When Lin Qing felt the power of the Emperor dissipate, he found himself back within the borders of the Ice Seal Empire, not far from the Star Refining State.

"A wave of the sleeve, and I was sent here in the blink of an eye?" Lin Qing was stunned.

Back then, when he rushed from the Star Refining State to the Glory Divine Hall, even through the Time River, it took him several months!

And yet, with just a wave of the sleeve, the Ultimate existence allowed him to traverse such a great distance in an instant?

The difference is unimaginable.

"First, return to the Star Refining Holy Star."

After confirming his position within the Time River, Lin Qing immediately began heading towards the Star Refining Holy Star.

The distance from here to the Star Refining State wasn't too far; estimating a few days through the Time River to get there.

"By the way, let's see how much power the Eternal Treasure can summon within the Time River?"

Lin Qing immediately attempted to summon the Eternal Treasure within his Inner World. Accompanied by the emergence of a towering, silver-white nine-layered Pyramid shadow, in just an instant, the oppression and resistance of the surrounding river waters diminished by a thousandfold!

In that instant—

"Splash!"

Lin Qing only felt that his efficiency in traveling within the Time River improved by more than a hundredfold, with astonishing speed.

In just twenty minutes, the enormous Star Refining Holy Star appeared before him.

"So fast!"

Lin Qing showed a hint of delight, "It is said that an Eternal existence can reach any part of the King Realm in just a moment. Although I can't compare to the Eternal, among the High Level Chaos Creatures, there shouldn't be many faster than me..."

Even peak powerhouses among the Chaos Creatures would take several days to cross the entire Star Refining State, far less than his current speed.

This isn't merely an advantage in pure speed.

But rather due to the power of the Eternal Treasure greatly reducing the oppression and resistance of the Time River. The increase in sheer speed wasn't that exaggerated.

This is where the advantage of the Eternal Treasure lies.

"There are still more than thirty years until the elite selection trial begins, let's find the Marquis first."

After contacting the Marquis Star Refining, the Cross Realm Channel of the Star Refining Holy Star quickly opened for him, letting him traverse into the Holy Star and return to Heavenly Star Island.

...

"Over a year without seeing each other, Mr. Jia Lin, have you made any breakthroughs?"

At the residence on Heavenly Star Island, the Marquis Star Refining looked at Lin Qing strangely and said, "Mr. Jia Lin seems to have gained more confidence?"

The last time he saw Lin Qing, he could still feel Lin Qing's awe towards him, and that sense of gravity when facing pressure—even the Owl Shadow Earl had a trace of this feeling when facing him.

This is the natural instinct born from the Life Level gap of Chaos Creatures facing an Eternal existence.

And now, he could clearly sense that Lin Qing was somewhat different from before.

That calm and relaxed demeanor made him feel as if he were facing another Eternal existence of the same level.

Could it be a feeling of... transformation?

"Indeed, there have been some changes." Lin Qing smiled and said, "Marquis Star Refining's senses are truly keen."

In his Inner World lay hidden an Eternal Treasure containing terrifying power, something even most Eternal existences do not possess. Under the influence of its aura, he naturally underwent some changes.

It was as if he had transformed from an ant into a human.

Even if he was merely a child in front of a true Eternal existence, at least he belonged to the same species now.

Moreover...

Even the Qiong Guang Emperor, such an Ultimate existence, was extremely gentle and courteous to him. Now, his strength was not much different from an Eternal existence; naturally, he wouldn't fearfully revere one.

"Oh?"

The eyes of the Marquis Star Refining brightened, and he couldn't help but ask, "In this selection trial, does Mr. Jia Lin have the confidence to face the Owl Shadow Earl?"

Although he couldn't quite believe it in his heart, Jia Lin had only recently broken through and the realm gap with the Owl Shadow Earl was significant.

Even with the Illusion World Extinction, it merely closed the gap slightly, at best giving some resistance, some ability to protect himself.

A mere one or two years, how much progress could be made?

But...

Mr. Jia Lin was already of extraordinary origin; perhaps he had encountered something miraculous?

