CHAPTER 996: CHAPTER 803: LORD TANG’S TRIBULATION OF BREAKTHROUGH (EXTENDED CHAPTER)_2

In an instant,

Lord Tang’s face turned black.

The entire sub-territory fortress was devoured by the Purple Flames, turning to nothingness.

"Ahem, ordinary materials are ultimately quite fragile."

He could use other materials to construct system buildings, but even rare Divine Weapon materials would not stand much chance against the Purple Flames compared to ordinary materials, at best enduring 0.001 seconds versus 0.01 seconds.

Unless Saint Artifact materials were used, the territory fortress would remain unharmed.

But...

Poverty perplexes me.

Tang Yu could only sit idly by the Nine Dragon Column area, observing for three days straight before discerning the movement patterns of the flames.

"As expected, breaking through to the Saint Level is exceedingly difficult; even this small step requires a considerable amount of effort."

Tang Yu placed the sub-territory just below the massive flame pillar, only twenty thousand meters away, but the surging Flame Dragon could not reach this small area.

After placing the sub-territory, he extended the territory toward the flame pillar’s location, meanwhile constructing a Transmission Array near the sub-territory.

Thus, the second step of the preparation was complete.

But it’s still not secure enough.

Breaking through to the Saint Level has a success rate, and Tang Yu cannot break through naturally like Eileen and Nancy or recklessly pave a way forward like Kong.

His breakthrough requires tempering himself with flame and space laws; failing to endure would mean failure.

Consequences of failure must be considered.

"My success rate is about eighty percent," Tang Yu’s expression was grave.

For the Source Qi needed for the breakthrough, he had prepared one hundred million units of Source Crystal and ten million units of high-purity Source Crystal, more than adequate.

Various precious materials were prepared in at least three sets to increase the odds of a successful breakthrough.

He arranged array formations to aid the breakthrough, protect himself, and resist external threats, all laid out.

His understanding of the laws far exceeded the entry-level requirements.

He also had three Holy Artifacts on him.

Additionally, while in the territory, with the blessing of Telekinesis value, mental clarity +10, Qi Fortune +10, combat power +6666%, and at crucial moments, he could connect with the World Tree, drawing on the entire Earth’s strength.

He also mastered two Divine Skills, and his body already had law imprints, making the transformation easier than for other powerhouses.

Even so,

only an eighty percent chance.

"Breaking through to the Saint Level is incredibly hard!"

Tang Yu had to consider how to save his own skin in case of failure.

Therefore,

he prepared countless recovery items at Green Shadow City’s secret Return City Point.

"Moreover, everything considered so far pertains to personal breakthrough factors, not external ones."

This is the Purple Flame Sky Domain!

Even though there are few powerhouses in the inner circle, Tang Yu hasn’t encountered any during his half-month stay in the inner circle.

Yet,

one must guard against unexpected contingencies.

There’s a need for Protectors.

Much like how Kong dared not stay in Holy Sword City for a breakthrough and returned to Earth, the Solar System, to ensure no external threats.

But Tang Yu’s breakthrough region is restricted.

"With Kong, Eileen, and Nancy, the security should be sufficient."

Even if it’s not enough, it cannot be helped.

However,

Tang Yu considered the possibility of encountering an unbeatable powerhouse, such as a Saint King, a formidable Saint Level existence taking action, and that together the trio might not suffice to withstand them.

It’s also possible that his seemingly stable Nine Dragon Column area suddenly malfunctions during his breakthrough, law tempering, and Holy Body transformation, breaking down; what then?

Pants taken off can’t be put back on.

But surely, I won’t become Half-Saint Tang?

Thinking of those Half-Saint weaklings in the Mountain and Sea Realm, Tang Yu shook his head solemnly.

"The other two alternative breakthrough sites could also come into play."

Tang Yu anchored space coordinates in the other two areas as well, and a swift teleport could bring him there instantly.

Following the experience from the Nine Dragon Column area, he analyzed, placed sub-territories, expanded the range, and laid down all auxiliary breakthrough formations, enemy defense formations, etc., completing the same set of procedures, making Lord Tang feel much more skilled.

Perhaps,

in the future, I could establish a ’One-Stop Saint Level Breakthrough Service’?

With setups completed at the other two alternative sites, should there be any mishap at the main site, be it due to irresistible external foes or a malfunctioning site, he could quickly transfer to the other areas.

