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

Chapter 351 The Line of Race Decline

Mingluo's words startled Lin Yi for a moment.

Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Purple Star Alliance?
This position makes him the second most powerful figure in the entire Purple Gold Star Alliance, second only to the president.

“President Mingluo, this…” Lin Yi hesitated, “I am still inexperienced and have no experience in Star Alliance affairs. I am afraid I am not up to the task.”

“Brother Lin Yi, don’t be in such a hurry to decline.” Ming Luo’s smile remained unchanged. “This position is actually not that complicated. Routine affairs are handled by intelligent life forms according to procedures. You are only needed to participate in decision-making when it involves major strategic decisions, resource allocation, or when it is necessary to liaise with other Star Alliance leaders. To put it bluntly, it’s just a nominal position. You can represent the Purple Gold Star Alliance on key occasions and also fight for more say for you and the civilization behind you.”

Lin Yi pondered for a moment.

The benefits of agreeing are obvious.

The Silver Blue Civilization has too shallow a foundation. Although Mingluo takes care of the Silver Blue due to his relationship with the eldest brother Zhenyu, there is still a layer between them.

If he becomes the second-in-command of the Purple Gold Star Alliance, the Silver Blue Civilization's position within the alliance will be completely solidified, and acquiring resources and expanding its influence will be much smoother.

What are the downsides?
That means they might get caught up in the conflict between the Star Alliance.

The human race is not monolithic or harmonious; there is also competition among the Star Federations.

However, the Silver Blue Civilization is under the jurisdiction of the Purple Gold Star Alliance, and is naturally on the side of the Purple Gold Star Alliance. If the Purple Gold Star Alliance suffers losses, the Silver Blue Civilization will naturally not fare well either, and will inevitably be drawn into the conflict.

Furthermore, with his current Eternal God-level combat power and sect background, ordinary people wouldn't dare to provoke him easily. On the contrary, he can use this position to integrate more resources for Yinlan and himself.

With this thought in mind, Lin Yi raised his head and said, "Since Brother Mingluo trusts me, I will take on this responsibility. However, I must focus my main energy on cultivation and battlefield missions, and I really don't have time for daily affairs."

"Hahaha, that's enough!" Minglu laughed heartily, patting Lin Yi on the shoulder. "Don't worry, would I ever trick you? The specific permission integration can be handled by the intelligent life form later."

With that matter resolved, Mingluo seemed much more relaxed. He then changed the subject: "By the way, Brother Lin Yi, now that you possess god-level combat power, what are your plans for the future? Will you hone your skills solo first, or join a god-level squad?"

"My senior brother suggested that I join a team first to get used to the combat rhythm of a god-level being," Lin Yi replied truthfully.

"That makes sense. Going solo is still too risky for you. Do you have a team you'd like to join?"

"not yet."

Mingluo's eyes lit up, and his smile widened. "Not yet? My Star Silence Squad. Our captain, Yueming, is a powerful deity of the Spirit Race, not far from the threshold of becoming a high-level deity. There's also a teammate, Lan, from the Holy Radiance Clan, an ordinary deity, skilled in the Law of Light and purification-type secret techniques. Our squad lost a member thirty years ago, but we haven't had a suitable replacement since."

As he explained, he was communicating with his teammates in his mind using an emergency contact method.

"Captain, Lan, it's urgent. The new team member has great potential."

A cool female voice and a gentle male voice rang out in Mingluo's consciousness almost simultaneously.

"Mingluo, explain yourself clearly," Captain Yueming asked.

"Brother Mingluo, how much potential does he have?" This was Lan from the Holy Radiance Clan.

Mingluo quickly responded in his mind: "Lin Yi, that's the Lin Yi from our human race who just came out of the secret realm and whose time law is perfected. He was just granted the title of Fearless War God by the Azure Yan Sovereign, and I would like to invite him to join our team."

"The fearless god of war?!" Yue Ming's voice was filled with shock.

"He himself is already at the perfection of the Law of Time, so doesn't that mean he already has the basic combat power of an Eternal God?" Lan was quite surprised.

Mingluo continued, "That's right! I'm right beside him. With his talent, he's very likely to become a Venerable Lord in the future, and even more so, a Time Venerable Lord!"

After a brief silence, Yueming's voice rang out again, "Invite him! I will return to the fortress immediately to meet him!"

