Chapter 5248
- “Now that my Body Source Technique has reached perfection, I can only face opponents ranked within the top ten of the Origin List?”Lu Ming was astonished, finding it hard to believe.His current combat prowess was already overwhelmingly powerful, easily crushing opponents like Shan Xiong, who ranked within the top hundred of the Origin List.And his Body Source Technique was far from perfected yet.He could sense that once his Source Technique reached perfection, his combat power would surge even further.And that would only allow him to face the top ten?“Don't underestimate the prodigies of the world. The mortal realm is vast, encompassing even the Celestial Clan. Those who make it into the top ten are all freaks among freaks.”“While the Origin List features more veteran figures, every single top ten spot has been claimed by the younger generation. Not a single elder has ever cracked the top ten.”Tang Feng stated.This was actually quite understandable.The elders, though they've honed their combat prowess over endless ages, ultimately face limits to their potential.If their innate talent were truly extraordinary, they would have ascended to immortality long ago.Those who remain stuck at the Origin Realm rarely possess truly astonishing talent.The younger generation, however, is teeming with prodigies of breathtaking brilliance—their innate gifts profound, their potential boundless, and their ceilings far higher.Thus, the strongest on the Primordial Rankings are invariably the young.“Those who enter the top ten possess undeniably top-tier Source Roots. Their physical bodies and souls are exceptionally powerful, and the Source Arts they comprehend are profoundly intricate and formidable. Moreover, they have undoubtedly cultivated these to perfection. In fact, they have even evolved their Source Arts into quasi-Immortal Arts. Just imagine how strong they are.”Tang Feng explained.Lu Ming fell silent. After Tang Feng's words, he understood that in the vast cosmic sea, prodigies were everywhere. Making it into the top ten was already incredibly abnormal.However, he still possessed the Three Corpse Severing Technique.When the trinity was unleashed, his combat power would surge dramatically.Confidence returned to Lu Ming's eyes.As if reading Lu Ming's thoughts, Tang Feng continued, “The Three Corpse Severing Technique you cultivate is profoundly mysterious. I know little of it, but its power is astonishing. If your other two bodies also reach peak-tier source roots, the combined might of all three might even secure a top-three spot.”“The top three are that strong?”Lu Ming's curiosity was piqued.Given Tang Feng's discerning eye, he likely wouldn't be mistaken.Only with all three bodies' source roots at peak level, united in combat, could one reach the top three.Were the top contenders that monstrous?“Do you know about breaking the limit six times?”Tang Feng countered.“Of course I know. Reaching the peak of Divine Sovereign and breaking the limit six times—isn't that a legend? Could someone truly achieve that?”Lu Ming asked curiously.“Six Breakthroughs are indeed legendary. Beyond the two Heavenly Clans, no one in any other universe has ever achieved it.”“But within the Heavenly Clans, some can. Whether it's the Azure Heaven Clan or the Yellow Heaven Clan, every era has seen individuals reach six Breakthroughs.”“In this generation of the Azure Heaven Clan, two have achieved six Breakthroughs. These two currently hold the first and second ranks on the Origin List.”Tang Feng stated.Lu Ming sucked in a sharp breath.The Celestial Clans were simply terrifying.No one in other great universes had ever achieved six Breakthroughs, yet within the Celestial Clans, individuals achieved it in every era.The gap between them was utterly unfathomable.No wonder the two great Celestial Clans could each dominate the mortal realm and the Netherworld, reigning supreme without challenge since time immemorial.The innate talent of the two great Celestial Clans was terrifying.A peak Divine Sovereign achieving six Breakthroughs—such talent was beyond imagination. No other universe had ever produced such individuals, nor were there records of their true strength.What heights would such a being reach upon full realization?And with the Celestial Clan producing such figures in every age, how immense must their accumulated power and strength have become over endless eons?The very thought sends a chill down one's spine, like a colossal titan crushing all living beings beneath its weight.Now, the top two spots on the Primordial Ranking are held by two members of the Azure Heaven Clan who have broken through the limits six times.Who could possibly challenge them?Tang Feng's assertion that Lu Ming could challenge the top three once all three of his Source Roots reached peak level was already an immense endorsement. If word got out, others would laugh themselves silly.Lu Ming's expression grew grave as he gained a preliminary understanding of the Celestial Clan's terror.“But don't lose heart. While a Divine Sovereign who has broken through six times is powerful, initial strength doesn't guarantee lasting dominance. Beyond the Primordial Realm, every step ahead is fraught with difficulty, yet every step also brims with opportunity. Seize those chances, and overtaking them isn't impossible.”“Take the Three Human Sovereigns of the Primordial Era, for instance. Even in the vast Cangtian Universe, how many could truly surpass them?”“Take me, for instance. My achievements at the Divine Sovereign realm were merely average...”“How many times did you break through at the peak of the Divine Sovereign realm, Senior?” Lu Ming asked curiously.“Well... it's best not to dwell on that. Back then, constrained by the broader environment, I was unrivaled within the Primordial Chaos Universe. Yet, placed within the Cosmic Sea, I was utterly ordinary—many could defeat me.”“But after reaching the Origin Realm, those capable of defeating me decreased by seventy percent. At the Near-Immortal stage, fewer than one in ten thousand could overcome me. Since becoming an Immortal, I haven't yet encountered a peer who could match me.”Tang Feng explained. His tone was calm, yet Lu Ming could sense an indomitable aura radiating from him—an aura of growing strength with each battle, an unshakable confidence in his own invincibility.The Divine Sovereign wasn't truly powerful back then because of the limitations of the environment. But after becoming an Immortal, he remained unmatched.His starting point was stronger than Tang Feng's. He couldn't afford to fall behind now.“Your cultivation has reached the peak of the Primordial Realm. The Immortal Tribulation is not far off. Remember, this trial is crucial—it's the pivotal moment where you either overtake others or widen the gap. I have some notes on my cultivation journey here. Take them and study them.”Tang Feng waved his hand, sending a jade talisman flying toward Lu Ming.Lu Ming tucked it away, intending to study it thoroughly when he had time.Next, Tang Feng discussed matters concerning the Primordial Realm and Primordial Force in detail with Lu Ming.For instance, Primordial Force wasn't exclusive to the mortal realm.The cosmic ocean of the Netherworld also contained Primordial Force, which could similarly amplify combat prowess and aid in passing the Immortal Tribulation. Moreover, it exerted a suppressing effect on mortal realm beings.For instance...After several hours of discussion, Tang Feng dismissed Lu Ming, advising him to digest the information thoroughly before their next meeting the following day, when Tang Feng would begin honing Lu Ming's Source Arts.Upon returning, Lu Ming retrieved the jade talisman Tang Feng had given him and examined it closely.“So there are so many intricacies to passing the Immortal Tribulation...”Lu Ming murmured, committing the insights recorded within the jade talisman firmly to memory.The next day, Lu Ming met Tang Feng once more.“What you see before you now is merely a strand of my avatar, with cultivation suppressed to the peak of the Primordial Realm. Attack me now—give it your all.”Tang Feng instructed.“Yes!”Lu Ming nodded, gripped his spear, channeled his Source Arts, and charged at Tang Feng's avatar.Swish!Tang Feng struck with his sword. What appeared to be a casual slash sent Lu Ming reeling backward violently, a deep sword wound gouging his chest.