Based on his calculations, the likelihood of unforeseen incidents occurring would not exceed 0.01%.

"Sticking to the plan is the right course of action."

...

Five days later,

Lunar calendar, October 17th,

Suitable for meeting friends, traveling, weddings, cultivation, breakthroughs...

Tang Yu was fully prepared, and in the face of the fearsome Purple Flames that could char everything to nothingness, he took a firm step forward.

Behind him, one hundred and sixty-six identical Tang Yu’s avatars also took a simultaneous step.

The scene was magnificent.

Nancy counted for a long time but couldn’t get the number right.

Tang Yu’s true body donned a Holy Artifact armor borrowed from Tylon.

Standing before the blazing vast flame pillar, he felt no heat wave, only extreme danger with surging flame dragons igniting him into a fiery figure.

The closer one gets, the more extreme the flame’s temperature, and the more it teems with Fire Series laws, brimming with destructive power.

"Hmm, it’s like bathing in slightly high water temperature, not enough yet."

Taking a deep breath, Tang Yu stepped into the massive flame pillar.

Rumble!!

His figure was completely engulfed by the flames, and the completely released aura failed to stir the flame pillar in the slightest.

But as Eileen and others closely sensed, a silhouette could still be discerned within the immense flame pillar.

Upright and tall!

Following the true body’s lead, one avatar after another threw themselves into the massive flame pillar.

Breaking through to the Saint Level is about unifying the self.

During the Transcendent Second Tier, the pathway split into three: physical, energy, and spiritual. By the Saint Level, the three roads converge back into one.

All things return to one!

Just like breaking through to the Saint Level now, everyone takes different paths, comprehending different laws, but ultimately, there is only one ultimate goal.

To become a Sovereign!

To be the sole ruler across heaven, earth, world, universe, and endless dimensions, governing all!

Initially, ordinary tool avatars entered the flame pillar; unlike the true body, those avatars couldn’t withstand the flames, and once submerged were immediately devoured by the Purple Flames.

However, within the completely annihilated bodies, a trace of True Spirit and some indescribable quality also merged into the true body.

With each avatar dissipated, Tang Yu’s aura reached a new height.

From the original Domain Level extreme, it broke through directly, stepping onto the Saint Level path!

Whirl——

The huge flame pillar burned, and Tang Yu himself began to deplete.

His hair was first singed off, arms scorched, his whole body seemed to be withering away in the Purple Flames.

But...

This was not unexpected for him.

As countless avatars unified, the Saint Level traits on Tang Yu increased, his bones turned from pale gold toward golden, and his blood began to shine with a golden glow.

He began to possess the abilities of Energy Transformation and Blood Rebirth.

Purple Flames smelted the Holy Bone, and his flesh, burned to ashes, was reborn within extinction.

Transforming toward something akin to gold, robust and pure.

After all the tool avatars had merged into the massive flame pillar, Thunder Series avatars, Ice Series avatars, Fire Series avatars, Space Series avatars, etc., entered one by one.

These main combat avatars lasted a bit longer within the flame pillar, with the Fire Series avatar enduring three seconds due to fire affinity and law insights.

Then one by one, they vanished.

Tang Yu felt a pang of heartache; heaven knows how many resources he spent crafting these avatars, forgetting to calculate whether the avatars had earned back their costs.

As he mused lovingly, with all avatars now absorbed, Tang Yu’s physique quaked, and his aura soared abruptly.

At this moment,

The Saint Level realm-breaking truly commenced.

...

In the inner circle of the Purple Flame Sky Domain, a certain domain,

a gigantic sailboat broke through the purple sea of fire, proceeding straight forward.

From time to time, Purple Flame Dragons burst forth, striking the massive sailboat, but as the sails shook, it remained unscathed.

This was evidently a fortress-type Holy Artifact.

On the sailboat,

there were over a dozen powerful presences scanning the surrounding sky domain.

Some of these figures were gigantic, resembling stonemen, with intricate patterns and continuously burning black flames on their surfaces.

The remaining figures included Beastman Race, Spirit Race, Corpse Clan, and other powerful beings from diverse races.

They occasionally turned back, looking with awe at the center of the sailboat, toward the magnificent, eternal, and immortal Molten Rock Ancestor, who was resting with closed eyes.