Chapter 158: Chapter 158
[From essence and blood to divine power, two transformations are required. When breaking through the Nirvana state, the body will be baptized by the mighty power of heaven and earth, thus transforming the power of essence and blood into Original power. This is the first time.]
[The second time is when you break through to the Supreme Realm, the more powerful energy of heaven and earth will wash away the cultivator’s body, making the cultivator possess divine power, so that the Original power will transform again and become divine power.]
[So, for essence and blood to transform into divine power, it requires two processes: essence and blood → Original power → divine power.]
The words echoed in Ethan’s mind, pulling together threads of understanding that had long eluded him.
"So that’s it," he muttered softly. "We have to let the essence and blood transform into Original power first."
Then, a sudden thought raced through his mind.
"The Celestial Jade Physique Scripture said something about divine energy, refined Essence, and Original Power in its description at the 4th stage."
"If I progress through the Celestial Jade Physique Scripture first, allowing my essence and blood to transform into Original energy, then break through the Nirvana realm to accept the baptism of the mighty energy of heaven and earth, could my Original power transform into divine power early—at Nirvana?"
His heart quickened at the possibility.
[Sir is right. Alicia also found this method.] Alicia’s calm voice sounded gently in his mind.
[However, the mighty energy of heaven and earth attracted by breaking through the Nirvana realm is far less than that when breaking through the Supreme Realm. Therefore, this method has only a very small possibility of allowing sir’s Original power to transform into divine power when he breaks through the Nirvana realm.]
[However, even if the transformation cannot be completed, as long as you have some divine power, you can still use the artifact freely. Although you cannot fully activate its power, you could wield 30 to 40 percent of its true strength, or even higher.]
Ethan’s brow furrowed thoughtfully. "Thirty to forty percent?"
Not to mention even the 1 percent he had before, even ten percent usage was enough to dominate the Skyreach Territory.
"The next thing I must do," he decided firmly, "is to continue practicing the Celestial Jade Physique Scripture, breakthrough the middle stage of the 4th level first, and then search for the perfect moment to break through the Nirvana realm."
His mind was made up.
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"This Celestial Jade Physique Scripture truly is a saint-level body-refining method from the upper realms. It can rival the mighty power of heaven and earth, transforming essence and blood into Original Power."
Under his breath, Ethan allowed himself a small smile. As he grew in realm and insight, the profoundness of the Celestial Jade Physique Scripture became increasingly clear.
Yet, it remained a path fraught with peril—and one that few could ever truly walk.
It is high risk, high investment, and high return was no exaggeration.
Though the metallic treasures in his storage ring were enough for him to break through to the middle stage of the 4th realm, his reserves were still far from sufficient.
The requirements for essence, blood, and Heaven and earth treasures increased exponentially with every step deeper into the middle and late stages.
He had amassed cultivation resources rich in earth attribute energy, likely rivaling a second-rate sect in quantity, but even that was a mere fraction of what would be needed.
The stark truth settled in his mind: "I have to open new fishing spots soon. Increase the reward limits."
And also, "I must find a way to purchase cultivation resources in bulk."
Spiritual stones, spiritual crystals, and spiritual marrow—all hard currency—touched the edges of his plans.
He had amassed astonishing quantities of spiritual stones and crystals, enough to fund an entire second-rate sect.
They couldn’t simply sit idle.
Ethan intended to exchange them for the cultivation treasures that could truly push him forward.
He strode toward the tomb, thoughts still ablaze.
Near the southern mountainside were rows of courtyards, now carefully renovated.
Since Ethan became a great figure within the Azure Origin Dao Sect, disciples who meditated along this wall enjoyed his blessings.
However, his own courtyard lay untouched—not because of neglect but fear.
No one dared alter the place where Ethan lived.
Serene Mirror Lake had become the hotspot of the Azure Origin Dao Sect, a pilgrimage site where disciples came in hopes of glimpsing Ethan’s legendary presence.
At this moment, a crowd had gathered in front of Ethan’s courtyard gate, voices rising in anger.
Three disciples from Voidshade Peak were berating a young disciple recently promoted from the outer sect—the new disciple belonged to the peak.
The young man, Elias, wore garb of rough weave, his physique strong and regular, features sharp and deliberate.
A broken sword hung across his back, teeth clenched tight as he glared fiercely at the trio before him.
"Elias, Master Ethan is Master Ethan. What kind of trash do you think you are?" one sneered.
"Do you really believe you can make a difference in physical cultivation without spiritual roots, like Master Ethan?" the disciples mocked in scornful chorus.
These three disciples had risen from the same outer sect group as Elias but were deeply resentful.
Their resentment stemmed from doubt: how could a brute with no spiritual roots, relying solely on physical strength, surpass them?
For a fleeting moment, Elias felt the sting of his lowly status, a disciple of the inner sect yet treated as less than respectable.
"Even so, why don’t you look in the mirror before you talk? Though Master Ethan has no spiritual roots, he has extraordinary comprehension and talent. You, however, are just an ignorant fool, yet you want to be like Master Ethan?" they jeered.
One laughed cruelly, "So you came here to ask Master Ethan how to train your body? Don’t be ridiculous. He wouldn’t even glance in your direction."
The three spared no words in ridiculing Elias, their voices dripping with condescension.
Elias sneered confidently in return, "So what if I don’t have spiritual roots? You three were always defeated by me."
"Crazy!" one of them spat.
"That was just luck. We hadn’t begun practicing spiritual techniques at that time. Now that we have, you daringly claim victory? You’re courting death!"
Their anger flared, and at the leader’s word, they launched toward Elias together.
"Elias, you were lucky to win against us once, but you dare to make the same mistake twice? I hope I don’t have to beat you into a pig’s head this time!"
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