Reveal this matter appropriately to those in the Soul System."

"Let them know that Serphia used sensitive resources that could have triggered a diplomatic dispute because of personal grudges, and that her operation failed and attracted the attention of the demon race. Those old-timers in the soul system value balance and stability the most, and they can give Serphia a hard time."

听到这话，会议室的其他人都忍不住冷笑一声。

别以为奥术永恒星身为霸主级势力内部就笑呵呵的一团和谐，相反，奥术永恒星内部的派系势力争斗可一点都不小。

Although there are only three factions on the surface—Arcane, Soul, and Elemental—there are actually countless smaller factions within these three, though many of them have already been destroyed.

就比如将自身转换为能量生命的派系，当年可谓是奥术永恒星第一大派系，现在不也没了踪影了。    而且元素派系虽然当年跟灭法者斗的非常狠，但是随着时间的推移，大部分元素派系的施法者反而放下了对于灭法者的仇恨。

因为他们真的发现虚空中没有了灭法者之后是真他么乱啊，以前有灭法者的时候好歹还有人帮忙擦屁股，现在他们不少人成为了救火队员之后发现是真要命啊。

Most people are currently neutral towards Su Xiao, and their thoughts are similar to those of the current King Linfeng.

'The era of the destruction of magic is over. Why are you, Sage Mage Sephiria, still provoking those who destroy magic? I will not offend others unless they offend me.'

‘人家根本和你卵关系没有，你丫别去瞎树敌，我们的能力会导致什么结果，你瑟菲莉娅心里一点哔数都没有？’

"We finally have someone who can work illegally, and instead of thinking about stepping down, you're doing all this useless stuff. I really don't know what's wrong with your brain."

These thoughts can be said to be a true reflection of the inner thoughts of most people in this conference room at this moment.

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Meanwhile, on Arcane Eternal Star, inside a magnificent palace constructed of pure crystal and suspended in the clouds.

Serphia looked at the report she had just received, her face so gloomy it could drip water.

报告上明确写着，元素派系以“近期虚空元素潮汐异常，黑枫树生长环境受严重影响”为由，提议并强行通过了下两个周期黑枫树产出分配削减一半的决议，且所有份额暂缓发放，重新审核用途。

This undoubtedly struck at the very lifeline of her faction!

Black Maple Trees are one of the most important strategic resources on Arcane Eternity, crucial whether used for self-cultivation, equipment manufacturing, or as diplomatic leverage.

元素派系这一手，等于直接掐断了她的许多计划和资源供给。

Serphia's slender fingers almost crushed the report.

她很清楚，这就是元素派系对她暗中悬赏一事的报复。

The other party didn't even directly confront her, but instead used this "legitimate reason" that left her speechless with bitterness.

What troubled her even more was that the people she sent to deal with Yu Achid's traces reported that the demons acted extremely quickly, almost erasing all clues, and the Asaka organization also had an ambiguous attitude, unwilling to get involved any further.

这次行动，不仅未能达成目的，反而打草惊蛇，引来了内部对手的强力反制，可谓一败涂地。

Serphia's eyes flashed with murderous intent. This operation not only failed to eliminate the target, but also alerted the enemy and provoked a strong counterattack from internal adversaries. It was a complete loss.

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专属房间内，林逸收到了风王子言简意赅却信息量十足的回信。

"The matter has been handled internally, and the leads are being followed up."

奥术永恒星内部派系的斗争，他乐见其成。

黑枫树供应收紧，足以让瑟菲莉娅派系肉痛很久，这算是先收回的一点利息。

不过被动防御可不是林逸的风格，他的目光落在了OSH-11428特殊资源星这个任务上，一个处于战争区域，需要去“交涉”的星球，听起来就像是个浑水摸鱼的好地方。

After thinking for a while, Lin Yi sent a message to Hedy of the Feather Clan and Lilim of the Demon Clan, inviting them to visit the resource planet OSH-11428.

作为报酬，林逸掏出了凤阳树的果实。

After the Phoenix Tree matures, the fruit it bears resembles a winter jujube, containing a unique artistic conception that can greatly aid in comprehension and has an irresistible attraction for any powerful individual who seeks strength.

Moreover, he also possesses a considerable amount of Black Maple Tree resources. With these, Lin Yi could easily give Serphilia a run for her money.

信息发出后不久，几乎是前后脚，赫蒂与莉莉姆都回复了简短的两个字：“就到。”

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Void, Katia Sector, OSH-11428 Special Resource Extraplanet Orbit.

