545: Poor family, rich road, are you the new adult?

"Such rich natural spiritual energy of heaven and earth."

In a part of the Desolate Grassland, Lin Yang's eyes were filled with awe.

He had initially confirmed that he was currently in a Desolate Grassland in a new spacetime.

The surrounding wild grass was almost taller than a human.

And it was extremely robust, its branches almost as thick as the poplar trees on Source Star!

As far as the eye could see, the entire visible area was covered with this kind of extremely robust wild grass.

"Even wild grass can grow so exaggeratedly, and the spiritual energy is several times richer than in the Universe Zone. It seems this is a high-level spacetime."

Lin Yang looked at the information Director Song Qingfeng had given him about the Endless Spacetime, recorded within the Human Alliance, and was quite pleased.

Different spacetimes within the Endless Spacetime also had classifications of high and low.

Ordinary spacetimes were barren, dangerous, and had extremely poor environments.

High-level spacetimes were different; their spiritual energy was rich, and various resources were abundant, making them very suitable for cultivation and advancement.

Of course, the competition was also greater.

However, great competition was not necessarily a bad thing.

Pressure was also motivation!

If one was unlucky enough to enter a low-level spacetime, they would need to re-enter the Time-Space Turbulence Zone to re-enter the Endless Spacetime and switch to a high-level spacetime.

Although theoretically one could keep switching until they found a satisfactory spacetime, in reality, within a new spacetime, wanting to go to the Time-Space Turbulence Zone to switch spacetimes was not that easy.

The Time-Space Turbulence Zone in every spacetime was a very important place, guarded by powerful individuals of that spacetime. If one encountered a good-tempered individual, it would be fine; paying some resources would allow them to enter the Endless Spacetime and switch again.

But if they encountered someone ill-tempered, they would be killed on the spot.

Yes, that's right.

In every spacetime within the Endless Spacetime, the Time-Space Turbulence Zone had specialized forces or powerful individuals blocking the way and charging fees!

Only by paying a price that satisfied the other party would one be allowed to enter.

Precisely because one could keep switching, the Time-Space Turbulence Zone was also the most profitable place in every spacetime within the Endless Spacetime.

If one was not wealthy enough and not lucky enough, after a few switches, their wealth might not be enough to switch again, and they would need to stay in the current spacetime to earn money.

And this would greatly waste time.

Because the environment in ordinary spacetimes was generally poor, and the natural spiritual energy of heaven and earth was not rich enough, it would slow down the advancement speed.

Moreover, earning money in ordinary spacetimes was also very difficult!

And in some spacetimes, there were vicious individuals who would not take money but kill people directly!

Therefore, being able to enter a high-level spacetime in one go could be considered very lucky.

Saving money was secondary; the most important thing was that it was relatively much safer, saved a lot of time that would have been used to earn money for switching spacetimes, and would not slow down the advancement speed.

The advantage of directly entering a high-level spacetime was enormous!

"It seems my luck is good."

Lin Yang smiled, then tried to absorb some spiritual energy, and his eyes immediately became brighter.

Because here, the spiritual energy was not only richer but also purer, and could directly enhance strength!

Most importantly, his absorption speed was not affected at all; it was as terrifying as ever!

"If I can find a sufficiently safe and secluded place, just by absorbing the natural spiritual energy of heaven and earth, with my absorption speed, it might even be possible to reach above the Old Ancestor Realm in seven hundred years."

Lin Yang calculated in his mind, feeling much more relaxed.

Entering the Endless Spacetime was indeed the correct decision!

"Now, I'll first leave this Desolate Grassland and find a place to settle down."

Then, Lin Yang randomly chose a direction, concealed his aura, and began traveling cautiously.

In high-level spacetimes, the spiritual energy within cities would be even richer and purer.

The wilderness, however, was relatively dangerous.

Some spacetimes were infested with fierce beasts.

This was different from the Universe Zone.

The wilderness within the Universe Zone only had some wild animals.

But the wilderness of high-level spacetimes had fierce beasts!

Powerful fierce beasts were even stronger than those above the Old Ancestor Realm!