Lan also excitedly agreed: "I agree! If we can establish a good relationship with a master of the laws of time, even if he doesn't stay in our team for long, it'll be a good connection. If any of our clan's descendants at the Transcendent Realm level encounter misfortune in the future, we can turn to him for help. You should know that the resurrection opportunities exchanged by the clan only grant one to a Transcendent Realm level member. After that, you'll have to find your own way, and the longer it drags on, the greater the cost of resurrection. There are so many people who need this, but in the entire Pan-Spirit Alliance, there are very few time-based masters who can and are willing to perform resurrection!"

Mingluo felt a chill run down her spine; Lan had hit the nail on the head.

This is indeed a deep-seated worry in the hearts of all eternal gods who are not from the lineage of the supreme ruler.

If one could establish a connection with the Time-based Lord, it would be like providing a precious insurance policy for the beings in the otherworld that one cares about.

“I understand, I will do my best to invite him.” Mingluo responded in her mind, her gaze towards Lin Yi becoming even more eager.

“Brother Lin Yi, look, our Star Silence Team is absolutely sincere. Captain Yue Ming and teammate Lan warmly welcome us.” Ming Luo rubbed his hands together, his eyes full of anticipation. “How about it? Interested in coming to take a look? Fighting side by side is always safer than going alone, and you’ll gain more too.”

As Lin Yi listened to Ming Luo's introduction, he quickly made a mental calculation.

The Star Silent Squad is composed of a captain who is close to a high-level deity, and members Mingluo, a veteran ordinary deity, and Lan, also an ordinary deity, making for a well-balanced team.

The eldest brother, Zhenyu, had previously commented that this team's "combat strength was not bad," which could be considered an acknowledgment.

Joining a team you're completely unfamiliar with is definitely not as good as joining a team you've at least had some interaction with.

Mingluo had previously taken care of the Yinlan Civilization, and this bond of kinship still exists.

Having just agreed to serve as vice chairman, my relationship with Mingluo has become even closer, making it easier to join his team and work together.

Lin Yi said, "Since Brother Mingluo is so kind, I'll join the Star Silence Squad to give it a try. However, we'll need to discuss the specifics of teamwork and combat arrangements in person."

"Great!" Mingluo exclaimed with delight. "The captain has already set off and should be back at the fortress soon. Come on, let me take you to the place where we gods often gather. We'll meet up with the captain as soon as he arrives. It's called Stardust Afterglow, and many squads like to go there to exchange information when they're resting."

"can."

"Huh?" Mingluo suddenly exclaimed softly, "Brother Lin Yi, your information has been updated? I just received a notification from the battlefield system that the list of god-level combat readiness has been updated and your name has been added."

Almost simultaneously, Xuanji's palace-dress phantom appeared beside Lin Yi: "Master, I have also just received an official notification from the Pan-Spirit Alliance Battlefield System regarding the update of your permissions and identity information."

"Turn it out and see."

Xuanji raised her hand and unfolded the light screen, displaying concise and eye-catching information:
Name: Lin Yi

[Race: Human Race]

[Current combat power rating: Ordinary God-level]

[Note: The clone is equipped with the "Fearless War God-T714" mechanical divine body]

[Privilege Level: Eternal God Level]

"It's been updated as expected." Lin Yi glanced at it.

He was certified as having god-level combat power without even a real combat test. This must be information that was shared with him by Lord Xuan Yan.

“Ordinary God-level, with the note ‘Fearless War God.’ Very accurate.” Mingluo leaned over to take a look. “With this certification, your mission commissions and battle merits will be calculated entirely according to the God-level standard. Let’s go, we’ll head to Stardust Afterglow first.”

"Alright." Lin Yi nodded, then said to Ming Luo, "Brother Ming Luo, since the clone will be the main participant in the battle later, the meeting will be attended by this fearless war god clone. My main body's strength is still a bit low, and I need to focus on cultivation, so I won't be going."

"Haha, of course that's possible."

Minglu laughed heartily, thinking to himself, "He can distinguish between primary and secondary tasks, and he never slacks off in his cultivation. His future is definitely promising."

"Brother Mingluo, let's go," said the clone beside him.

"Haha, okay, follow me." Mingluo led Lin Yi's clone away from the training ground.
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Inside the fortress, in a training room.

Huiyao had just finished a round of law deduction when the tactical terminal on his wrist vibrated.

He glanced at it casually, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

Battlefield System Push Notification - God-level Combat Readiness List Update.

"Lin Yi. God-level?" He murmured, his face filled with disbelief. "Note: Fearless War God. What is that? Let me see."

Soon, Huiyao found out what the Fearless War God was.

After the initial shock, a surge of joy and excitement welled up inside me.

The stronger Lin Yi is, the higher his status, which brings immeasurable benefits to his position in the family.

