Li Pin sensed himself as he drifted along the river of light. "The Void Divine Treasure World...." At the same time, he quietly comprehended the lingering force that, despite being only a remnant, had effortlessly seeped into his inner spirit and clouded his perception. Li Pin muttered, “This power...the difference lies not in quality, but in quantity." Even if it was merely a remnant of a Cosmic Radiance, compared to his mere hundred-plus stellar years of cultivation, it was still far too overwhelming. Moreover, not all Cosmic Radiance were the same. Tyrants could be considered Cosmic Radiances, so could Sacred Monarchs. Even those Heavenly Emperors who had achieved mastery over time and space could be classified as Cosmic Radiances. Their fundamental essence was no different. Just as a Tier One and a Tier Six Legend both belonged to the Legendary Realm. While the former might exhaust themselves to shake a planet, the latter could kick one like a ball. The disparity was beyond measure. "Beyond that, there's also the existence of True Spirit... A Cosmic Radiance's True Spirit can perceive every flaw in a cultivator, foresee their moves, and turn perfection into imperfection. Under such circumstances, even a fraction of their inner spirit power could exert tenfold its original effect, making them even harder to deal with," Li Pin said. Of course, if he too could cultivate a True Spirit, the lingering inner spirit power of the Void Divine Treasure World would hardly affect him. It'd be impossible for him to forcibly break through this world. However, if he merely sought to withdraw unscathed, that was hardly an issue. "Break through this world...." His thoughts paused briefly before he turned his focus inward, deep into his consciousness. There, two strands of Great Dao Radiance's light intertwined, radiating a faint glow. When he gently guided this power, the river of light around him trembled, showing signs of expelling him. Li Pin quickly withdrew the Great Dao Radiance, concealing them deep within his inner spirit, allowing not even a trace to escape. "My Great Dao Radiance can dispel the inner spirit obscuration, but it cannot resist the divine treasure world as a whole. In the end, just like last time, I would be cast out." He understood this clearly. The power derived from the Dao Realm was of an immensely higher order, surpassing even the Supreme and Highlord-level power. But as he was now, he had far too little of it. He only had two basic strands of the Great Dao Radiance. "My inability to deduce the third level of the Phantom Space Technique stems primarily from the lack of Dao quantity." Dao begets One, One begets Two, Two begets Three, Three begets all things. In some ways, this explained the evolution of the three levels of the Phantom Space Technique. This progression also mirrored the transformations within the first four levels of the Primordial Supreme Technique. "I comprehended the Dao the last time I was in the Void Divine Treasure World. This was the origin of everything. In the Heavenly Prison World, my Dao gave birth to the Great Dao Radiance. This marks the first step of Dao begets One. "Then, by confronting the Black Abyss Highlord and using his power to validate my Dao, my Great Dao Radiance grew even brighter. And this was the second step, Dao begets Two. "So... the next step... the third level of the Phantom Space Technique, would be Two begets Three." Li Pin had previously estimated that to lay the foundation for evolving into a universe, he needed at least three strands of Great Dao Radiance. Each of these three strands would carry matter, energy, and mental spirit respectively. However, as he deepened his understanding of matter and energy through the Phantom Space Technique, he gradually realized that the third strand of Great Dao Radiance was not meant to carry mental spirit. The mental spirit originated from the inner spirit, and the essence of the inner spirit stemmed from the concept of "self." At this moment, his concept of "self" had already transformed into "Dao," the Dao that begets One. The origin of everything. Both the mental and inner spirit were derivatives of the "self" concept. Fundamentally, they belonged to the essence of the Dao. Thus, the third strand of Great Dao Radiance should embody the attribute of "space." Only by incorporating the concept of space could matter and energy become truly infinite. Matter and energy would no longer be confined by his own control but would instead be entrusted to space, allowing them to expand limitlessly through it—achieving infinite matter and infinite energy. "Infinite space, infinite energy, infinite matter. To some extent, that already approaches the level of the Supreme. However, even with infinite space, energy, and matter, the level of 'self' will still restrict their growth. "Just like a person with an infinite appetite, they wouldn't necessarily be able to consume all the food in the world, because eating itself takes time." And that time... would be extraordinarily long. Right now, he couldn't even reach the speed of light. In other words, even if he had infinite space to hold infinite energy and infinite matter, the time required to attain the mass of ten thousand light-years would far exceed ten thousand years. Of course, if he allowed it to keep growing, given billions, tens of millions, or even just a few million years, the energy and matter he accumulated might rival that of the Supreme. At that point, his sheer combat strength would surpass any Cosmic Radiance—even without a True Spirit or Supreme-level efficiency in manipulating energy, matter, and space. And if he