The wilderness was completely unsuitable for living or even staying for extended periods.

Once one unfortunately encountered a powerful fierce beast, there was a risk of death.

Some fierce beasts would constantly forage, and even if one didn't wander around, they might still be found by foraging fierce beasts.

Unless one was a powerful individual, the wilderness was very dangerous.

So Lin Yang also concealed his aura when traveling.

He didn't even use instant teleportation.

The space in high-level spacetimes was more stable, the distance of instant teleportation was relatively reduced, and the consumption was greater, making normal travel more suitable.

Of course, it was also mainly because this was his first time here, and he also wanted to take the opportunity to familiarize himself with the situation.

He spread his senses and could perceive passing through some areas with fierce beast auras.

After some time.

"According to the information provided by Director Song, ordinary fierce beasts in the wilderness of high-level spacetimes are at least equivalent to Old Ancestors, and high-level ones possess power levels above the Old Ancestor Realm. More powerful ones generally won't appear in such ordinary wilderness areas. With my strength, even traveling openly should be fine."

Lin Yang pondered, he might not need to conceal his aura and travel cautiously, he could completely speed up.

Because even some fierce beasts above the Old Ancestor Realm didn't give him a very dangerous feeling.

"Also, above the Old Ancestor Realm is called the Boundary Realm."

"It means that at this level, one can break through the Boundary Wall restrictions and travel within the Endless Spacetime."

Lin Yang traveled while quickly reviewing the remaining information about the Endless Spacetime.

"In the Endless Spacetime, especially in high-level spacetimes, the Old Ancestor Realm, which is the Breaking Universe Realm, is a common existence, capable of sustaining oneself in cities."

"Only those in the Boundary Realm, above the Old Ancestor Realm, can be considered truly powerful."

"Even in the Endless Spacetime, not everyone can casually reach the Boundary Realm."

"After all, those who can reach the Old Ancestor Realm within a universe are all exceptionally talented individuals in the Universe Zone, and only for these Old Ancestors is breaking through to the Boundary Realm slightly easier. For local inhabitants, becoming a Spirit Realm cultivator is relatively easy, but reaching the Old Ancestor Realm still has a threshold, and becoming a Boundary Realm cultivator requires even more luck and opportunities."

"As for beyond the Boundary Realm..."

"All things return to origin!"

"The Guiyuan Realm is the truly top-tier existence in the Endless Spacetime."

"Even in high-level spacetimes, powerful individuals in the Guiyuan Realm possess the highest status and position!"

"Breaking through from the third stage of the Boundary Realm to the Guiyuan Realm is a huge threshold!"

"Among billions of Boundary Realm cultivators, not necessarily one Guiyuan Realm cultivator will appear!"

"Upon reaching the Guiyuan Realm, one's status, position, influence, and so on, will instantly experience a qualitative leap!"

"A Guiyuan Realm cultivator is an absolute big shot in any spacetime!"

"A single word can decide the creation and destruction of a universe."

"A single action can make all things revolve."

"Guiyuan Realm cultivators have control over cities, and countless Old Ancestors and Boundary Realm powerhouses willingly serve and obey them!"

As Lin Yang read, his eyes burned with passion.

"If I can reach the Guiyuan Realm, I can attract a large number of Boundary Realm powerhouses to willingly follow and submit to me."

"If I have enough Boundary Realm powerhouses to help, it might not be impossible to resist the Dark Invasion!"

The Dark Invasion involves facing Dark Creatures and Dark Hunters from the Endless Spacetime.

Those Dark Creatures and Dark Hunters, especially the Dark Hunters, generally have Boundary Realm strength, and very few Guiyuan Realm existences would engage in such activities.

Although Dark Hunters are generally quite powerful among Boundary Realm cultivators, as long as he can command a large number of Boundary Realm powerhouses, it's not impossible to deal with the vast numbers of Dark Hunters.

As for Dark Creatures, they might possess Guiyuan Realm strength, which is also why the Dark Invasion is so difficult to resist.

Dark Creatures with Guiyuan Realm power require Guiyuan Realm powerhouses to deal with them.

