425: I've made up my mind

This move was an overt scheme, leaving the various forces of the universe in a difficult position.

“The main base must be held, but the Battlefield of the Gods cannot be abandoned,” someone said.

“What? Try to have it both ways? Don’t end up pleasing neither,” someone disagreed with his idea.

“As long as a Venerable does not appear, there is no danger.”

Venerables are truly the stabilizing force; the known Venerables in the universe can be counted on one’s fingers.

“Then wouldn’t entering the Battlefield of the Gods be a suicide mission? Without a Venerable’s protection, they’d be nothing but lambs to the slaughter.”

That person was speechless.

That was indeed the case.

Without a Venerable’s protection, the strong individuals who entered would merely be the other side’s meal.

Ultimately, the universe chose the most conservative approach: to hold their ground.

They would not participate in the conflict in the Battlefield of the Gods.

While this wouldn't prevent the other side from growing, it reduced the risk of losing ground.

When the decision was communicated to all parties, many found it hard to accept.

They were all quite strong and had hoped to seize this opportunity to make a fortune.

“Protest! Why choose such a cowardly course of action?”

“Cowards! Are we not to advance boldly, but instead wait for the other side to grow and then be slaughtered?”

“I request a re-evaluation of the decision and a thorough investigation for any internal traitors.”

They protested, finding it difficult to accept the loss of profit.

Although Lin Ye also wanted to go, he did not participate.

He clearly saw that the universe lacked the ability to handle both situations simultaneously and maintain stability.

“Forget it, a clone will have to do,” Lin Ye decided helplessly.

Without his main body and the amplification from his Divine Kingdom, the combat power of his clone was quite limited.

Moreover, if it was lost, it couldn't be replenished in time, making it too passive.

He could only try his luck.

“What are you afraid of? Just go in. We won’t enter as universe powerhouses, but under a different identity,” Hu suggested.

“Oh? Like last time, disguised as a Demon?” Lin Ye asked.

“Disguising as a Demon carries risks, and not small ones. After all, Demons of your strength are numbered, and they know them very well, making exposure easy. But you can disguise as other races,” Hu said with a smirk.

“Which race? Dragons would be suitable, but they have even fewer strong individuals, making them harder to fool, right? And don’t even mention Wizards; their power systems are completely different,” Lin Ye said.

Disguising as a Demon was simple.

The cultivation systems of Demons were highly diverse.

It was normal for one to be skilled in close combat.

However, the power systems of other Great Worlds often had unique characteristics, making them difficult to impersonate.

“The Eastern Great World,” Hu said.

“The Eastern Great World? That could work. The Eastern Great World is filled with clans, each ruling their own territory, and its structure is loose. Let alone outsiders, even they themselves don’t know how many strong individuals there are. Moreover, there are countless recluses, and hidden sects are not uncommon,” Lin Ye nodded.

“Exactly. As long as you hide some of your strength, it’s not hard to act as an existence from a hidden sect,” Hu said.

Lin Ye then began his impersonation.

The most important part was learning the various cultural customs, historical events, and power distributions of the Eastern Great World.

To integrate into a civilization, these steps were indispensable.

The Eastern Great World was similar to the martial arts world of Lin Ye’s previous Life—similar, but not entirely the same.

There was no unified political system similar to an imperial dynasty.

The cultivation systems were also relatively varied.

Martial monks, warriors, cultivators, Qi refiners, talismans (another branch of rune masters), formations…

There were many systems.

The pressure on Lin Ye to play the role was also relatively small.

“Perhaps this time I can kill a few Dragons and let Bai Qi advance,” Lin Ye thought.

He had asked Hu about Bai Qi’s advancement problem and learned that it was difficult for Star Spirits to advance. For instance, Bai Qi needed to bathe in the blood of high-level Dragons to advance.

And not just one or two.

...

“Are you really going to the Battlefield of the Gods?” Galaxy Lord frowned, looking at Lin Ye with a serious expression.

“Master, my mind is made up,” Lin Ye nodded earnestly, indicating his firm decision.

Feng and Bai Qi exchanged glances, both seeing worry in each other’s eyes.

“Junior Brother, have you really thought this through? The Battlefield of the Gods is too dangerous. The universe has decided to adopt a conservative strategy, and without a Venerable backing us, it will be difficult to accomplish anything. Why not just send a clone to try your luck? That way, you can at least ensure your own safety,” Feng said with a frown.

Bai Qi also chimed in, “Yes, Lin Ye, we can send a clone to the Battlefield of the Gods to see if we can gain any benefits. If the situation isn’t good, you can retreat in time to avoid excessive losses.”

Lin Ye shook his head and said firmly, “No, I don’t want to rely solely on a clone to try my luck. I want to personally go to the Battlefield of the Gods and explore its mysteries. Without Divine Kingdom amplification, my strength won’t be enough.”

Galaxy Lord sighed helplessly, knowing that once Lin Ye made a decision, it was difficult to change.

He could only remind him, “Alright, since you insist on going, you must be careful and cautious. Remember, Life is the most important thing.”

When Galaxy Lord guarded the Reception Land, due to restrictions, he could not personally enter the Battlefield of the Gods. Therefore, he could only gain profits by sending clones.

Although this method carried some risks, if he was lucky, he could gain generous returns; even if his luck was bad, he could still retain a few clones as a fallback.

“I will not go as a representative of the universe, Master, so you can rest assured.”

Galaxy Lord knew that persuasion was useless.

“You have always had your own ideas, and I will not interfere with your decision. Since you have chosen to go, then go. This is the reward I once promised you; take it.”

A compass-like divine artifact appeared in Galaxy Lord’s hand.

He had once promised Lin Ye that if he could properly guard the Galaxy Territory, he would give him a huge reward.

Now, Lin Ye had lived up to his trust and successfully completed the task. As Galaxy Lord, he naturally would not break his word.

However, this reward had racked his brains, as finding a satisfactory prize for Lin Ye was extremely difficult. After a long period of preparation, he still hadn't succeeded.

“Thank you, Master,” Lin Ye respectfully took the compass, and instantly, a piece of information flooded his mind.

It turned out to be a displacement divine artifact called “Star’s Orbit,” without a grade, belonging to a rare Life-saving divine artifact. Lin Ye was overjoyed and cherished it; with this treasure, his Life-saving methods had increased by several folds.

“It’s truly a pity, Master had originally planned to prepare a suitable divine artifact for you, but now it seems unnecessary, so I can only give you this,” Galaxy Lord sighed helplessly.

Lin Ye had not revealed his special physique before, so he had originally planned to help his disciple solve the problem of divine artifacts.

However, when Lin Ye’s special physique was exposed, his plan to prepare a divine artifact for him lost its meaning.