Once he had a clear understanding of his Strength and Realm, the gloom that had settled in Zhao Li's heart vanished.
I have an Immortal Heart, long sealed by the dust of the world. Today, the dust is gone, and its brilliance shines through, illuminating countless mountains and rivers.
His current state was almost exactly like this.
With Clarity of Mind, his body and spirit felt completely unburdened. His Soul felt as if it had been cleansed by a sweet rain, washing away impurities and becoming much clearer. Zhao Li could even faintly sense the presence of many Deities, all eagerly anticipating their condensation into being and their assumption of Fruit Status.
"A Heavenly Supreme is indeed a Heavenly Supreme; their insight is truly extraordinary."
Zhao Li felt a surge of emotion. For him, although much of what Nine Nether had told him was misleading, what he could confirm was enough for him to understand many things.
Moreover, the things he saw in that Torrent of Obsession allowed him to witness many Ancient Secrets, helping him clarify numerous hidden truths.
More importantly, of the countless Obsessions from ancient times, he probably saw less than half. The remaining ones would become the best nourishment for his growth – he was too young, and it was basically impossible for him to personally experience many things. But those Obsessions were different; they originated from people of various backgrounds throughout Time, each with their own unique experiences.
Crucially, in that instant, although Zhao Li didn't experience it as if he were truly there, the feeling of traversing Space-Time and being infected by emotions was much better than simply being a detached observer.
For a period after this, his progress in condensing would definitely not be slow. Perhaps soon, he would be able to condense a third or even a fourth Deity, further increasing his Strength.
Thinking of this, Zhao Li felt his mood lighten. He split off two streams of consciousness. One stream settled in the Underworld, and the other entered the Heavenly Court. Afterward, his main consciousness left the Inner Universe.
Zhao Li looked at the dark Space before him, which had completely changed. That Death Mountain was gone, meaning the Grand Formation covering the entire Dou Qi Continent had lost its core.
Although the Grand Formation itself was composed of countless smaller Formations interlocked with each other and wasn't broken on the spot, even if it was still holding on, at Zhao Li's level, it was no longer in the state where he couldn't even understand it. Breaking the Formation was no longer difficult.
It was just that...
Having gone through the various Obsessions, Zhao Li had become more cautious, no longer acting impulsively based on a single thought.
"If things are truly as I suspect, then Origin Qi is an excellent bargaining chip. Whether it's for Hun Tiandi, Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun, or even Xiao Xuan, who can only continue to exist by relying on the characteristics of the Heavenly Tomb, it holds absolute temptation. To stir things up, I can't do without it."
Chivalry can disrupt order through martial might. If Origin Qi returns without a proper countermeasure and is allowed to descend unchecked, it might not necessarily be a good thing for the Continent.
Of course, no matter how much was said, it couldn't be separated from Zhao Li's own intentions. He wanted to use the Origin Qi to cause some trouble and, while he was at it, try to transform Hun Tiandi and the others.
Thinking of this, Zhao Li left a Soul Imprint here and then departed. He still had one more thing to verify: whether his Dou Di, who wasn't a true Dou Di, had activated his family's Bloodline!
Outside, Ye Yunsheng had also finished her Cultivation. Although she didn't fully condense Deities around herself like Zhao Li, his method of tempering the Soul had still greatly improved her Cultivation in the Soul aspect.
"I wonder how Husband came up with these ideas. If they were summarized and refined, they would definitely be a Heaven Rank level Soul Cultivation method, perhaps even surpassing it."
Ye Yunsheng fully absorbed what Zhao Li had told her, transforming it into further nourishment for herself. Unconsciously, a sense of admiration arose in her heart.
She had been with Zhao Li for nearly a hundred years, yet she seemed to have never touched his limit. On the contrary, Zhao Li had long since figured out her depth, even though her Profound Yin Physique was perfected, and she was only one step away from reaching the peak of the Dou Qi Continent.
She compared Zhao Li to the ancient Dou Di Ao Xue whom she had seen, and couldn't help but feel a sense of disbelief:
"Could it be that Husband has already reached the Dou Di level? It's highly possible; his aura seems not much different from the Dragon Emperor Ao Xue. But how did he do it?"
Ye Yunsheng felt a bit troubled. Decades ago, she had also reached the peak of this world and clearly felt there was still a Route ahead, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't find the entrance.
Decades ago, she seemed to have vaguely led Zhao Li for a short period, although she was quickly surpassed, making her unsure if it was just her imagination.
"Sigh~ I don't know how I can possibly reach that legendary Realm."
Ye Yunsheng sighed in her heart. Although she had long been accustomed to Zhao Li being ahead of her, she had never been stuck at any Realm for such a long time on her Cultivation path. Although she knew that Dou Di was incomparable to any previous Realm, she had no clue how to reach it and couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated.
After letting her thoughts wander for a while, Ye Yunsheng looked up at the distant sun, calculated the time in her heart, and thought:
"Hmm, it's almost time. He's still not back. Could something have happened? With Husband's ability, there shouldn't be any accidents."
Just as Ye Yunsheng was lost in thought, a figure suddenly appeared in The Void, as if he had been there all along.
Seeing the person arrive, the worry in Ye Yunsheng's eyes vanished, and she stepped forward, asking about Zhao Li's situation below.
There was nothing to hide about these matters. Zhao Li told her the important points, but omitted the fact that his gains came at the cost of nearly being Soul Scattered, with only his Obsession remaining.
What Zhao Li didn't say, she didn't ask. It was enough that Zhao Li had returned safe and sound.
When Zhao Li had finished speaking, she finally couldn't contain her curiosity and asked:
"Heavenly Supreme? What Realm is that? How does it compare to Dou Di?"
In fact, she already had a vague answer in her heart without asking.
With Zhao Li's Strength greatly increased, the gloom in his heart completely gone, and his thoughts clear, he had already planned to tell Ye Yunsheng about the Great Thousand World so she would have a goal and not lose her unwavering Heart of Seeking the Dao.
Seeing the look of anticipation in her beautiful eyes, Zhao Li thought it was better to do it now than later. So, he told her some things he knew:
"In the Chaos, there is not only the Dou Qi Continent. Those Outer Realm Evil Race come from other worlds."
Ye Yunsheng had already guessed this matter. She nodded, her eyes blinking slightly, as if urging Zhao Li to continue.
Zhao Li didn't delay and continued:
"In the Chaos, there are many vast and powerful worlds. Some worlds are even stronger than the Dou Qi Continent was when Dou Di emerged in large numbers and multiple Emperors coexisted. Because of their power, they are revered by countless Pocket Worlds and called the Great Thousand World. Over time, this name has been passed down."
Some of these things were summarized by Zhao Li from stories he had read, some were told to him by Nine Nether, and some were recorded by the ancient Dou Di during their battles over countless years. Their authenticity was beyond doubt.
Hearing this, Ye Yunsheng pressed on, her clear voice ringing out, the curiosity in her eyes undiminished as she asked Zhao Li:
"Could it be that Heavenly Supreme is just one of the Cultivation Realms within the Great Thousand World?"
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