Chapter 492 – Promotion of the Generals, Limit of the Heaven and Earth Realm

Beneath the Myriad Revelation Peak.

Some cultivators widened their eyes in disbelief, while others appeared utterly disheartened.

“This… this defies reason!”

Blazing Fire Heller murmured to himself.

Before such a Revelation Peak, comprehending a single quasi-Epic Skill was already the limit—requiring unparalleled talent, accumulation, and fortune.

He had managed to resonate with the myriad symbols and leave an imprint that could persist for ten to fifteen days, which was also the limit.

The limit of conventional understanding.

Had Taixuan Tianyuan surpassed conventional understanding?

He couldn’t believe it.

But upon careful reflection, hadn’t Tianyuan, as a novice Lord, represented Taixuan in the conquest of the Dragon Court Land and even dominated the entire Battlefield? Wasn’t that already beyond conventional understanding?

He had long transcended the ordinary.

“What a monster.”

“Is our goal really to defeat such a monster?”

Heller clenched his fists, his gaze fixed on the distant figure.

After a long moment, he slowly relaxed his fists, then clenched them once more.

This time, his clenched fists no longer trembled; they were as steady as rock.

“So what if it is?”

“Tianyuan is a Blue Star human, and so am I.”

“What he can achieve, I might also accomplish.”

Surrender is the act of the cowardly.

The strong should face the strong head-on.

Tianyuan’s talent was indeed unparalleled, but that didn’t mean Heller would lose. The insights gained at the Myriad Revelation Peak were merely a trivial episode in their long cultivation journeys.

He would win!

At this moment, Blazing Fire Heller radiated brilliance, the light of his willpower shining through his eyes.

His will had sublimated.

He had broken through once again.

Like a true God of Fire, reborn from the flames through Nirvana, he would ultimately ascend to the pinnacle.

The contest had only just begun.

…

Mu Yuan awoke from his immersive cultivation, frowning slightly.

He stared at the colossal Myriad Revelation Symbol, woven from countless Heaven-Earth patterns, and after a long while, his frown deepened.

“Not enough, it’s still not enough.”

“Something’s missing!”

Since awakening the ‘Mind Chessboard,’ Mu Yuan had continued to immerse himself in the wonders of cultivation.

His Realm was still advancing.

He was gradually peeling back the veil of heaven and earth to directly probe the truth—a feeling of indescribable beauty.

But at a certain point, his exploration could progress no further.

The incredibly clear ‘Heaven-Earth patterns’ on the Myriad Revelation Symbol now appeared, in his eyes, insufficiently distinct.

He was like an explorer forging ahead, pushing through the mists of heaven and earth, only to find that the profundity of these patterns ended here. Beyond lay a blurred, dark world.

Clear from a distance.

Coarse up close.

This was Mu Yuan’s realization at this moment.

This place could not provide the answers he sought.

“After all, this is only the periphery of the Apocalypse Secret Realm.”

“As a cultivation Treasure Land, its revelatory effects are already excellent. For retainers like Seventeen, Rakshasa, and Red Robe, who have yet to advance to the Legendary rank, cultivating here is just right.”

They had never undergone such training before.

Their first observation offered a significant chance to unlock their accumulated potential and reserves.

The cost to exchange for one cultivation session in the periphery of the Apocalypse Secret Realm was 200,000 Contribution Points.

Somewhat expensive.

But after selling several Epic cultivation opportunities, Mu Someone’s Contribution Points were still sufficient for now, and he could afford it.

At least one session for each of his retainers.The cultivation qualification for the core area of the Apocalypse Secret Realm costs only 500,000 Contribution Points.

The core area contains true profound and mighty power. If a cultivator accumulates enough, has sufficient luck, and possesses adequate talent, it is entirely possible to directly comprehend an Epic Skill.

The core area is also a major cultivation site.

Even if one fails to comprehend anything upon entering, the cultivator’s body, spirit, Soul, and vitality can still be enhanced under the scattered spiritual light of heaven and earth.

500,000 Contribution Points can be considered a bargain price, almost like giving it away for free.

Who among Soul Realm or Law Realm experts would be as poor and have such high expenses as Mu Someone?

However, while the exchange price is low, the number of slots is limited.

The eligibility to exchange for a core area pass starts at 5-star Pioneer Lords.

Currently, Mu Yuan can exchange for up to 10 slots.

Those with higher merit can exchange for more slots.

Merit reflects the achievements and contributions of a Pioneer Lord. It can only be accumulated and cannot be traded.

Therefore, the slots for the core area of the Apocalypse Secret Realm are extremely precious.

After all, the Secret Realm is not under Taixuan’s control. Taixuan’s slots are still obtained from the Secret Realm Spirit, which acts on behalf of heaven and earth in managing the Secret Realm. The number of slots is related to national power.

Taixuan is a major country, but the number of inner area slots is still limited.

