Chapter 467 - Relief

Lucas exhaled slowly, feeling the immense power now coursing through his body, a combination of dense Qi, pure Yin energy, and the celestial essence from the empress that made his foundation unshakable. He knew, with absolute clarity, that he already had enough energy to attempt a breakthrough into the Celestial Realm, yet he also understood the inherent danger of rushing such a leap. To ascend prematurely would be to invite disaster; his body, though strong, could fracture under the strain, his meridians could collapse, and all the progress he had painstakingly achieved in the Sage rank could be undone. He had faced life-and-death battles, endured the shadow dragon inferno, survived Ken's relentless attacks, and cultivated under the most extreme conditions imaginable, but he also knew the difference between raw power and controlled mastery, and the next step required patience and stability, not recklessness.