"Cultivating within the subspace, despite the surrounding fluctuations of subspace, is not a bad thing for me; rather, itâs a good thing."
Jia Yan looked around at his environment. For Jia Yan, he had long been accustomed to the feeling of cultivating within the subspace. After all, as one with subspace talent, he gradually became familiar with the deep subspace, and in this situation, being in the shallower parts of the subspace felt no different from being out in the external world. It was as if he were a fish in water, and even the faint subspace fluctuations within the shallower areas allowed him to gain unique insights and experiences regarding the subspace and certain powers within his body.
"Now letâs see what method I should use to break through to Galactic-level strength..."
Jia Yan was always thinking about what way his strength should reach the Galaxy Level.
Even though his last battle with the assassin didnât have much gain, there were still some harvests. Otherwise, it would have been a wasted effort of gaining experience in the battle against a Galaxy-level opponent.
Some experiences Jia Yan gained last time, is that the existence of the Galaxy level seems to have a way of operating Brainwave Power that differs slightly from beings below the Stellar level.
This is very normal, even the Stellar level itself differs from the Semi-permanent Star Level or weaker dignitaries and others.
Once a certain level of strength is reached, one uses the comprehension and energy utilization method at that level, which is extremely common for strong ones.
Yet Jia Yan felt a different nuance within this.
"The assassin always hid his killing move, even towards the end when he knew he couldnât defeat me. He used some misleading tactics so that I wouldnât grasp more of the Galaxy-level strength. Indeed, these mixed tactics made me somewhat confused and uncertain about earlier feelings of battle. But he did still leave some gaps within these confusions..."
Jia Yan pondered deeply.
The assassinâs approach posed a significant challenge to Jia Yan. Although from the assassinâs perspective, the consideration at that time was quite normal; when he couldnât defeat Jia Yan, it was possible that they were in a draw state. If Jia Yanâs perception of the Galaxy level continued to elevate from there, it would benefit the enemy, and for the assassin, it would be akin to digging his own grave; naturally, he wouldnât do that.
Yet Jia Yan now finding ways to counter his actions seems somewhat difficult.
"Fortunately, at least on certain major aspects, he has already directed me toward the path to Galaxy-level strength."
Jia Yan kept thinking. Even though the assassin had pointed out large directions, Jia Yan still found himself troubled by the misguided directions and irregular power fluctuations and felt the assassin likely had set certain traps towards the end. Otherwise, why would Jia Yan keep pondering on a dead-end?
"No, this path wonât work either. If following his power release method at that time and continuing, it would surely neutralize the Brainwave Power and cause self-injury."
"But isnât it right? What if neutralization was successful below? Perhaps thatâs the correct path? Want to give it a try? No... wrong, trying might lead to injury, which aligns with his intentions."
Jia Yan was entangled in such dead ends repeatedly, even suffering minor injuries from attempting impossible paths.
"Itâs not working. The assassinâs final approach was too effective. Could it be that I must look for another Galaxy-level battle? But the risk is enormous. The success last time was circumstantial. Next time, perhaps the Galaxy Level is at full strength, or maybe the opponentâs power is just right to counter me; then Iâm doomed."
Jia Yan knew that attempting a battle with Galaxy Level required immense courage and understanding of the opponentâs power. Although he verbally claims not to have much intelligence on the assassinâs strength, he actually had considerable understanding of his power before the battle started; otherwise, it wouldnât have been possible to defeat him.
So doing it again poses too many risks. Jia Yan isnât willing to take such chances.
Besides, even if thereâs another opportunity to battle to a draw, if the opponent mimics the assassinâs deceptive tactics, wouldnât Jia Yan be wasting half a day?
"What then? Every day my strength stays at the peak of Stellar, the danger increases. Now Iâve provoked two Galaxy levelsâone being the assassin, and the other being the nominal leader of the Northern Star Domain, also the Master of Serka. Although he might not care for the minor Northern Star Domain, being thus humiliated by a mere peak of Stellar level, even I wouldnât tolerate it. How could he not be enraged?"
Jia Yan knows his own risks, and heâs well aware these two surely are plotting ways to deal with him. Keen observers have long realized that Jia Yan, the Evolutionary Creature, has formidable potential that, once ascending to Galaxy Level, would be a formidable existence challenging the true pinnacle beings within the Starfieldâthose Lords of the Domain.
If Jia Yan reached greater strength, for the assassin and the leader organism, it would be an intolerable pain, so they will surely act while Jia Yanâs strength hasnât yet improved.
This is Jia Yanâs greatest concern and the reason for his urgency in wanting to ascend.
"What should I do then? Or perhaps without other guidance, relying only on my current understanding of certain Galaxy-level directions, can I find the correct path... hmm?!"
Suddenly, in his pondering, Jia Yan trembled fiercely.
He thought of a possibility or perhaps he suddenly had an epiphany.
"No, Iâm stuck in a vicious cycle, wanting to follow othersâ paths. Yet Iâve forgotten Iâm not traversing the path of ordinary strong ones; I even have created a new âYin Yang Pathâ. Why am I still thinking of walking othersâ old paths in this situation? Am I really so fearful?"
After a pause, Jia Yan felt self-disdain for always belittling his own creation of the Yin Yang Path, even barely having the thought of ascending to the Galaxy Level through this new path, feeling extremely self-reproachful.
In fact, on Earth and in the Orion Arm, and even in the Country of Taia within the Northern Star Domain, Jia Yanâs Yin Yang Path has long begun teaching, with many talented youngsters considering Jia Yanâs Yin Yang Path as a sacred scripture with no doubts toward it.
Yet perhaps they would never have thought that the very creator of the Yin Yang Path preparing for Galaxy-level ascensionâJia Yan himselfâwould actually look down on the Yin Yang Path to such an extent. Even during his ascension, not a single thought of relying on the Yin Yang Path to pave a new path arose.
"Ha, how could I dismiss such a good path of Yin Yang Dao, especially when the whole principle is well-rooted in my mind, yet I keep wanting to rely on othersâ power and paths? Truth be told, I probably trust my own Yin Yang Path less than others do!"
With a bitter smile, Jia Yan then abruptly adjusted his mindset.
"Right, I canât be like this. Since Iâve created the Yin Yang Path, I must lead by example, forge a true road from Yin Yang Path even to Galaxy Levelâthe supposedly strongest level in the Universeâso that it completes the path fully and paves the way for future followers. Only then will the Yin Yang Path be a truly legitimate new path..."
Jia Yan finally made up his mind.
"Letâs begin with the Yin Yang Pathâs mindset to break through, especially with the insights gained from the battle against the assassin as the foundation. My chance of ascending and the Yin Yang Pathâs guidance will surely be beneficial!"