Pretending to be a genius starts with the civilization advancement assessment.

Chapter 303 Welcome Party by the Gods, Directory Resources (Three-in-One)

Soon, the Royal Guard spaceship hovered at the outer edge of the magnificent and heavy aura of law on the Origin Star.

An invisible scanning beam swept across the spaceship from the direction of the planet, interacting with the multiple encrypted verification signals emitted by the spaceship itself.

Then, the layers of colorful light directly in front of them, which seemed to contain infinite mysteries, were gently parted as if by an invisible hand, revealing a passage extending inward.

The inner walls of the passage are as smooth as a mirror, with a soft, flowing light marking the access route.

"We have passed the outer identity verification."

Nagi's voice rang out in the main control cabin, "Next, we will enter the atmosphere of the Origin Star, or rather, the energy protection and regulation layer. Please be seated. You may experience slight energy tidal fluctuations, which is normal."

As soon as he finished speaking, the spaceship began to smoothly travel inward along the newly opened passage.

The moment the ship completely disappeared into the halo channel, Lin Yi clearly felt a drastic change in the surrounding energy environment.

If the concentration of cosmic void energy in the outside world is "level six", then after entering this halo channel, the concentration instantly soars and carries a peculiar sense of order.

Energy is no longer randomly diffused, but flows like a carefully combed river, following specific patterns and rules.

The spaceship seemed to be traveling on a highway made of pure, high-concentration energy, and the efficiency of the hull in absorbing energy was increased.

Through the panoramic window, one can see that what lies outside the passage is not simply color, but countless extremely subtle law runes that are constantly being created and destroyed, intertwining to form a complex three-dimensional network. This forms a halo layer that appears soft but actually contains terrifying defensive and regulatory capabilities.

Occasionally, one can see thick streams of energy, like veins or roots, flashing by in the distance.

Lin Yi guessed that it might be an energy trunk line connecting the planet's core or some important facility.

The process of passing through the halo layer lasted about ten minutes.

As the spaceship emerged from the other end, a breathtaking view opened up before us.

The true atmosphere of the primordial star is now revealed.

The sky was a clear and deep azure blue, dotted with stars like scattered diamonds.

It is not a distant star, but a high-density energy crystal suspended in the atmosphere, which serves as an artificial light source to regulate the distribution of light and energy.

The clouds were white and layered, with various shapes. Some cloud clusters even shimmered with a faint fluorescence, clearly not ordinary water vapor.

However, what is most striking is the pervasive, almost visible, pale golden energy flow in the air.

They danced as gently as the aurora borealis, and pulsed as regularly as breathing, filling the space between heaven and earth.

This is a direct manifestation of the level nine energy source zone—the energy source is so concentrated that it partially manifests!

As the spacecraft began to descend, the terrain below became increasingly clear.

Large areas of natural landscape that have been preserved in their original state or have been artistically modified are interspersed with independent building clusters of varying sizes that are far apart from each other.

These buildings vary in style. Some resemble crystal clusters, refracting sunlight and energy flow; others present smooth geometric curves, with materials that resemble both metal and living tissue, and data flow slowly gliding across their surfaces; still others are simply anti-gravity structures suspended in mid-air, with glowing energy vines or waterfalls hanging below.

Besides the streamlined spaceship like the one Lin Yi was riding, there were many small flying vehicles, some shaped like shuttles, some like birds with outstretched wings, and some were simply single-person standing flying platforms.

They flew orderly along invisible paths in the air, at varying speeds, but all were exceptionally quiet, producing almost no sonic booms or energy disturbances.

"The permanent population of the surface of Origin Star is strictly controlled at the level of one million, and almost all of them are high-level cultivators, top scholars, important officials and their core families."

Nagi Feng explained at the opportune moment, “All buildings and activity areas have been optimized to ensure that every resident can enjoy the maximum privacy and the best cultivation environment, while maintaining the balance of the entire planet’s ecology and energy cycle.”

The spaceship continued its flight, passing over a vast lake that seemed to be made of liquid sapphire, and then over a strange forest where trees reached thousands of meters in height and whose leaves shimmered like nebulae, before finally landing in a specific area in the northern hemisphere of the planet.

As the altitude decreased, Lin Yi noticed that the energy flow in this area was exceptionally dense and orderly, the pale golden light bands in the air became more solid, and even formed tiny energy vortices at certain nodes.

The buildings on the ground are relatively more densely packed, but still maintain a wide distance between them.

