Chapter 286 - 171: Great Sun Realm

Chapter 286: Chapter 171: Great Sun Realm

The breakthrough process lasted for nearly two hours.

As the New Year’s bells faintly echoed through the virtual system’s settings, the nascent sun of energy within Li Wen’s body finally stabilized. It began to rotate slowly, steady and powerful.

The expansion of his Sea of Consciousness was complete, and it began to autonomously absorb Void Energy, slowly generating new Primordial Spirit power. ℴℴ𝘮

He exhaled a turbid breath. It shot out like a white arrow of air for over ten feet, striking the specially designed wall of the meditation chamber with a dull thud.

He slowly opened his eyes. Deep within his pupils, the phantoms of two miniature golden suns flashed and vanished in an instant.

"The Great Sun Realm... I’ve finally reached it!" His voice was calm, yet it contained an indisputable sense of power.

After several years in the Xinhuo program, he had advanced through the Super Martial, Flying Star, and Bright Moon realms. Today, he had finally reached a critical juncture on the path of gods and demons—the Great Sun Realm.

Instead of staying to consolidate his new realm, he took a single step and appeared in the training grounds.

With a mere thought, his body instantly blurred.

Fast! Indescribably fast!

All that remained was a transient vacuum trail, created as he tore through the air at incredible speed.

’My speed has increased by at least fifty percent compared to before the breakthrough.’ Li Wen mused. ’It already surpassed that of an ordinary Marquis Level expert... Now, I’m probably getting extremely close to the King-level!’

And this was just him entering the Great Sun Realm!

Once he reached the peak of this realm, surpassing the speed of an ordinary King-level expert would be no exaggeration.

His mind sank into his Dantian.

The great sun rotated, and surging True Essence churned like molten lava, brimming with explosive power.

’In terms of quantity, it’s several times greater than at the peak of the Bright Moon Realm... And in terms of quality, it’s far purer and more condensed.’

Backed by the heaven-defying foundation of his perfected Ninth Layer Nine Heavens Divine Body, he could feel it clearly:

’Just with the sheer volume and purity of this True Essence, without even using my Primordial Spirit power or any Secret Techniques, I can already face an ordinary expert at the Peak of Great Sun Realm head-on!’

Next, he tried to mobilize the vast Primordial Spirit power within his Sea of Consciousness.

A wisp of pure spiritual energy merged with the True Essence in his Dantian. Instantly, the aura of his already formidable True Essence surged, like fuel being thrown on a raging fire.

’The amplification multiplier has definitely decreased...’ Li Wen carefully perceived the change. ’The previous three-fold increase is now just a little over a one-fold increase.’

It was a natural consequence of advancing to a higher realm; the qualitative leap from such boosts would diminish.

But even so, the overall increase in his power was still staggering!

The might of his True Essence, now fused with the power of his Primordial Spirit, had reached a terrifying new level.

He then changed how he utilized his Primordial Spirit power, meticulously infusing it into every fiber of his body for a pure amplification of his physical strength.

HUM! An immense, irresistible pressure surged uncontrollably from within him!

The very space of the training grounds seemed to twist for a moment.

The feeling of pure physical power filled his entire body. His muscles bulged, his blood roared like thunder, and as he gently clenched his fist, he felt as if he could shatter space itself.

’This feeling... In terms of raw power, I’m already approaching the level of that Peak of Great Sun Realm assassin from the Snake Division who ambushed me!’ A sharp glint flashed in Li Wen’s eyes.

’In other words, without using Primordial Spirit Secret Skills like the Shocking God Stab, my standard combat strength—just from fusing my Primordial Spirit power with my body and True Essence—is already nearing the threshold of a "Threshold Baron"!’

A "Threshold Baron" typically refers to an expert who broke through to the Baron Realm using an Upper Grade God-Fiend Method. They represent the lowest tier among all Barons.

Those who break through with a Super Grade God-Fiend Method, however, are considered "Normal Barons," possessing the full combat power of the Marquis Level.

As for someone like Li Wen, who cultivated the supreme Nine Heavens Divine Body to the perfected Ninth Layer before breaking through... common sense dictated that once he stepped into the Baron Realm, his combat strength would instantly reach that of a top-tier Marquis.

Finally, he turned his attention to his Sea of Consciousness.

That newly opened "ocean," several times vaster than before, was slowly absorbing Void Energy.

’The volume of my Sea of Consciousness has increased tremendously, which means the total amount of Primordial Spirit power I’ll be able to store will be several times greater than before!’ Li Wen savored the pleasant sensation of his little Primordial Spirit figure absorbing this new spiritual font.

’Once I fill this expanded Sea of Consciousness and strengthen it a bit more, I might be able to start inscribing the runes for the 7th Layer of the Shocking God Stab!’

Once he succeeded in inscribing and nurturing them, the terrifying lethality of the Shocking God Stab would undergo another qualitative leap.

’By then, combined with my saber techniques and my realm... killing a Threshold Baron will no longer be an issue.’

’It won’t be long. By the Mid-stage Great Sun Realm at the latest, my total Primordial Spirit power should reach the minimum requirement for the inscription.’

...

「Galactic Calendar, Year 232, January 28.」

The first ray of the new year’s morning light failed to penetrate the thick alloy canopy of the underground fortress-city.

But within the Bluestone County garrison, it was somehow even brighter and warmer than sunlight.

Festive decorations pieced together from simple materials were hung everywhere. Bright lanterns cast a warm glow on the cold metal corridors, and the aroma of food, mixed with the clamor of voices, continuously spilled out from the central dining hall.

This lively atmosphere was partly to welcome the new year, but more importantly, it was a celebration for their vice-captain: Li Wen.

The news of Li Wen’s successful breakthrough to the Great Sun Realm in his private courtyard on New Year’s Eve had spread like wildfire. It was like a boulder dropped into a calm lake, sending ripples throughout the entire underground fortress-city by early morning.

This was a momentous and joyous occasion for the entire garrison.

The dining hall was packed with people, and the atmosphere was lively.

There were no exquisite delicacies, only large, filling portions of food to replenish stamina and a few homemade snacks made by the team members, but at this moment, it all tasted exceptionally delicious.

Everyone spontaneously gathered around Li Wen, the smiles on their faces sincere and eager.