I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second Chapter 595: Swallowing His Pride to Break the Deadlock! What Will the Bigshot Do?

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Previously on I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second...
Lin Yi fully recovered from fatal wounds using the Eight-Nine Mystical Skill, shocking the Queen of the Insect Nest. The Queen, sacrificing half its life force to wield the planet's pure Taichu Law, dominated their clash of primordial powers. Lin Yi wisely chose temporary retreat into hiding with his companions, awaiting the Queen's power to wane amid the planet's vast resources.

Possessing the Taichu Law, Lin Yi instantly comprehended the intent behind the Queen of the Insect Nest's earlier strikes.

The Insect Race boasted vastly superior physical prowess over humans, from brute force to lightning-quick reflexes—it was unmatched.

Victory hinged on leveraging the superiority of laws.

Should that legal edge slip away, Lin Yi would be left with nothing but flight as his sole option.

"It’s fine, let’s just hide."

"This Undead Space—even a Calamity-level divine envoy failed to sense it. For one insect to uncover this special realm is virtually impossible. Let’s stay here calmly."

"No strength-boosting secret technique lasts forever, so there’s no issue with adapting. Why not explore your new skills right here, blend them with our sisters’ techniques, and crack this impasse?"

"We can’t afford too long a delay."

Lin You’s face grew solemn. Right now, Lin Yi’s fight carried the same deadly risk as his prior clash with the divine envoy. A single misstep meant utter ruin.

As Lin Yi’s summon, this little loli grasped his exact condition perfectly. Their best shot at reversal likely lay in Lin Yi’s array of skills.

"If it comes to it, we’ll hole up in this Undead Space. Over time, your power will soar dramatically—at worst, we linger thirty to fifty years."

"The fates of Blue Star’s other professionals matter little to us. Plus, more arrivals might give us the edge to topple the Insect Race Queen."

Lin Qianqian seldom weighed in on weighty issues, yet despite her vague words, her worry for Lin Yi stood out more than ever.

Gazing at the little loli’s tsundere face, Lin Yi couldn’t suppress a grin:

Heh, this girl’s got a sharp tongue hiding a tender heart.

That warm sense of being cherished felt wonderful.

Still, the survival of Blue Star’s countless professionals couldn’t be overlooked.

Blue Star had transformed greatly from before, its overall might surging, yet everyday professionals couldn’t hold a candle to Lin Yi.

Arriving at Nest Insect Star, the fortunate might scrap fiercely with its swarming insects.

The unlucky faced instant obliteration from the Insect Nest Queen’s dimensional crush, wiped out completely.

After pondering briefly, Lin Yi shook his head, rejecting the pair’s suggestion.

Shrinking back like a turtle didn’t match Lin Yi’s bold nature.

Lin Qianqian’s heartfelt concern already gratified him fully.

"Hiding indefinitely here solves nothing. Today, I’ll swallow my pride and hunt for a breakthrough."

Would humbling himself unlock a path forward?

Lin You and Lin Qianqian’s curiosity ignited instantly.

On this desolate Nest Insect Star, who could he possibly call upon?

Did Lin Yi command such vast connections?

Before they voiced their questions, Lin Yi lifted his right hand; channeling energy made the distinct palm inscription gleam brightly.

Precisely—when stumped, summon the Upper-Rank God.

He doles out arts like the Eight-Nine Mystical Skill effortlessly; what snag couldn’t he unravel?

True to form, golden glow erupted seconds later, divine energy surged wildly, and a holographic projection materialized before Lin Yi and the rest.

Upon first appearance, Zacks beamed with kindness.

Yet once he assessed Lin Yi’s dilemma, that smile evaporated.

"What, kid, scheming to leech off me again?"

"Last time I got yanked out by mistake and bailed you out, now you’re back for more freebies? I’d gladly pull you into Upper-Rank God ranks—why all the hassle?"

"Master divine power completely, and neither the Queen of the Insect Nest nor a Calamity could survive one clash with you. Sound good? Think about it?"

Being a god, Zacks pierced Lin Yi’s motives effortlessly.

Before Zacks, Lin Yi saw no point in deception.

"Boss, I’d prefer not to, but without this, how do I challenge the Queen of the Insect Nest? I’m not after techniques or your direct aid this time—just clarify why she abruptly grasped Taichu Law at near-Harmonization Layer level."

Holder of the Taichu Law himself, Lin Yi wielded solid command over it and sensed its fluctuations keenly.

In his first clash with the Queen of the Insect Nest, Lin Yi realized her mastery of the laws far exceeded the norm, giving him the courage to boldly head straight to the Nest Insect Star.

Zacks grasped Lin Yi's unspoken query without a single word being uttered.

Shooting Lin Yi a look of utter exasperation, Zacks finally started to explain unhurriedly.

"Fine, it's no great secret in the Divine Realm. Since you want to know, I'll spell it out for you."

Amid Zacks' tale, the phrase "cosmic will" rang in Lin Yi's ears once more.

Cosmic will didn't just set the power tiers of a planet's inhabitants—it could also rescue an entire world from the brink of doom.

The showdown between Blue Star and Izak Star proved an utterly fluke event.

Lacking the divine envoy's meddling, the Izak Race would've struggled mightily to clash cosmic wills, stripping Blue Star of its shot to amplify its might.

Those details were just digressions.

Zacks' story this time zeroed in on cosmic will's second application.

Cosmic will's strength hinges entirely on its quality.

Blue Star's cosmic will hit that mark only after devouring the Izak Race's own.

Chiqiu's hunger to conquer Blue Star stemmed from Izak Planet's unity right before disaster struck.

As Izak lord, Chiqiu perceived Izak Star's burning ambition to evolve to greater heights.

That awareness of cosmic will bestowed upon Chiqiu the authority to command it.

Still, harnessing such might imposed strict limits.

This force activates exclusively in native conflicts.

To trigger it, one key condition applies: the planet's populace must share a singular resolve.

Nest Insect Star wielded cosmic will with such ease because every soul there pledged loyalty to the Queen of the Insect Nest. Her every whim echoed the unified desires of the whole Nest Insect Star.

"So, how long can this power keep going without a break?"

Lin Yi fired off the question.

The mere notion of Lin Yi mooching vital intel for free soured Zacks' face with scorn.

"You little punk!"

Scathing words bubbled to his lips, only to be gulped back down.