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--- Chapter 402 ---
"T-That's the million-year-old spirit ring?" Ah Yin gasped as she stared at the emerald-purple divine ring in the distance. Even from a thousand miles away, she could still feel its radiance.
The Nine Phoenix Lords nodded solemnly upon sensing the 1,000,000-year-old spirit ring. "Indeed," one of them confirmed.
"Although it only breaks the first limit of divinity, that 1,000,000-year-old spirit ring bears a well-developed Law of Life and Law of Lightning, which the Young Lord is exceptionally familiar with," the White-Eyed Phoenix Lord explained calmly.
"From a mere concept to contained law, the Young Lord has stepped into the Domain of Divinity, and now he truly stands among giants—Gods."
"Wait! Wrong!" Thirteen was suddenly interrupted. "Something is wrong with that guy!"
Everyone's attention immediately moved to the figure below the brilliant and massive 1,000,000-year-old spirit ring.
Han Yuan was still enduring the pressure of the 1,000,000-year-old God-Bestowed Spirit Ring instead of settling down and absorbing it.
Purple Phoenix Lord and Jade Phoenix Lord, both sensitive to the powers of lightning and life, noticed the rising momentum emanating from the spirit ring.
Purple Phoenix Lord sucked in a breath. "Young Lord, is he aiming for an even older million-year-old spirit ring?"
"No, this is likely intentional, or perhaps not," Jade Phoenix Lord replied solemnly.
"According to the Young Lord, he is also undergoing the Thunder God's Trial right now, and one of the tasks within that trial is to forge the Divine Body."
"If the Young Lord settles down with a 1,000,000-year-old spirit ring, the Nine-Colored Divine Lightning would cease, and he would lose a vital stimulant that could temper his physique to a divine level."
The other Phoenix Lords gasped at Jade Phoenix Lord's deduction, but it couldn't be more accurate. It was the reality developing before their very eyes.
"Hmm..." Han Yuan's body got engulfed in the flames of the Nine-Colored Divine Lightning, combined with several Heavenly Flames, and covered by the Heavenly Cloud Phoenix Flame.
At this moment, Han Yuan was truthfully running the [Elemental Thunder Mantra], which his other self had acquired from the Jia Nan Academy, then incorporating it into his Twin Cores of Heavenly Principles.
The Divine Body Forging Method aligned harmoniously under the refining effects of these cultivation techniques, allowing Han Yuan not only to absorb the energy of the Nine-Colored Heavenly Lightning but also to transform it into his own strength.
Eventually, the effect of his Body Refining Maniac talent manifested.
[Exclusive Ability - Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: As physical prowess grows, spiritual power will also grow, and vice versa!]
As Han Yuan executed his improved version of the Thunder God's Divine Body forging, his physical prowess rapidly elevated to Divine Level, and his spiritual power grew correspondingly.
Han Yuan's perception shifted from the pain inflicted by the Nine-Colored Divine Lightning on his Quasi-God flesh to the benefits it could provide.
Every strand of Nine-Colored Divine Lightning slowly but surely merged with Han Yuan's very essence, becoming one with both his physical body and his soul.
Then, a calm yet assuring voice echoed in Han Yuan's mind.
[Ding!]
[You have created a new Divine Body Forging Method!]
[Nameless Divine Body Forging Method, Proficiency +100]
It is as if Han Yuan had won a lottery. He smiled, "It's finally here."
If anything gave him the confidence to create a new and better Divine Body Forging Method, it was his new cheat.
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[Name: Han Yuan]
[Steady Proficiency Meter Plug-In: Bound]
[Skill+]
[Technique]
[Body Refining: Nameless Divine Body Forging Method (God Rank) - Proficiency 100/10,000 (Entry)]
[Description: A divine-level body refining method on forging a Divine Body that is impervious to the laws of the universe and capable of nullifying the laws themselves with the might of Heavenly Lightning.
This method is based on the Thunder God's Divine Body Forging Method and supported by several powerful Dou Techniques from another world, creating a new path to Godhood with merely flesh, blood, and bone.]
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"100 proficiency, just 9,900 more..." Han Yuan mumbled as he persevered under the might of the aging 1,000,000-year-old spirit ring. "As expected of a God-Rank Technique."
"It requires 10,000 Proficiency Points to master the entry level alone."
After gaining access to the [Steady Proficiency Meter Plug-In], a powerful yet abstract cheat, Han Yuan had been exploring its functions in various ways.
