Don't underestimate that Xiao Ye consumed the Ancient Heavenly Material, the Blue Flame Flower. Although it only brought the First Stage of the Second Layer of Dominating Body to its peak, in reality, it also provided a significant boost to his strength. After all, there are now very few within this Inner World who can break through his defenses.
According to Wu Ming, once the Second Layer of Dominating Body is successfully cultivated, he could defeat experts of the third rank of the Emperor Martial Realm with just his physical body.
If he adds his own cultivation and Emperor-level combat techniques, Xiao Ye is confident that he can compete against experts of the fourth rank of the Emperor Martial Realm. In the entire Inner World, he would be an absolute top-level power, able to compete with anyone.
This is a fast path to becoming a powerful individual, a shortcut that Xiao Ye cannot give up.
