Li Pin sensed the familiar starry sky environment around him. The outer space was filled with omnipresent energy rays, each of which posed a lethal threat to mortal beings. However, cosmic lifeforms were called such because they had already developed the ability to withstand the harshest of environments, except for cosmic disasters. Compared to the Astral World, which was filled with harsh, high-energy environments, the so-called cosmic energy in space felt like a gentle breeze and pleasant sunshine. "My Lord, do you need a cultivation plan to be arranged?" asked Sasha. She had transformed into a wristband, wrapping herself around Li Pin's wrist. Unlike human life and other intelligent beings, artificial intelligence did not prefer maintaining a physical form. "No need. Just proceed according to the original plan," Li Pin answered. He originally planned to head to the Humanity Sanctum that backed the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Plan. He wanted to spar with the many prodigies there to validate his learnings. Although an unexpected event in the Heavenly Prison World had allowed him to take a significant step forward on the Supreme Path, this would not affect his original intention. "Honestly, going to the Humanity Sanctum now will not be of much significance. I can provide the same assistance the Humanity Sanctum can offer," Sasha said. "It's different." Li Pin replied. He explained, "The Humanity Sanctum has many prodigies. By sparring with them and witnessing their extraordinary talents, I can refine my path more thoroughly. You don't think all prodigies will perform like those in the Heavenly Prison World, do you?" "I understand it now." Sasha immediately grasped Li Pin's meaning and smiled faintly. "Then, we'll do it according to your wishes, my lord. Do you need me to contact the Humanity Sanctum for you?" She displayed a piece of information. "According to feedback from the Humanity Sanctum, any prodigy who completes the first phase of the Heavenly Prison World cultivation mission will receive an exemption from the entrance examination and enter the Humanity Sanctum directly. Due to certain considerations, the Sacred Flame Hall behind the Humanity Sanctum has not revoked your name from the Eternal Ascent of Humanity plan." "Hold on first," said Li Pin, quickly calculating the time. "The inheritance of Astral God Yin Luo is already reaching its final stage. I will head to the Humanity Sanctum after I resolve this matter." "As you wish. Calculating the optimal return route for you now," replied Sasha, projecting a map. Li Pin glanced at it, somewhat surprised. "We're not far from the Void Divine Treasury Hall?" "Yes, you only need to pass through one Astral Gate to reach the Void Divine Treasury Hall," Sasha responded. She had selected his drop-off point after a series of calculations. "You can use the Void Divine Treasury Hall's internal passage to reach the Humanity Sanctum or Gaia Planet within the shortest timeframe. Even if you do not wish to use the internal passage, after passing through two Astral Gates, you will arrive at the Frostbound Star Abyss' largest operational hub. From there, reaching any destination will be extremely convenient." "Let's go to the Void Divine Treasury Hall," Li Pin said. He quickly arrived at an Astral Gate. It wasn't a large one and was managed by an aristocratic clan with an Astral God while charging a toll fee. Upon seeing a Divine Being arrive, they naturally appeared quite enthusiastic. They became especially jubilant when they learned of Li Pin's Pioneer status, promptly providing him with VIP-level treatment. They immediately applied for a special route and opened the Astral Gate ahead of schedule for him. Li Pin did not refuse the offer. As he passed through the Astral Gate, he said, "Previously, I could never understand the operating principles of Astral Gates, as this transportation system was too vast. However, after traveling through the Astral World, I now understand the true reason behind Astral Gate teleportation and what the so-called opening cycle is." "The opening cycle refers to the orbital trajectories of countless Astral World Fragments. Depending on the size and orientation of the Astral Gates, it often resonates with tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of these fragments, using them as relay points... "Strictly speaking, it harnesses the power of the fragments' trajectories." Li Pin continued explaining. "It's like a person riding a bicycle while grabbing onto a bus to move faster using the bus's momentum. But due to the differences between the cosmos and the Astral World, traversing within the cosmos is far less dangerous." "That's a very apt analogy." Sashi responded with a smile. Sensing the continuous changes in the surrounding space, Li Pin said, "Life in the cosmos is clearly much more comfortable than in the Astral World. But to reach the highest realm within the universe... the difficulty is far beyond just a little greater. The Astral World holds more promise." "That may be so, but according to the information I possess, the Astral World didn't exist since the beginning of time either." Sasha's voice echoed, "We can't say for sure whether the birth of the Astral World was good or bad for the cosmos or all beings. It's just like how we can't determine whether certain advances will bring ruin to an entire race. But progress and advancements have always been unstoppable patterns." "Evolution and transcendence." Li Pin nodded. "That's the true meaning of what species and civilizations strive for." Even if such evolution and transcendence inevitably come at a price. Soon, the fluctuation of Astral Gate traversal faded, and Li Pin appeared directly at the outskirts of the Void Divine Treasury Hall. After briefly confirming his bearings, he quickly made his way toward another Astral Gate. A single Astral Gate has never been enough to connect to all realms. Each Astral Gate usually only links to a limited number of destinations and some Astral Gates are even one-way only. With that in mind, he stopped in front of the Astral Gate leading to the Yuan Yang Star