Chapter 855: Mid Saint Stage
In the Source Realm, Xiao Ze entered a sacred training ground the Heavenly Altar of Infinite Holy Spirits, a gift from the Chaotic Divine Emperor.
Through the emperor's account, Xiao Ze learned of the altar's origins.
Sealed within the altar was a fragment of a Holy Spirit's body.
The Holy Spirits were mysterious beings with unparalleled power, comparable to Heaven Supremes at birth. They possessed an innate ability to merge with the heavens and earth, unleashing incredible potential.
These creatures, seemingly born as manifestations of the world itself, gained strength naturally by traversing new realms. This innate growth defied the conventional paths of cultivation.
When the Chaotic Divine Emperor shared this knowledge, even Xiao Ze, who had experienced much, found it hard to believe. How could the Great Thousand World produce such extraordinary entities, capable of harnessing power simply by moving through realms?
The emperor admitted with a wry smile that not even the ancient Great Thousand World had witnessed the presence of these beings. He himself had discovered the altar by chance, learning of the Holy Spirits from the traces it left behind. The altar became a treasured part of the Chaotic Divine Palace's foundation.
If such an artifact could be valued so highly by the Chaotic Divine Emperor, its power was undoubtedly immense.
A Divine Treasure
Standing before the platinum glowing altar, Xiao Ze marveled at its grandeur and mystery.
What kind of entity was the Holy Spirit?
Despite his vast knowledge, Xiao Ze had never encountered such beings in the countless ancient records he'd read, nor in his interactions with legendary figures like the Heavenly Emperor or the Chaotic Divine Emperor.
The mystery of the Holy Spirit only deepened his curiosity. But, unable to unearth answers, he refocused on the altar's immediate purpose: aiding his breakthrough.
The altar's power was straightforward it temporarily granted the cultivator the favor of heaven, where all the forces of nature would bless and empower them.
However, as the Chaotic Divine Emperor advised, the altar's gifts were fleeting. It was best to use its power to refine spiritual energy and strengthen oneself, ensuring lasting benefits.
Ascending the Altar
Xiao Ze stepped onto the altar, feeling an immediate sense of divinity and serenity.
As the sole occupant of the Source Realm, he had prepared extensively for this moment. He had tested the altar's abilities before and found its effects astonishing.
With the favor of heaven, the altar's influence extended over an entire realm, amplifying the spiritual energy available to the cultivator. However, this came at a cost others sharing the realm would find their energy drained to sustain the favored individual.
To avoid harming his companions, Xiao Ze had ensured they left the Source Realm during his breakthrough.
Reaching the altar's peak, he sat cross legged at its center, surrounded by intricate runes that shimmered with an ethereal glow. These runes, he knew, were manifestations of the Holy Spirit fragment sealed within the altar.
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Ze felt the heavens align with his existence. The sensation was overwhelming: the forces of the world surged into him, making him feel invincible. Even other Saint level Heaven Supremes would struggle to manipulate spiritual energy in his presence.
Gathering Energy
Xiao Ze wasted no time. His mind focused, summoning torrents of spiritual energy from the altar.
A colossal vortex of rainbow colored energy spanned tens of thousands of miles, funneling power into Xiao Ze's body. In mere moments, the energy absorbed surpassed the equivalent of tens of millions of Supreme Spirit Liquids.
Outside the Source Realm, Xiao Ze had set up a massive spiritual energy array to continuously draw energy from the Great Thousand World, ensuring an endless supply.
The spiritual vortex also pulled energy from the Source Realm's numerous training grounds, further enriching Xiao Ze's cultivation.
"Unbelievable," Xiao Ze murmured. "Sitting atop this altar lets me absorb energy from dozens of sacred grounds in the Source Realm. If I can't break into the mid Saint stage with such support, I don't deserve these resources."
With that thought, he guided the immense energy into the final unrefined Origin Branch, using the chaotic light to purify and elevate its essence.
The Breakthrough
Time passed in serene silence. Gradually, the chaotic light suffused the last Origin Branch, transforming it entirely.
In just a few short months, an overwhelming aura erupted from the altar, signaling Xiao Ze's success.
"So soon... I've reached the mid Saint stage," Xiao Ze whispered, astonished by the rapid progress.
As he stood, the vibrant energy vortex above the Source Realm slowly dissipated. The altar's influence faded, leaving behind a tranquil atmosphere.
Staring at the dissipating vortex, Xiao Ze's gaze turned contemplative.
Initially, he had feared that completing the refinement of the five Original Physiques' feedback would leave him without a clear path forward. However, with his breakthrough, he realized something astonishing.
Beyond the Origin Branches, the Origin Tree's core itself could be refined.
A New Discovery
Unlike the branches, which represented auxiliary feedback and abilities, the tree's core embodied the purest and most fundamental essence of Xiao Ze's power.
Refining the core presented a monumental task it was vast beyond measure, dwarfing the branches in scale. Even with the chaotic light's aid, Xiao Ze doubted it would be sufficient.
"This... This might be my true challenge," Xiao Ze muttered, his excitement tempered by the realization of the effort required.
But rather than despair, Xiao Ze felt a renewed sense of purpose. Each step forward was a step closer to mastering the unfathomable depths of his power.
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