Global Catastrophe: I Begin to Evolve from an Ancient Tree-Chapter 170: Panel Update, Transcendent Power!

Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Panel Update, Transcendent Power!

Name: Gu Qingyang

Essence: Divine Tree of Heavenly Dao

Lifespan: Immortality

Grade: Seventh Tier, Inferior Grade (0/2 billion)

Divine Kingdom: Sixth Tier (130.958 billion/1 trillion)

Heavenly Dao Origin: 570

Innate Divine Techniques: Heavenly Dao Spirit Root (Seventh Tier), Heavenly Dao Fruit (Seventh Tier), Eye of Heavenly Dao (Seventh Tier), Heavenly Dao Domain (Seventh Tier), Memory Reading (Seventh Tier)

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This is Gu Qingyang’s current data after his breakthrough.

Breakthrough to seventh tier.

The data panel has become much more concise than before, all using billions as units.

However, this change is basically negligible.

What truly concerns Gu Qingyang is that after breaking through to the seventh tier inferior grade, his entire body’s strength underwent an extreme transformation, more than doubling that of when he was at sixth tier perfection.

If he were his former sixth tier medium grade self, Gu Qingyang could already instantly kill him.

Then there’s the change in innate divine techniques.

Among them.

The Heavenly Dao Spirit Root broke through from sixth tier to seventh tier, and the base Evolution Value Gu Qingyang received each day rose from two hundred to one thousand, while there was no change in the amplification of Spiritual Qi.

Just to say.

In the previously abundant Spiritual Qi environment of the Cyan Yang Realm, Gu Qingyang received about seven hundred points of Evolution Value daily, and now it has become fifteen hundred points.

Then there’s the Heavenly Dao Fruit, which initially allowed those below sixth tier to break through a small realm, now enables beings below seventh tier to break through a small realm and randomly awaken an innate divine technique, but the cost increased from a hundred points of Heavenly Dao Origin to a level of five hundred points.

As for the Eye of Heavenly Dao, Gu Qingyang hasn’t noticed any difference for the moment.

Regarding the Heavenly Dao Domain, its suppressive power evolved from causing those below seventh tier to drop a tiny grade, to those below eighth tier dropping a tiny grade.

One could say.

Among several innate divine techniques, only the change in the Heavenly Dao Domain was the most powerful.

From suppressing those below seventh tier to those below eighth tier, it may seem like a one-grade difference, but it’s the distinction between a True Monarch and a Saint.

Finally, there’s memory reading.

This innate divine technique, like the Eye of Heavenly Dao, has no apparent changes, possibly just more complete memory readings, that’s all.

Summarizing himself.

Gu Qingyang can only describe himself in one phrase now, "Trading an old gun for a cannon."

Compared to his former sixth tier medium grade self, stepping into the seventh tier inferior grade now feels like being on two different planes.

Using the language of the Immortal Extinction Realm, Gu Qingyang now practically equals proving the Dao and becoming a Saint, soaring above the common beings, with everyone below a Saint as mere ants.

Soon.

Gu Qingyang entered a simulation battle.

This time, he intended to thoroughly test the results of his breakthrough.

The Saint Shenxiao appeared, and with a mere lift of his hand, Gu Qingyang unleashed tens of thousands of Sword Qi, tearing asunder the Azure Sky. As soon as the former’s Protective Gang Qi emerged, it instantaneously shattered and collapsed, utterly engulfed by terrifying power. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Instant kill!

Complete and utter instant kill!

In front of the seventh tier inferior grade Gu Qingyang, Saint Shenxiao didn’t even have the chance to react before being struck down on the spot.

Regarding this.

Gu Qingyang wasn’t surprised.

Immediately following, he set his sights on Zuo Shen Peak.

Eighth tier medium-grade Quasi-Emperor!

This was the strongest individual Gu Qingyang had encountered until now.

Back when he was at sixth tier medium grade, he was instantly killed by Zuo Shen Peak. Now, having stepped into seventh tier inferior grade, Gu Qingyang wanted to see the gap between himself and an eighth tier medium-grade Quasi-Emperor.

