This wasn't merely about selection. The hope was that these talented juniors could build upon the foundation of their predecessors' wisdom to make the best choice for themselves—a choice that would lead to the very peak.
For over ten days straight, he studied so intensely he forgot to eat or sleep, his mind a galaxy of colliding and merging ideas.
The deeper he delved, the more ironclad Li Wen's conviction became.
The final choice was already taking shape: the *Nine Heavens Divine Body*.
This demonic cultivation method, one of the twelve Super Grade techniques, had cultivation requirements so harsh they were daunting.
The need for "extreme guidance of lightning power" and the long tempering process requiring "utmost mental focus" were like two insurmountable barriers, keeping countless exceptionally talented individuals at bay.