与此同时，身处于战争区域的OSH-11428特殊资源星瞬间出现了好几艘星舰。

原本这片星域正被战火笼罩，格鲁特虫族如同潮水般的生物舰队与晶角兽人族粗犷狰狞的钢铁巨舰正在激烈交火，能量光束和生物孢子炮如同暴雨般倾泻，破碎的战舰残骸漂浮在虚空之中。

Shortly after Lin Yi sent out the message, two completely different auras forcibly intervened in this battlefield.

On one side, there were several starships with graceful lines and gleaming wing-shaped emblems, as if they had sailed out of holy light, carrying an inviolable solemnity and order.

另一侧，则是几艘造型狰狞，有着恶魔骷髅徽记的战舰，它们撕裂空间而至，散发出狂暴与毁灭的炽热波动。

The commanders of the Groot insectoids and the Crystalhorn beastmen, who were engaged in fierce battle, received the highest level of alert almost simultaneously.

Upon recognizing the markings of the Feathered Race and the Demon Race, both sides' fighting spirit instantly vanished.

没有任何犹豫，两支庞大的舰队如同潮水般仓皇向战场边缘退去，生怕慢了一步就会引来灭顶之灾。

In the void, everyone knows that the relationship between these two races is delicate and their strength is formidable. If you run into their guns, you'll die in vain.

On the other side, just as Lilim was about to leave, Lilim's grandfather asked Lilim to take Su Xiao's gift with her, so that Lin Yi could deliver it to Su Xiao later.

An hour later, on the surface of the resource planet OSH-11428, a temporary camp had sprung up on a piece of land that had just been leveled by the Feather Clan vanguard using alchemy.

Surprisingly, the main tent in the center of the camp was covered with thick, soft, and expensive carpets, which were completely out of place with the desolate scene of the surrounding area where the smoke of battle had not yet dissipated.

Inside the tent, Lilim and Hattie sat on either side of a carved wooden table that had been temporarily moved in.

莉莉姆一身紧身的暗红色皮甲，勾勒出火辣的身材，翘着二郎腿，尖尾轻轻摆动，百无聊赖地把玩着一个精致的恶魔角杯。

Hedy sat upright, dressed in a pure white feather robe with her wings folded behind her back, spotless, sipping a steaming cup of tea.

两人之间没有任何语言交流，但空气中弥漫的无形张力，却比帐外两队对峙的士兵还要强烈。

Half an hour later, Lin Yi appeared on OSH-11428, a special resource planet.

在林逸出现的一瞬间，羽族跟恶魔族的士兵同时来到了林逸的身边，朝着林逸做出了邀请。

"Those with wings? Didn't you see we were here first?"

“哦？也不知道是哪个几年不洗澡的臭虫在说话，完全没听到呢。”

“先带我过去吧。”

Lin Yi was also a little troubled by this scene, but fortunately the two of them were very restrained and did not make a move in front of Lin Yi, otherwise Lin Yi would really have a headache.

在两人的带领下，林逸来到了营地。

莉莉姆起身冲着林逸抛了个媚眼，然后才瞪了那个恶魔头目一眼。

恶魔头目顿时蔫了，讪讪地退后几步，但眼神依旧不善地瞄着羽族那边。

Lilim then walked over to Lin Yi and naturally tried to take his arm, but Lin Yi subtly avoided her and didn't seem to mind, just chuckling, "Don't be offended, these roughnecks just need some discipline. But..."

她话锋一转，意有所指地看向羽族方向，“某些长羽毛的动作倒是快，我们恶魔族紧赶慢赶，还是慢了一步，连口汤都没喝上呢。”

Hattie remained expressionless and calmly replied, "Efficiency and order are virtues of the Feather Clan."

虽然没明说，但赫蒂的言下之意就是说你们恶魔族这群大老粗根本就没有这个脑子。

莉莉姆扫过赫蒂一丝不苟的坐姿和羽翼。

"Tsk, some of you feathered creatures, do you winged people have thick rules and regulations about which hand to raise first when drinking tea, and how much to tilt the cup? It looks exhausting, living like precision instruments. Aren't you afraid that the gears will break down one day?"

Hedy didn't even lift her eyelids; her slender fingers steadily lifted the teacup.

She gently blew away the rising steam, her voice calm and pleasant, yet every word was barbed: "Roughness and savagery are sometimes separated by only a fine line. Order and etiquette are the cornerstones upon which civilization continues."

"Oh, that sounds nice. Civilization? Order? I seem to remember that last time a star system that called itself 'civilized' was turned upside down by a bunch of uncivilized space pirates, it was us 'barbaric' guys who quelled it. Efficiency? I guess it's only fast when it comes to looting, right?" She glanced meaningfully at the direction where the Feather Clan flag had already been planted outside the tent.

赫蒂放下茶杯，发出清脆的磕碰声：“及时抓住机遇是智慧的表现。总好过某些人，明明腿短来迟了一步，却只会在一旁酸言酸语。”(本章完)