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Level ninety-four.
This was the soul power fed back to Su Wen's bloodline soul ring by his physical micro-world. It allowed him to reach level ninety-four directly, despite having no prior accumulation after naturally cultivating to level ninety.
Of than course, a god-level soul ring truly deserved such a massive feedback.
As Su Wen calmed his soul power and stabilized his cultivation realm, he also sensed the changes within the Heavenly Book micro-world.
The Silver Dragon King had transformed into a human.
Concurrently, the Heavenly Book micro-world was freed from her suppression.
In just an instant, the Heavenly Book micro-world flew through the spatial layers and returned to Su Wen's side.
"Just in time!" Su Wen's eyes lit up, and he laughed heartily.
He directly merged the Heavenly Book micro-world into his own body.
He immediately sorted out the situation inside the micro-world. Using the Heavenly Book as the foundation, the Spatial Pearl to suppress all space, and the Heaven-Destroying Divine Grinding Wheel and the Heaven-Earth Seal to simultaneously exert their power, he meticulously inspected the entire micro-world. Only after confirming nothing was amiss did he relax and prepare for the next step.
It was hard to say whether the Silver Dragon King would feel heartbroken if she saw this scene.
She had dedicated her heart and soul to helping him upgrade his micro-world, yet he still suspected her of having ulterior motives.
He had been so generous when he handed the micro-world over earlier, but when taking it back, he still checked it with extreme caution.
What a stinky man.
Su Wen integrated the Heavenly Book micro-world into his body.
Instantly, a tripartite confrontation formed among the three micro-worlds, with each exerting a repelling force against the others.
Under Su Wen's mediation, the three micro-worlds gradually moved toward an equilibrium.
A triangle possesses stability.
This remains true no matter the circumstance.
Unless three points lie on the exact same straight line, the most stable structure between them is always a triangle.
Even when Su Wen eventually merged all three micro-worlds with a single dantian and the soul core inside it in the future, they would not end up in a straight line.
In the material dimension of the human body, the three major dantians do indeed lie in a straight line. However, leaving everything else aside, Su Wen's Visualization micro-world existed within a dimension of spiritual energy. It was not in the physical world, which was equivalent to opening up a perpendicular direction in three-dimensional space, thus offsetting it from the two lower dantians.
Furthermore, it wasn't just the Visualization micro-world. Even the currently merged physical micro-world had been opened directly upon the bloodline soul ring within the lower dantian. Yet, the dimension it occupied was not the actual space of the physical body, but rather a dimensional space mapped beneath the physical space by the dantian.
By the same token, the Heavenly Book micro-world was no different.
It was opened within the physical Heavenly Book, but existed in another dimension.
"There are too many things that need to be merged. My upcoming cultivation will be extremely busy."
Su Wen did not slack off just because the three micro-worlds were already established, hadn't exploded upon impact, and showed signs of harmonization.
He still had an immense amount of cultivation to complete.
For instance, the merger of the three micro-worlds with the three respective dantians. He had only completed one so far; the Heavenly Book micro-world and the Visualization micro-world had not yet been successfully merged.
The Visualization micro-world was actually quite easy. Originally, because he had materialized the Visualization world externally, it hadn't merged with the spiritual sea of the upper dantian.
Back then, it was also to balance the newly opened physical micro-world.
Su Wen had anticipated at the time that the previously opened Visualization micro-world was more powerful, so there would definitely be a gap between it and the newly opened physical micro-world. When the time came, it would easily crush and explode the newly opened physical micro-world. Therefore, he had allowed the Visualization world to materialize externally before expanding, leaving it without a foundation, while the physical micro-world was opened in the lower dantian upon the bloodline soul core, relying on Su Wen's entire physical body as its backing.
Facts proved that this strategy was entirely correct.
Now that a preliminary harmony had been achieved, it was time for him to merge the Visualization micro-world into his spiritual sea.
Subsequently, once the two later-opened micro-worlds achieved a gradual balance with the Heavenly Book micro-world, he would merge the Heavenly Book micro-world into the middle dantian.
Aside from the merger of the three micro-worlds with the three dantians, Su Wen also had to carry out numerous other integration tasks, such as with his battle armor set.
His twelve-piece legendary set was not yet fully completed.
Of course, there was nothing wrong with the armor set itself, but it could still be further enhanced. The next step wouldn't be adding components to the set itself, but rather merging the set with Su Wen's three major micro-worlds.
The original set contained only one micro-world. Merging it with Su Wen's two other micro-worlds was equivalent to integrating three extra micro-worlds on top of the original twelve-piece set.
Indeed, the Heavenly Book micro-world counted as an additional integration.
Right now, Su Wen's twelve-piece legendary set, when combined with the Heavenly Book micro-world, was actually a thirteen-piece set.
Integrating two more micro-worlds would make it a fifteen-piece set.