could form a True Spirit... then he would practically be the same as a Supreme. Forget billions, tens of millions, or even millions of years. They are all far too long. Only by advancing forward, comprehending the power of time, and possessing infinite time can true infinity be achieved. With infinite space, limitless matter, and endless energy, all propelled and accelerated by infinite time. Only then could one reach the ultimate state. This was the concept behind the third and fourth levels of the Phantom Space Technique. The fourth level of the Primordial Supreme Technique only allowed one to become a Tyrant. In contrast, mastering the third level of Phantom Space Technique granted qualities akin to a Supreme being. Once he achieved the fourth level... he would become a true Supreme. Of course, for now, this was merely his own deduction about the third and fourth levels. Whether things would develop as expected was still unverified, and he couldn't guarantee there wouldn't be various unforeseen challenges along the way. Li Pin shifted his attention back to the divine treasure world. "I hope the Void Emperor still exists and that we can cross paths once more. Even if it's just a mere fragment of his will, if we could fight again, perhaps I could take another step forward, reaffirm my Dao Realm, and manifest my third strand of Great Dao Radiance." A sense of anticipation rose in Li Pin's heart. Amid his thoughts, the surrounding environment finally stabilized. A city that evoked a strong sense of nostalgia appeared before his eyes. It was Xiaya City. This time, he didn't descend directly beside Baili Qingfeng, who was still in the underground world. Instead, he arrived straight in Xiaya City. "Using the power of the Dao Realm seems to make it easier to get rejected by this world. I'll have to take it step by step. But I already have experience. With my newfound strength, I should be able to cultivate faster this time." Li Pin walked toward Xiaya City. As he moved forward, every inch of his muscles and bones vibrated subtly, tempering his body from the inside out. By the time he reached the foot of Mountain Qingyuan, he had already achieved the level of a tier three martial artist. Li Pin smiled faintly, feeling no dissatisfaction. "My Clairvoyance talent may not compare to abilities like Three Thousand Clones, Unlimited Energy Growth, or Innate True Spirit, but in the early stages, it's still incredibly useful for enhancing my strength." At this point of time, Baili Qingfeng was still in the underground world, so there was no rush to find him. Instead, Li Pin sought out an old tomb. He started digging under a large tree over thirty meters tall. Before long, he unearthed a box filled with gold bars. These gold bars once belonged to a government official from Xiaya City decades ago. Originally, they were meant to be accidentally discovered when the local authorities redeveloped Mountain Qingyuan into the Celestial Barren Federation's best scenic spot. But now, Li Pin had borrowed them for himself. After selling a portion of the gold, he replenished the resources he had consumed to reach tier three. Then, he broke through to tier four and even obtained an official certification. A tier four martial artist's certification held some weight in Xiaya City. Leveraging this status, he sold off the remaining gold bars without attracting any trouble. Next, he used the money to purchase a large quantity of supplies and headed directly to the cavern behind Mountain Qingyaun, a place where cavern dwellers frequently appeared. He trained while waiting in silence. Before long, he had become a tier six martial artist. At this moment, the cavern trembled with rippling waves of space. This was an indication that the passage between this world and the Twin Moon Domain was about to open. Instead of leaving, Li Pin used the spatial fluctuations to push himself further, advancing to tier seven. As the ripples gradually subsided and the spatial passage stabilized, Baili Qingfeng emerged from within, carrying a large bag of supplies. Beside him was Baili Zhu, the owner of the Void Divine Treasure World, whom he had just found. Seeing Li Pin waiting outside, Baili Qingfeng was momentarily surprised. Baili Zhu, on the other hand, quickly hid behind Baili Qingfeng. Li Pin greeted him with a smile. "Hello, Baili Qingfeng." It was a new cycle. Baili Qingreng clearly didn't recognize him. Seeing Li Pin waiting here, he hesitated before asking, "Big Brother, are you lost? Do you need me to take you home? I know Xiaya City very well." "Lost..." Li Pin paused and looked at Baili Qingfeng, recalling every detail of his life prior to becoming the Void Emperor. After a long while, replied, "The one who's lost isn't me—it's you." "Me?" Baili Qingfeng looked at him in confusion. "But I'm about to go home. My house is right at the foot of the mountain..." Then, he gave Li Pin a curious look. "My home is always open. Big Brother, if you need any help, feel free to visit me." Li Pin smiled. "Oh? Then are you inviting me as a guest?" "Of course!" Baili Qingfeng agreed immediately, grinning. "Big Brother, what's your name?" Li Pin responded, "Li Pin." He looked at the figure before him, so distinctly different from the future Void Emperor, and said, "Right now, you're smiling with true happiness." Baili Qingfeng chuckled. "Huh? Shouldn't I be happy? I'm going home, after all." "You should be happy," Li Pin nodded. "From now on, you can set aside your burdens, live as an ordinary person, and keep smiling. Leave everything else to me." As he spoke, he smiled as well. "In this lifetime, I will protect your purity."