This cheat was not just a tool that allowed him to learn and comprehend things at an extremely fast pace.
It was a Mastery Accelerator, enabling him to perform mundane actions to farm proficiency points!
However, the truth was even more terrifying.
This cheat possessed causality correction, allowing Han Yuan to correct anything from scratch, although it would take time.
Moreover, it's also a paradox.
Why? Because the proficiency meter imposed no limit!
Yes, a numerical limit was 'already' shown on the panel, but that was only one stage among many.
Even a simple sword slash could transform into a god-slaying technique if Han Yuan set his mind to it.
Of course, there is no such thing as a perfect cheat. Even a plug-in like this has weaknesses.
It couldn't multitask. Yes, the proficiency meter could only help Han Yuan master one thing at a time.
Even then, it's perfect for this scenario.
"Divine Body, huh?" Han Yuan immersed himself in cultivation, closing his eyes.
Then, the Primal Seed of Life and Pulse hovered before his very heart and released a heartbeat, no, a pulse that was similar to his life signal.
The world has become quiet.
The world has also lost its colors.
All Han Yuan could sense was a faint yet scattered electricity rushing into his constantly regenerating body.
Zzt!
[Nameless Divine Body Forging Method, Proficiency +100]
[Nameless Divine Body Forging Method, Proficiency +100]
[Nameless Divine Body Forging Method, Proficiency +100]
[Nameless Divine Body Forging Method, Proficiency +100]
[Nameless Divine Body Forging Method, Proficiency +100]
[Nameless Divine Body Forging Method, Proficiency +100]
[Nameless Divine Body Forging Method, Proficiency +100]
[Nameless Divine Body Forging Method, Proficiency +100]
[Proficiency +100]
[Proficiency +100]
[Proficiency +100]
[Proficiency +100]
[Proficiency +100]
[Proficiency +100]
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Han Yuan visualizes his own body, from a beating golden heart that was entirely golden and emitting strong emerald-purple electricity.
Then, the brain and spine, followed by vital organs and bones, glimmer with a purple-jade hue.
After that, muscles and nerves reforged, widening his own meridians and connecting great paths through small vessels. Skins also start growing, adding boundaries to this reformed physique.
Long, silver-white hair grows from Han Yuan's visualized body and then falls down his back.
Finally, all five senses awakened and harmonized, allowing Han Yuan to grasp reality again.
As Han Yuan opened his eyes again, he didn't just see the world but also invincible grids and patterns that built the world itself.
Yet, Han Yuan also discovered a new feeling upon completely reforming his physique. No delay.
Yes, a sensation of no delay.
His thoughts and body moved synchronously without delay.
No, in fact, both might move even faster than that.
Tachyon, the theoretical speed that's even faster than light!
Han Yuan could see every particle around him, calculate where they would move as if he could peer into the future, and even change it the way he wanted.
Han Yuan's current state surpasses the rapid reactive and predictive observations that he has always made in the past.
Right now, Han Yuan was able to 'precisely' determine what would happen to his surroundings. It is akin to a conceptualized Laplace's Demon, but in its practical form.
Yet, that was merely the tip of the iceberg. Han Yuan's observation had no delay, or more precisely, his reaction was actually negative.
Even a 'minus' second reaction is capable of changing reality around Han Yuan.
Because Han Yuan reacted or moved before the cause could happen.
And a 'minus' second is not his limit!
The world stopped. No, it is infinitely slower than Han Yuan's.
Han Yuan looked up and down calmly, clenching his hands despite the roaring Nine-Colored Divine Lightning hitting his body.
Unfortunately, the Nine-Colored Divine Lightning could no longer pose a threat to his body, his Divine Body.
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[Ding!]
[You have completely reached an entry level of Nameless Divine Body Forging Method!]
[Entry Level: Immune to Laws slightly, and capable of breaking Laws with high-intensity electricity. One's observation and reaction exceeded the boundary of mortals, breaking into a higher dimension]
[1st Trait: Tachyon Sight, No Delay Reaction]
[2nd Trait: Laplace's Demon, Total Information Awareness]
[3rd Trait: Perfect and Efficient Control, a Little to Zero Loss]
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Han Yuan smiled in satisfaction, "Truly divine-like traits. Deserve to be called Divine Body."
"But this was merely the beginning."
He gazed at the giant God-Bestowed Spirit Ring above his head. It has surpassed 1,000,000 years old, and the current age is perfectly 1,111,111 years old.
"1,111,111 years, hahaha~!"
"How fitting!"