Domain and joined the queue. The person responsible for maintaining this Astral Gate's operation and security was a Divine Being. When he saw Li Pin, he clearly recognized him and greeted him with a smile, "Pioneer Li, the next opening cycle for the Void Divine Treasure World is coming soon. Are you still heading back at a time ?" Li Pin chuckled. "Isn't there still over a dozen stellar years left?" The Divine Being thought for a moment and then seemed to realize something. A dozen stellar years were nothing to him, a Divine Being who had lived for tens of thousands of stellar years. However, for Li Pin, who was not even a hundred stellar years old, it was indeed a long period in which many things could be accomplished. "Do you need an expedited passage?" the Divine Being asked. "Is that possible?" Li Pin asked. The expedited passage involved using Astral World Fragments outside of cooperative agreements for teleportation, requiring the gate operators to pay an additional fee. The Divine Being smiled and said, "For you, Pioneer Li, it is definitely possible." Li Pin did not stand on ceremony. "Then I'll trouble you with it." The Divine Being quickly applied and asked, "Pioneer Li, do you have confidence in breaking the Void Divine Treasure World?" "I have some ideas, but whether they work will depend on the actual execution," Li Pin said. "Hahaha! Then, I'll be waiting for your good news. If a forbidden divine treasure world is breached, we might all receive a generous reward," the Divine Being said with a laugh. Li Pin chatted with him for a moment and then sent a message to Bai Chao, the Void Divine Treasury Hall's Vice Hall Master, who was responsible for his coordination. Almost as soon as he sent the message, Bai Chao's response arrived. Bai Chao: You are at the Void Divine Treasury Hall? Immediately after Li Pin received this message, a communication request came in. Li Pin accepted the call, and Bai Chao's image was projected. He looked at Li Pin and the environment behind him, appearing extremely surprised. Bai Chao seemed to recall something and switched to mental transmission, asking, "I heard that when everyone was brought back from the Heavenly Prison World, you were personally called out and requested to stay behind by that great being. He was supposed to take you as a disciple and have you cultivate under him, so why..." Since Li Pin had stayed in the Heavenly Prison World for a while, various rumors about him had already spread. Those with status knew that a prodigy named Li Pin had emerged, demonstrating unparalleled talent. In just ten stellar years, he had cultivated a Supreme Technique to near-entry level. More importantly, he had been personally named and kept by a great Highlord, seemingly poised to become the Highlord's direct disciple. Bai Chao, clearly among those with status, had naturally heard of this matter. "It was just an exchange, nothing more. The stuff about becoming a disciple is merely a rumor," Li Pin said. Bai Chao was stunned. "A rumor?" This matter was indeed difficult to explain. Could he say that he had proven to the Abyss Highlord that his path was superior to that of the Highlord's? Bai Chao looked at Li Pin, who seemed at a loss for words, and seemed to have realized something. "I see... You almost reached the fourth level of the Supreme Technique... while that great being is a Highlord..." After speaking, he seemed to think that his words were inappropriate and quickly fell silent. "Your talent lies in the Supreme path, not the Highlord path. With your ability to cultivate the Primordial Supreme Technique to near the fourth level in just ten stellar years, you are undoubtedly one of the most outstanding prodigies of this generation. It would not be an exaggeration to call you a supreme prodigy." At this point, he couldn't help but smile. "The Sacred Flame Hall has retained your status as a member of the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative. In other words, you can go to the Humanity Sanctum at any time. I believe that with your performance in the Heavenly Prison World, once you arrive at the sanctum, it won't take long for you to condense your True Spirit and quickly complete the accumulation of energy and power level to challenge the Tyrants." "I'll accept your good wishes," Li Pin said with a smile. "I'll make a trip back to Gaia first. After handling matters there, I'll report to the Humanity Sanctum." Upon hearing this, Bai Chao seemed to have guessed something. He nodded and said, "Then I'll be waiting for you to become famous in the Humanity Sanctum." After speaking, he seemed to recall something and smiled, saying, "There is something you might not know. There are dozens of members from the Humanity Sanctum who were in the Heavenly Prison World. After they were rescued, they brought back news concerning you. Even though you have never set foot in the Humanity Sanctum, it is already filled with your legends." "This is a good thing," Li Pin said. Once he gains fame, those who were unwilling to accept it would come and seek to reach greater heights by using him as a stepping stone. In other words, once he arrived at the Humanity Sanctum, he would not need to waste time negotiating with those prodigies. Someone would inevitably challenge him, allowing him to enjoy the thrill of battle. "I'll go," said Bai Chao. He smiled and asked, "About the Void Divine Treasure World..." Li Pin knew what he wanted to ask and replied clearly, "I will arrive on time before the Void Divine Treasure World opens." Bai Chao let out a slight sigh of relief. "Alright." At this moment, Li Pin had become famous among the Human Race due to that great Highlord, even attracting the attention of the Supremes. Bai Chao had been worried that Li Pin would prioritize his cultivation and no longer participate in the Void Divine Treasure World event. With his current status, if he truly refused to participate, even though the Void Divine Treasure World was a forbidden treasure of immense importance, few could influence his decision. Fortunately, Li Pin had not forgotten his original intentions and still remembered this matter.