"The Marquis will understand when the time comes." Lin Qing smiled lightly.

"Then I must look forward to it with some expectation." Hearing this, the Marquis Star Refining grew even more curious.

Could it be that after over a year away, the opponent had returned with confidence to confront the Owl Shadow Earl head-on?

...

In the blink of an eye, more than thirty years had passed.

The preliminaries had also concluded a hundred years ago.

On this day, the 231 participants who passed the preliminaries gathered again to prepare for the official elite selection trial.

"Hmph."

Wearing a white robe, the hideous-faced Owl Shadow Earl sat alone in the corner, glancing expressionlessly at Lin Qing among the crowd, "He really broke through, but it's merely a transformation into a World Body. His strength is not even as good as an average peak powerhouse, probably unable to take even a single move from me..."

He casually looked and then closed his eyes to feign sleep.

In his view, the opponent counted on having a Main God Avatar, thought he wouldn't die, and dared to be so recklessly beyond his means, knowing he was a threat, yet still dared to participate in the trial.

But the opponent could never have imagined that he only intended to seal!

When the time comes, as long as he makes Lin Qing become an Eternal Envoy God, with his life essence bound by the Cosmic Tree of the Void Divine Race, he would be summoned back by the Cosmic Tree.

"The rules of the selection trial are simple."

The Marquis Star Refining scanned the crowd, "The trial location this time is within the Inner World of the Swallowing Flame Python. Although it's the safest environment of its World, it's still perilous for Chaos Creatures. The trial is passed as long as ten remain, or if you endure for three days."

As he spoke, a crimson snake head slowly emerged from the sleeve of the Marquis Star Refining, coldly surveying the crowd.

Within the Swallowing Flame Python?

A crowd of High Level Chaos Creatures was stunned.

The Swallowing Flame Python, having truly grown to its limit, naturally contained a complete World within, even containing powerful World Origin, with strength approaching that of a peak powerhouse among the Eternals!

Forget High Level Chaos Creatures, even some Eternal existences swallowed into its Inner World could be doomed.

"Once facing a fatal crisis, the Swallowing Flame Python will directly teleport you out of its Inner World."

The Marquis Star Refining said, "Of course, the killing among you is the same. In case of a life-and-death crisis, you'll be teleported out as well."

Many High Level Chaos Creatures were slightly relieved.

Though dangerous, the Inner World of the Swallowing Flame Python was a completely controlled crisis.

After all, the Marquis Star Refining simply wanted to select the ten best; how could he let the elites die recklessly?

"Moreover, some Chaos Treasures are nurtured within the Swallowing Flame Python's Inner World, with opportunity and danger accompanying one another. If you are confident, you may also try to seek them."

"Ultimately... the ten who pass the trial will become the ten Commanders of my Star Refining Army, each receiving a drop of Star Spirit Stone Marrow."

The Marquis Star Refining glanced over the crowd and said, "Then, let us begin."

In the next moment, the Swallowing Flame Python flew out from the sleeve, coiling in midair to transform back into a massive creature hundreds of billions of kilometers long, looming over the sky.

Then, the Swallowing Flame Python opened its mouth wide—

A vast, irresistible power shrouded everyone with time-space twisting, instantly swallowing them into its Inner World.

Subsequently, the Swallowing Flame Python closed its mouth, transformed back into a small crimson snake, burrowing back into the Marquis Star Refining's sleeve, leaving only its head exposed.

"Is everything arranged?" the Marquis Star Refining asked.

"Of course." The Swallowing Flame Python chuckled, "Since Jia Lin is confident, I must arrange him and the Owl Shadow Earl in the same region, not far apart, with room to escape. Your confidants are nearby too. Even if Jia Lin can't win, he'll have a chance to flee."

The Marquis Star Refining nodded slightly and said, "If Jia Lin truly matches the Owl Shadow Earl, then that Chaos Treasure you've nurtured within should be gifted to him."

"I've nurtured it for so many years, and you're really willing..." the little crimson snake muttered.

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