Chapter 174: Fusion Complete, First-level God Limit!
The integration process of the Demon Plane was unexpectedly smooth.
Under the unreserved guidance of Du Busi, the new Plane Master, the Demon Plane was like a returning wanderer, stripping away all its defenses and thorns, and in a posture akin to "sacrifice," it actively and gently threw itself into the embrace of the Douluo Plane.
The massive light gate spanning the sky above the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was no longer a passage connecting two worlds, but had transformed into the core hub for the plane fusion.
Majestic dark red energy, carrying fragments of laws unique to the Demon Plane such as "Chaos," "Destruction," and "Temptation," flowed continuously through this light gate into the Douluo Plane like hundreds of rivers returning to the sea.
However, this torrent of energy, which could be described as violent within the Demon Plane, was immediately enveloped and organized by the omnipresent, grander, and deeper plane laws as soon as it entered the territory of the Douluo Plane.
The laws of the Douluo Plane, having undergone Lei Chen's reshaping and the baptism of abyss energy, were no longer what they used to be; their foundation was so robust and their inclusiveness so strong that they far surpassed ordinary planes.
Facing this "heterogeneous" energy from the Demon Plane, it did not show intense rejection but, like a skilled craftsman, patiently decomposed and purified these chaotic materials, taking the essence and discarding the dross.
Those aggressive and polluting chaotic wills were rapidly purified and neutralized by the light of order and life aura contained within the plane's laws; meanwhile, the relatively pure destruction energy and a peculiar fragment of the "Temptation" law, capable of stirring the inner desires of living beings, were carefully stripped away and integrated into the plane's own system of laws.
Destruction is not absolutely negative. It can be the catalyst for the end of the old and the birth of the new, complementing the cycle of life. And "Temptation," if guided and restrained, can also become a whetstone for stimulating potential and testing one's character.
The Douluo Plane was absorbing the "nutrients" of these alien planes in a more mature and wise manner, enriching its own foundation.
Plane Origin Sea.
This place became the forefront of energy fusion and law evolution. The seven-colored light of the Plane Origin Sea was more dazzling than before, and as it flowed, a deep dark red texture faintly appeared, as if adding a steady and mysterious stroke to a magnificent painting.
At the core, the towering and majestic phantom of the Golden Ancient Tree was swaying slightly, making joyful rustling sounds, as countless streams of pure energy, including the initially purified origin of the Demon Plane, were being greedily absorbed by its roots.
Visibly, the form of the Golden Ancient Tree became more solid, its branches and leaves grew more lush and verdant, and new branches sprouted from the trunk, stretching and extending. Every leaf seemed to be cast from the purest gold and jade, with the runes flowing upon them becoming more complex and profound. The life aura and world power it emitted also became more vast and majestic.
As the manifestation of the plane's Life Core, the growth of the Golden Ancient Tree directly reflected the increase in the Douluo Plane's volume and foundation.
Lei Chen stood quietly atop the Golden Ancient Tree, his eyes closed, his entire body bathed in the surging light of the Plane Origin Sea.
He was the Plane Master, sharing the same origin as the plane; every bit of the plane's growth would feed back into him as its ruler.
At this moment, he clearly felt a force that was gentler than when he had devoured the abyss remains, yet equally massive, continuously flowing into his body.
His divine body was like a parched sponge meeting sweet rain, every cell greedily absorbing this pure energy. The purple-gold thunder divine power surged through his meridians, becoming more condensed and pure, like awakening thunder dragons emitting low roars. His divine soul was also growing simultaneously, his range of perception expanding further, and his control over everything within the plane became even more detailed and precise.
He could "see" that the area of the continent was expanding extremely slowly yet steadily into the surrounding void, new mountains and hills were quietly rising under the weaving of laws, and the oceans were becoming deeper and wider.
The total amount of essence between heaven and earth was increasing, and a trace of scorching and wild characteristics was added, which was undoubtedly a great boon for Soul Masters with fire or dark attributes, as well as those pursuing the ultimate in power.
Time seemed to lose its meaning within the Plane Origin Sea.
After an unknown amount of time, the surging energy tides gradually subsided, and the expansion of the Plane Origin Sea and the growth of the Golden Ancient Tree slowly came to a halt, signaling that this plane fusion was nearing its end.
Lei Chen slowly opened his eyes, where thousands of stars seemed to be born and extinguished, and endless thunder and lightning flashed and vanished, eventually settling into a deeper calm.
He carefully felt the changes within himself and lightly clenched his fist, causing the space to emit a slight, overburdened twisting sound.
"First-level God... limit." He whispered to himself, his tone carrying a hint of understanding, as well as an imperceptible trace of regret.
His cultivation had indeed risen to a new height as he wished, standing firmly at the peak level of a First-rank Deity; the majesty of his divine power and his control over laws were far beyond what ordinary First-level Gods could compare to.
He even could feel that the towering gate to the God King realm was already right before his eyes, and the wisps of aura leaking through the crack in the door made him yearn for it.
However, that was all.
That final step seemed within reach, yet it was like a natural chasm lying ahead, difficult to cross.
"As expected, the volume of this Demon Plane is too far behind compared to the Abyss." Lei Chen thought silently.
The Abyss Plane was a powerful plane that possessed a Super Divine Artifact and whose Plane Master had reached the level of a First-level God; the energy and rules contained in its core origin were extremely significant even for the improvement of a Plane Master like him.
As for the Demon Plane, its status was only equivalent to a Second-Tier God, its plane consciousness was chaotic, and its resources were relatively meager; being able to help him push his cultivation to the limit of a First-level God was already the result of squeezing its potential to the fullest.
To try and break through to a Half-step God King in one go relying on it was indeed beyond its capability; this Demon Plane was not enough to provide that opportunity.
"Half-step God King... after all, it's not that easy to reach." Lei Chen shook his head, suppressing that hint of regret.
Being able to reach the limit of a First-level God was already a huge gain, meaning that below a God King, he was almost without rivals; even when facing a true God King, with the two Super Divine Artifacts, the Armor of Life's Watch and the heavenly saint abyss-splitting halberd, he might not lack the power to contend.
His gaze swept across the even more vast and magnificent Plane Origin Sea, feeling the joyful vibrations from the Golden Ancient Tree and the bits of benefits obtained by all living beings in the plane during this promotion, his heart was already satisfied.
"One must eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time. This fusion has laid a firmer foundation and is complete. As for the level of a Half-step God King, once the matter and energy of the Abyss Plane are completely devoured and digested, the breakthrough will naturally follow."
He no longer dwelled on his cultivation failing to break through, and instead immersed his mind into the operation of the plane, beginning to meticulously organize and consolidate the laws of heaven and earth that had slightly changed due to the integration of the Demon Plane, ensuring that this new part could fit perfectly without leaving any hidden dangers.
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