Chapter 965, Preparations Before the Breakthrough

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

In response to Golden Behemoth expressing his gratitude, Yu Zi Yu nodded slightly and offered some advice, “The Indestructible Vajrapani may only be a Minor Divine Ability, but for you, its value is many times greater…”

 

“Indeed.” Nodding in agreement, Golden Behemoth acknowledged this.

 

Their race already enjoyed extremely high Elemental Resistance. As a Golden Behemoth, he could even negate Elemental Damage as much as 80%.

 

With such terrifying Elemental Immunity, mastering a defense-focused Divine Ability like Indestructible Vajrapani would turn Golden Behemoth into a true invincible, terrestrial war machine.

 

A body capable of resisting Artifacts, immunity to Elements, and boundless strength—just imagining it sent chills down one’s spine.

 

With a faint smile, Yu Zi Yu shifted his gaze toward Titan in the distance and reminded, “Titan, while you’re also suited for the Divine Ability—Indestructible Vajrapani, I’d recommend you cultivate the Divine Ability—As Firm as Iron instead.”

 

As Firm as Iron was an extraordinarily unique Divine Ability. It could transform the softest materials into the hardest substances. Conversely, it could turn the hardest materials into the softest.

 

Titan, with his Steel Elemental Heart and the fused Star Iron had forged his current metallic body.

 

If he were to cultivate this peculiar Divine Ability, it would add another trump card to his arsenal. After all, in the vast cosmos, there was no such thing as perfection. Every force had its countermeasures.

 

Thus, preparing a Divine Ability that contrasts with one’s natural traits was not a bad idea…

 

“Master, I was already considering this,” Titan stated with a grin, his eyes lighting up as he gazed at the leaf before him.

 

On this leaf was recorded the Minor Divine Ability, As Firm as Iron.

 

Titan was no stranger to this ability. He had heard of its terrifying power from Tundra.

 

This ability had once turned a dust whisk into a sharp sword, easily tearing through Tundra’s body.

 

“Impressive…” Smacking his lips, Titan felt it necessary to dive deeply into this Divine Ability.

 

If he succeeded, his combat strength might increase by several levels.

 

At that moment, a voice suddenly rang out in the distance, “Master… is this Three Heads and Six Arms Divine Ability really as formidable as described?”

 

Golden Ant stared blankly at the leaf in his hand, momentarily lost in thought. [‘Three Heads and Six Arms shake the Heavens; Eight Arms Buddha battles the world.’ The opening words does radiate unparalleled dominance, and it does give me an unexplainable chill.]

 

“Three Heads and Six Arms, huh…” murmuring, Yu Zi Yu’s eyes narrowed slightly.

 

This was the top-ranked Minor Divine Ability within the Heavenly Court’s Secret Realm. Even among the countless Minor Divine Abilities, it ranked in the top ten.

 

And the reason was simple—this ability was excessively domineering and terrifying.

 

It was a Minor Divine Ability truly born for battle.

 

*Hooooo…* Letting out a deep breath, Yu Zi Yu affirmed, “Indeed, Three Heads and Six Arms is as domineering as claimed. It’s an amazing Divine Ability, built on the concept of thriving through battle. If you manage to master it… your combat strength will truly be unmatched.”

 

Hearing Yu Zi Yu’s words, excitement lit up Golden Ant’s face as he responded, “I will definitely master it.”

 

“Very well…” Seeing Golden Ant’s resolute expression, Yu Zi Yu refrained from saying what he originally intended to, which was, ‘mastering the Three Heads and Six Arms Divine Ability is extremely difficult.’

 

In fact, cultivating any manifestation-based Divine Ability was far more challenging than ordinary ones.

 

However, seeing Golden Ant’s excitement, Yu Zi Yu did not want to dampen his enthusiasm.

 

Moreover, if the Three Heads and Six Arms ability was fully mastered, it could evolve into Three Heads and Eight Arms.

 

Reaching this level would amplify combat power tenfold at the very least.

 

Unfortunately, aside from the legendary figure (Buddha), no one had ever succeeded in cultivating Three Heads and Eight Arms.

 

In other words, this Divine Ability was rarely cultivated to perfection; most practitioners only attained an intermediate level of mastery, with only a select few achieving advanced mastery.

 

[With Golden Ant’s innate talent, could he truly achieve full mastery?] A trace of doubt surfaced in Yu Zi Yu’s heart, still, he hoped for the best.

 

However, one thing he was clear about: if Golden Ant managed to master this Divine Ability to the intermediate-level, he would undoubtedly become one of the strongest under Yu Zi Yu’s command.

 

After all, Golden Ant was naturally skilled in battle. And now, he had such a domineering Divine Ability at his disposal…

 

Without wasting time, Yu Zi Yu granted all seven Minor Divine Abilities and instructed further, “These Minor Divine Abilities have been placed inside the Cultivation Manual Pavilion of the Nine Realms. Others can exchange merit points to obtain the opportunity to cultivate them…”

 

“Understood, Master,” Bull Demon responded.

 

He understood that these Divine Abilities were granted to them as a special favor from their Master.

 

Under normal circumstances, without making extraordinary contributions to the Nine Realms, obtaining such Divine Abilities would be impossible.

 

At this moment, no longer concerning himself with trivial matters, Yu Zi Yu gently swayed his branches.

 

*Boooooooom…* With a thunderous sound, vibrant green light rippled outward, and in the blink of an eye, a cascading waterfall woven from divine chains appeared before Bull Demon and the others.

 

“You may all leave now. I will enter seclusion.”

 

“As you command, Master…” In unison, the gathered powerhouses bowed and gradually retreated.

 

…

 

Shortly after their departure, Yu Zi Yu chose to enter a brief period of seclusion.

 

[I will prepare for half a month and then attempt to break through to the Sixth Order of Tier-6…] With this thought, a determined expression appeared on Yu Zi Yu’s face.

 

According to his calculations, among the Myriad Races in the cosmos, there should already be some ancient powerhouses at Tier-6.

 

Although most of these powerhouses were likely only at the First and Second Order, and very few might have even reached the Third Order, Yu Zi Yu still felt the need to push for another breakthrough to attain an even more terrifying level of power.

 

Only with such power could he truly suppress all threats. After all, unlike other strong beings, Yu Zi Yu was an enlightened Divine Tree.

 

In the shadows, countless powerhouses were hidden, eyeing on him. Without absolute strength, he would always be in grave danger.

 

This ‘absolute strength’ referred to combat power that utterly crushed all other beings. If others reached the Second Order of Tier-6, he would aim for the Fourth or Fifth Order. If others reached the Third Order, Yu Zi Yu would strive for Sixth Order, or even Seventh Order.

 

Each Order marked a significant gap in strength, akin to the difference between Heaven and Earth. Surpassing others by two or even three Orders would mean Yu Zi Yu would be truly invincible.

 

As for whether anyone would choose to actively accept the Principles at the Second or Third Order to reach the Realm of Hegemony, Yu Zi Yu merely chuckled and dismissed the thought.

 

Although actively accepting the Principles and pushing for a breakthrough to the Tier-7, the Realm of Hegemony, was indeed a viable path, it was far too long a road.

 

Comprehending the Principles was not something that could be done overnight. Even with Extraordinary Talent, it would take centuries, if not millennia, or even tens of thousands of years…

 

In that time, Yu Zi Yu estimated that he could further explore his potential and step into the Tier-6, Seventh Order, allowing him to contend with the Hegemons with pure physical strength.