380: Just now I ignored you, now you are out of your league (two in one)

“Senior, when you left last time, did you find Maple as you wished?”

When the Silver-haired woman's phantom mentioned Maple, Lin Yang quickly asked.

The phantom shook her head: “Something unexpected happened.”

“Unexpected? Is it serious?” Lin Yang’s heart tightened.

The Silver-haired woman's phantom smiled: “It’s alright, temporarily within controllable limits. Let’s not talk about this for now; there are some things you’re not yet ready to know.”

As she spoke, the Silver-haired woman's phantom looked at Lin Yang with an inexplicable gaze: “It’s you, however, who surprised me greatly. You actually won the championship of this competition. Congratulations, little guy!”

“Uh… Thank you for your congratulations, Senior.” Lin Yang felt a bit awkward.

He had won this championship a little too easily.

“Haha, winning the championship is also a testament to your strength. Why the long face?” The Silver-haired woman couldn’t help but smile.

Lin Yang immediately felt a bit embarrassed, unsure what to say.

The Silver-haired woman's phantom laughed again, then waved her hand. An invisible force isolated her and Lin Yang, preventing outsiders from hearing their voices, and then she said:

“I won’t tease you anymore. Let’s talk business. Since you won the championship, did you choose the reward I told you to pick?”

“Yes, I chose the opportunity to enter Source Star immediately,” Lin Yang replied at once.

“That’s good. Since you’ve chosen it, save this opportunity and enter Source Star when the time is right,” the Silver-haired woman's phantom said.

“When will the time be right?” Lin Yang asked.

“At least… you must become a powerful Extraordinary Warrior. That’s the minimum standard for survival on Source Star,” the Silver-haired woman’s words were astonishing.

Lin Yang was startled: “Is Source Star that terrifying inside?”

“It can’t be described as terrifying; the situation is quite complex. Don’t think about it for now. Your most important task now is to completely become a true Extraordinary Warrior,” the Silver-haired woman said.

“I understand, Senior,” Lin Yang responded.

The Silver-haired woman's phantom swept her gaze over him again and said: “Zhu Old Man has been quite good to you, hasn’t he? He found both Extraordinary Spatial Characteristic Material and Life characteristic material for you, and you yourself are quite impressive for actually fusing both simultaneously.”

At this point, the Silver-haired woman's phantom’s face showed some surprise, and she continued:

“To be honest, you surprise me greatly. In just over a year, you shouldn’t have had enough time to fuse extraordinary characteristic material, or even enough time to become a Medium Super Gene Warrior, yet you accomplished it all. This is truly incredible; even I can’t quite understand how you managed to do it.”

The Silver-haired woman was actually very shocked inside!

Before she left, Lin Yang had only barely reached the entry-level strength of an ordinary low-grade Gene Warrior.

Yet in less than two years, Lin Yang had not only reached the Medium Super Gene Warrior level but had also fused extraordinary characteristic material, and two types at that!

His fusion rate for Extraordinary Spatial Characteristic Material had even reached 70%!

This deeply shocked the Silver-haired woman!

“This…” Lin Yang was a bit unsure how to answer.

He couldn't possibly tell the Silver-haired woman that the reason he could achieve the impossible was actually due to the existence of a system.

For a moment, he fell silent.

Seeing this, the Silver-haired woman waved her hand and smiled: “I was just lamenting; I have no intention of prying into your secrets.”

Lin Yang was taken aback.

The Silver-haired woman's phantom looked at him and slowly said:

“Everyone has their own secrets. There might be some unique aspects about you that I haven't discovered, and since I can't discover them, it proves they are your unique secrets, and I won't ask further.”

“It’s a good thing that you possess such a heaven-defying unique talent, as it will help you grow stronger quickly.”

“Thank you for your understanding, Senior.” Lin Yang breathed a sigh of relief.

“Hehe, it’s nothing, but you need to be careful not to reveal too much of your abnormality all at once sometimes.”

The Silver-haired woman's phantom smiled softly:

“I’ve already figured out the general gist of what happened this time. Someone believed you had found a way to a new path, capable of breaking the time limits of natural laws, allowing you to become an Extraordinary Warrior at such a young age. That’s why someone made a move.”

“The monstrous talent you displayed is indeed an irresistible temptation. If you could produce such a method and make it applicable to everyone, it would completely change the existing systemic structure. This is unimaginable, which is why even those old geezers couldn’t resist making a move to snatch it. Therefore, in the future, you should try to be a bit more careful.”

Lin Yang immediately nodded: “I understand, Senior.”