If judged by the standards of a normal universe, a thirteen-piece set corresponded to the Heaven Transformation tier, which was God-level. A fourteen-piece set was the True God level, while a fifteen-piece set meant the Super God level.
The Super God level corresponded to a Second-Class God without a divine position in the Divine Realm.
While it might not sound like much, this was equipment. If it corresponded to a Second-Class God, it was equivalent to a divine tool--a genuine, complete set of divine tools.
The greatest benefit of a shape-condensing set was that it operated as a single entity. Whether it was the armor components or the standalone Primordial Pen and Heavenly Book, they could all mobilize the power of the entire set to unleash effects on the level of a divine tool.
It was equivalent to an entire set of divine tools.
With this amplification, if Su Wen also reached the Super God level, his true strength should be able to reach the level of a Second-Class God who possessed a divine position.
In other words, a First-Class God without a divine position.
Such strength was still a bit lacking, but it was already incredibly terrifying.
After all, this was a level Su Wen could elevate himself to just by systematically merging his two micro-worlds.
As for his soul power rank?
Su Wen was in no hurry. He had the confidence to break through level one hundred on his own.
The Douluo Plane was indeed insufficient to support Su Wen in achieving level one hundred, but he had already faintly surpassed the constraints of the entire plane. While cultivating, he was also deducing the cultivation system of soul masters, making it highly probable for him to advance to God-level within the starry cosmos.
No, it wasn't just highly probable--it was a certainty.
However, he had to ensure that he wouldn't be rejected by the Douluo Plane after his breakthrough, which required other preparations.
This was also the direction of his upcoming cultivation.
"Sigh, too many tasks."
Within the legendary set, the Heavenly Eye at the glabella would merge with the Visualization micro-world, the heart-protecting mirror section would merge with the Heavenly Book micro-world, and the belt section would merge with the physical micro-world. These were the three vital nodes Su Wen had designed back when he first created the set.
Subsequently, the Heaven-Earth armor set would use the Heavenly Eye at the glabella to complete its alignment with the three micro-worlds, suppressing all three micro-worlds simultaneously.
The micro-worlds would unite, opening up to form a single, complete micro-universe.
All of these processes required time.
Su Wen let out a sigh.
His cultivation speed was already exceptionally fast.
He had cultivated to level seventy very early on. After traveling to the Heavenly Pearl Plane to gain experience and returning to the Douluo Continent, barely a year had passed, yet he had already rocketed from level seventy to level ninety-four.
Before long, once he finished merging the Heavenly Book micro-world with his middle dantian, it would mean he had gradually completed the integration of his martial soul with himself. At that time, he would be able to cultivate to level ninety-eight, and after condensing his third soul core, he would be at level ninety-nine.
Integrating the Visualization micro-world would then provide the opportunity to break through level one hundred.
However, while ideals were full of promise, reality was often harsh.
As Su Wen was lost in thought, an ominous premonition suddenly welled up from the depths of his heart.
"A crisis?"
Su Wen was deeply perplexed by this sudden, instinctive sense of danger.
"In the current continent, what existence could possibly pose a threat to me?"
Su Wen asked himself. He had already reached the absolute peak of the continent.
The true pinnacle.
Even the Silver Dragon King, who stood a chance of besting him, had been sent by him to transform into a human and cultivate anew.
Su Wen frowned. Standing in the void of outer space, he gazed into the profound depths of the universe.
"Since no one on Planet Douluo can threaten me, then the crisis must originate from the universe?"
It couldn't possibly be the Divine Realm, right?
Su Wen looked in all directions--up, down, left, and right--sensing through all six orientations. He discovered that the direction facing away from the sun carried an even stronger sense of crisis.
"As expected, it comes from the universe?"
Su Wen gazed into the deep space of the cosmos and took a deep breath, uncertain of who the enemy was.
At his glabella, an imprint emerged.
The Heavenly Book imprint.
This was an imprint that belonged to Su Wen himself, rather than that of any deity.
The various imprints he had obtained from passing multiple god trials had all been thoroughly integrated into the Heavenly Book imprint, becoming a part of it.
Any trial would merely serve as nourishment for his ascension to godhood.
Within the Heavenly Book imprint, a trident symbol surfaced, and Su Wen activated the imprint.
Back in the Netherworld, Su Wen had used his trial imprint to intimidate the Lord of the Netherworld. Su Wen hadn't been bluffing; he truly possessed the ability to contact the Sea God through the imprint.
It wasn't because the Sea God was showing favoritism or violating the rules of the Divine Realm, but rather because Su Wen himself possessed this capability.
With the imprint, he had the coordinates; with the divine power aura, he had the channel; and with those, he had a lock on the location.
The Seagod Trident imprint flashed, and the Sea God, far away in the Divine Realm, instantly felt the commotion.
"What's that noise?" The Sea God was in a daze.
He had just taken a nap and had no idea what was happening.
When he sensed the situation on Su Wen's end, he was instantly shocked out of his wits.
"The progress is this fast?"