But Guiyuan Realm powerhouses are existences that can command wind and rain; none would idly help an ordinary Universe Zone deal with Dark Creatures.

Every bit of their time is incredibly precious.

And for a Universe Zone undergoing Dark Invasion to coincidentally and fortunately have a Guiyuan Realm existence appear, the probability is too slim.

Therefore, in most cases, the Dark Invasion is almost impossible to resist.

Even if there are many Boundary Realm existences within the Universe Zone, they cannot cope with the even larger number of Boundary Realm Dark Hunters!

Not to mention the Dark Creatures!

But if Lin Yang himself could become a Guiyuan Realm existence, then everything would be completely different!

Not to mention that a large number of Boundary Realm powerhouses would become his subordinates, the deterrent power of a Returning Origin Realm existence would also prevent Dark Hunters from easily invading.

No one would dare to bear the retaliation of a Returning Origin Realm powerhouse!

Nor could they afford it!

By then, what they would truly need to deal with would be those Dark Creatures!

With fewer Dark Hunters making a move, they might actually be able to resist the Dark Invasion of the Ten Thousand Universes.

“Returning Origin Realm!”

“I must become a Returning Origin Realm!”

Lin Yang's gaze was firm.

Reaching the Boundary Realm might allow him to take his mother and others out of the Universe Zone.

But becoming a Returning Origin Realm would allow him to protect the Universe Zone!

The difference between the two was too great!

“Seven hundred years...”

However, the mention of seven hundred years made Lin Yang feel a bit bitter.

Time was too short!

“Time!”

“I must seize every moment to improve!”

Afterward, Lin Yang began to speed up his journey, while maximizing his sensory range.

He needed to find some people to ask for directions.

Although the wilderness was dangerous, there were always some people who couldn't afford city living expenses and were forced to survive in the wild.

Moreover, the number of such people was very large!

Because the cost of living in the city was very high.

Many people couldn't afford it.

A safer environment and richer, purer spiritual energy—these all had to be exchanged for money!

In other words, living in the city meant that every breath of air and every ray of sunlight seen cost money!

This led to a large number of people who couldn't afford city living expenses gathering in the wilderness to form communities.

If he was lucky enough, he might encounter such a group living in the wild.

He didn't have much time, and the uncertainty in the wild was too great, so Lin Yang didn't consider living in the wilderness.

He needed to find a city, and within the city, utilize its more efficient cultivation environment to rapidly improve his strength!

As for money...

“Before I left, Director Song also gave me quite a few special resources. These resources are universal currency in Endless Spacetime and can replace money. I hope they will be useful.”

Lin Yang sighed.

He only had seven hundred years; now was not the time to consider saving money.

Earlier, Song Qingfeng, knowing he was suddenly entering Endless Spacetime, had not only organized information but also given him the few special resources accumulated by their faction over many years.

“A poor family, but rich on the road!”

These were Song Qingfeng's exact words.

As he was entering Endless Spacetime for the first time alone, it was always good to have some money with him.

“It's a pity that the Time-Space Turbulence Zone on Source Star can't bring others in. Otherwise, if I brought one of Director Song's Old Ancestors to guard it, I could collect some resources over seven hundred years...”

While sighing, Lin Yang's eyes lit up again.

A target appeared within his sensory range!

...To the front-left of Lin Yang's sensory range, a young, thin man was stooping and searching for something in this Desolate Grassland where the grass was almost taller than he was.

“It's going to be dark again soon, but I'm still short a few Xun Ge Vines...”

“No, even if it gets dark and the danger greatly increases, I must keep digging!”

“I've been out for over two months this time, and I have a few more days before I must go back to settle accounts. If I can't gather enough, my uncle and his family will definitely use this as an excuse to kick my sister and me out of the family. Once out of the family, we won't be able to live in the city.”

“I don't care about myself, but my sister... she can't be outside the city!”

He Linchuan murmured, his eyes sharply searching and distinguishing amidst the patches of wild grass.

He wasn't tall to begin with, and bending over, he was completely submerged by the wild grass.