“Mm, of course, don’t feel too much pressure. I’ve already warned them. Your ability to reach this point is because Zhu Old Man and I, at great cost, fortunately shaped you into such a unique individual. It cannot be replicated a second time, nor can it be produced, so in the future, it’s unlikely anyone will target your new path again,” the Silver-haired woman's phantom smiled.

“Thank you, Senior, for looking out for me.” Lin Yang bowed directly.

The Silver-haired woman taking this matter onto herself and Bai Pang could be said to have drawn all the fire away from him.

This moved Lin Yang immensely, leaving him somewhat at a loss for words.

“Alright, my projection doesn’t have much time left. Be more careful and cautious in your actions in the future. I can protect you for a time, but not forever. Although those old geezers just now were already very strong, there are still many stronger than them, and likewise, there are those stronger than me,” the Silver-haired woman’s projection earnestly admonished.

“Thank you for your guidance, Senior. I will bear it in mind. I will be more cautious and steady in my actions from now on,” Lin Yang immediately responded.

“Mm, while you should be more cautious, there’s no need to be timid. Just continue to do what you need to do as usual. At least for now, I can still protect you!” the Silver-haired woman's phantom added.

“Senior’s grace in protecting my path is truly beyond my ability to repay,” Lin Yang said with some shame.

“Haha, if you want to repay me, then work hard to become stronger. Maple’s revenge is still waiting for you to exact it,” the Silver-haired woman's phantom said.

Lin Yang’s expression immediately turned solemn, and he said earnestly: “I will redouble my efforts and not fail Maple’s trust!”

“Alright, you don’t need to be so reserved. My projection is running out of time. I’ll remind you one more thing: although I can protect you now, for your normal growth, in situations where you face a Life-or-death crisis among your peers or those of similar standing, I will not easily intervene again.”

The Silver-haired woman's phantom looked at Lin Yang and said solemnly:

“Because my true body is currently facing some troubles, and those troubles are not small. Otherwise, I would have directly descended in my true form just now and annihilated them.”

“If my true body happens to be caught in an inescapable situation, I might even be unable to spare attention to help you. So, the path ahead will still depend on you to walk.”

“The remaining power in the protective item I gave you is only enough to help you withstand one more fatal crisis. After it’s expended, if my true body is still trapped by trouble and unable to descend, you will only be able to rely on yourself.”

Lin Yang immediately said: “Senior has already done more than enough for me. I will work hard, and please, Senior, take care of yourself.”

“Don’t worry, although they are troubles, they shouldn’t be able to take my Life,” the Silver-haired woman's phantom smiled.

“That’s good,” Lin Yang breathed a sigh of relief.

“Alright, I’m leaving now. If you encounter anything else later, you can go find Zhu Old Man,” the Silver-haired woman's phantom waved her hand.

“Senior, may I accept Senior Zhu’s apprenticeship?” Lin Yang quickly asked.

The Silver-haired woman was so good to him that, honestly, in his heart, she was no different from a master.

However, the Silver-haired woman had never expressed such a thought, and had even previously said he could apprentice under Bai Pang. Therefore, Lin Yang had not spoken of apprenticing under the Silver-haired woman.

Perhaps, the Silver-haired woman not letting him apprentice to her had another purpose.

Hearing this, the Silver-haired woman nodded slightly, and just before her phantom dissipated, she said: “You may. Although Zhu Old Man has a peculiar temper, he is genuinely very good to you. Even before you became his apprentice, he had already done so much for you. After you become his apprentice, his care and protection for you will only increase. He should be a qualified master.”

Lin Yang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He was already leaning towards accepting Bai Pang’s request to take him as a disciple, and now with the Silver-haired woman’s approval, there was no need to hesitate further.

Watching the Silver-haired woman's phantom dissipate, Lin Yang couldn't help but look up towards the deep space, worriedly asking:

“Senior, Senior Zhu… is he alright?”

“Don’t worry, he’ll be fine. He ran into a few old rivals and is letting off some steam this time. Just wait patiently,” the Silver-haired woman's phantom replied.

“That’s good. Thank you for informing me, Senior. I bid you farewell, Senior.” Lin Yang bowed.

“No need to be polite.”

The Silver-haired woman's phantom smiled, and then, before the phantom completely dissipated, she glanced at Yu Meng, pointed with her jade finger, and a powerful force surged into Yu Meng’s body. At the same time, she said to Lin Yang:

“Although I don’t know what kind of potion you used to save someone who burned their blood essence, I’ll still help you out. You can save some energy. This power of mine is enough to suppress his pain for seven days. Within seven days, I imagine the medicine should have taken full effect.”

“Thank you, Senior!” Lin Yang was overjoyed.

