Chapter 760: Chapter 760

Li Pin had returned to his residence in the Humanity Sanctum.

As soon as he arrived, Hou Yun stepped forward. With a mix of respect and apprehension, he said, "My lord, these are the invitation letters various factions have sent over during this time."

Li Pin glanced through them.

Each invitation came from individuals at least at the level of Cosmic Radiance. Some were even from Tyrants or Sacred Monarchs.

After a brief moment of thought, Li Pin said, "Just tell them that I'll be spending the next few decades focusing entirely on preparing for the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War."

"The Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War!?" exclaimed Hou Yun, a look of reverence surfacing on his face.

He gushed, "My lord! So you'll be representing the Human Race in the Dominion War, facing off against the proud elites of other races to bring glory to humanity...

"That only makes sense. You reached the Cosmic Radiance level in such a short time and even climbed eighty steps on the Supreme Ladder. If you enter the tournament, you're sure to win."

Li Pin looked at him. "Hou Yun, have you considered coming with me to the Sacred Flame Hall?"

Hou Yun was briefly stunned, but quickly understood the significance. He dropped to one knee at once.

"My lord, I, Hou Yun, pledge myself to your service. From this day on, I shall follow you without hesitation and dedicate myself fully to your cause."

Now that he had reached the Cosmic Radiance Realm, he was no longer the obscure figure he had once been in the Starshine or Solar Flare Realm.

Day-to-day matters, both big and small, had started piling up.

Even if he rejected each of them personally, it would still take up too much of his time. What he needed now was someone who could take care of such things for him.

Li Pin had originally considered appointing Wang Fuyun, but with Wang Fuyun's talent, he would inevitably seek a breakthrough to the Cosmic Radiance level. So instead, Li Pin turned his attention to Hou Yun.

Over the past few decades, Hou Yun had diligently fulfilled his duties without fail. When word came that Li Pin was in the Shattered Star Sea, Hou Yun had even led a team to retrieve him. At the time, Li Pin could've been assassinated by alien forces at any moment, yet Hou Yun and his team knowingly risked their lives to come to his aid.

"No need for formalities," Li Pin said. "From now on, you'll handle all the day-to-day matters."

"I'll give it my all. I won't let you down," Hou Yun replied firmly.

Li Pin had named him steward—a position far more prestigious than the so-called captain of the guard. It carried real authority and, more importantly, spared Hou Yun from the constant threat of life-and-death combat.

That alone would have been a great honor—especially considering that his master, Li Pin, possessed boundless potential.

If Li Pin one day rose to become a Sacred Monarch, or even a Heavenly Emperor, then even without reaching the Cosmic Radiance level himself, Hou Yun would still enjoy privileges on par with one.

"Get ready. We're heading to the Sacred Flame Hall," Li Pin ordered.

"Yes, sir," Hou Yun responded.

Not long after, Li Pin sensed a presence and said, "We have guests. Let them in."

Hou Yun stepped away.

Soon, Wang Fuyun, Yu Xuexian, Gao Shengyan, Yu Li, and Yun Lai entered the courtyard.

The group exchanged silent glances before bowing together. "Greetings, great Cosmic Radiance."

Li Pin smiled at the sight. "You know I've never been fond of such formalities."

"But you're a Cosmic Radiance now. We can't address you like we used to," Yu Xuexian said as she stepped forward and bowed again. "Please grant us your Cosmic Radiance Title."

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Every Cosmic Radiance carried a unique title, one that reflected their personality, cultivation path, background, position, Divine Items, or simply their own preference. Some chose their own titles. Others had theirs bestowed upon them.

For instance, Yin Luo's Light of the Ark came from a flight-type Top-Tier Divine Item shaped like an ark.

Mu Hai's Twilight Ocean stemmed from a powerful secret art.

Yu Xuexian's master, Han Su, bore the title Frost Radiance, while Miao Qing's master was known as the Light of Revival.

"The essence of my path lies in my Dao—my goal, my pursuit of the ultimate, the source..." Li Pin murmured to himself.

A title like Light of the Ultimate felt far too boastful.

But Origin, that carried the sense of beginnings and foundations. It was subtle, even modest, like something a newcomer to the cultivation path might adopt.

"In that case, call me Light of Origin," Li Pin said.

The others softly echoed the title, vaguely sensing the depth it held.

Origin? The source of all things, the beginning of everything?

This title... isn't it a bit too much?

However... Li Pin possessed the potential to become a Heavenly Emperor.

In truth, they even harbored a faint hope that he might ascend to the Supreme Realm.

If that happened... Heavenly Emperor Origin, Supreme Origin—didn't that sound just perfect?

At the thought, the group exchanged glances, then cupped their hands once again in unison. "Greetings, great Light of Origin."

Li Pin gave a slight nod. "I'll be heading to the Sacred Flame Hall. If you need anything in the future, you can come find me there."

Yu Li looked at Li Pin, her heart stirring as if she were making a decision.

At that moment, Li Pin spoke again. "As for taking me as your master, there's no need. First, I've reached this point in such a short time that I might not be able to offer meaningful guidance. Second... I'll be focusing on preparations for the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War, so I won't have the time."