"We need to send a congratulatory message right away," Huiyao decided immediately.

Another training room.

Aoba had just completed a cycle of source energy when he saw the notification from the battlefield system.

"Hiss, they're on the list of gods right away? The Fearless War God... so that's how it is." Aoba was both shocked and felt it was only natural.

"That's great! The president himself is a god-level fighter. From now on, our Star Origin Association will have more confidence on the battlefield!"

A large training room.

Kenx, Mo Yuan, Bai Feng, and several other human prodigies were gathered together discussing cultivation.

"Master, we have received a notification from the battlefield system that Lin Yi's identity information has been updated." Kenx's intelligent life form suddenly prompted her in her consciousness.

Kenx was slightly taken aback, then raised his hand and unfolded a light screen in the air.

Others also curiously gathered around.

The information displayed on the screen made everyone gasp.

"A god-level fearless war god?" Kenx's eyes widened. "Holy crap! This is outrageous! He's only been out of the secret realm for a few days?"

Mo Yuan stared at the note, gripped his spear tightly, and his fighting spirit intensified.

In another training room,
Edith had just finished a round of training and was checking the latest battle report from the battlefield system.

An update notification caught her attention.

"Lin Yi. Ordinary God-level?" Her icy blue eyes narrowed slightly. "Fearless War God. So it was bestowed by the Azure Blade Sovereign."

A slight smile curved her lips.

This result was both unexpected and reasonable.

Given Lin Yi's performance and her understanding of the Qingyan Overlord's temperament, it's not surprising that Lin Yi was favored by the Overlord and granted a mechanical divine body.

Training room E-47 in the troop leader's residential area.

As Irelia performed secondary treatment on her injured left arm, the scene from not long ago kept replaying in her mind.

"The Eternal God, you just agreed to accompany me like that?"

She rubbed her forehead in frustration. "What am I doing?"

Just then, a virtual screen suddenly appeared in front of her, and a routine announcement from the battlefield system popped up automatically.

[Announcement: The Pan-Spirit Alliance Battlefield System's God-level combat readiness roster has been updated. New member: Lin Yi (Human - Ordinary God-level - Note: Avatar equipped with the Fearless War God - T714 Mechanical God Body). Related permissions have been synchronized.]

Irelia could no longer make out the text that followed.

"God-level combat power?" Just now, the man who stood in front of her, so close that she could feel his aura, and told her "You must become eternal," turned and left, and was suddenly officially certified by the battlefield system as an existence with eternal god-level combat power?
She naturally knew about the Fearless War God, but she never expected that Lin Yi would actually possess the Fearless War God!

Yes, he was summoned by the Sovereign as soon as he returned, which must have been a gift from the Sovereign.

In a short moment, her mood jumped from confusion and shyness to extreme shock, and the huge difference left her speechless.

But soon, a strong sense of urgency welled up inside.

Irelia's fingers clenched tightly. In her icy blue eyes, all shyness and hesitation were washed away, leaving only an almost stubborn determination and a burning fighting spirit.

She recalled Lin Yi's words: "I hope that the Derivation Realm is not your end." "I hope that you can become an eternal god."

I also recalled my own words, "I will try my best," and his correction, "It's not 'try my best,' it's 'definitely.'"

Previously, there might have been some confusion and pressure, but now, that pressure has become the most direct motivation.
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Fortress Rest Area - Stardust Afterglow.

Soft, natural light streamed from the energy crystals in the ceiling, illuminating the dark alloy walls and solid wood trim, while a faint aroma of wine filled the air.

Minglu led Lin Yi inside and, familiar with the place, found a booth by the window to sit down.

"Two cups of Stardust Ember, the usual." Minglu instructed the floating service servant, then smiled at Lin Yi, "This is the signature drink here. Although it doesn't really enhance cultivation, it can soothe a weary soul. Many gods like to have a cup when they need to rest."

Lin Yi nodded, his gaze sweeping across the interior of the tavern.

There are about twenty booths here, and they are about 70-80% full.

Most of the guests were Eternal Gods, and a few were at the Transcendent Realm level, but they were all seated on the edge.

Their appearance attracted some attention.

"Don't worry about them." Minglu waved his hand. "Although some people clearly want to get to know you, the rule here is no disturbance without permission. Once the captain arrives and we are formally introduced, everyone will know each other."

Soon, two glasses of wine, shimmering with a dark golden light and seemingly containing stardust slowly settling inside, were served.

Mingluo picked up his cup, took a sip, and showed an expression of enjoyment: "Speaking of which, Brother Lin Yi, what are your specific cultivation plans for the future?"

