Use first and repay later: Advance the future cultivation fruits

"It's nothing." Lin Qing shook his head slightly. "I already dislike Intelligent Star People."

"Haha, Lin Qing." Qi Lingxiao laughed, "Are you confident about the transformation to Original? When do you plan to come to the Metropolitan Area? Joining the Star Patrol Council early has its benefits for you."

"Anytime is fine." Lin Qing said. "However, I need to prepare for a while first."

"That's up to you." Qi Lingxiao said. "Don't worry, as long as you're on Earth, the three of us protecting you won't be a problem."

Lin Qing pondered for a moment and said, "I heard that the Star Transmission Tower can simulate the Star Abyss?"

"Yes."

Qi Lingxiao nodded. "You just need to expand your Star Transmission Tower to include the 'Star Abyss Trial' function. There are quite a few people on Earth with a Star Transmission Tower. Most of them are from Extraterrestrial Civilizations, but they have the necessary components."

"However, it's better not to expose too much."

Chu Hongjun said, "Through my channels, I can get you a set of components with an untraceable origin, but it will take some time, probably about two or three months."

"That would be best." Qi Lingxiao smiled and reminded, "Lin Qing, during the Star Abyss Trial, it's better not to use your real name. Change your identity; otherwise, if you go too deep with your real identity, it could become quite troublesome."

Lin Qing was a bit puzzled. "Troublesome?"

Qi Lingxiao explained, "The Star Abyss is connected to the Second Cosmic Network, and the Star Abyss rankings currently only include the Cosmic Citizens from the Earth regional network. The Star Abyss Trial purely measures the strength. Divine Position, Holy Text, Divine Skill, Racial Talent...various factors make it difficult to assess power. The Star Abyss layers are the true measure of strength."

Lin Qing nodded thoughtfully.

"That's all there is to say."

Chu Hongjun stood up and looked at Lin Qing. "Find me when you arrive at the Metropolitan Area."

...

After logging out of the Second Cosmic Network, Lin Qing's consciousness returned to the Cultivation Room.

"I'll head to the Metropolitan Area when everything is ready..."

Lin Qing thought to himself. "I'll focus on cultivation in the meantime. At least I'll prepare the Holy Text first. Divine Skills require the power of the Sixth Energy Level. The training environment in the Metropolitan Area seems better..."

As he contemplated, the Original Energy within him surged, rapidly elevating his Life Level.

By the time Lin Qing's thoughts settled, his Life Level had transformed to Original Lifeform.

He already possessed the power and consciousness of the Original Lifeform level; only his Life Level hadn't caught up. Now, naturally, he advanced effortlessly.

"I still need to use Stellar Source Stone for cultivation to transform my body and telekinesis..." Lin Qing nodded to himself.

...

The next day at noon, the Black Flame Clone had gotten a good grasp of the Holy Text 'Hidden World.'

Lin Qing's main body also immediately preemptively used 'Hidden World.'

The Holy Text 'Hidden World,' inscribed with Primeval Energy of the Fifth Energy Level, instantly concealed his entire presence and aura.

Without a specialized Holy Text for detection, only Star Creature level sensing abilities, under meticulous scrutiny, could possibly discover his presence.

Repaying the debt of such experiential knowledge was quick and straightforward, especially with the Stellar Source Stone's hundredfold energy accumulation speed.

However, to avoid detection, Lin Qing used Pseudo Divinity to erase this Holy Text after successfully preemptively using it.

—This thing was passive and couldn't be turned on or off.

The Black Flame Clone immediately relied on this perfect inscribing experience to begin inscribing the Holy Text 'Hidden World.'

In just seven days, Lin Qing fully repaid the debt of the Holy Text 'Hidden World.'

Soon after, the Black Flame Clone also successfully inscribed this Holy Text, enabling him to remain hidden underground without worrying too much about exposure.

After clearing his debt, Lin Qing didn't relax. He had the Black Flame Clone study the Holy Texts 'Source Soul' and 'Mirror of Suffering,' prioritizing safety.

...

In the blink of an eye, two months since the treasure exploration had ended.

On March 11th.

"Finally finished inscribing..."

Lin Qing let out a slow breath, feeling the changes within himself.

For the past two months, he had been busy inscribing Holy Texts and repaying debts, occasionally sensing and trying to control the nine types of Life System Powers required for the Rotating Star Divine Skill inheritance.

He was only somewhat able to control a few of these Life System Powers for now and didn't dare to allow them into his mind to form a Pseudo Divine State. He needed the right opportunity to easily blend with these powers without them causing harm.

He managed to achieve this quickly thanks to the Holy Text 'Life Affinity,' which significantly increased his affinity with Life System Powers.

Otherwise, even if an Original Lifeform could sense these powers, controlling them would require many years of familiarity.

When the opportunity came, fully understanding these powers and blending with them easily, he could start forming a Pseudo Divine State, recognizing their essence one by one.

He would just prepay each one when the time came.

"Two empty slots...should be sufficient for now."

Lin Qing glanced at the prepaid slots. Over these two months, he had already repaid the 'Command' ability of the Commander's position.

Pseudo-God's Domain and Casting Ability would take another six months.

"The Holy Texts are almost done, too."

Lin Qing quietly sensed his and the Black Flame Clone's Holy Texts. "But the main body still lacks two sets of Holy Texts."

The Black Flame Clone inscribed Hidden World, Mirror of Suffering, Life Affinity, Life Source, Feast Blessing, Endless Divine Power—a total of six sets of Holy Texts.

His main body did not inscribe Hidden World and Feast Blessing; instead, it inscribed Source Soul.

He had one more slot left for a Holy Text, which he could find in the Metropolitan Area later.

"I wonder how Jiayi is doing..."

Lin Qing pondered, "She's preparing for the Cosmic Envoy's Divine Position Trial. Taking more time to prepare is normal..."

"Hmm, preparations are almost complete. I'll head to the Metropolitan Area by the end of the month."

...

A few days later.

Chu Hongjun finally sent someone to deliver the 'Star Abyss Trial' component needed for the Star Transmission Tower to Lin Qing.

"Is this the 'Star Abyss Trial' component?"

Lin Qing looked at the small dark gold cube in his hand.

"Master."

Chen Guang reminded him from the side, "Let the Star Transmission Tower absorb it, and it will add the Star Abyss Trial mode to it. It's also the best method to accurately measure the strength of various Divine Office holders in the universe."

"I'll give it a try." Lin Qing nodded slightly and began the attempt immediately.