Each estate or complex covers a vast area and is surrounded by independent energy barriers and green belts.

"We are about to enter the Star Source Zone, which is the exclusive residential area for members of the list and some top talents who have made special contributions to the human race."

Nagi said, "The energy concentration here is among the highest on the Origin Star, and it is connected to multiple dedicated high-purity energy transmission pipelines and virtual network backbones."

As Nagi Feng explained, the spaceship glided gracefully toward one of the manors.

From the air, the manor's main structure is silver-gray, with a cold and futuristic design. It consists of several main and auxiliary buildings of varying heights connected by transparent walkways.

The building's surface appears to be made of an unknown material, exhibiting subtle adjustments in color and texture as the viewing angle and lighting change.

A pale blue, semi-transparent energy membrane, like an inverted bowl, enveloped the entire manor, only quietly opening an entrance when the spaceship approached.

Soon, the spaceship landed smoothly on a dedicated landing pad in front of the main building in the manor.

As the hatch opened, an even stronger aura of source energy rushed out.

Lin Yi took a deep breath, feeling every cell in his body leap with joy, and his soul's perception of the rules seemed to have become slightly more acute.

Irelia and the other three followed him out, their faces filled with shock as they curiously looked around.

The interior of the manor is even more exquisite than it appears from the air.

The ground is paved with a synthetic material that can automatically regulate temperature and release weak, beneficial energy fluctuations.

The vegetation is no ordinary flowers and grasses. The few that Lin Yi recognized are rare interstellar plants that can stabilize the energy field and even help with concentration, and they are quite expensive.

They are carefully pruned, presenting a natural form full of geometric beauty.

At the edge of the training field in the distance, some equipment and energy targets that shimmer with runes can be seen.

At the same time, the main building's doors slid open silently.

A middle-aged man in a simple dark gray uniform came out to greet them, accompanied by two humanoid mechanical figures.

The middle-aged man had an ordinary face, but his eyes seemed to hold countless subtle data streams flowing quietly within them.

"Welcome, Lord Lin Yi." The middle-aged man bowed slightly. "I am Lan Yuan, the manager of the manor and the intelligent life form sub-entity in charge of the Star Origin District. During your stay, I will be fully responsible for all daily operations, maintenance services, and resource coordination of the manor."

"If you have any needs, you can directly ask me, or you can connect with me seamlessly at the data level through your AI."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Nagi: "Captain Nagi, the authority of the Royal Guard headquarters has been synchronized, and control of the independent camp and security nodes on the flank of the manor has been transferred to your squad's combat system."

Nagi nodded, showing the same respect to the intelligent life supervisor: "Received, Supervisor Lan Yuan, the security system integration will begin immediately."

"Thank you for your help, Manager Lan Yuan," Lin Yi replied.

"The duty lies."

Lan Yuan stepped aside, gesturing for guidance, "Your Excellency, everyone, please follow me into the main hall to complete the final identity binding and permission settings."

The group entered the main building.

The interior space is open and bright, with a minimalist style, clean and crisp lines, and clear division of functional areas.

The huge floor-to-ceiling windows offer excellent views, and the intelligent lighting system automatically adjusts according to the ambient light.

Several machine servants of various appearances are quietly performing cleaning or tidying tasks in the distance, their movements fluid and silent.

Arriving at the floating control panel in the center of the main hall, Lan Yuan gestured to Lin Yi: "Sir, please conduct dual verification of biological information and soul fluctuations."

Lin Yi placed his palm on the designated area, while simultaneously releasing a slight fluctuation of his soul.

The console glowed, quickly completing the scan.

At the same time, Xuanji sent a confirmation message: "Master, core permission binding complete. Data link established with the manor manager's intelligent source. Detailed manor data package received."

"Identity confirmed, highest level of privileges activated, basic privileges for members of the directory loaded." Lan Yuan's voice sounded simultaneously.

Nagifeng then spoke up, "Your Excellency, I need to immediately deploy security measures and establish a connection with the planetary security center. Director Lanyuan will continue to serve you."

"Thank you for your hard work." Lin Yi nodded.

Nagi-feng led his team members away quickly, heading towards the flank camp.

Lan Yuan then turned to Lin Yi, "Your Excellency, all routine services, maintenance, and resource allocation within the manor are handled by the machine servant network under my control. They possess basic environmental interaction capabilities and will not actively disturb you."

"Your needs and those of your entourage can all be handled through me."

