Chapter 472: Chapter 454: Divine Cultivation Realm_2
"Elder Qin, you need not worry."
Shi Tao smiled and said, "The Celestial Human Realm is similar to the True Essence Realm, yet also different."
Ling Yu and the others instantly focused, straining their ears, afraid to miss a single word.
Shi Tao, seeing this, patiently explained:
"The similarity lies in both absorbing external forces to strengthen oneself. The difference is that the True Essence Realm cannot absorb the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi and must rely on Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to fill the Sea of Qi.
Whereas the Celestial Human Realm can directly absorb Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, the essence of all things, Earth Vein Evil Spirits, and grow Elixir Power. Ultimately, when the Elixir Power can no longer grow, it will lead to a breakthrough to the Divine Cultivation Realm."
"So, President, you can directly absorb the energy between Heaven and Earth for cultivation now?" Chang Fei’s eyes widened.
"Exactly."
Shi Tao smiled, "Before reaching the Celestial Human Realm, I had no awareness of the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi. But now, I can clearly sense the omnipresent Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi around me. I can absorb it into my body and refine it to grow Elixir Power, or temporarily borrow it to multiply the power of my martial arts."
As he spoke, he extended a hand, and instantly, a fierce gale arose inside the room, pushing everyone towards Shi Tao.
Chang Fei, Ling Yu, and the others managed to maintain their footing with all their strength.
Elder Tang and the others could not keep their balance at all.
Fortunately, the gale died down the next moment, as if nothing had happened.
"What was that just now?"
Everyone’s eyes widened in confusion.
"Just now, I borrowed some of the power within the room. Though you couldn’t see it, you felt it, didn’t you?"
Shi Tao laughed.
"I see."
Enlightened, Chang Fei looked at the surrounding void and said, "I never thought there truly existed things in this world we can’t see or touch."
"Indeed, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, such an immense power. Sadly, only upon reaching the Celestial Human Realm can one perceive it."
"Not only perceive it but also use it for cultivation, no need for elixirs anymore."
Everyone was filled with envy.
Shi Tao smiled without speaking.
While it might seem so, it’s actually not that simple.
Ten years ago, while Primordial Qi did exist between Heaven and Earth, it was extremely thin. Even strong Celestial Realm experts like Elder Wang, skilled at absorbing Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, were powerless without sufficient Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.
Thus, many Celestial Human Realm experts fell due to fruitless breakthroughs and the arrival of their lifespan.
Those still alive didn’t dare act recklessly, finding places where Primordial Qi remained and practicing life-extending techniques, living lives isolated from the world.
Only ten years ago did the Heaven and Earth’s change make the Primordial Qi grow denser.
The world then gradually saw more figures appearing.
Nonetheless, according to Elder Wang, the current density of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi still doesn’t compare to his era.
Fortunately, many treasure lands have denser Primordial Qi, enabling mid to late-stage Celestial Realm martial artists to cultivate.
Sadly, those places are monopolized by noble sects and families, even he is powerless to access them.
"Based on Elder Wang’s words, the current Primordial Qi can only allow me to cultivate to the mid-stage of Celestial Realm at most, unless it grows denser. But if that happens..."
Shi Tao felt a surge of worry.
At that time, humanity’s enemies won’t just be fierce beasts.
In fact, new doors appearing within Yan Country already forewarn the worsening situation.
As Primordial Qi grows denser, more doors will appear, with stronger alien races emerging from them.
"Perhaps this is the origin of the Heaven and Earth Tribulation. We humans, facing this phenomenon, have no choice or refusal but to passively accept."
He thought to himself.
Elder Qin breathed a sigh of relief, "Since Shi Tao says so, we old folks can rest easy. However, if there are elixirs, they should still be better than none, right?"
"Naturally."
Shi Tao nodded.
Though Celestial Realm martial artists can directly absorb Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, Ore Spirit Veins, and even Evil Spirit Death Qi.
Elixir formulas are still the crystallization of countless ancestors’ wisdom.
Combining various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, their medicinal power exceeds direct absorption by several degrees.
Thus, refining them into elixirs is more economical.
However, this brings two problems.
Firstly, good elixir formulas are hard to find, much like supreme martial arts, controlled by noble families and sects, with only fragments circulating.
Though Elder Wang lived a thousand years with several complete supreme martial arts manuals, he had no elixir formulas.
Secondly, even with a full formula, what then?
It depends on the elixir maker’s skill.
An unskilled maker might waste precious materials, better off refining and consuming directly from the start.
"Alright, since everyone waited so long, let’s all rest. Especially Elder Qin, truly troubling you during this period."
"No worries."
"Let’s disperse then."
Everyone understood, the president just broke through and needs time to stabilize his realm.
The association still requires his attention for various matters.
"President, I’ll head out. If you need anything, just call me." Chang Fei was the last to leave, closing the door.
"Whew."
He exhaled deeply.
The president’s breakthrough ensures their association likely becomes the strongest among several martial arts associations.
Soon, the president’s combat power might rival those three S-Class Awakened beacons.
Many think awakened ones are powerful, martial paths reaching limits.
Not quite.
Yan Country saw multiple Heaven and Earth Tribulations over thousands of years, each producing awakened ones.
Back then, not called awakened but wonder-workers and divine ability users.
Yet, after ten thousand years, only martial artists endured. Few divine ability users with unique powers also survived, but they too are martial artists.
Smiling at this thought,
"However, Brother Chen might not be too glad hearing this," Chang Fei sighed.
A hint of helplessness.
Simplistically, it might be good news.
If the president couldn’t defeat Chen Fan, Ling Yu faced ruin.
Now that the president became a Celestial Human Realm martial artist, the threat diminishes.
Hence, preserving Ling Yu’s martial arts satisfies both sides.
Leaving only Shi Tao and Ling Yu in the room.
"Master!"
Ling Yu happily said, "You’re now a Celestial Human Realm martial artist. Soon, you can realize your wish, uniting various martial arts associations."
"Such talk is premature."
Shi Tao smiled, shaking his head.
True, he has that wish.
Given the associations’ rivalry, competition brings benefits, but excessiveness exhausts resources.
Compared to other wishes, uniting associations is small.
As Ling Yu was about to speak, a nearby phone suddenly vibrated.
"Master, your phone is ringing?"
Ling Yu looked.
Due to the realm breakthrough ensuring no disturbances, phones weren’t allowed inside secluded meditation rooms.
Shi Tao walked over, picked it up and said, "It’s your Uncle Shen calling."