All the members of Dragon Abyss Tower followed Li Pin's instructions and collected information on how the rules of the Heavenly Prison World operated differently from the outside world. As for Li Pin, he and Yun Lai, who had been promoted to be the fourth Vice Hall Master, went to another courtyard. "I originally thought that taking control of Dragon Abyss Tower would be troublesome," remarked Li Pin. "I thought that even if I eventually became the Hall Master, half of the people would leave. I was even prepared for the Dragon Abyss Tower to disband if things went too badly. I never expected this." "It's different," Yun Lai replied. "The third level's certificate of completion that you presented aside, even if you only showed your second phase certificate, it would still be enough to change everyone's mindset. After all, everyone has realized the cruelty of the Heavenly Prison World after spending ten stellar years here." He glanced at Li Pin. "The Gale Street I showed you before is just the tip of the iceberg of Heavenly Prison World's cruelty. Too many people have abandoned their pride after losing their status as successors. They feared that they would fall to the level of mere sustenance providers. Among them were once outstanding talents in fields beyond cultivation. "When others witness more instances of such people, the sharp edges of even the most brilliant geniuses get worn down, making them more likely to accept the harsh reality of the Heavenly Prison World." Li Pin nodded as he listened. The Heavenly Prison World was, after all, not a place in the universe. If this was the outside world, a genius would hold onto their pride even if they encountered a more outstanding individual. They would refuse to admit defeat. At worst, they could escape to another Star Domain. If they could not afford to provoke someone, they could at least avoid them, and no one could do anything about it. However, in the Heavenly Prison World, hiding wasn't an option. If they didn't advance, they would regress. Once they lost their status as a successor and fell into the Silver Land, they would have to struggle daily just to survive. A prodigy who was exiled beyond the Silver Land would find their wisdom, intuition, gift, and fortune drained away in the span of eight to ten years, regressing to a peerless genius. And it didn't stop there. A peerless genius would continue to degrade into a mere genius, and a genius would eventually fall to the level of an ordinary person. Until, like the countless expendable masses, they would be completely consumed in a daze, never knowing in which forgotten corner they would meet their end. Even if such fates were recorded in historical texts, they would be nothing more than a few fleeting words. "The Black Abyss Highlord experimented with a new method, and the fortunes left behind by the deaths of billions of geniuses formed as a result," Yun Lai said. "Apart from realizing the cruelty of the world, the certification of your accomplishments had truly frightened them." Yun Lai sighed. "If the gap between people is small, they will strive to catch up. But if the gap is so vast that it crushes any thought of resistance, then lowering their heads, submitting, and pledging allegiance becomes their only option." He looked at Li Pin. "And your third level's certificate of completion clearly has that kind of power! Like a supreme prodigy suppressing an entire era, you have forced all other geniuses to lower their heads in shame, feeling unworthy!" Hearing that, Li Pin fell into thought. On one hand, you had an individual who wasn't sure they could master the second level of the Supreme Technique even in a hundred stellar years. On the other, you had someone who had already mastered the third level in a mere ten stellar years. The gap was indeed absurdly large. However, that didn't mean he could look down on these prodigies. He understood his own situation clearly. The reason he was able to cultivate to the third level this quickly was the Dao Realm he had already mastered. By relying on this power that was superior to the Supreme, Transcendent, and Highlord-level techniques, he managed to simulate and substitute for these lower-level forces, allowing him to advance smoothly. If he had relied solely on himself to accomplish the same feat, he wouldn't have necessarily been much faster than Gao Shengyan or Yu Xuexian. Yun Lai asked, "From the looks of it, you seem to have made some progress in breaking through the Heavenly Prison World?" "I just have some ideas, but I'm still far from succeeding." Li Pin replied. He spoke modestly, but Yun Lai couldn't help but be moved. After all, King Tianyu, Shen Duxiu, Wang Fuyun, and Liu Suxin had spent so many years here without seeing any hope of leaving the Heavenly Prison World, but Li Pin seems to have gleaned some ideas already. How long had he only been here? Ten stellar years! Yet, he already had ideas. Of course, this might have been due to his ignorance and fearlessness, but compared to those who had no idea where to begin, Li Pin... was undoubtedly far stronger than them. Yun Lai couldn't help but say, "I finally understand why a Divine Being like you was recommended for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative. If one as elite as you wasn't qualified, then there could only be one explanation—the Humanity Sanctum's higher-ups, or the big figures paying attention to you, must be blind." "You flatter me. My foundation is too shallow, and I have too many shortcomings," Li Pin responded humbly. "Oh?" Yun Lai glanced at Li Pin and said, "I haven't heard of your background. Those recommended for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative usually have strong connections and, at the very least, have caught the attention of the Cosmic Radiance. Do you mind sharing?" He then added, "If it's inconvenient, forget it." Li Pin didn't hide