As he spoke, his gaze swept over Irelia and the other three. "Regarding the accompanying personnel, I have assigned them secondary residential privileges. They may move about in the common areas of the manor and designated facilities."

"The additional resource consumption in the Xingyuan area will be deducted from your supplementary account according to the list regulations. You can set the consumption list and confirmation process yourself."

Irelia and the others nodded quickly to indicate that they understood.

Lin Yi remembered something and asked, "Manager Lan Yuan, my younger sister, Lin Yao, will arrive at Origin Star in about two years. How should we arrange her arrival?"

Lan Yuan smiled. “You don’t need to worry. Please pass on Miss Lin Yao’s identity information and estimated arrival time to me. I will then dispatch a servant with the necessary escort authority to the designated airport to meet her and safely escort her to the manor.”

"That's good." Lin Yi was relieved.

With a dedicated porter, both safety and convenience are guaranteed.

At this moment, Lan Yuan seemed to receive some information. He paused for half a second and then looked at Lin Yi.

"Your Excellency, according to the long-standing informal tradition of Xingyuan District, whenever a new member joins the roster, the most senior member in Xingyuan District who has the most free time will organize a small welcome party for the newcomer, with the aim of promoting mutual understanding."

He added, “The recent welcome parties for new members have all been hosted by His Majesty Weaver Star. Just now, His Majesty Weaver Star’s smart assistant asked me if you would mind participating in such social gatherings.”

"Because not all members of the list enjoy socializing, organizers usually respect individual wishes and consult with them in advance."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi nodded slightly in agreement.

This tradition is quite good. It reflects the care of senior members for newcomers while fully respecting individual choices and not forcibly assigning positions based on seniority.

The person who can initiate this gathering, "Your Majesty the Star Weaver," must be someone with a very high status and good interpersonal relationships in the Star Origin Zone.

For Lin Yi, there was naturally no reason to refuse.

The value of such gatherings within a small circle of geniuses listed in the catalog is beyond the comprehension of outsiders.

Being able to get to know these future pillars of the community in advance and establish initial connections is undoubtedly an extremely valuable opportunity.

He's not the kind of reclusive ascetic; building a network of relationships is equally important.

“I agree to participate,” Lin Yi readily replied. “Thank you for your kind invitation, Your Majesty the Star Weaver.”

"Yes, Your Excellency, I have conveyed your reply." Lan Yuan nodded slightly.

After a pause, he looked at Lin Yi and said, "Just now, according to the preliminary confirmation list provided by His Excellency the Starweaver, the seven Eternal Gods who are currently on Origin Star and not in deep seclusion, the fifteen Derivation Realm members, and the one Star Domain member have all indicated that they will attend the welcome party."

The air seemed to freeze in an instant.

Lin Yi was slightly better off.

The four people behind them, Irelia, Liu Yuan, Elizabeth, and Zhang Zhen, all showed expressions of shock.

Seven eternal gods!

Fifteen Derivative Realms!
There's another Star Domain level expert!

Moreover, these are all "list members".

During this time, they had come to understand what the list meant.

These twenty-three important figures who were about to arrive were all, like Lin Yi, peerless prodigies recognized by the highest levels of the human race as possessing boundless potential and destined to become pillars of the race in the future; all possessed the potential of the Origin Law. Lin Yi himself remained relatively calm.

There was surprise, but even more so, anticipation.

He just hadn't expected his first formal gathering to be so "luxurious".

The presence of seven eternal deities not only demonstrates His Holiness the Starweaver's influence, but also likely reflects the special factor that he was included in the list at the Star Core level.

"Please thank His Majesty Weaving Star for me, and also thank everyone for their kindness." Lin Yi nodded to Lan Yuan. "May I ask when and where the welcome party will be held?"

"The time is set for 18 PM Standard Time tonight. The location is the Hall of Dawn, located in the core of the Star Source Zone under the Crown of the Stars."

Lan Yuan replied, "I will arrange for a private shuttle to take you there. Your attire should not be too outlandish. Please be aware that your entourage usually does not participate in such core member gatherings."

"I understand," Lin Yi said, indicating his understanding.

This level of gathering is definitely not suitable for Irelia and the others.

Lan Yuan continued, "Your Excellency, your room is ready. Would you like to go and rest now? Rooms for your entourage have also been arranged."

Lin Yi glanced at the four people behind him who hadn't fully recovered from the shock and nodded: "Okay, let's settle in first."

On the way to her room, through the wide, bright corridor, Elizabeth finally couldn't help but whisper to Liu Yuan beside her, "The seven gods... the commander..."

