Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 804, The Hierarchy of Universe

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

As a matter of fact, Tier-4 Transcendents were not weak. Even when considering the vastness of the cosmos, they could be considered strong. As for Tier-5 Transcendents, the True Gods, they were the symbol of top-class power.

Currently, the Natural Disaster-Class Transcendents of Misty Mountains had Yu Zi Yu, a terrifying existence who had reached Tier-6, as their dedicated Master. Although it was uncertain whether they would step into Tier-5, their combat prowess was undoubtedly guaranteed.

Especially for creatures like White Tiger and Golden Ant, who were nearly invincible in their Tier. They could single-handedly take on ten opponents of the same Tier, and still their defeat would be up for a debate.

In regards to this, Yu Zi Yu was more than satisfied. Whether they could break through or not was up to fate, something even he could not control.

“But they should be able to…right?” Yu Zi Yu muttered, feeling somewhat unsure.

[At the end of the day, they were among the first creatures to emerge after the Resurgence of Spiritual Energy. Their existence alone is a testament to fortune and opportunity, far surpassing what future generations could dream of attaining. Some say their Talents are destined to be greater than all who would follow. Among them, a few awakened the fabled Qiong Bloodline, while others possessed extraordinary Innate Talents, like the overwhelming ‘Earthshaking Strength.’ If even such beings—blessed by time and nature—struggled to break through, then what hope was there for the rest? It defied all reason. Of course, their breakthroughs might take some time. It could take a decade, perhaps even a century.]

*Haaaa…* Heaving a sigh, Yu Zi Yu stopped pondering over this. Everyone had their own fate; why should he worry?

When the time was right, their breakthroughs would naturally happen… Just like how Nine Tails silently stepped into the True God Realm without Yu Zi Yu even noticing in advance.

…

At this moment…

Sensing something, Yu Zi Yu, rooted deep in the stars, raised his gaze toward Planet Elysia.

*Booooooom…* Suddenly, a deafening roar resounded, as boundless waves of flame surge forth from the depths of space. Like an endless sea of fire, it engulfed the entire Planet Elysia in an instant.

At this moment, roiling waves of flame had blanketed the entire sky of the planet.

“What’s this?”

“What’s happening?”

“Are you kidding me? Such strong spiritual pressure!?”

Cries of shock and exclamation echoed across the Elysian Continent as eyes turned skyward, where flames churned and swept through the clouds.

However, what was truly unbelievable was that these deep red flames, which covered the entire sky, emitted no heat at all, as if they were mere illusions.

Noticing this, a Transcendent from Earth instinctively drew his weapon and hurled it toward the sky.

With a sharp swish, the weapon shot into the air. However, to the astonishment of not just this Transcendent of Earth but countless other strong Transcendents, the Tier-4 weapon instantly vaporized the moment it came into contact with the flames.

It was reduced into a wisps of smoke, nothing was left of it.

“It’s not an illusion…” The dry voice, filled with terror, came from the Transcendent of Earth as his face drastically turned pale, staring at the sea of flames that engulfed the sky.

But just then, as if sensing something, a sudden Dragon Roar echoed throughout the heavens, “Congratulations, Elder Sister, on stepping into the True God Realm!”

Amidst the dignified Dragon Roar, a massive Purple Dragon, seemingly wearing something akin to a crown on his head, soared as if wearing a crown, soared into the sky.

“Long time no see, Little Tenth…” With a voice filled with affection, the rolling waves of flames suddenly gathered into a gargantuan Flame Fox, so huge that she overshadowed the entire sky. Her vividly realistic fur danced in the wind, and her streamlined, graceful form was obscured within the fiery sea in the sky. Only her head emerged from within the fiery sea.

Her pair of deep eyes, resembling red gemstones, glimmered with a strange gleam, as if assessing or expressing curiosity.

However, this was not important. What mattered was that, even with Nine Tails’ seemingly languid posture, her appearance alone shook countless strong Transcendents.

It was terrifying—terrifying to the extreme. The suffocating aura emanating from her made it hard to breathe. Threads of red Spiritual Energy emerging from the Flame Fox entwined with each, creating a vast net of Spiritual Energy.

Simply by the sight of this red Spiritual Energy, numerous strong Transcendents felt their own Spiritual Energy become somewhat sluggish, as if suppressed by something.

This was the effect of Nine Tails stepping into the True God Realm—Spiritual Energy suppression.

As Nine Tails delved deeper into the Path of Sealing, all her power began to align with Sealing Techniques. For now, it was merely a suppression. Once she mastered the Principles of Sealing, even a mere glance could seal away one’s Spiritual Energy, and possibly even one’s Innate Talents and abilities.

This was the terror of the Sealing Principles. Of course, this only applied against Transcendents weaker than Nine Tails. For those stronger, it would at least make their Spiritual Energy operation much more cumbersome.

For example, even if Nine Tails unleashed all her Spiritual Energy, it would only slow Yu Zi Yu’s Spiritual Energy operation slightly, let alone seal it.

Nevertheless, there was no denying that the Dao of Sealing was quite fearsome. After all, it was a powerful Principle just behind the top ten Supreme Principles.

For the weak, it was a one-sided suppression, even to the extent of crushing them. A single glance could seal all their Spiritual Energy, and even their Innate Talent and abilities.

Against beings of the same Tier, the Path of Sealing was still quite formidable, almost overwhelming.

A slight misstep could lead to being sealed. Only against beings like Yu Zi Yu, whose Hierarchy of Life was so high, would those skilled in sealing find it challenging.

As a matter of fact, when the Hierarchy of Life’s gap was too great, even mastering the top ten Supreme Principles was of no use.

Take Yu Zi Yu, for example. With his current strength at Tier-6 Fourth Order, he was capable of destroying the old world and erasing any existence inferior to him.

As for something like surpassing the gap in Tiers and challenge, that chance was only possible at lowest Tiers. As one kept evolving, that chance slowly ceased to exist.

By the time one reaches Tier-5, Tier-6, or even Tier-7, the possibility of surpassing the gap in Tiers was exceedingly slim.

As for Tier-6, Seventh Order, matching the Tier-7 Hegemon, it was not about surpassing. Reaching Tier-6, Seventh Order was hundreds or even thousands of times more difficult than stepping into the Tier-7, the Hegemon Realm.

In the previous era, even the top Hegemons were numerous, but those who had reached Tier-6, Seventh Order were very few.

At higher Tiers, there were generally three primary conditions that allowed someone to challenge a Transcendent of a higher Tier than themselves.

First, if the challenger wielded an Extreme Dao Imperial Artifact. Such an Artifact, possessing power comparable to a Hegemon, could give even a Tier-6 being the opportunity to contend with a Hegemon.

Second, if someone had successfully mastered and cultivated legendary Divine Abilities. This was far more difficult, as Divine Abilities were exceedingly rare, and fully cultivating them was even rarer.

Finally, if one possessed exceptionally Heaven-defying Innate Talents. In such cases, a weaker being might challenge a stronger opponent. However, this was only a possibility.

After all, even if the weaker party had these advantages, who could guarantee that the stronger Transcendent didn’t possess equally remarkable talents?

Take Yu Zi Yu, for example. While he did not have an Extreme Dao Imperial Artifact, he had cultivated Divine Abilities to the Intermediate Level.

As for Innate Talents… Yu Zi Yu had four or five. If he upgraded them all to Level-6, they would indeed be considered Heaven-defying.