“A legendary being entering the inner area for cultivation should reap substantial gains.”

This was also his purpose for coming here.

It’s just that after this trip, his recently replenished Contribution Points balance would shrink again.

…

Apocalypse Secret Realm.

Outer area, Starry Sky Revelation Peak.

Blazing Fire Heller’s Epic General, a powerhouse known as the ‘Starry Sky Sage,’ was wide-eyed, observing the changes on Revelation Peak.

The starlight was dazzling!

Not only Revelation Peak, but the entire sky had transformed into the appearance of a starry sky.

Revelation Peak was resonating, as if showing favor to that cultivator.

“The power of this starlight far surpasses mine. Even the specks of starlight contained within the light are so profoundly mysterious.”

“Where did this woman, this powerhouse, come from?!”

The Starry Sky Sage stared intently at a spot below Revelation Peak.

There, a pink-haired woman stood with her shoulders relaxed.

A vast River of Stars encircled her, surrounded by bathed in starlight.

She seemed to be the Dominator of starlight.

Ding!

Prompt: You have observed the Starry Sky Revelation Peak and gained some insights.

Prompt: By combining the Starry Sky Scepter and Fate Star Weaving abilities, you have discovered that you can project your power even outside areas enveloped by ‘stellar authority.’ You have developed the branch ability ‘Starlight Projection.’

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Starlight Projection

Description: You can cast your gaze and power anywhere starlight exists. This projection requires a pre-existing anchor. Fate Star Guidance can be used as an anchor.

Note: The spread of Starlight Projection power theoretically has no limit, but the amount of power that can be projected is relatively weak.

Isloria pondered her ability, murmuring to herself, “The power of starlight is indeed omnipresent. Theoretically, it even exists during daytime. Such power projection is destined not to be strong, but there is still considerable room for improvement. And this place…”

This place could no longer provide her with further revelations.

It was time to leave and head to the next location.

…

Apocalypse Secret Realm, core area.

Here, only thirty-six Revelation Pillars stood within this vast, boundless expanse between heaven and earth.

The world resembled a sea of clouds, with white mist rising and falling.Like a celestial pillar, the Revelation Pillar stood as if reaching above the clouds.

As Dolai flew along its path, it didn’t see a single person in sight.

It opened its mouth and, like a dragon drawing in water, swallowed the surrounding mist in a whale-like gulp.

“Slightly sweet.”

“Rich in nutritional value.”

The mist appeared to be ordinary fog, but in reality, it was condensed Heaven-Earth Essence, almost tangible in form.

The mist in the outer regions contained faint traces of Heaven-Earth Essence, but it was nothing compared to what was here.

After a while of swallowing and absorbing, it felt as if it had been bathed in a baptism of heaven and earth—utterly exhilarating.

In just this short time, the radius of its Domain had expanded by a full ten meters.

If it kept eating and eating along the way, it would surely reach the Peak of the Heaven-Earth Realm directly.

…

“According to the records I found, the Heaven-Earth Realm also has a limit, or rather, the maximum value of the Domain in the Heaven-Earth Realm has an upper bound.”

On a certain day after entering the Capital, Isloria found and compiled the information the Lord wanted in the Grand Library of the Capital.

It was about the Peak and limits of the Heaven-Earth Realm.

The Commander Realm has a limit; once one reaches the Peak, they can advance no further—this is the limit of a living being’s life level.

The Heaven-Earth Realm also has its limits.

However,

Tree Spirit Grandma, with her Epic Three-Star status, saw her progress slow considerably after surpassing the Peak of the Heaven-Earth Realm… though it couldn’t exactly be called slow, especially when compared to legendary beings like her.

After her ascension to Legend, she effortlessly leaped past the 5,000-meter mark, the line of the Peak.

The major bottleneck at the 10,000-meter level was also crossed naturally during a short nap, as easily as eating or drinking.

She had also inquired in detail about Dolai’s situation.

Dolai had encountered slight delays at the two major bottlenecks of 20,000 meters and 30,000 meters.

It was stuck at the 20,000-meter level for two hours.

And at the 30,000-meter level for sixteen hours.

After that, its progress skyrocketed again as if there were no bottlenecks or limits.

“But the world has its limits.”

“This limit is 50,000 meters—the limit set by the rules of heaven and earth.”

“A Domain capable of reaching this level is also known as the Perfect Domain or the Destiny Domain… as recorded in ancient legends, well, in the legends.”

After all…

Taixuan has no Heaven-Earth Realm experts who have reached the 50,000-meter limit.

Not to mention 50,000 meters, even reaching 10,000 meters is enough to be called a prodigy of heaven.

Currently, the highest publicly recorded achievement in Taixuan belongs to a Divine General under Duke Beiting, ‘Lord Winterchill,’ who set an astonishing record of 26,000 meters.

This Lord Winterchill is also one of the top-ranked powerhouses in all of Taixuan and the strongest in the North Court Principality.

