In the Universal Human Alliance, there are three ultimate intelligent goddesses: Goddess of Liberty, Goddess of Justice, and Goddess of Wisdom.
Each of these goddesses governs different aspects of the alliance.
The Goddess of Liberty focuses on expansion, the Goddess of Justice on law and decision-making, and the Goddess of Wisdom on public welfare and logistics.
Together, they sustain the radiant and flourishing human civilization.
Normally, the three goddesses appear only within their own domains, and they contact each other only when matters arise that might affect the Star Domain or beyond, requiring joint decisions.
"Song Wuyang meets the three goddesses," Song Wuyang said respectfully, though he felt uneasy inside.
The goddesses don't have feelings or discriminate based on attitude, but it's always better to show some respect before them.
"The Martial Evolution Path's assessment has changed," the Goddess of Wisdom announced in a solemn and cool voice, speaking first.
"Martial Evolution Path?" Song Wuyang wondered.
He knew about this path and remembered it well.
But he was puzzled as to why the goddesses were approaching him regarding this.
Although the path was special, its theoretical limit should be fixed at three levels.
Why would this alarm the three goddesses? Could the theoretical limit of the Martial Evolution Path have increased by one level?
Song Wuyang speculated privately.
The theoretical limit of any evolution path is calculated by the goddesses using their vast computing power.
Simply put, if a second-level evolution path has a theoretical limit of three levels, it indicates the potential to become a third-level evolution path.
However, reaching this limit is mostly unlikely.
But the goddesses' computations are always tied to the potential of a path.
Their predictions aren’t perfect though, as various factors during path development can influence outcomes.
A first-level path might suddenly show increased potential through special influences, raising its limit.
Despite being a rare event, the goddesses contacting him made Song Wuyang think this was the case.
"This is the latest assessment of the Martial Evolution Path," said the Goddess of Wisdom, her voice dignified again.
At the same time, a virtual screen appeared before Song Wuyang, with many words detailing the 'Martial Sutra.' He immediately searched for the 'theoretical limit' section.
"Six levels."
Song Wuyang was stunned, almost thinking he saw it wrong.
But upon another look, it was indeed six levels.
"Is this a mistake?" he wanted to ask but realized the other two goddesses were present too, so he kept silent.
Every act by these ultimate intelligent beings is calculated a million times, and there's no error—especially for something concerning the sixth level.
With all three goddesses affirming it, they must have confirmed it many times beforehand.
"How is this possible," Song Wuyang muttered.
Half a year ago, the path's limit was set at three levels.
Now, suddenly, it has reached six levels.
Jumping three levels at once is quite rare in nearby star domains too.
"The Martial Evolution Path's 'Phenomenal Chapter' and 'Yin Yang Chapter' involve extreme power fusion and transformation. Continued research means there's a full chance to reach level three, sixty percent chance for level four, thirty percent for level five, and ten percent for level six," said the Goddess of Wisdom.
"Extreme power fusion," Song Wuyang took a deep breath.
Fusion of similar powers often results in problems, let alone extreme ones, which could easily cause self-destruction.
A curiosity arose in him about what the path's creator experienced to delve into such realms.
Unfortunately, Song Wuyang knew he could only wonder about Lin Yuan now.
With the path reaching a theoretical six levels, Lin Yuan might already be the cherished protégé of the Goddess of Wisdom.
Not even the stars' lords would dare to investigate him, and certainly not himself.
"What should I do now?" Song Wuyang asked after a moment of silence.
"As per the assessment, the follow-up chapters 'Phenomenal Chapter' and 'Yin Yang Chapter' are valued at 20,000 merit points and require authorization from Governor Song Wuyang," the Goddess of Wisdom stated simply.
"20,000 merit points," Song Wuyang felt a slight bitterness.
On the front lines, he'd slain countless aliens to barely earn his citizenship upgrade to fourth-class, and then he was moved to a governor position.
Even with the governor's pay, it would take a thousand years to earn 20,000 merit points, assuming he gets a top evaluation every ten years from the Goddess of Wisdom.
Yet, a path with the potential of six levels is indeed worth it.
The fusion of two extreme powers alone would have countless costly failures.
"I agree," Song Wuyang nodded.
He knew his agreement wouldn’t change anything; the goddesses would authorize it layer by layer anyway.
Water Moon District.
Underground training ground.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, patiently waiting for the Goddess of Wisdom’s response.
Privately, Lin Yuan believed the insights gained from his traversals for 'Phenomenal Chapter' and 'Yin Yang Chapter' were far more valuable than 'Grandmaster Stage,' 'Supreme Grandmaster Stage,' 'Mythical Stage,' and 'Carefree Stage.' Even when he hit bottlenecks with the latter, most took days or months to resolve.
The 'Yin Yang Chapter,' however, took nearly a decade to comprehend, even with the True Martial Sword’s assistance.
As Lin Yuan’s thoughts stirred, a solemn, cool voice arrived.
"Honored second-class citizen Lin Yuan, your submitted evolution path has been reassessed."
"It's done," Lin Yuan was uplifted.
Although he invested heavily in the 'Yin Yang Chapter,' its exact valuation to the Goddess of Wisdom was still unknown.
"Citizen Lin Yuan, as per our assessment, the path's continuation is valued at 20,000 merit points. Shall they be awarded now?”
"20,000 merit points," Lin Yuan exhaled lightly.
This equaled the creation of twenty second-class citizens, using a value of 1,000 merit points per citizen.
In East Ning City, there were only six or seven second-class citizens.
"Proceed with the allocation," Lin Yuan said.
Once the merit points were in his account, curiosity struck him about the current assessment of his evolution path.
"Theoretical limit: six levels?" Lin Yuan checked the latest details and was surprised.
Six levels matched to a sixth-level evolver, often known as the Falling Star Level.
Such an evolver could roam the starry sky with their body, and with a full-powered strike, destroy a star.
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