Liu Yuan took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, before whispering, "This is the level our leader is at now. Remember, here, every word and action we take represents the leader's reputation. Be careful with your words and deeds, cultivate diligently, and don't let the leader down."

Zhang Zhen's eyes lit up, and she excitedly muttered to herself, "Amazing! Amazing!"

Irelia didn't say anything; she just silently watched the tall, upright figure walking ahead.

Lin Yi listened to his companions' whispers and reactions, and smiled slightly to himself.

Some things are so powerful that you have to experience them for yourself.

This helps them recognize the gap and also motivates them more.

Soon, the group arrived at the main suite.

Lan Yuan stopped in his tracks: "Your Excellency, this is your room. All facilities inside can be controlled by your mind. You can call upon them at any time if you need anything. Dinner will begin at 18 PM, and the restaurant's location has been marked on your and your entourage's navigation system."

"Okay, thank you."

Lan Yuan bowed slightly and continued to guide the others to their respective residences.

Lin Yi walked into his own room.

The room is extremely spacious with a great view, and the overall color scheme is silver-gray, accented with soft blue lighting.

He walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked out at the beautiful scenery of the manor and the energy-filled sky of the distant Origin Star.

The pale golden energy flowed slowly outside the window like a living veil.

"Xuanji."

Lin Yi called out softly.

The illusory figure in palace attire bowed slightly: "Master."

"Regarding the attendees of the welcome party, especially His Highness the Star Weaver and the other Eternal Gods, what non-confidential basic information can you obtain from the data synchronized from Lan Yuan and from your access to the basic database of the directory? Please provide a brief overview," Lin Yi instructed.

This is a welcome reception held for him; it will be his first official appearance in the circle of humanity's top geniuses.

What are the respective rules that the participants are good at? How far have they progressed? What are their personalities like?

At least you should know about it beforehand; it's the most basic respect and etiquette.

"Yes, Master." Xuanji's light and shadow flickered slightly as she quickly retrieved and organized the information.

"Initiator and Host: Your Majesty the Star Weaver (Eternal Deity)"

"Real name/code name: Insufficient permissions, displayed as code name".

"Realm level at the time of selection: Star Domain Level (exceptional)".

"Current known major achievements: Top expert in the Law of Light, while also studying the Law of Darkness, especially skilled in energy purification, large-scale purification, and ultra-long-distance high-precision energy transmission."

"Personality evaluation (public information): Gentle and fair, willing to mentor younger members. Highly respected among members and often serves as the organizer of various internal activities."

"Note: He is one of the most senior members who are currently active and permanent residents of Xingyuan District."

Next, Xuanji gave a brief introduction to the other known Eternal Gods who would be attending, as well as the members of the Derivation Realm and Star Domain levels.

"The above information comes from publicly available sources, may not be complete, and does not involve the detailed strengths, core abilities, or privacy of each member," Xuanji concluded. "More detailed information requires higher permissions or the member's consent to share."

Lin Yi nodded slightly.

Although it was just the most basic outline, it was enough for him to have a preliminary expectation of the occasion tomorrow night.

These seven eternal deities have research interests spanning multiple core areas, including light and darkness, spacetime, and life and death, making them almost a small, high-end research cluster. Being able to communicate with them, even just by listening, would be incredibly beneficial.

The members of the Derivation Realm and Star Domain levels are involved in an extremely wide range of laws, and judging from their publicly disclosed achievements, they have all made groundbreaking contributions or demonstrated amazing potential in their respective fields.

“That’s enough,” Lin Yi said. “Now, bring up the internal resource library of the directory, filter and display all resources that can be used to assist in comprehending the rules of water, and sort them from low to high according to the 'directory contribution points' required for exchange.”

He cares more about things that can actually improve his abilities than about socializing.

The list has a removal mechanism; this is not a place where you can lie down and enjoy benefits.

Moreover, his strength is the foundation upon which he stands here.

"Connecting to the exclusive resource library of the directory successfully. Filter criteria: Water Rule Insight Aid. Sort by: Contribution Points Ascending." Xuanji's voice rang out.

At the same time, a light screen unfolded in front of Lin Yi, displaying lines of information.

The first thing you see is the simple personal points information displayed at the top:

[Current Contribution Points: 10000 (Initial)]

[Note: Star Core level members automatically receive a base allocation of 100 points every 100 years. Upon breaking through to the sixth level of the rules, a one-time reward of 3000 points is granted. Mastering specific secret manuals or techniques can grant additional points, the amount depending on the specific circumstances.]

