Chapter 16

"Martial Realm, Condensation Realm, Spirit Formation Realm, Spirit Profound Realm, Earth Profound Realm, Sky Profound Realm, Emperor Realm, Ancient Warrior Realm, and finally — the Overlord Realm."

"You are currently at the first level of the Spirit Formation Realm," Gu Xuan added.

"The Overlord Realm is the peak of what any mortal cultivator can achieve. Beyond it lies the Divine Realm, which is itself divided into seven stages:"

"Divine Nascent Realm, Divine Spirit Realm, Divine Tribulation Realm, Divine Rebirth Realm, Divine Monarch Realm, Divine Preceptor Realm, and at the very pinnacle — the Divine Overlord Realm."

"And beyond the Divine Overlord Realm?"

"Beyond it lies the realm of the True Gods. But that era ended millions of years ago. No one alive today has ever reached that level — at least, none that anyone knows of." Gu Xuan paused. "The Sage God whose legacy resides within your body was one of the nine mightiest gods of that ancient age. That is why your potential is, quite literally, limitless."

Ye Chen had absorbed every word with perfect clarity. "So, Master — what realm are you at now?"

"The sixth level of the Divine Overlord Realm," Gu Xuan said, with a note of pride.

Ye Chen stared at him. "That's incredible. How long would it take me to reach that level?"

"Haha — perhaps a few thousand years. Or tens of thousands. It depends on your talent and the resources you can gather."

"That's way too long!" Ye Chen groaned.

"Don't be so impatient. Now — there's something important I need to explain about your body specifically." Gu Xuan's tone grew more serious. "The Ancient Body generates vast amounts of Yang energy.