Chapter 1078: Chapter 27: Breakthrough, Flame of Vitality (Part 3)

The current “Pure Land” possesses a higher level of “power” than “Blazing Fire”!

It demands vast amounts of primordial essence to evolve the entire Spiritual World!

However, this makes the transformation speed of “Blazing Fire” incredibly slow… Most importantly, this is a personal ability; if it remains suppressed by another ability for too long, Gu Shen’s own “Extraordinary Realm” will progress very slowly.

Indeed.

After three super realm advancements, Gu Shen can fight across ranks!

He can face many fourth-order Transcendents, employ strategies to hold his own, and even slay powerful figures like “Meng Xiao”!

But the slow upgrade speed of “Blazing Fire” means he is extremely unlikely to truly advance to “Fourth Order”…

To become the likes of Lu Zhe or Jia Wei, top-tier fourth-order individuals, one cannot have weaknesses.

He must comprehend his own “Blazing Fire” domain!

“I’ve consulted countless resources; the ‘domain’ of a Transcendent is the second transformation of one’s strength.”

Gu Shen sits on the throne, lost in thought.

Extraordinary Abilities vary in strength.

But they do not determine the “true limit” of a Transcendent—

The ability has ratings, yet the few Transcendents who stand at the world’s pinnacle are not necessarily the highest rated ones.

Take his teacher Zhou Jiren as an example, the East Province Grand Judge. His awakening came late; when he began cultivation, few believed in him, making him a classic case of “late bloomer.”

In truth, the path of extraordinary cultivation is a test of endurance; those who laugh last are not always the geniuses who start out ahead. Sometimes it’s those “monsters” who become more formidable as they progress!

If the first watershed of a Transcendent’s strength is “ability awakening,”

Then the second watershed is “domain development.”

This is the truly controllable force belonging to a Transcendent.

“The same ability, based on different spiritual visualizations, might develop distinct combat domains,” Gu Shen murmured, “The domain of Zhuwuque, for instance, has an obvious burning feature. If my prediction is correct, upon full expansion, his domain will unleash endless flames, incinerating opponents.”

This is the type of domain that amplifies one’s own abilities.

For geniuses, such a domain is most useful.

Their inherent abilities are powerful enough.

If one commands flames, the domain becomes a hellish inferno.

If one wields ice and snow, the territory transforms into a chilling cave.

Yet not everyone’s domain is like this… Mr. Shu’s “Sacred Wood” achieves powerful constraints and also develops a secondary ability, healing.

Zhou Jiren’s Sacred Wood domain can heal most physical injuries.

His title “Sky-reaching Tree” was thus earned!

“Domains can be developed according to a Transcendent’s will…”

Gu Shen gently tapped his fingertips, murmuring to himself.

Blazing Fire darting back and forth amidst the Great Cold wind and snow.

His stagnation at the bottleneck is not just because “Blazing Fire” is suppressed by “Pure Land” but also because he lost direction at this step, unsure how to forge his own domain.

This is a matter of choice.

Even the serene perspective of the “spectator mindset” cannot help Gu Shen make this significant choice.

“If I condense a domain… I want to create one no weaker than the Netherworld King’s ‘Pure Land,’ a domain strong enough…”

Gu Shen’s self-murmuring voice, mixed with some bewilderment, slowly spread through the wind and snow.

He gazed at his own strand of flame.

The “inspiration” accumulated over these days now surged simultaneously.

The “Blazing Fire Domain” he wished to create was not simply about “burning.”

His “Blazing Fire” becoming “S-level” was not about high temperatures or heat.

Ian is striving desperately to find the Longevity Technique.

The Netherworld King became obsessed with creating a land of immortality.

Now, in this Pure Land World, there is an extremely high specification of “Power of Eternal Silence,” and its reverse end is the wild growth of everything in the intense summer. Clearly, the final challenge he faces is transitioning from death to life!

At this moment, Gu Shen suddenly comprehended.

“If Blazing Fire can undergo a transformation…”

“Then the new attribute I wish to imbue it with is…”

“Eternal Life!”

Countless memories, countless inspirations now finally had a surging direction.

On Divine Temple Mountain, the weather shifted dramatically.

Blazing Fire absorbed massive amounts of primordial essence; under Gu Shen’s willful transmission, it began to change in quality. “Pure Land” continued to seize this vast primordial essence, but this time, Blazing Fire resisted.

Countless tiny flames surrounded Gu Shen.

In the endless wind and snow.

Gu Shen’s Iron Throne was ignited by Blazing Fire.

His brow was like a great sun, radiating infinite bright light, illuminating the entirety of the icy world filled with Power of Silence, introducing a novel sense of “resistance.”

Gu Shen’s “Blazing Fire,” upon finding his direction, began its transformation—

This is a lengthy process.

But at this moment, Blazing Fire already possesses a new attribute!

…

…

“Boom!”

The abnormal changes in Gu Shen’s Spiritual World resonated in reality, equally imposing in grandeur.

Upon opening their eyes in the midst of spiritual exchange in the pure white flower garden, Chu Ling and Li Qingci saw endless red clouds descend upon one person… That sitting slender figure now appeared extraordinarily tall.