CHAPTER 1351: CHAPTER 1351: A BRAND NEW WORLD

Xiao Zheng received the news that Long Qie and the others were about to break through, and immediately went to the Sky Net Base. Breaking through to Martial Saint is a big deal and must be treated with caution.

Upon seeing Long Qie and Titan, Xiao Zheng said nothing, extending his fingers to press on their foreheads respectively, as a golden light appeared.

He was probing the strength of the two.

Such an action would definitely be an offense if it were a stranger, but Xiao Zheng’s identity was naturally different, so Long Qie and Titan stood still, allowing Xiao Zheng to investigate.

Saying nothing more, Xiao Zheng retracted his hand, a slight smile appearing on his face, saying, "Not bad, not bad. You have both reached the critical point of breakthrough, which is a very good sign."

Evil Eyes smiled from the side, "Mr. Xiao, can they break through now?"

Long Qie and Titan also looked at Xiao Zheng expectantly. Although they could already feel the breakthrough, they hadn’t yet reached that height, so purely relying on their own feelings was still inadequate; they needed Xiao Zheng to give the nod.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Zheng was momentarily silent, not speaking.

"Mr. Xiao, is something wrong?" Long Qie and Titan’s hearts skipped a beat, and they couldn’t help asking.

They had worked hard for a long time for this moment, and if it still didn’t work, it would undeniably be very disheartening.

Xiao Zheng shook his head and said, "It’s not impossible." Pausing, a look of concern flashed in his eyes, "Given your current state, you can break through to Martial Saint, but if you accumulate for a bit longer, it would be better, and you would have full confidence in breaking through."

Long Qie and Titan were very smart and understood immediately when they heard Xiao Zheng say this, "Mr. Xiao, does that accumulation still require a long time?"

Xiao Zheng slowly nodded, "At least another year of honing is required."

Saying this, he couldn’t help but sigh.

Actually, with the talents of Long Qie and Titan, it shouldn’t have come to this. Mainly, when Sky Net was still in its infancy, their cultivation resources weren’t very good, so their physical foundation had some flaws.

After practicing the Muscle Strengthening Scripture, although these issues had shown some improvement, the scripture wasn’t a cure-all; changing these things would still require time—a year was the shortest.

If disregarding these, breaking through to Martial Saint with physical flaws, the possibility of failure is extremely high.

Hearing this, Long Qie and Titan were slightly stunned, exchanging a look, determination flashing in their eyes as they nodded.

"Mr. Xiao!" Long Qie looked at Xiao Zheng and said firmly, "Let us break through!"

Titan also said, "Right now, with the great battle imminent, there is no time to delay. Even if we fail, it doesn’t matter; after all, that would also enhance our strength."

Failing the breakthrough to Martial Saint, the power level would remain above the quasi-Martial Saint state.

However, afterward, attempting to break through to Martial Saint again would be much more difficult.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng pondered for a long time, finding it difficult to decide. In his view, the possibility of both failing in their breakthrough was greater!

Long Qie shouted, "Mr. Xiao, let us break through!"

His voice was full of determination.

Xiao Zheng’s body slightly shuddered, knowing that Long Qie and Titan had both made up their minds; even he might not change their thoughts. With a light sigh, he nodded, "Alright."

The two were overjoyed upon hearing this.

Xiao Zheng also slightly smiled and said, "Since you are ready to break through, now prepare well. I’ll give you a day to adjust your mental state to the peak."

"Yes."

Both nodded solemnly.

Breaking through realms is a crucial matter and naturally should be treated with the utmost caution.

A day later, the two emerged from the secret room, their eyes shining brightly, clearly having reached their fullest state.

Xiao Zheng nodded in satisfaction and said, "Follow me." Saying this, he flew towards the outside of the Sky Net Base.

The two were a bit puzzled; isn’t this breakthrough happening within the base? But Xiao Zheng would explain sooner or later, so they weren’t in a rush, following him outside the base.

Soon, the three arrived at a mountain range. This mountain range, with its immense and towering mountains, bore a wild scene and was a nature park specially designated by Zhonghai City, where various plants were well protected.

Moreover, entry here could only be made along specified paths; other areas were dangerous zones with ferocious beasts and terrifying plants, so calling it a wilderness jungle wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

"Mr. Xiao, why did you bring us here?" Stopping at a mountaintop, Long Qie asked, puzzled.

Titan also cast a similarly puzzled look.

On the summit, Xiao Zheng stood with hands behind his back, gazing at the rolling mountains in the distance, his eyes misty like smoke clouds, "Do you know the greatest difference between a Martial Saint and a non-Martial Saint?"

Both had naturally studied this in detail before, and Titan nodded, "The most critical step in breaking through to Martial Saint is turning Gang Qi into a liquid, transforming it into gang liquid."

Long Qie also said, "Once Gang Qi turns into liquid, its quality will increase dozens or hundreds of times, undergoing a qualitative change. A Martial Saint’s single portion of Gang Qi can suppress a Grandmaster’s hundred portions, making it invincible!"

"You are correct," Xiao Zheng laughed, "but neither of you mentioned the most essential aspect."

"The most essential aspect?"

Upon hearing this, Long Qie and Titan were confused. Could there be other mysteries to breaking through to Martial Saint?

Only to hear Xiao Zheng say, "Martial Saint represents a brand new field, a brand new realm. Do you know why there is such a significant gap between a Martial Saint and other realms? Gang Qi turning into liquid is one aspect, but more importantly, after reaching Martial Saint, one’s understanding of martial arts will also elevate!"

Xiao Zheng turned around, his eyes at this moment seemingly shooting out two dazzling lights, his body itself towering like a mountain standing there, dignified yet profound.

"The essence of being a Martial Saint is the elevation of understanding martial arts! Without this understanding, even with vast accumulations like an ocean, there is no way to cross that gulf!"

This statement was like a thunderclap, with each word resonating vigorously in the ears of Long Qie and Titan, as if bringing them into a whole new world.