Lin Yi glanced at it and understood.

The points system is clearly designed to encourage breakthroughs in understanding and applying the rules, which is fundamental.

Secondly, master those extremely powerful secret techniques.

Aside from the generous initial points, the "salary" provided is not much, only 100 points per hundred years, which is clearly only enough to maintain the most basic resource consumption or exchange for some ordinary auxiliary items.

Then, his attention returned to the resource list.

【Product Name: Qingyuan Gel (Standard Serving)】

[Type: Consumable/Auxiliary Insight]

[Effect: After consumption, within 24 standard hours, there is a slight increase in sensitivity to and comprehension of water-attribute energy and basic water principles, by approximately 15%-20%. The effects are cumulative, but there are diminishing marginal returns.]

[Redemption requires: 50 points/set]

[Inventory: Ample]

【Item Name: Basic Water Rule Structure Model (Dynamically Analyzed Version)】

[Type: Knowledge/Teaching Tool]

[Effect: Provides a basic and advanced structural model of water rules, jointly verified and optimized by multiple eternal water deities, suitable for the vast majority of cultivators. It includes dynamic demonstrations and key node analysis and annotations. This helps build a more robust and efficient rule framework and avoids common pitfalls.]

[Redemption requires: 120 points (permanent usage rights)]

[Inventory: Unlimited]

【Item Name: Tide Simulation Room (Basic) Usage Permission (10 Days)】

[Type: Right to use cultivation facilities]

[Effect: Allows users to experience the simulated cosmic-level tidal forces and their periodic effects and rhythms on the laws of water within designated training facilities.]

[Redemption requires: 150 points/10 days]

[Note: Advance booking is required; there is a cool-down period.]

【Item Name: Meditation Chart of All Streams Returning to Their Source (Volume 1)】

[Type: Inheritance/Visualization Support]

[Effect: This record documents some of the meditative insights gained by a water-based master in his early years regarding the true meaning of the water's principles of "flow" and "origin." Through visualization, one can guide their consciousness closer to this specific state of mind, accelerating understanding in that direction. The effects vary from person to person.]

[Exchange requires: 300 points (Volume 1)]

[Inventory: Limited]

【Item Name: Deep Blue Aria】

[Type: Special Consumables/Deep Insights]

[Effect: A replica of an energy crystal derived from an ancient water-based cosmic wonder. Upon use, consciousness will be temporarily immersed in a realistic "tranquil deep blue" atmosphere, greatly enhancing the efficiency of perceiving the complex attributes of water such as "peace," "inclusivity," "pressure," and "profundity." The expected acceleration effect is approximately 2-2.5 times the base speed, lasting for 5 standard days. It is recommended to use at intervals greater than 90 days to ensure the soul fully digests and absorbs the energy.]

[Earning requires: 800 points/drop]

Inventory: Medium

【Item Name: Heart of the Abyss Fragment (Minor)】

[Type: Curiosity/Long-term Support]

[Effect: A replica of the "Abyss of Ten Thousand Seas," when carried or placed in a cultivation room for an extended period, can slightly enhance one's understanding of the rules of water. The effect is permanent but extremely slow, taking thousands of years to become noticeable.]

[Requires 1500 points to redeem]

[Inventory: Limited]

【Item Name: Water Law Origin Projector Rental Permission (1 Year)】

[Type: High-end training equipment rental]

[Effect: Renting this device allows you to project an extremely faint fluctuation of the fundamental nature of the Water Law (after safety downgrading) into your personal training room. Closely sensing this fluctuation provides immeasurable inspiration for understanding the essence of the Water Law and transitioning towards it; it is one of the important auxiliary resources for attempting to break through to the Water Law.]

[Earning fee: 5000 points/year]

[Note: Currently in the waiting list for rental; estimated waiting time: 3-5 years. Initial screening is required to demonstrate a substantial understanding of the rules of water.]

Lin Yi's gaze continued downwards, where even more expensive and exaggerated treasures awaited.

For example, the water of "Endless Ruins" (a sample diluted billions of times) requires a full 12000 points.

Alternatively, you could invite the Lord of Source Law for a targeted Q&A session (limited to 3 questions). This option is even more extravagant and the price will depend on the specific circumstances.

Lin Yi's eyes swept quickly across the list, his brain rapidly calculating and weighing the options.

(End of this chapter)