I only slept for a little while, and this kid actually reached level ninety-four directly?
He was only at level eighty-something before I went to sleep.
"He really managed to open his third micro-world before the Silver Dragon King completed her transformation." The Sea God was astounded.
In a mere year, he had opened two micro-worlds, maintained their balance, and expanded them.
It could be said that Su Wen's progress over the past year was simply too immense.
"With this kind of aptitude, it would be an absolute waste if he doesn't become a god." The Sea God muttered to himself, comparing Su Wen's achievements with his own from back in the day.
They could just barely be considered equals.
"This fellow actually plans to break through level one hundred first, and then condense a divine position?" The Sea God expressed that he couldn't quite understand Su Wen.
Or rather, he had never considered letting Su Wen open up a new Divine Realm.
Even if he had thought about it, he wouldn't have treated it as a realistic scenario, viewing it as a joke at most.
Opening a Divine Realm?
What a joke.
Only with the power required to open an entire Divine Realm would there be hope for a new Master God to be born.
A God-King level powerhouse who truly possessed a divine position.
However, opening a Divine Realm required more than just a single God-King.
It usually required multiple God-Kings working together to even stand a chance of opening a so-called Divine Realm.
Of course, if one was willing to consume time, a Divine Realm could be slowly condensed over countless long years. However, the required power of faith and the vast cosmic territory to be governed were not things that could be satisfied in a short period.
"Right, what is this kid looking for me for?"
Only then did the Sea God snap back to reality, remembering that Su Wen had actively contacted him this time.
Since Su Wen was currently outside Planet Douluo and not strictly within the Douluo Plane, the Sea God actually possessed greater authority.
The Divine Realm monitored the entire lower realm, but it also had a specific jurisdiction. None of the various planes under the Douluo Divine Realm had truly stepped into the starry universe, so the conditions within the cosmic territories were always personally scouted by the deities.
Because of this, the deities had a great capacity to intervene in cosmic affairs.
Following Su Wen's trident imprint, his divine power extended outward.
"Holy crap!"
The Sea God was shocked.
Immediately following that was wild joy.
"Su Wen!"
He called out to Su Wen through the Seagod Trident.
"I'm here. I've always been here."
Su Wen responded to the Sea God's call.
"Listen, an energy plane is rapidly approaching the Douluo Continent. It's very strong, very massive--an enemy the Douluo Continent cannot handle!"
Su Wen was greatly alarmed.
An energy plane?
"It seems to be the Abyss Plane. When did they enter the neighboring territory? And they're actually rushing toward the Douluo Continent in such a desperate hurry." The Sea God was also filled with confusion.
He could only sense it from afar. Furthermore, the moment he sensed it, he did his best to restrain his power so the other party wouldn't notice him.
"The Abyss?" Su Wen was surprised.
Su Wen stood dazed in the void. Believing that Su Wen didn't know what kind of plane the Abyss was, the Sea God began to explain.
"The Abyss is a unique energy plane in the universe. Unlike Planet Douluo, it exists in a non-material form. It can move at will and can even directly devour the energy of other planes to evolve itself."
"Oh," Su Wen uttered, a trace of excitement stirring in his heart.
The Abyss was delivering itself right to his doorstep!
If that was the case, it seemed his cultivation could become much easier.
This wasn't the era twenty thousand years later when the Divine Realm was absent.
In this current era, the Divine Realm was still around. Su Wen could even contact the Sea God, the God of Time, and a whole host of Second-Class Gods in real-time!
With a lineup like this, how could the Abyss even hope to invade?
"Although the Abyss is powerful and notorious, and as an energy plane, it can devour other planes to grow stronger, there is also a downside. Their energy can also be reversely devoured by material planes."
If they could devour the Abyss Plane, then upgrading Planet Douluo into a God-level planet would be well within reach.
However, this didn't align with the rules of the Divine Realm.
If a God-level plane appeared among the subordinate planes, a large number of God-level powerhouses would likely emerge. Yet, these God-level powerhouses wouldn't possess infinite life. Compared to Divine Officers of the same strength who possessed eternal life, their mindsets would inevitably become unbalanced.
Therefore, subordinate planes of the Divine Realm in the universe generally wouldn't make contact with the outside world. Cultivators with the potential to become gods would also be guided to inherit divine positions, entering the Divine Realm before gaining access to cosmic knowledge.
"We can't be too rigid either," the Sea God murmured.
"It seems that a God-level plane recently revived on the borders of our Divine Realm's territory, and a supreme powerhouse was born. The God of Kindness and the God of Evil went to negotiate with him, aiming for an opportunity to recruit him into our Divine Realm."
"Once they cooperate and he enters the Divine Realm to condense his Divine Position of Emotion, the Divine Realm will grow even stronger, and his original plane will also join the Douluo Divine Realm. That is a God-level plane."
"Among the planes in our original Douluo territory, not a single one is God-level, while a newcomer is a God-level plane. That's a bit inappropriate..."