Ling Tian's golden aura still rippled across the Immortal World, though his body bore the scars of previous battles. Every mountain and river whispered the echoes of his clashes with Peak and Sovereign Immortal Kings. Yet his mind remained sharp; he knew the Celestial Base would not yield to a half-measured effort.
System: "Next phase: Final Immortal World Sovereign challenges. Multiple targets: 3 Sovereign Kings. Estimated survival probability: 40%. Recommended: Full energy circulation, high-risk combat strategy, Throne Resonance integration, Imperial Technique mastery > 80%."
Ling Tian's lips curved into a faint smile. "Perfect. Only when I face the strongest will I truly know my limits."
The Gathering Storm
Three Sovereign Kings emerged from distant realms simultaneously, their combined auras like black suns, crushing the sky. Each radiated ancient authority, the power of centuries honed into living storms. Their target was clear: the Immortal Throne, and the boy who claimed it.
"Ling Tian," the tallest Sovereign King boomed, voice reverberating across the clouds, "you dare ascend the throne that belongs to us?"
Ling Tian rose from the throne, golden energy swirling around him, casting a radiant glow that made the stormy sky waver.
"The throne belongs to whoever can hold it," he replied calmly. "And I will prove it."
System: "Battle Start: Multi-Sovereign confrontation. Recommended: Sequential elimination, clone-assisted feints, terrain advantage, maximum Throne Resonance output. Estimated battle duration: 3 hours continuous. Energy expenditure: Extreme."
The First Phase – Clash of Titans
The Sovereign Kings struck simultaneously. Mountains shattered, clouds tore apart, and rivers boiled. Each strike felt like a catastrophe, each movement a natural disaster. Ling Tian dodged, countered, and feinted with precision guided by his system, but the raw power of three Sovereigns pushed him beyond the limits he had known.
For the first time, Ling Tian felt true desperation.
Ling Tian (thinking): "Even with clones, Throne Resonance, and Imperial Techniques… they are almost overwhelming."
He unleashed Soul Severing Fist, but the first Sovereign King's shield absorbed it. Golden Crescent Palm struck the second, only to be deflected by sheer brute power. The third Sovereign King rushed Ling Tian directly, their fist like a falling mountain.
System Alert: "Critical condition detected. Recommend energy concentration into Throne Core for temporary power surge. Survival probability: 25%."
The Turning Point – Throne Resonance Mastery
Ling Tian gritted his teeth and focused fully on the throne. Golden light surged, connecting his mind, body, and soul with every inch of the Immortal World. His clones became extensions of himself, moving with uncanny precision.
He combined all his mastered techniques:
Soul Severing Fist – 85% mastery
Golden Crescent Palm – 75% mastery
Imperial Devouring King Palm – 70% mastery
Throne Resonance Integration – 50% efficiency
The combination shattered the first Sovereign King's defense, sending him crashing into a mountain. The second tried to retreat, but Ling Tian's golden clones cornered him, forcing a misstep that exposed a fatal opening.
The third Sovereign King, sensing defeat, unleashed a desperate, world-shaking strike but Ling Tian's Throne Resonance amplified his energy, repelling the attack with overwhelming force.
System Update: Multi-Sovereign Defeat Achieved. Experience +8000. Imperial Technique Mastery: Soul Severing Fist 90%, Golden Crescent Palm 80%, Imperial Devouring King Palm 75%, Throne Resonance 70%. Survival probability after battle: 95%.
Ling Tian stood, exhausted and bruised, glistening with golden sweat, but victorious.
Aftermath – Hardship Forged Strength
The Immortal Throne pulsed, resonating with Ling Tian's will. The Immortal World trembled in awe, cultivators falling to their knees in respect and fear. He had survived the ultimate test of the Immortal World, facing three Sovereign Kings simultaneously and emerging alive.
Ling Tian (thinking): "If this was the Immortal World, then the Celestial World will be ten times worse. I must refine my techniques, train my body and soul, and endure until I can surpass even these limits."
The system spoke, mechanical yet precise:
System: "Preparation for Celestial Base breakthrough recommended. Required: 2 additional Imperial Techniques, endurance cycle completion, full Throne Resonance integration. Estimated cultivation time: 48 hours continuous. Potential unlock: +15% cultivation base."
Ling Tian smiled faintly, wiping sweat from his brow. His body was battered, but his spirit soared higher than ever.
"Celestial Base… you will not welcome me lightly. I will endure, I will master, and when I ascend… I will be unstoppable