A flash of disappointment crossed Yu Li's eyes as he spoke, but the others, especially Wang Fuyun, were filled with surprise. "The Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War!?"

His voice carried a trace of excitement. "You're planning to enter the Grand Tournament?"

He quickly added, "Of course, with your talent, how could the Prodigy Competition be complete without you? It's the most dazzling event of every era."

Since his spot in the Overlord Division was still uncertain, Li Pin didn't feel the need to correct Wang Fuyun.

After a brief exchange, the group took their leave.

And with that, the name "Light of Origin" began to spread.

Just then, Sasha spoke up. "Your Majesty, Light of Origin, if you truly intend to help them grow, perhaps... I can assist."

"You? What can you help with?" Li Pin replied out of habit.

But as soon as the words left his mouth, he realized his mistake.

If Sasha accessed the Ocean of Time's computational power, her peak form could come close to rivaling that of a Transcendent being. And since she was an intelligence designed for support, her teaching abilities would be on par with those of a Heavenly Emperor's personal instruction.

In other words... they could be treated as personal disciples of a Heavenly Emperor? Li Pin thought.

"Then... I'll send them a message. If they have any questions about cultivation, they can ask me, and I'll pass them along for you to answer," Li Pin said.

"And your own cultivation?" Sasha asked.

"We'll see," he replied. "If I come across anything I don't understand, I'll ask you."

"Understood," Sasha answered.

"First, connect me to the database. Then search for the keywords 'Dao Realm,'" Li Pin ordered.

"Yes," Sasha responded, immediately beginning the calculations.

Just then, Hou Yun entered and bowed. "My lord, Di Yiliu, ranked twenty-first on the World Glory List, has come to visit. He says he has a gift to congratulate you on becoming a Cosmic Radiance."

He paused briefly before adding, "The gift is said to be related to Supreme Dao Origin... Since you previously instructed us to gather information on Supreme Dao Origin, I took the liberty of bringing this to your attention."

"Supreme Dao Origin..."

The first thing that came to Li Pin's mind was the Endless Reincarnation Secret Art.

Though he had significantly diminished its power through his own revisions, the mysteries it contained remained as profound as ever, perhaps even more so.

This technique had allowed him to condense a force akin to a "True Spirit," one capable of manipulating the past.

Because of this, he was deeply curious about the philosophy behind this Supreme Secret Art and about Supreme Dao Origin himself. He was also eager to know whether he had successfully navigated the path of fortune and was now on the path of reincarnation and destiny.

Unfortunately, Supreme Dao Origin had never joined the Supreme Council, and his whereabouts remained a mystery.

When Li Pin was still just a Sacred Child, he had no hope of meeting Supreme Dao Yuan, and even now, if the man chose to remain hidden, Li Pin lacked the qualifications to seek him out. Therefore, when someone arrived bearing information related to Supreme Dao Yuan, Li Pin naturally wouldn't turn them away.

"Bring him in," Li Pin commanded.

"Yes," Hou Yun replied, then withdrew.

Before long, he returned with Di Yiliu, a man who stood at the pinnacle of the Solar Flare Realm.

Anyone with an energy level above 10 was considered a peak Solar Flare cultivator, but there was a vast difference between someone who had merely reached that level and someone who truly stood at the summit.

As one of the top talents on the World Glory List, Di Yiliu wasted no time. Stepping forward, he respectfully offered a token with both hands. "Sacred Child Li... Your Majesty, please take a look."

"It's a Dragon Origin Dojo Token," Sasha's voice rang out, a note of surprise in it. "Di Yiliu... actually managed to obtain something ?"

"Dragon Origin Dojo Token?" Just as Li Pin was about to inquire further, Di Yiliu quickly explained.

"Supreme Dao Yuan exists beyond the realm of worldly concerns. He is someone who places great importance on fate and fortune, believing that every being is born with a destined purpose, a path they must follow.

"From time to time, he releases a batch of these tokens. Those who possess one are summoned to the Dragon Origin Dojo, where they can listen to the Supreme Dao Yuan's teachings for ten years."

Di Yiliu spoke swiftly. "The distribution of these tokens is entirely random, based purely on luck and destiny. Even a Supreme may not be able to obtain one without the right fate. While ten years of listening does not guarantee that one will win his favor, at the very least, hearing a Supreme expound on the Dao will provide some benefit."

He smiled. "With your talent and comprehension, this token would be far more valuable in your hands. I want to present it to you as a gift, congratulating you on your ascension to the Cosmic Radiance Realm."

As Li Pin took the token, Sasha's confirmation echoed in his mind. It's real. The token truly held that kind of significance.

Of course, the claim that even Supremes couldn't intercept it wasn't entirely accurate. If a Supreme were to ask for one, many would readily offer theirs.

However, the Dragon Origin Dojo Token had a special mechanism.

If the token wasn't obtained through personal fortune, and the holder lacked the necessary destiny, they wouldn't be able to enter the dojo, even if they physically possessed the token.

This made the token's circulation particularly mysterious and unpredictable.

"What do you want in return?" Li Pin asked, looking at Di Yiliu.

"I ask only for the chance to follow you, to serve loyally by your side," Di Yiliu replied, cupping his hands and bowing deeply, his expression sincere.