That was an arrogant assumption. For a mere Divine Being to dare judge the right and wrong of a Highlord's actions. How utterly presumptuous. How staggeringly arrogant he had to be to even entertain such a thought? It reminded him of his belief, a stellar year ago, that the secrecy surrounding Dao Realm power surpassed even the Supreme, the Transcendence, and the Highlord path itself. Yet, every conclusion he had drawn since then pointed unerringly to the validity of this assumption. Now, he was left with only two choices. One, deny his own conjecture and conform to the mainstream path, just like everyone else. He would study the Supreme Technique step by step, cultivating each level with diligence. Eventually, he might master the fourth level of the Primordial Supreme Technique. Or, he could simply endure until the top powerhouses of other races arrive to offer their aid. After all, how could the conclusions of a mere Divine Being possibly rival those of a Highlord? It would be like an elementary school student questioning the authority of a Supreme Technology Prize laureate. The second choice was to trust his own judgment, to believe that the Highlord himself was mistaken in his pursuit. Perhaps, due to the fact that no one had ever succeeded, the Highlord's experiment had been doomed from the start, its very foundation flawed. And that choice... "How utterly arrogant," Li Pin murmured to himself. He gazed at the Primordial Supreme Technique before him, feeling the stagnation in his cultivation progress. If he chose to follow the mainstream path, he could likely complete the first level within a few stellar years and the second level within a century. As for the third and fourth levels, while it would be presumptuous to claim absolute certainty, he still harbored the confidence to challenge them. But was this truly the path he sought? To deny his own convictions, to knowingly walk a path he believed was wrong, simply because the other party was an authority, because they claimed to represent the truth? Li Pin reflected on his journey of cultivation. Back when he was a Martial Saint, Fu Qingtian, a figure of authority, had insisted that his refusal to transition into an Astral Cultivator was a waste of his potential, a path to self-destruction. And yet, what had been the outcome? When he ventured into the cosmos, countless Astral Gods had looked at him, a Celestial Martial Artist, and sighed in regret, convinced he would never ascend to the realm of an Astral God. And yet, what had become of their doubts? Who now would dare question his ability to reach the pinnacle of an Astral God? Even if he claimed he could achieve the Eternal Solar Flare Realm, no one would challenge him. How was this moment any different from the past, when Fu Qingtian and those so-called authorities had doubted him? Li Pin couldn't help but laugh softly. "Arrogant.... How many times have I been called arrogant on this journey of mine?" As the saying goes, "The world claps and laughs at the madman." But what does it matter if I'm reckless? What does it matter if I'm mad? Li Pin's gaze gradually steadied. Once again, his inner struggle ended with the triumph of his true self. The brilliance of the Dao Realm deep within his inner spirit shimmered even more radiantly, as if on the verge of solidifying. That light was almost tangible. "In this world, everything can be an illusion. All things may return to nothingness or dissolve into chaos. But there is one truth that remains eternal and unchanging." His conviction stood firm, unshaken by any external force. "And that truth is me." He focused on the radiant, diamond-like Dao Realm within him. "What is the eternal, unchanging law? What is the everlasting Dao?" It is none other than myself. "I am the foundation—the Dao itself, the cause and the effect, the origin and the end." Therefore, the true principle that constructs the universe, the ultimate singularity, should not be the unification of the four fundamental forces. It should be the Dao. It should be me. He would become the singularity. His Dao would be the law. From this foundation, the universe would unfold. It would expand until he ascended to the pinnacle of the Supreme. "Only when I am both the law and the Dao," he declared, "will boundless possibilities truly exist." Whether it was the Supreme Technique, the Transcendent Arts, or the Highlord Techniques, he no longer intended to follow them in their entirety. Just as he had once drawn upon the legacies of countless Martial Saints and the secret arts of Astral Cultivation to forge his own path as a Martial God, he would now harness the unique conditions of this world. Using the Supreme Technique as a framework and grounding it in his own Dao, he would create a method born from nothingness, a path with himself as its origin. "Supreme, Transcendent, Highlord—none of these are my Dao," Li Pin proclaimed. As he spoke, the brilliance of his diamond-like Dao Realm, already shimmering with near-solid intensity, coalesced into an unshakable unity under the force of his unwavering will. "I will seek my own Dao." The moment those words left his lips, the diamond-like radiance shattered its final constraint, undergoing a profound and complete transformation. A power unlike anything ever seen burst forth from within the "diamond." Like a fresh sprout breaking through the soil, it radiated a breathtaking, intoxicating brilliance of life. It was as if... a new life had been born! At the very moment the Dao Realm completed its transformation and gave birth to this radiant life force, he became acutely aware of his profound discord with the world around him. It was a difference... in their very essence. He even felt that by merely harnessing this life force, he could shatter this world—a world resembling a divine treasure world! No! It wasn't just a feeling! It was real! This life force truly possessed such a fundamental power! Li Pin's mind was