For forging, when the Douluo 2 Su Ming had achieved Soul Refinement, a prototype divine seat had been condensed.
Subsequently, he had continued to develop the forging system.
By the time of Heaven Refinement, the forging authority contained within this prototype had reached the level of a Second-Class God.
After all, these systems were copied from Douluo 3.
And they were only applicable to Douluo Star.
Therefore, the authority itself was limited in strength; Second-Class God was the limit.
However, with Su Ming's subsequent development of the path of multiple Heaven Refinements, his forging authority had once again leaped to an entirely new realm.
Breaking free from the constraints of Douluo Star's laws, this forging method finally began to spread to other planes, beginning to encompass the laws of other planes.
This single advancement caused the forging authority to leap forward. From Two-Tribulation Heaven Refinement to Half-Step Super Refinement with threefold tribulations, it continuously enriched and perfected the forging authority.
Finally, the completion of Super Refinement brought the forging system to its pinnacle.
Unfortunately, the forging authority had also hit a bottleneck after being perfected to the peak of quasi-God King.
Authorities are divided into two types: nature and nurture.
The innate exist within the universe. Authorities rooted in the universe's laws are elevated through the interpretation and combination of these laws.
Acquired authorities are comprehended by the cultivators themselves. For example, Su Ming's pioneering authority is a typical acquired authority, and forging also falls into this category.
The perfection of a acquired authority is no less difficult than a cultivator's own cultivation. The God King level is a major hurdle.
Even with the system perfected, the forging authority had still not crossed the God King threshold.
For the pioneering authority, Su Ming had attached it to the gestation of a Super Divine Artifact.
"The gestation of a Super Divine Artifact is not achieved through forging. The gain to the authority is minimal."
To make the forging authority breakthrough, he still needed to start with the forging system.
"Super Refinement has already been completed. The forging system is perfected. Further enrichment and perfection would be of little significance. The key now is actually the implementation of forging – that is, the actualization of Super Refinement."
Super Refinement fights the Universe's Will. Therefore, the universe itself rejects it, and this system has not been truly implemented.
If it could be implemented, perhaps the forging authority could break through.
"We'll take it from there."
Implementing a system that inherently combats the Universe's Will, creating conditions that offer a glimmer of hope – this was no small project.
Under the heavenly tribulation, there was certain death.
If Su Ming could transform the certain death of the tribulation triggered by Super Refinement into a one-in-ten chance of survival, his forging authority would immediately advance to the God King level.
The problem was, it was too difficult.
"It will probably still require the power of the God Realm. To understand this, I need to ask the Dragon God – he knows more about tribulations."
Dragon Valley.
Su Ming summarized his questions.
After hearing them, the Dragon God looked conflicted.
Research on tribulations was one of his greatest achievements. Telling Su Ming for nothing would cause him no loss, but Su Ming's gain would be his loss.
However, after considering for a long time, he still provided some information.
"The tribulation means certain death, but it only follows procedures. It has no emotions."
"Also, remember the law of conservation of tribulations I told you about?"
"Because tribulations are conserved, they can be transferred across time. Therefore, you can also use this principle in reverse – storing the present tribulation in the future."
Hearing this, Su Ming nodded thoughtfully.
After digesting the Dragon God's information, he understood. "So, the Fierce Beast tribulations experienced by Spirit Beasts – they didn't actually cross the tribulation at all. It was simply postponed until the final divine tribulation, where they are certain to die."
The Dragon God did not deny it.
But neither did he admit it.
Spirit Beasts were, after all, his subordinates. He couldn't admit to doing something so despicable.
"How is it achieved?"
Su Ming had already decided to adopt this method of the Dragon God.
The Dragon God said, "The God Realm. When the God Realm is opened, space is in a state of extreme chaos. Coupled with the time differential caused by elevating the God Realm to a higher dimension, you can condense a divine seat of time."
Su Ming's heart stirred.
How was the God of Time divine seat condensed?
Wasn't it condensed in advance?
He voiced this doubt as well.
The Dragon God said emotionally, "Of course, the Douluo God Realm's God of Time divine seat was condensed precisely during the God Realm's opening. It gathered the time imagery within the territory encompassedby the Douluo God Realm, thus taking shape."
Su Ming felt as if he had been struck by lightning. His thoughts instantly cleared.
No wonder the time authority had always failed to condense.
Time...
Was also the day after tomorrow.
At least, in the Douluo universe, it was acquired. The universe itself did not possess the laws of time. The power of time was also derived from the concept of time created by intelligent beings to measure their own changes.
This was something the Dragon God had explained to Su Ming long ago.
Now, revisiting this information, Su Ming's perception was completely different.
Since time comes from living beings, it must naturally be grounded in living beings.
A single person cannot condense this divine seat.
"Not only can a single person not condense it, but one person also cannot occupy the God of Time divine seat. One can only occupy as much control over it as possible," the Dragon God said.
At this point, Su Ming's understanding was no problem, and his thoughts were clear.
However, he possessed the Trinity talent.
"So, what exactly is the River of Time?"
For the first time, Su Ming felt lost.
As he further embraced the theory that time was acquired, his bewilderment about the existence of the River of Time naturally deepened.
He could not penetrate the essence of the River of Time.
All universes, all worlds, were included in the River of Time. So, was time and existed?
Or was there some supreme being that unified all worlds and all universes, creating this vast river and establishing the order of time?
Having accepted the acquired theory of time, Su Ming's thoughts now lean towards the latter.
But he could not understand what level of profound realm could possess the great power to create the River of Time.
Temporarily suppressing this doubt in his heart, Su Ming asked solemnly, "What precautions should be taken when gathering the God of Time divine seat? I earnestly request Senior to teach me."
The Dragon God asked doubtfully, "You want to use the God of Time divine seat to contribute to those seven God King-level authorities? That's almost impossible. You need to know that the authority contained in the current Douluo God Realm's God of Time divine seat truly hasn't reached the God King level – its territory is simply too small."
Su Ming shook his head. "Senior need not worry about that. I have other methods."
The Dragon God advised twice more, but seeing Su Ming's firm attitude, he finally sighed helplessly.
"Fine. But this truly is adventure."
Even as he spoke of the risks, the Dragon God explained to Su Ming.
In his heart, he was secretly pleased.
At the critical moment, when Su Ming's authorities were insufficient, he could naturally add another one of his own God King-level authorities.
"Time is essentially the power derived from the change of all things. During the opening of a God Realm, the scope of influence is very broad. Taking advantage of this influence, you can gather the image of time..."
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