From the Metropolis to the Strongest in the Cosmos

“This is…”

Li Yang looked at the crystalline stone, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

“Li Yang, bind it to yourself and then try activating it,” Sect Master Blade Slaughter said with a smile.

“Yes, Teacher.” Li Yang nodded, his consciousness sinking into the crystalline stone.

After he bound it to himself, the crystalline stone merged directly into his body. Then, just as Sect Master Blade Slaughter had instructed, Li Yang activated it!

BOOM!

Instantly, Li Yang sensed an incredibly terrifying power—one that boosted his strength fivefold!

With this fivefold increase, Li Yang felt his strength had now surpassed that of a Dual Pantheon!

“What is this treasure?”

Li Yang was shocked. A single stone had caused such a tremendous increase in his strength!

Increasing one’s strength in the Divine Realm was incredibly difficult. Mastering an additional system of laws only resulted in a tenfold increase in power!

A Dual Pantheon is ten times stronger than a regular Deity, and a Tri-System Deity is ten times stronger than a Dual Pantheon…

Mastering an additional law was equivalent to breaking through to a whole new major realm, and even that was just a tenfold increase in strength.

Previously, Li Yang could kill ordinary Deities while at the peak of the Star Lord Realm.

But after breaking through to the World Realm and even reaching the Peak of World Realm, his overall strength had only increased by two or three times.

So, increasing one’s strength in the Divine Realm was incredibly difficult. Achieving even a two- or threefold increase required exhausting every possible method and using every trump card.

And now, a single stone had granted him such a massive boost!

Seeing Li Yang’s shocked expression, Sect Master Blade Slaughter chuckled. “Li Yang, this is a Divine Crystal Stone, a treasure that can boost one’s strength. When activated by someone at your current level—that of a one-system Deity or a Dual Pantheon—it can increase your overall strength fivefold! Your power should at least be approaching that of a Dual Pantheon now, right?”

‘Divine Crystal Stone?’

Li Yang mused to himself. He looked at Sect Master Blade Slaughter and said truthfully, “Teacher, I refined some Dragon Scale Insects earlier. Now that I’ve activated this Divine Crystal Stone, my fundamental strength has already surpassed that of a Dual Pantheon!”

“Oh? You refined Dragon Scale Insects? And now your strength surpasses that of a Dual Pantheon?”

Sect Master Blade Slaughter’s eyes lit up at Li Yang’s words.

“That’s even better! When you enter the Slaughter Battlefield, you’ll attract less attention from the Alien Race.”

The Alien Race closely monitors new entrants to the Slaughter Battlefield, especially those whose power falls between that of a one-system Deity and a Dual Pantheon. They are always prime targets for surveillance.

After all, Li Yang had only just recently gained the ability to kill ordinary Deities. It should have been impossible for him to surpass the Dual Pantheon level in such a short time.

But now that Li Yang had surpassed the Dual Pantheon level, he would attract far less attention from the Alien Race when he entered the Slaughter Battlefield.

This was, of course, a good thing.

Looking at Sect Master Blade Slaughter, Li Yang couldn’t help but say, “Teacher, this Divine Crystal Stone provides a massive boost to a Deity’s strength. It must be useful for you as well…”

Sect Master Blade Slaughter was also in the Divine Realm.

“Haha, Li Yang, while this Divine Crystal Stone is somewhat useful to me, the effect is almost negligible,” Sect Master Blade Slaughter said with a laugh.

“The power of the Divine Crystal Stone is limited; a fivefold boost is basically its peak. By the time you truly possess the strength of a Tri-System Deity, this Divine Crystal Stone will probably only boost your strength threefold. Once you have the strength of a Four-Element Deity, its effect will be even smaller, likely only a one- or twofold increase. I am a Five Elemental Deity now, so of course, I have no use for this Divine Crystal Stone.”

All treasures, especially those that enhance strength, have their limits. For example, a single Dragon Scale Insect can grant a fivefold power boost to a Cultivator at the Peak of World Realm!

But if a Deity were to refine it, it likely wouldn’t even double their strength.

The Divine Crystal Stone is the same. The weaker the user, the greater its effect.

As one’s own strength grows, the stone’s effect diminishes rapidly.

“So, the Divine Crystal Stone is useless to me, but its effect is greatest for you. Use it well,” Sect Master Blade Slaughter said with a smile.

Hearing this, Li Yang said no more. He bowed respectfully and said, “Thank you for this gift, Teacher. I will be sure to use it well.”

He was deeply moved. ‘This Divine Crystal Stone is an unimaginably precious treasure! Its value is limitless!’

‘Even for Sect Master Blade Slaughter, it probably has at least some effect.’

‘It might not be able to double the Sect Master’s strength, but a ten percent increase should be possible.’

“Alright, you may go. If you encounter difficulties understanding the laws in your daily cultivation, come directly to me. Only after you’ve built up a sufficient foundation should you go and seek guidance from the Eternal Ancestor,” Sect Master Blade Slaughter instructed.

What was the status of the Eternal Ancestor? He was an existence capable of creating the Cosmos and life itself!

Sect Master Blade Slaughter could solve any problems Li Yang encountered in his cultivation; there was absolutely no need to bother the Eternal Ancestor.

Sect Master Blade Slaughter was simply worried that if Li Yang went to the Eternal Ancestor with all sorts of questions about the laws, it would displease him.

“Yes, Teacher.” Li Yang nodded.

“I will take my leave.”

With one last look at Sect Master Blade Slaughter, Li Yang departed.

…

‘I owe my Teacher a debt as heavy as a mountain. When I have the chance in the future, I must repay him properly,’ Li Yang thought silently as he walked.

‘Right now, I’m too weak. I’m obviously of no help to Sect Master Blade Slaughter.’

‘However, I believe the day will come when I can help him.’

‘Now, time to redeem my treasures!’

Li Yang arrived at a certain area.

Ordinary treasures could be redeemed simply by tapping on his wristband. But what about top-tier Divine Artifacts? Most Emperors used top-tier Divine Artifacts. To obtain a treasure of that caliber, Li Yang had to visit the resource vault within the Human Race’s Eternal Saint Hall.

Soon, Li Yang arrived before a massive palace. An old man was sitting cross-legged here. The elder wore a black robe, stood only about five feet tall, and had a kind and benevolent face.

However, according to the information Li Yang had gathered beforehand, the guardian of the Human Race’s treasury in the Eternal Saint Hall was an expert of utterly terrifying power.

One could only imagine the old man’s extraordinary strength, to be entrusted with guarding the Human Race’s resource vault.

“Greetings, Lord Mu Yan.” Li Yang said with the utmost respect as he looked at the elder.

The black-robed elder looked at Li Yang and asked, “Li Yang? What is your business here?”

Li Yang’s reputation preceded him, so of course, the elder, Mu Yan, recognized him.

“Lord Mu Yan, the Saint Hall previously granted me a reward. Now that I have broken through to the World Realm, I can choose two top-tier Divine Artifacts for free,” Li Yang said respectfully.

Hearing Li Yang’s words, the elder, Mu Yan, closed his eyes for a moment. He then opened them, nodded, and said with a smile, “That is correct. You may go inside. Take your time choosing.”

Li Yang nodded and walked into the redemption palace.

At the front of the palace hall stood a massive screen. Li Yang tapped it, and information on one top-tier Divine Artifact after another instantly appeared before his eyes.

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