Lin Tanyu Venerable’s Mansion.

In the quiet courtyard, a gentle breeze blew as four people sat around a stone forest.

Besides Luo Yu’er and the Rain King, there was an additional white-robed youth, Lord Tao.

"It’s been more than twenty years since we last met, Lord Tao, and you’ve truly made a splash this time!" The Rain King raised his wine cup, laughing heartily. He was genuinely happy, as they were all disciples of the Mystic Realm Sect and came from Earth. Lord Tao sipped his wine with a gentle smile on his face, exuding an elegance of ’a gentleman like jade, unmatched in the world’, "I’m also very happy to see you all. I never expected Mr. Lin to be one of the Twelve Venerables now, which indeed

surprised me." "Brother Lord Tao, your Law Comprehension has already reached the level of a World-level Expert, defeating Tuoshe Venerable. That’s the truly shocking thing. As for me being a Venerable, it was just good luck." Lin Mo smiled, holding his wine cup, savoring the rich

wine.

"In this world, merely relying on luck wouldn’t get you to this position." Lord Tao said with meaning.

Luo Yu’er and the Rain King looked at Lord Tao and then at Lin Mo, wondering what secret they were keeping. When they were in the Mystic Realm Sect, the two were always in fierce competition, both being super geniuses who shook the sect.

The four ate and drank, sharing stories of their experiences over the years.

Lin Mo could feel that Lord Tao had made significant progress. Indeed, as he advanced, others progressed too. Perhaps Lord Tao had unique encounters that granted him such strength today.

After the meal, Luo Yu’er and the Rain King prepared to stroll around since they had to wait for all the Trials to end before leaving, which would take at least a month. "Mr. Lin, you truly surprised me. I thought my travels over the years had surpassed you, but now it seems you haven’t fallen behind either." Lord Tao said calmly, stopping under a pear blossom tree, with his back to Lin Non

Nonetheless.

Lin Mo also stood up, walking over, and said calmly, "I didn’t expect you’d progress so fast. Back at the Mystic Realm Sect, I was still ahead of you." "Haha, if possible, I’d love to be friends with you," Lord Tao chuckled, "but being friends isn’t as exhilarating as being rivals. No one understands you better than your enemy; when we enter the Star Sky Alliance, I will surely surpass

you."

"We’ll see about that. I am not someone who easily admits defeat, not even against a genius like you." Lin Mo’s eyes sparkled with a hint of brilliance as he spoke calmly.

Lord Tao turned, his eyes fixed on Lin Mo, and smiled, "Good, you’re a worthy opponent. Don’t disappoint me."

"Disappoint?" Lin Mo said, "I’ll only surprise you, never disappoint."

"Great, I’ve had a wonderful drink today, but now it’s time to take my leave." Lord Tao smiled, then turned into a phantom and disappeared from where he stood.

Lord Tao had participated in the Trial at Tuoshe Venerable’s mansion, having already passed the test stone, but he insisted on challenging Tuoshe Venerable. This situation had occurred only a few times in the Dark Demon Sea across tens of thousands of years. Those bold enough to challenge a Venerable were not just reckless fools but had true strength that gifted them with confidence. Among these few instances, only twice did a Trial Taker defeat a Venerable.

Fifty thousand years ago, a young man emerged from a remote planet, overcoming challenges and undefeated, shaking the entire Dark Demon Sea and defeating the strongest Venerable of that time. That youth was named Guya!

Now, once again, someone has challenged and defeated the strongest among the Twelve Venerables, Tuoshe Venerable, and his name is Lord Tao, originating from an End of Dharma Planet in the Milky Way—Earth.

Watching Lord Tao disappear before him, Lin Mo clasped his hands behind his back, his eyes filled with a fiery light, "If I faced off against Tuoshe Venerable, how confident am I in defeating him? Perhaps relying on the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo Sword, I might have a chance."

A trusted aide quickly walked along the path to Lin Mo’s side, reporting, "Venerable Sir, two Lords World King are waiting for you in the main palace hall."

"Oh, the two World Kings have arrived." Lin Mo smiled, immediately heading towards the mansion’s palace.

Inside the palace, seeing Twelve and Thirteen, the two World Kings, Lin Mo laughed heartily as he approached, "Brothers, it’s been months since we last met."

"Fourteen."

As Twelve and Thirteen saw Lin Mo arrive, they also smiled. After exchanging a few greetings, Twelve said seriously, "It’s incredible, just incredible. Your Mystic Realm Sect has produced two super geniuses this time. I must report this to the elder, and your sect master, Marquis Xuan Yang, will be thrilled when he hears about it. Who knows, there might even be rewards from the Star Sky Alliance."

"Sect Master of the Mystic Realm Sect?" Lin Mo was taken aback. He had only met the sect master once and hadn’t realized until now that the sect master was a Marquis-level expert in the Star Sky Alliance.

World-level Experts are divided into: General, Marquis, King, Emperor, and Lord stages, with the stage above that being Sage.

Given Lin Mo’s current strength, he could barely be considered at the General stage. "Hmm, my twelfth brother and I need to leave the Dark Demon Sea to report. As for the selection, it’s nearing its end." Thirteen nodded, then looked at Lin Mo seriously and said, "Fourteen, with your strength, you might not be weaker than Lord Tao. However, a true strong expert needs to

comprehend the Laws. You should focus more on cultivating in this area. Right now, you have strong internal strength, but you lack a bit of expertise in how to use it effectively."

"Hmm, thank you, Thirteen brother, for the advice." Lin Mo nodded seriously.

He had been thinking about this problem.

After seeing Twelve and Thirteen off, Lin Mo alone took a wine jar, went to the stone bench in the backyard, and sat quietly, drinking his wine. He watched the rolling clouds, the mist covering the peaks, a flower, and an ordinary blade of grass.

After consuming many ’Sun and Moon Divine Fruits’, his Primordial Power had greatly increased, akin to a nouveau riche holding a large sum of money without knowing how to best use it to improve himself, earn more, and enter higher circles.

"Laws, Comprehending Laws!"

"But, are Laws that easy to comprehend?" Comprehending Laws requires a bit of opportunity, a bit of insight. Dull people may never comprehend a Law in their lifetime, and often face diminishing returns. Lin Mo had a deep understanding from his school days on Earth; studying the same book, he could only absorb about 10% of the knowledge, while some of his smarter classmates could absorb 70-80% and extrapolate further.

"I am not a genius, but I have the determination to become a strong person, to endure loneliness, and to hold onto brilliance. Comprehending Laws, for one’s own use, without a bit of chance, is too difficult."

Lin Mo drank his wine and shook his head, then suddenly noticed a blade of grass. Even such humble vegetation could survive, "Since I cannot easily comprehend the supreme Cosmic Laws, I shall comprehend my Heart Realm, understand my own Laws, and this way, I too can progress!" With this thought, Lin Mo gulped down the remaining wine in the jar and then strode towards the palace.