True Qi Power is the foundation for advancing to the Secret Realm. Only when this power reaches 9,999 Elephant Power is one's accumulation considered complete, granting them the qualification to attempt a breakthrough to the Secret Realm.
Nie Yun's current cultivation was at the Mid-Stage Ultimate Venerable level, and his True Qi Power was only 2,000 Elephant Power. The main reason he could defeat opponents like Huangg Yan and the Fifth Prince, whose power exceeded 5,000 Elephant Power, was due to his Great Strength Dantian.
His Great Strength Dantian, paired with the Fourth Layer Great Success of his Spirit Rhinoceros Body Refining Technique, allowed him to unleash 5,000 Elephant Giant Power. This, on top of his own True Qi Power, made him a super-powerhouse on par with the top three experts of the Celestial List!
Of course, this strength was derived from his special talents. To truly advance to the Secret Realm, he had to continuously increase his True Qi Power.