“I said, no need to be polite.”

The Silver-haired woman's phantom waved at him, and then the projection completely vanished.

Lin Yang turned to look at Yu Meng, who had now fallen asleep.

The power the Silver-haired woman’s projection had bestowed upon Yu Meng before dissipating had directly plunged Yu Meng into a peaceful slumber.

“System, will the Human Repair Fluid’s effects fully manifest within seven days?” Lin Yang silently inquired.

The Silver-haired woman’s power could only guarantee the suppression of Yu Meng’s pain for seven days. If the Human Repair Fluid’s effects couldn't fully manifest within seven days, he would have to prepare in advance.

“Answering Host, the Human Repair Fluid’s effects will fully manifest within five days. After five days, Yu Meng will become a healthy ordinary person.”

“Five days is enough?” Lin Yang was suddenly somewhat astonished.

This effect… truly powerful!

Suddenly—

“Lin Yang, please move to the Universe Alliance office building to rest for a while; it’s dusty outside.”

A senior official of the Universe Alliance, accompanied by two assistants, eagerly jogged out of the Universe Alliance office building. He approached Lin Yang, a smile plastered on his face, inviting Lin Yang to enter the Universe Alliance office building for a brief rest.

At the same time, a mobile hospital bed was prepared for Yu Meng, and the two assistants immediately tried to lift Yu Meng onto the bed.

“Don’t move!”

Lin Yang immediately stopped them.

He looked at the senior official of the Universe Alliance, his face showing no emotion, only speaking indifferently:

“Thank you for your kindness, but there’s no need. My master is still fighting in deep space. I’ll just wait for him here. With my master still in a great battle, how can I, as his apprentice, go inside to enjoy myself and rest?”

With that, Lin Yang directly turned around, clearly indicating he didn’t want to be further entangled with this person.

The senior official’s expression changed slightly, but then he quickly recovered, still smiling as he said: “Your Excellency Lin Yang is right; we were inconsiderate. Please forgive us, Your Excellency Lin Yang. If you have any needs, please feel free to command us at any time!”

Lin Yang hummed in response.

“Then we won’t disturb Your Excellency Lin Yang as he waits here,” the official said awkwardly, then slowly retreated with his two assistants.

Lin Yang glanced at the Universe Alliance office building, feeling a mix of emotions, perhaps not quite emotion.

Just moments ago, he was only a few steps away from entering the Universe Alliance office building for temporary shelter, yet no one from the Universe Alliance proactively came out to meet him.

One must know, he was, after all, the champion of this year’s Universe Alliance competition!

And the award ceremony hadn’t even concluded!

Those few people had openly attacked him in front of the Universe Alliance office building, and by the rules, the Universe Alliance had the responsibility and obligation to protect his safety.

Yet, even with just those few steps remaining, no one from the Universe Alliance came out to help.

Now that they had witnessed the formidable power of Bai Pang and the Silver-haired woman, this senior official eagerly rushed out to invite him inside to rest.

It truly exemplified the word “reality” to its extreme.

“The people from the Universe Alliance are truly laughable. How do they even have the face to come out and invite Your Excellency Lin Yang in to rest?”

“Exactly. Logically speaking, Your Excellency Lin Yang is the champion of this competition and should be protected by the Universe Alliance officials at this stage. But the Universe Alliance officials showed no indication just now, not even bothering to make a perfunctory condemnation. Now they actually have the nerve to shamelessly come out and invite him; it’s simply invincible.”

“Shameless people are invincible!”

“Haha, the Your Excellency Lin Yang that the Universe Alliance ignored just now, the Universe Alliance can’t even reach him now!”

“It’s not just that the Universe Alliance can’t reach him; I’m afraid not many people can reach him!”

“Sigh, I’m so envious. If only I had such a strong older sister and master, my Life would definitely be awesome, flying high. My entire Life would be two words: ‘easy peasy’!”

“…”

The onlookers, watching from afar, mocked the Universe Alliance officials while also envying Lin Yang to the extreme.

After all, in this era, who wouldn’t want to have a powerful figure to carry them, allowing them to lie flat and become a Life winner?

Even the powerhouses from the various top universes were now filled with envy for Lin Yang.

Suddenly—deep in space, waves of fluctuations emanated again, followed by a chubby figure descending from the sky beside Lin Yang.

It was Bai Pang.

“Master, you’re back. Those guys didn’t hurt you, did they?” Lin Yang immediately asked with concern.

Bai Pang, upon hearing this, froze in place, staring blankly at Lin Yang. He opened his mouth and murmured:

“You, what did you call me?”

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