Reaching the 50,000-meter level is as difficult as ascending to the highest heavens.

Whether the rumors are true or false, Isloria couldn’t be sure.

“However, if 50,000 meters is indeed the limit of heaven and earth, Deadbone and Dolai will surely be able to verify it.”

She wasn’t as confident in herself.

She was just a civil official.

But she had great faith in the two monsters, Deadbone and Dolai.

Would 50,000 meters be the limit?

…

“Dolai also wants to know.”

“Dolai has the opportunity right in front of it, but…”

Dolai looked at the churning clouds around it, which resembled pieces of bread and pastries, and restrained its impulse to swallow them all in one gulp.

This Heaven-Earth Essence is finite.

It seems to be a Treasure that assists cultivators in their Breakthroughs.

Normal people, even if they absorb the power of heaven and earth here, can only take in a limited amount in a short time. Dolai, however, is different—it can swallow endlessly without any limits.But Dolai wasn’t quite sure whether such endless devouring would violate the Secret Realm’s rules. Being kicked out because of this would be terrible.

Even worse, it might implicate Lord and Deadbone.

Thinking of this, Dolai swallowed hard, restraining its restless heart with difficulty but determination.

It flew all the way to the Apocalypse Pillar symbolizing ‘Space’ and sat down on a cloud rock.

The world was silent, with only the sound of swirling clouds and mist.

In this vast, empty expanse, Dolai sat alone, the solitude making it somewhat restless.

Too empty!

Dolai glanced at the surrounding clouds, restlessly shifting positions several times before finally lying flat on the cloud rock, propping its chin with both hands, gazing intently at the distant heavenly pillar.

Meanwhile,

Above the heavenly pillar.

A semi-transparent figure with a halo symbolizing the Secret Realm manager cast its gaze downward.

“Another cultivator has entered here, and they’ve chosen the particularly difficult path of Space.”

“Wait, this cultivator is only at the Heaven-Earth Realm? Just the Heaven-Earth Realm?”

What is a Heaven-Earth Realm cultivator doing here?

Wasting the opportunity!

Even during the glorious era of their Holy Radiance Empire, this Apocalypse Secret Realm was an extremely rare cultivation site, a dwelling many Law Realm experts coveted.

Of course, the Apocalypse Secret Realm also had very significant enhancement effects for those below the Law Realm, but how much accumulation and insight could a Heaven-Earth Realm cultivator possibly have? Coming here was just wasteful.

How did the outside countries allocate their spots?

Just as the manager thought this, they let out another “Huh?”

“No, she’s at the Heaven-Earth Realm but not merely at the Heaven-Earth Realm. Even I can’t see through her completely.”

“This human is extraordinary, no wonder she could enter here. Let this old man observe further.”

The former powerhouse of the Holy Radiance Empire, now a nameless remnant soul and Secret Realm manager, became interested.

In his long and tedious remaining years, this was pretty much the only entertainment he could find.

Before the Apocalypse Pillar.

Dolai simply stared blankly.

It wanted to focus, but its thoughts kept wandering – wondering what Lord was doing, what to eat for dinner tonight, thinking…

As it lost itself in thought, subtle, profound spatial rhythms began to permeate its surroundings.

Unknowingly, it had already resonated with the Apocalypse Pillar.

Or rather, the Apocalypse Pillar was being resonated with.

Profound power emanated from it.

This intangible, formless, elusive and unaffectable profound power now flowed like water, strand by strand, murmuring into Dolai’s body.

“Oh, I’ve comprehended.”

Though it didn’t understand how it comprehended, or what exactly it comprehended, it had comprehended nonetheless.

「Prompt: You observed (absorbed) the Space Monument. Your comprehension of Space-Tearing concept power greatly increased. Epic Skill ‘Space-Tearing Seal’ has been enhanced. The number of seals that can be materialized increased from 3 to 5.」

「Prompt: You observed (absorbed) the Space Monument. Your comprehension of Devour concept power greatly increased. Epic Skill ‘Space Devour’ has achieved a breakthrough.」

「Prompt: You had a sudden inspiration and improved the usage method of Space Devour, enabling it to devour from a distance.」

「Prompt: You opened a new skill path from ‘Space Devour’ – ‘Space Devouring Whale’. You can use conceptual power to materialize and maintain a whale with space devouring ability, allowing it to devour everything in the distance on your behalf.」The power of concepts not only greatly enhanced the potency of skills, but also broadened the application scope of Epic Skills, enabling feats that were previously impossible.

For instance, what Deadbone referred to as a ‘conceptual vessel’—this big clumsy whale seemed quite suitable, didn’t it?

Dolai drifted off in thought.

The mysterious aura around it grew increasingly dense.

Its resonance with the Heaven-Pillar of Revelation intensified further.

It was undergoing a Breakthrough.

The mist of Heaven-Earth Essence from all around came roaring in.

(End of Chapter)