I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second Chapter 671: Confirming the Hypothesis—Seemingly Opposite yet Homologous Powers

There are indeed no shortcuts on the path of cultivation. Materials or techniques that do not align with one's current level are entirely without value if obtained. After several days of searching, Lin Yi found no alternative. Securing the desired item and concluding the mission ahead of schedule to depart seemed like a reasonable choice.

The date for the Yunzhou Grand Competition loomed closer. This grand gathering, held quadrennially, served as a significant occasion for the eight great mansions of Yunzhou to make their presence known. To ensure a spectacular display, all major powers within Yunzhou extended invitations to distinguished individuals from the other three continents, all with the aim of showcasing their own prominence during this event.

Among the participants, the elite disciples from each sect were held in particularly high esteem. Should these disciples exhibit exceptional talent at the grand event, it would undoubtedly pave the way for their future advancement. This scenario bore a striking resemblance to how privileged offspring of affluent families on Blue Star often found their paths pre-ordained.

However, on this particular day, these highly anticipated prodigies, described as "dragons and phoenixes among men," had encountered a significant obstacle.

"No way, which sect's lineage does that kid belong to? His methods are utterly bizarre. Even back at Dubhe Pavilion, no one possessed such capabilities."

"Isn't that the truth? Even my senior brother, Qu De, couldn't even launch a single move before all his bones were pulverized. Could this kid possibly be a demon?"

"Impossible! If he were a demon, he would have been detected the moment he stepped onto the stage."

"So, when facing that kid from Dubhe Pavilion, one must resort to defensive techniques right from the outset?"

"Hmm, that seems to be the most likely scenario."

The abrupt gravity crush, which flawlessly disabled an opponent who had only mastered ordinary laws—equivalent to a mere ordinary human War God level—proved remarkably effective. The eagerly awaited disciples from the Eight Mansions had already witnessed two of their senior brothers fall to Lin Yi during the elimination rounds, being instantly vanquished. Consequently, a palpable sense of apprehension spread amongst the disciples of the Eight Mansions.

Being rendered unconscious without even comprehending how their opponent executed the move was a terrifying prospect, naturally inducing fear.

Previously, Lin Yi and his team had successfully disrupted the schemes of Celestial Bright Mansion. Considering Ao Hun's formidable martial prowess and the potentially vast influence backing Lin Yi, the Eight Mansions had refrained from immediately confronting Lin Yi directly. Their strategy involved having the proud disciples of the Eight Mansions decisively defeat Lin Yi's team with overwhelming strength during the elimination rounds, thereby neutralizing them.

What they had not anticipated was the sheer, overwhelming power Lin Yi displayed. Even the sect leaders of the Eight Mansions could not discern any discernible clues about his abilities.

The situation escalated further as not only Lin Yi's strength proved formidable, but even the two female companions accompanying him exhibited astonishing capabilities. Their techniques were novel and unprecedented, unleashing shockingly exaggerated effects. Essentially, if their attacks landed, the elite disciples of the Eight Mansions would be utterly overwhelmed.

This selection round, marred by internal dealings, failed to prevent Lin Yi's team from advancing towards the top ten. Instead, it plunged the Eight Mansions into an extremely precarious predicament. Under normal circumstances, when the Eight Mansions united, no force in Yunzhou dared to challenge them; they reigned supreme, asserting unmatched dominance.

Now, suffering decisive defeats at the hands of disciples cultivated by a sixteen-year-old girl, the Yunzhou Eight Mansions had truly become a laughingstock. To salvage their lost pride and to smoothly advance their plan of completely annihilating Dubhe Pavilion, the sect leaders of the Eight Mansions were compelled to convene an urgent meeting specifically to address the issue of Lin Yi.

This conference, critical for the prestige of the Eight Mansions and the future development of their disciples, could not afford any missteps. Under the guise of admiration and camaraderie, the sect leaders of the Eight Mansions secretly summoned Lin Yi to a secluded chamber within the Grand Competition venue. The machinations of the Eight Mansions, as the dominant power in Yunzhou, proceeded precisely as anticipated.

The moment the eight sect leaders encountered Lin Yi, they commenced with excessive flattery. Immediately following this, they began to employ both coercion and enticement, presenting Lin Yi with a variety of conditional offers. Among these alluring propositions were, naturally, the foundational cultivation techniques for which their sects were renowned.

To be candid, if the offerings from the Eight Mansions could genuinely enhance Lin Yi's comprehension of the Power of Law, he would have given them serious consideration. However, cultivation techniques and heart methods—are they not inherently arcane and exceedingly difficult to grasp? No, wait a moment!

In an instant, Lin Yi experienced a sudden realization. This was Xiang Wuxing, not Blue Star! In this realm, despite the existence of Source Power, there were no specialized professionals, let alone skill points. If one desires to master a skill, must it not be through comprehension? To master the Dubhe Strange Scripture, it might take even two years of dedicated effort.

"So, kid, isn't learning the top cultivation techniques of the Eight Mansions a much better choice than being just a disciple under a solitary leader at Dubhe Pavilion? After you learn our techniques, we won't impose any restrictions on you, you can...."

This secret meeting room was equipped with a powerful barrier.

The purpose was to directly confront and eliminate Lin Yi if he refused to cooperate.

The barrier was set up partially to weaken Lin Yi's power to a certain extent, and partially to prevent Lin Yi from escaping.

What the leaders of Yunzhou's Eight Mansions didn't expect was that before they even finished speaking, Lin Yi suddenly acted.

He grabbed the head of the Dark Morning Mansion's sect leader, pressing it onto the table, and in an instant, clarity filled the eyes of the unfortunate sect leader.

This sudden turn of events made the remaining seven sect leaders' anger reach a peak.

In their view, Lin Yi was merely someone who mastered special techniques and had a divine beast by his side as a disciple of a reclusive sect, how could they have imagined that this disciple had the audacity to be so brazen on the territory of the Eight Mansions.

But before they could even use their moves, an extreme chill invaded their bodies, completely freezing their Source Power and flesh, everything but their heads encased in Eternal Ice.

This kid is an ice-type!

His moves are not only powerful but show no sign of an impending strike, utterly terrifying!

The thought of dread just emerged when Lin Yi, through Reincarnation Vision, saw through the intentions of these eight leaders.

Immediately, a chilling laugh resonated, sending a shiver down the Eight Mansions' leaders' spines.

"Ha, a barrier?"

Lin Yi lightly tapped the table with his right hand, a visible ripple quietly spreading out.

The next moment, the barrier arranged by the Luoshi Mansion to trap Lin Yi shattered with a roar.

Just as Lin Yi had speculated.

In the Ten Thousand Realms, regardless of the cultural or cultivation differences, everything originates from the same source.

The barrier set by Luoshi Mansion was just a skill they had mastered.

When Lin Yi used the Void Hand to gently press onto the barrier, it nullified instantly, just like the skills mastered by the Blue Star's professionals.

This move left the Eight Mansions' sect leaders stunned.

How could they not know the strength of the Luoshi Mansion's barrier?

Though they appeared united, the infighting behind the scenes was plenty; how could they not understand the strength of Luoshi Mansion's barrier?

If Lin Yi could dismantle it effortlessly, wouldn't that make him a monster among monsters?

The eight sect leaders felt an unprecedented fear; if their bodies hadn't lost sensation from being frozen by Eternal Ice, they might have wet themselves already.