shaken. "This world is suspected to be the remains of a Supreme Being.... The life force born from the metamorphosis of my Dao Realm... can actually rupture even such a world!?" What did this mean? It meant he had been right all along. This radiant brilliance of life—this light, born from the power of the Dao Realm—truly transcended the level of the Supreme. So, I was right, Li Pin thought to himself. Yet, he felt no great joy. Because if he was truly right, it meant one undeniable truth: the Supreme Beings, the Transcendents, and the Highlords were all wrong. The implications of this were staggering. Li Pin dared not dwell on them too deeply, yet an inexplicable sense of historical weight pressed upon him. It was as if some cataclysmic event had occurred, shrouding the past of the entire world—no, the entire universe—in a mist of uncertainty. And because of that... everything had changed. A thought surfaced in his mind. Could it be related to the collapse of the ancient Astral World? Unfortunately, no one could provide an answer to his question. The truth behind the collapse of the Ancient Astral World remained shrouded in mystery to this day. No one knew what had truly happened during that era. After a long moment of reflection, Li Pin finally pulled himself out of his contemplative state. "If anyone knows the truth, it would be those ancient beings who survived from the era of the Astral World... like... the Void Emperor," Li Pin speculated. However, to meet the Void Emperor and uncover the secrets of the Astral World's destruction, he would need to venture into the Void Divine Treasure World. Yet, that was difficult, as he was trapped within the Highlord's experimental domain. "As for breaking free from this world..." Li Pin turned his focus inward, directing his attention to the radiant brilliance concealed deep within his spirit. The essence of this radiance was indeed superior to the world left behind by the Supreme Being, but its current quantity was too limited to break free from this world. Just as antimatter, no matter how powerful, cannot release more energy than a Tsar Bomba with just a single gram, this radiance needed time to grow. I need to give it time to mature, Li Pin thought. In the meantime, he decided to delve into the study of the Supreme Technique. Much like how the Martial God path evolved from the Martial Saint's inheritance and the Stars Overlord Secret Art, the new path he sought to forge would require a vast foundation of knowledge and power. Mastering the first few levels of the Supreme Techniques would be essential. "Since the power of the Dao Realm has already evolved, sprouting from a seed and no longer merely passively protecting my inner spirit... it deserves a name," Li Pin reflected. His thoughts lingered on the radiant glow, brimming with boundless vitality. Considering its essence, he decided, "I'll call it the Great Dao Radiance." It symbolized the first light of the Great Dao's dawn, a beacon of hope and the promise of the future. Having decided to base his path to the Supreme on his Great Dao Radiance, Li Pin dedicated himself to refining it through external challenges while simultaneously cultivating the Primordial Supreme Technique. However, various distractions hindered his progress, causing delays in his mastery of the technique. What was initially projected to take three to five stellar years remained incomplete by the eighth year, as he still fell short of achieving the necessary breakthrough. In the Inheritance Hall. Sasha, As an intelligent lifeform, Sasha would periodically send an avatar to deliver lectures on the Supreme, Transcendent, and Highlord Techniques. This was one of the unique privileges granted to all inhabitants of the Golden Land. However, Sasha's role was strictly to teach; whether the audience grasped the material or had questions to ask was not her concern. Since this particular session focused only on the first level, the attendees were primarily newcomers, numbering just two to three hundred. As Sasha concluded her lecture, Li Pin prepared to leave. At that moment, a man stood up and called out, "Everyone, please wait a moment!" Li Pin glanced at him. It was Yuan Lie, a fellow Astral God who had arrived in the same batch and was also qualified for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative. Of course, like everyone else, Yuan Lie's powers were suppressed in this world, reducing him to a mere mortal who even needed food to sustain his body. “Cultivation has never been a solitary endeavor,” Yuan Lie declared confidently. “Only through mutual exchange and sparring can we spark true inspiration. More than ten of us have formed a mutual aid association to support one another, share insights, and grow together. We invite everyone to join us... Let us unite and overcome the trials ahead!" However, his announcement was met with little enthusiasm. Even Li Pin merely gave him a brief glance before walking away. Cultivation was, after all, a deeply personal journey. While banding together might be beneficial for some, Yuan Lie's group clearly held little appeal. Like Li Pin, nearly half of the attendees ignored Yuan Lie and left swiftly, eager to digest the knowledge they had gained from the lecture. Only a few newcomers, still struggling to master the first level, lingered behind to inquire about joining the association. Once Li Pin left the Inheritance Hall and was about to head back to his residence, a familiar voice called out from behind. "Li Pin, come with me." Without waiting for a response, Yun Lai took him by the arm and led him in a specific direction. "What's going on?" Li Pin asked. "You still haven't mastered the first level. A senior is about to share their insights on the Primordial Supreme Technique's first level. I thought it might help you, so I decided to bring you along." Yun Lai glanced at him. "After all, there are only two years left before the ten-year deadline."