“Not only do I need to gather enough, but I also need to save enough money to buy 'moon viewing sand', otherwise my sister might not be able to last until I return home next time.”

“If only I could meet a kind adult. I heard that many adults who first enter Endless Spacetime from the Ten Thousand Universes don't understand the situation in the new spacetime.”

“They need information, and they might also need guidance or other services. A piece of information in the city costs ten thousand, my information isn't as complete, but it only costs three thousand...”

“But unfortunately, they say that newly arrived adults are randomly teleported to various places. They've appeared in this Desolate Grassland before, but I've been too unlucky. I've come so many times and never met one.”

He Linchuan also occasionally stood up and looked around, trying to find something.

“If I could meet a newly arrived adult, this time I could not only settle my accounts but even have some surplus!”

“Then I could buy a material for myself too...”

“If my strength were a bit stronger, I wouldn't have to tolerate my uncle's attitude. Even outside the city, I could join some large communities...”

“If I joined a large community, I could follow hunting teams to hunt high-level fierce beasts. That life would be much richer and easier...”

Some murmurs occasionally came from He Linchuan's mouth, and he even sometimes showed a silly smile.

Clearly, he had fantasized many times.

It was just a pity that his fantasies had never come true, not even once.

“Sigh, I should still put away these unrealistic thoughts. I don't have such good luck, nor will I meet adults. Even if I did, they might not need information or services, and they might even find me annoying and kill me...”

“After all, not every adult is a good person...”

After his usual beautiful daily fantasy, He Linchuan sighed again:

“If only my talent were a bit better...”

Then, he bent down even more carefully to search for “Xun Ge Vine”.

Although he stopped fantasizing.

But these “beautiful fantasies” were also one of his motivations.

His talent was average, and his strength was lower than his peers.

His parents had both passed away, leaving him and his younger sister to depend on each other.

The family still supported them... well... to be precise, they weren't exactly supported, but their parents had left behind a sum of wealth before they died, which was why the family hadn't immediately kicked him and his sister out.

Although the family took that money, He Linchuan didn't have much dissatisfaction.

After all, he didn't have the strength to guard that money.

Being able to continue living in the city for so many years had already made He Linchuan very content.

Although now, his uncle's lineage was in charge of the family and wanted to kick him and his sister out, He Linchuan still didn't have much resentment.

No family in the city would support idlers.

This was common knowledge.

He only regretted that his talent wasn't good enough.

Even though it wasn't his fault.

But more often, He Linchuan still couldn't help but fantasize about striking it rich with a stroke of luck.

This was also one of the reasons he was willing to take risks and follow orders to search for Xun Ge Vine for the family in the wilderness.

Although life was difficult, one always had to hold onto some hope.

As for fantasizing about being inexplicably valued and cultivated by a big shot, that was something he didn't even dare to think about.

He still had that much self-awareness.

The sky quickly turned completely dark.

He Linchuan sat down where he was, took out a compressed food ration, and began to eat.

“Work after eating. I can't stop these next few nights, but I must be careful not to leak my aura and not go deep into the Desolate Grassland, to avoid being swallowed whole by a fierce beast.”

After finishing the tasteless compressed food and drinking two sips of water, He Linchuan changed direction and continued to search and work.

But this time, he no longer muttered occasionally as he did during the day, not daring to make a sound easily.

Suddenly.

His vision completely darkened.

A figure completely enveloped him.

He Linchuan's body instantly stiffened, then he began to tremble uncontrollably.

He struggled to look up, wanting to clearly see what the figure covering him was.

He subconsciously wanted to run away.

He didn't want to die, and he couldn't die yet!

If he died, his little sister would have no one to take care of her!

However, just then, a gentle voice came.

“Little guy, don't be afraid, I won't hurt you. You're a local, right?”

“Excuse me, where is this place?”

“Which direction is the nearest city?”

The figure was Lin Yang.

He Linchuan instantly jolted, his pupils began to involuntarily widen, he looked up sharply at Lin Yang, who was smiling at him, then immediately lowered his head and said excitedly:

“You... are you an adult who just arrived from the Ten Thousand Universes?”