Translator: CinderTL
The sixth breakthrough allowed one to sense the mysteries of heaven and earth, but only to perceive them, not to control them at a deeper level. Even the strongest sixth breakthrough experts could only manipulate natural energies, such as summoning lightning or calling forth rain.
This was why the sixth breakthrough was also known as the "Celestial Phenomenon Manipulator."
This was merely the most superficial application of the mysteries of heaven and earth.
To reach the seventh breakthrough, one needed to comprehend a sliver of these mysteries—that is, to utilize and control them at a deeper level.
Take Liu Dalong, for example, who had condensed a Fire Dragon's Roar using the mysteries of fire. This was a manifestation of a seventh breakthrough expert's deeper mastery over the mysteries of heaven and earth.
"Mysteries of fire," Jiang Ye murmured, extending his palm.
He could faintly sense countless mysteries of fire flickering throughout the world.
As long as Jiang Ye willed it, the mysteries of fire would converge upon him. Of course, this process was incredibly profound and complex, requiring considerable effort even from Jiang Ye himself.
Fortunately!
Jiang Ye possessed heart fire, and it had been enhanced by the system.
With this, his mastery over the mysteries of fire became significantly easier.
It was precisely because of this that Jiang Ye had been able to dominate the domain clash earlier.
"Song Xuan," Jiang Ye said, turning to the girl beside him, "thank you for the past month."
He was referring to her role as his guardian.
"It's nothing," Song Xuan replied quickly. "It was my duty."
"..."
"Senior sister, you don't need to be so formal," Jiang Ye said with a smile. "You're at the peak sixth-tier breakthrough. Once we're outside, I'll be no match for you."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, sending two strands of civilization fire drifting toward Song Xuan.
"Senior sister, please accept these," Jiang Ye said. After making her wait a whole month, he couldn't possibly give her nothing.
"Thank you, junior brother," Song Xuan said gratefully.
She absorbed the two strands of civilization fire into her body.
Ding! Jiang Ye activated the wristband projection.
Whoosh! Countless beams of light converged, forming a golden leaderboard.
Great Stellar War Rankings
Rank 1: Zhou Kun, 95 Civilization Fires
Rank 2: Chu Yu, 94 Civilization Fires
Rank 3: Li Shiyue, 91 Civilization Fires
Rank 4: Qi Guibei, 89 Civilization Fires
Rank 150: Chen Zilu, 45 Civilization Fires
Rank 1560: Jiang Ye, 5 Civilization Fires
Rank 1800: Song Xuan, 4 Civilization Fires
The top ten rankings remained largely unchanged.
However, below the top ten, and especially below the top fifty, the rankings fluctuated wildly.
"It's been a month," Jiang Ye murmured, scanning the rankings. "Most people's Civilization Fire counts haven't changed much."
He wasn't surprised. If he could discover opportunities here, other geniuses would undoubtedly do the same. It was only a matter of time.
If Jiang Ye's guess was correct, most people had likely been in secluded cultivation, just like him. Only those at the peak of the seventh breakthrough were actively hunting and killing.
"My ranking is getting precarious," Jiang Ye thought. "I need to take the initiative."
Whoosh! With a thought, Jiang Ye absorbed the four Civilization Fires before him.
Whoosh!
A brilliant light erupted from Jiang Ye's body, even more dazzling than before.
"My foundation has become even more solid."
"My understanding of the seventh breakthrough has deepened. Hmm?" Jiang Ye's expression suddenly shifted. "My perception of the mysteries of heaven and earth has become clearer too?"
Upon realizing this, Jiang Ye couldn't help but reveal a look of delight.
The clearer his perception of the mysteries of heaven and earth, the more profound his comprehension of the mysteries of fire would become.
This would make future breakthroughs to the sixth and seventh breakthroughs incomparably easier.
In fact, with Jiang Ye's current level of comprehension, as soon as his life level reached the peak of the fifth breakthrough, he could immediately break through to the sixth breakthrough.
And he could reach the seventh breakthrough in record time.
This was the benefit of understanding the mysteries of heaven and earth!