In an instant.

Zuo Shen Peak appeared in the simulation.

The pressure of a Quasi-Emperor shattered the void, and with a mere lift of the other’s hand, terrifying Sword Qi erupted, as if heaven and earth were collapsing. The powerful force came rushing in, causing even Gu Qingyang’s breath to become slightly stagnant.

"Boom—"

Gu Qingyang unleashed all his power, transforming the Divinity Transformation Sword Technique into countless Sword Qi, a terrifying Sword Realm tearing through space, as a torrent of power flooded toward Zuo Shen Peak.

Two forces collided, cracking the void.

With a solemn expression, Gu Qingyang drained all his internal power, pushing the force of the Divinity Transformation Sword Technique to its limit. Every single Sword Qi harbored world-destroying power, enough to instantly kill a seventh tier Saint.

Unfortunately.

Such overwhelmingly strong force appeared trivial before Zuo Shen Peak. The opponent effortlessly deflected Gu Qingyang’s attack with ease.

Finally——

The Sword Qi Celestial River crashed forth, instantly obliterating Gu Qingyang.

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"Defeated!"

In the Kunlun Divine Realm, Gu Qingyang silently sighed.

The power of an eighth tier medium-grade Quasi-Emperor was much stronger than anticipated.

The strength he now held, capable of effortlessly slaying seventh tier superior-grade powerhouses, could only struggle against an eighth tier medium-grade opponent, leaving him practically no room for counterattack.

Gu Qingyang felt that to truly contend with an eighth tier medium-grade powerhouse, he would at least have to step into seventh tier medium grade.

The further one progresses in realm, the larger the gap in grades becomes. The difficulty of challenging a cross-realm battle would shorten accordingly, something Gu Qingyang understood well.

Just like how, back at sixth tier medium grade, he could contend with seventh tier superior-grade powerhouses. Now stepping into seventh tier inferior grade, he finds himself outmatched against an eighth tier medium-grade powerhouse.

However.

Nothing is absolute.

If he could obtain a Great Emperor’s Ultimate Skill, Gu Qingyang would stand a chance against Zuo Shen Peak.

After all, top-tier Secret Techniques have certain suppressive capabilities enabling a cultivator to battle across realms.

Nonetheless, no matter how one looks at it.

The power of a Quasi-Emperor is incomparable to a Saint’s, as mighty as Saint Shenxiao was, he too was easily subdued before a Quasi-Emperor.

If a Saint is like this before a Quasi-Emperor, then a Quasi-Emperor must also be the same before a Great Emperor.

With such reflective thoughts, Gu Qingyang mused to himself: "But even the Immortal Extinction Realm currently lacks any living Great Emperor. As long as I advance further, capable of countering or subduing Zuo Shen Peak, I reckon there would be none in the Immortal Extinction Realm left to threaten me!"

The emergence of the Golden Era is intended for various heavenly heroes to compete for the Great Emperor’s sovereign position.

And Great Emperor powerhouses often certify the Dao at the end of the Golden Era, during its inception, those dormant Saint Quasi-Emperors won’t awaken immediately. The true top powerhouses remain those at sixth tier perfection and those freshly breaking through into seventh tier Saints.

This is due to the five-thousand-year duration of the Golden Era, where cultivation becomes easier the further it progresses, and the opportunities grow likewise.

Five thousand years is ample time to alter many things, and even the lifespan of a Quasi-Emperor is merely a mere four thousand years. They naturally won’t arise during the early stages of the Golden Era but rather await a suitable time to emerge from dormancy.

As such.

Gu Qingyang’s current strength can indeed be said to sweep across the Immortal Extinction Realm.

But this hinges on the premise that no ancient Quasi-Emperor awakens to go head-to-head with him; even if a Quasi-Emperor awakens wielding an Emperor’s Soldier, it poses not a small trouble.

The probability, however, remains extremely low, as Quasi-Emperors aspire to certify the Dao, and won’t appear prematurely unless pivotal.

With this thought landing.

Gu Qingyang’s gaze fell upon the Ancient Wilderness.

"It’s about time to settle some matters!"