anything. "There's nothing to hide. The one who recommended me for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative was the Void Divine Treasury Hall's Hall Master, Astral God Mu Hai. As for my background... I suppose you could call me a native of a primitive planet." Upon hearing this, Yun Lai drew in a sharp breath. He's a native of a primitive planet?! Not even a descendant of a major Astral God clan or family!? He has come this far from such an unremarkable background?! He couldn't help but ask, "Did you choose to cultivate Divinity back then... because you took the wrong path?" "That wasn't it," replied Li Pin with a smile. "Becoming a Divine Being was due to some fortunate coincidences. But even if I had taken the path of an Celestial Martial Artist, I still think it would have suited me better than that of an Astral Cultivator." Yun Lai looked at Li Pin's open-mindedness and couldn't help but admire his broad-minded nature. After a moment, Yun Lai said, "A Divine Being will face a difficult period upon entering the Astral World... Of course, this so-called hardship is relative. "For us, especially for an unparalleled Divine Being like you, getting through it isn't difficult. In fact, achieving Eternal Solar Flare should just be a matter of time for you. And once you reach that stage, those with ambition and ability won't be content under someone else's rule. They will seek to establish their own forces. To do that, talent is essential." His gaze drifted toward the outside world, seemingly passing beyond the Golden Lands to the towns on the outskirts. "In the Heavenly Prison World, only cultivation geniuses are valued. Talents in combat, Astral Formations, weapon-refining, strategy, and alchemy are cast into the dust. The people who specialize in these paths are left living hand to mouth, barely surviving. If you're confident you can break through the Heavenly Prison World, now is the best time to gather them so that your future faction can thrive and establish a standing in the Astral World." Yun Lai suggested, "Don't think of it as taking advantage of their misfortune. Too many geniuses in these fields can't survive in the Silver Lands due to their skill sets. They end up exiled, where the rules strip them of their wisdom, talent, and fortune until they are drained of everything and perish, leaving behind nothing but forgotten bones. In reality, by taking them in, you would be saving them." Li Pin knew that Yun Lai's words were not exaggerated in the slightest. The Heavenly Prison World was extremely unfriendly to geniuses unskilled in cultivation. Take Mu Yunsheng as an example. He had not yet become an Astral God, yet he could set up Divine-level Astral Formations. His performance in this aspect even made him worthy of being called a human prodigy. Yet, if he were to enter the Heaven Prison World... he would now be in the Exile Land, contributing his wisdom, talent, intuition, and fortune to the successors. "I will take note of this," Li Pin replied. At this moment, footsteps sounded from outside, followed by Yu Xuexian walking in. She smiled at Li Pin and said, "Hall Master, I have found the people and brought them here." As she spoke, she revealed several people behind her. Li Pin first saw a burly middle-aged man with a chivalrous demeanor. He possessed astonishing swordsmanship and combat talent. With a sword in hand, he was nearly invincible among his peers. However, he clearly was not a genius in cultivation. Not only him, the woman beside him, whose eyes were slightly red, was the same. She was born with ocular abilities that allowed her to see through illusions and many Astral Formations. At Tier Four Legend, she had once broken an Astral Formation set by an Astral God. Such a talent was extremely rare, which was why she had qualified for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative assessment. Unfortunately, she, along with the middle-aged man with a chivalrous aura and the others behind him, had all failed to complete their first cultivation task within ten years and had been stripped of their successor status. Fortunately, each successor was given ten Creation Gold Coins upon becoming one. As long as they had not spent them all, they should still be able to survive in the Silver Land for up to ten stellar years. Yun Lai looked at Li Pin with some surprise. "It seems you have already realized the importance of technical talents. I have spoken too much." Hearing this, Yu Xuexian pondered momentarily and quickly realized Yun Lai's misunderstanding. She smiled and explained, "Hall Master asked me to bring them here simply to help them as fellow first-phase members, as much as he can." Li Pin did not explain further but instead turned to the group. "Yu Xuexian should have conveyed my intentions to you. You can be considered external members of Dragon Abyss Tower. However, after speaking with Master Yun for a while, I have a new task for you. "Go to the Silver Land, investigate, inquire about skilled cultivators, and record their abilities for me. After I make my selection, you will reach out to them and see if they are interested in seeking protection. I can offer you a salary of two Creation Gold Coins per year." Upon hearing this, the group agreed without hesitation. "Thank you, Hall Master, for your kindness." These tasks were ones that almost anyone who had spent some time in the Silver Land could handle. Li Pin assigned them this task as merely a pretense. The true purpose was to protect their dignity and prevent them from feeling like they were living under someone else's roof. "That's it for now," Li Pin said. Yu Xuexian immediately led the seven people out. After she returned, Li Pin gave her another task. "Next, send a message to visit Liu Suxin and Wang Fuyun and have a chat with them." As for the non-human King Tianyu and Shen Duxiu, they were not among Li Pin's intended contacts.