After the sixth breakthrough, rapid breakthroughs became possible as long as one had sufficient comprehension of these mysteries.
"In other words," Jiang Ye mused, "as long as I acquire more civilization fire, my perception of the mysteries of fire will become even clearer."
"It seems I really need to take the initiative."
Jiang Ye's gaze swept across the space, settling on the golden ranking projection nearby.
1200: Jiang Ye, 9 Civilization Fires
After absorbing the four Civilization Fires, Jiang Ye's ranking soared to 1200th place.
"Let's go," Jiang Ye said to Song Xuan. "Our secluded cultivation is over. It's time to act."
"Mm-hmm!" Song Xuan nodded eagerly, a flicker of excitement in her beautiful eyes.
She knew Jiang Ye's true strength.
With his current power, he could likely contend with even peak seventh breakthrough experts.
In other words, working together, they could dominate most of the battlefield!
Whoosh! Whoosh!
In an instant, the pair transformed into streaks of flowing light, soaring skyward and hurtling toward their destination.
Outside, countless spectators remained glued to the tournament.
"Impressive."
"Truly impressive! He took down another opponent with just two spear strikes."
"Jiang Ye's strength is not to be underestimated," the crowd on the circular platform murmured in awe.
Over the past month, spectators had come and gone, but certain peak seventh and eighth breakthrough experts had remained steadfastly in their seats.
"What was that just now? The mysteries of fire!"
"Jiang Ye's initial realm was only the fifth breakthrough, right?"
"And he's already grasped the mysteries of fire?" These seventh and eighth breakthrough experts clicked their tongues in astonishment.
Compared to the ordinary spectators, their perception of the mysteries of heaven and earth was far more acute. Even through the projection screen, they could sense it.
"Jiang Ye... has grasped the mysteries of fire?" Qiu Cang's expression turned strange, finding it utterly unbelievable.
In the void.
"It's indeed the mysteries of fire."
"Jiang Ye's understanding of the mysteries of fire has already reached the early-stage seventh breakthrough standard."
"How is that possible? It's only been a month!"
"Is Jiang Ye's innate talent in the dao of fire really this extraordinary?" The Li Family Demigod, the Demigod of the Wang Clan, and numerous other demigods erupted in commotion.
Compared to the audience's exclamations, the demigods' reactions were far more intense.
The scene they had just witnessed.
Even seventh and eighth breakthrough experts would merely attribute it to Jiang Ye's exceptional talent, without dwelling on it further.
But from the perspective of demigods, they fully understood the implications of grasping the mysteries of fire in just one month!
"Back in my day..."
"It took me years to grasp even a sliver of the mysteries of heaven and earth," the Demigod of the Wang Clan couldn't help but exclaim. "Years! Just to comprehend a single thread of profound truth."
"And Jiang Ye achieved this in a month?"
"Is his innate talent truly this extraordinary?" The Demigod of the Wang Clan's eyes were filled with shock.
The other demigods shared his astonishment.
After all, they were demigod-level powerhouses, their innate talent placing them at the pinnacle of Blue Star Civilization.
Yet Jiang Ye's performance had completely shattered their composure.
"Jiang Ye... his talent in the dao of fire is this exceptional?" Alliance Leader Qi Tian's eyes flashed with surprise.
He knew Jiang Ye had already condensed his heart fire.
But even with heart fire, it should have been impossible to grasp the mysteries of fire in such a short time. The only explanation was his innate talent.
"He's truly a monster," Qi Tian mused inwardly.
He knew Jiang Ye's talent was extraordinary.
But to this extent? It was beyond comprehension.
What Qi Tian didn't realize was that Jiang Ye's innate talent in the dao of fire was actually quite mediocre, even subpar.
The reason Jiang Ye had grasped the mysteries of fire so quickly was entirely due to his upgraded heart fire.
Enhanced by the system, the heart fire Jiang Ye had condensed was no longer an ordinary flame.
This was a divine ability from the upper realm!
Its true power was beyond even the imagination of demigods.
Jiang Ye remained completely unaware of these external developments.
At that moment, he was speeding through the vast civilization ruins with Song Xuan, searching for traces of their opponents.
(End of the Chapter)
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