"Exchange for suitable treasures and improve my Source Energy cultivation as soon as possible. Also, comprehend the laws of space," Lin Yi said. "If nothing unexpected happens, my main body should go to Origin Star to cultivate and exchange for some Void Crystals to assist me."

"Empty Crystal Stone? Good stuff." Mingluo's eyes lit up. "That stuff really helps with understanding the laws of space, but it's expensive. Exchanging it in the resource database, tsk tsk, you geniuses get such good treatment."

As the two were talking, the light curtain at the entrance of the tavern rippled slightly.

A figure walked in.

She was a female member of the Spirit Race, tall and slender, wearing a simple moon-white battle robe, with long silver hair cascading down to her waist like a waterfall, and clear light purple eyes.

She simply stood there, and a hazy moonlight naturally flowed around her, smoothing out the somewhat chaotic energy fluctuations in the tavern.

The aura of a powerful deity was made no attempt to conceal it.

The tavern fell silent for a moment as many deities greeted her.

"The captain's here." Mingluo immediately stood up and waved in that direction. "Yueming, over here!"

Yueming nodded slightly to the deities she recognized as she walked towards the booth.

"Captain Yueming." Lin Yi also stood up and greeted him.

Yue Ming stopped in front of the booth, her pale purple eyes falling on Lin Yi. After scrutinizing him for a moment, she spoke in a cool voice: "I am Yue Ming, the captain of the Star Silence Squad. Ming Luo has already told me about your situation."

Her gaze lingered on Lin Yi for a moment, then she nodded slightly. "The Star Silent Squad is currently short one person. Our squad's battle merits and resource allocation are calculated based on contribution. The basic ratio is 40% for the captain and 20% for each member. Adjustments will be made for special contributions. What do you think?"

Lin Yi nodded: "It's very fair."

"Well then, welcome to the Star Silence Squad." Yue Ming smiled and sat down in an empty seat in the booth. "Lan is currently on a purification mission and will be here soon. Once he arrives, we can discuss the squad's tactical coordination and upcoming missions in detail."

"Understood," Lin Yi replied.

Yue Ming nodded slightly, asked no more questions, and began to introduce to Lin Yi the types of missions the Star Silence Squad had carried out in the past, the enemies they were good at dealing with, and some of the team's tacit understandings and codes.

Her explanation was clear and logical, and her speaking pace was steady, clearly indicating that she was an extremely experienced team leader.

Lin Yi listened attentively, occasionally asking questions, which Yue Ming answered one by one.

Time flew by as we talked.

About half a standard hour later, the light curtain at the tavern entrance began to ripple again.

A gentle-looking man from the Holy Radiance Clan, dressed in a white robe with gold trim, walked in.

He had a handsome face, and his golden pupils seemed to shimmer with light. He exuded a pure and warm aura.

"Lan is here," Mingluo said with a smile.

Lan glanced around and saw the three people in the booth. A gentle smile appeared on her face as she quickly walked over.

"Captain, Mingluo." Lan nodded to Yueming and Mingluo first, then looked at Lin Yi, "I am Lan, from the Holy Radiance Clan. I am very happy that you can join us. Mingluo has been praising you to the skies, the future Lord of the Time Law. It is an honor for our Star Silence Squad to have a teammate like you."

"Brother Lan, you flatter me. I look forward to your guidance in the future," Lin Yi said with a smile.

The four sat down again.

Arashi's arrival livened up the atmosphere a bit more.

He briefly explained how he had just helped purify a god corrupted by the laws of death, and then carefully inquired about some basic characteristics of the laws of time and the fearless war god, so that they could better cooperate in future battles.

After exchanging words for a while, Yue Ming looked at Lin Yi, his usually cold tone carrying a rare hint of emotion: "The Azure Yan Overlord truly values ​​you. Fearless War God. Even among the Mechanical Race, this is an extremely valuable strategic resource."

She then seemed to remember something, her tone slightly regretful: "It's a pity that your human race's Eternal Beginning Sovereign was ambushed and besieged by several enemy sovereigns at the beginning of the war, and was seriously injured, so he has not made a public appearance. Otherwise, with your performance and potential, the Eternal Beginning Sovereign would surely have summoned you after he found out, and your human race's sovereign would not have been stingy with his gifts."

Lin Yi was taken aback upon hearing this.

The Origin Ruler was ambushed and seriously injured.
This was the first time he had ever heard this news!
Neither Xuan Yan Zun Zhu nor other channels had mentioned it before.

"The Primordial Ruler...seriously injured?" Lin Yi looked at Ming Luo. "This matter..."

Mingluo's smile faded, and he sighed, nodding with a somewhat grave expression: "Captain Yueming is right. The Eternal Beginning Sovereign was indeed seriously injured in the early stages of the war."

He paused, then explained, "Actually, the situation is far worse than you know. Because there are so many injuries among the Sovereigns and Lords, in order not to affect the morale of the lower-ranking soldiers on the front lines, the Pan-Spirit Alliance only notified those at the God level and above internally. You were not officially included in the God level list before, so you were unaware of it."

Announcements only to deities and above
That means it's true!

Lin Yi's mood instantly turned heavy.

Only those who possess a ruler can become powerful races, those who possess a venerable master can become medium-sized races, and those who possess an eternal god are weak races.

Different levels of races enjoy vastly different resource quotas, voice, and strategic support priorities within the Pan-Spirit Alliance.

A race that has only one strongest member that meets the current race's ranking is called a "decaying race".

The human race falls into this category.

The human race has only one ruler, Hengshi, who is the pillar that supports the human race in the Pan-Spirit Alliance and even the entire Star Sea. In essence, the human race has extremely poor risk resistance.

If something were to happen to the Eternal Ruler, the human race would instantly fall from a "powerful race" to a "medium-sized race".

This is by no means a simple change of name.

The Eldar are not charities.

If something happens to the ruler, the race's status will plummet instantly, and the aid that humans can obtain and the space for gaining benefits will shrink drastically.

History has long proven that a force that has fallen from the status of a "powerful ethnic group" often struggles to maintain even its status as a "medium-sized ethnic group," typically experiencing two consecutive declines, and may even face the risk of extinction.

The wall fell and everyone pushed.

In the vast sea of ​​stars, too many eyes are fixed on those once-powerful races that have declined, waiting to devour their heritage, seize their territories, and absorb their talents.

The rise of the human race was, to some extent, built upon the corpses of other declining and powerful races.

Seeing Lin Yi's solemn expression, Ming Luo comforted him, "Brother Lin Yi, there's no need to worry too much. The strength of a Sovereign-level being far exceeds our imagination. The fact that there are no rumors of anything worse coming out about the Eternal Beginning Sovereign means that the situation is still under control. The greatest support we can give to our clan is to do our own thing and improve our strength as soon as possible."

Yueming nodded slightly: "Mingluo is right. Worrying is useless; strength is the key. Since you have this potential and opportunity, you should focus on moving forward."

Lan added gently, "Brother Lin Yi, if you achieve something in the future, perhaps you can add a sense of confidence to the human race."

His words were pointed, referring to the unique "resurrection" ability of those who are strong in the laws of time, which serves to protect the core combat power of their clan.

Lin Yi took a deep breath to calm his turbulent emotions.

Indeed, given his strength, there's no point in thinking too much at this moment; the only thing he can do is become stronger.

"Thank you for the reminders, all three of you. I understand now and will adapt to squad combat as soon as possible and improve myself."

"That's right." Minglu clapped her hands with a smile. "That's settled for today. Brother Lin Yi just got back and needs time to sort things out. How about we meet here again at the same time tomorrow to discuss the details of taking on the first integration mission?"

Yueming and Lan had no objections.

"Lin Yi, once we get back, you can use the battlefield system to view some of the Star Silence Squad's past public battle records to familiarize yourself with our style. We'll discuss it again tomorrow," Yue Ming said, standing up.

"I will."

The four said a brief goodbye, and Lin Yi was the first to leave "Stardust Afterglow".

Instead of returning to the training grounds or meditation room, he boarded the shuttle located at the transportation hub at the entrance of Stardust Afterglow and headed to a meeting room he had booked in advance within the fortress, according to the pre-arranged plan.

The members of the Star Origin Society should have all arrived there by now.

Twenty minutes later, Lin Yi arrived at the conference room door.

The authorization was verified, and the heavy metal door slid open to both sides.

The conference room is quite spacious, with clean and austere lines.

At this moment, everyone had already taken their seats in a tacitly agreed-upon order.

Edith, Radiance, Green Leaf, Liuyun, Kenx, Moyuan, Valerie
All members of the Xingyuan Society were present, without exception.

When Lin Yi appeared at the door, everyone, whether they were sitting or standing, stood up almost at the same time.

They looked at the figure at the doorway, radiating divine-level energy fluctuations, and bowed:

"Greetings, Your Excellency Lin Yi!"

(End of this chapter)