Alex, Serena, and Cyr walked out of the river. Their clothes were damp, but their steps were steady. The cool mist still clung to their bodies, and the faint shimmer of spiritual energy rising from the water trailed behind them like drifting smoke.

Xin was nowhere to be seen, but Alex's mind was no longer thinking about Xin or Extreme Life Blue Lotus, or even the Stone of Immortality. His mind drifted somewhere else.

Since the Stone of Immortality was no longer at the bottom of the river, staying there for long would be nothing more than a waste of time. So, Serena simply collected the crumbled pillars and proposed to leave that place.

Everyone agreed and left.

Finally, Serena continued from where she had left, saying, "As I said before, True Divinity is just the first step. True cultivation starts after True Divinity. As a True Divinity, a warrior already has some understanding of a certain Source Law (Dao). However, to truly step onto the Sainthood, one must go through the Three Stages of Saint Tribulation."

"These tribulations are not just tests of strength, but tests of heart, soul, and Dao. The first tribulation tempers your body and foundation, forcing you to stabilize your understanding of the Heavenly Dao. The second tribulation tests your heart and will, shattering illusions and weaknesses within your soul. The third and final tribulation tests your comprehension of the Dao itself—whether you can endure the pressure of Heaven and prove you are worthy to stand as a Saint."

"If a warrior passes all three stages of Saint Tribulation, their connection with the Source Laws deepens, and they are reborn as a Saint. This stage is known as the Saint Foundation Stage. At this level, a warrior must comprehend at least 10% of at least one Source Law of the Universe and use that understanding to form a Domain. Once the Domain is successfully formed through their understanding of a Dao, they break through and advance to the Saint Manifestation Stage."

"In the Saint Manifestation Stage, a warrior must deepen their understanding of at least one Source Law of the Universe until it reaches at least 25%. Only then can their Domain truly manifest in the world. A manifested Domain is not just an illusion; it is more like a miniature world where the owner of the domain can control everything at will."

"After this comes the Great Saint Stage. In this stage of cultivation, comprehension of at least one Source Law of the Universe must reach 50%. At this level, a warrior's Domain evolves into something vast and unshakable. Great Saints are revered because their presence alone changes the flow of battle."

"Above the Great Saint Stage are the Saint King Stage and the Saint Sovereign Stage. These two stages represent the peak realms of Saints. Each step beyond True Divinity becomes increasingly difficult, yet it is the only path toward reaching the true heights of cultivation. Furthermore, with every stage above True Divinity, a deeper comprehension of the Heavenly Dao becomes not only important but absolutely essential."

Alex listened quietly as Serena explained the path beyond True Divinity. The more she spoke, the heavier his thoughts became.

By the time she completed her words, Alex had already clenched his fists tightly, feeling a mix of shock and excitement. For a moment, he even felt small, like a single drop in a vast ocean. He finally understood that the path ahead was much longer and more daunting than he had thought.

Yet at the same time, a strange fire lit inside him. Instead of being discouraged, he felt an urge to walk all the way to the Saint Sovereign Stage, or perhaps even higher if that is not the peak of cultivation.

If others could become Saints, then why not him?

Not to mention, he possessed the Replication System, the Blood Devouring Abyssal Pearl, the Mirror of the Myriad Worlds, along with his powerful physique, unique bloodlines, and countless other treasures. These are things so valuable that others would be willing to wage war for them.

Alex took a deep breath, his eyes shining faintly. The future seemed overwhelming, but for the first time, he felt like he was truly looking forward to something.

At the same time, he couldn't help but wonder how far he had cultivated in his first life.

Alex looked at Serena with shining eyes, wanting to say something, but Serena interrupted, "Do you know why I've told you so much?"

"No," Alex shook his head. He genuinely didn't know. The rightful source is novel★fire.net

Serena took a deep breath and again looked at the sky. Cyr did the same. Both of them seemed to be looking at something far beyond.

"It is because the expert who sealed and concealed this galaxy left behind his inheritance somewhere within it, and that inheritance site has just opened. Its appearance has already attracted the attention of countless powers."

"From what I've found out about that expert, he was at least a Saint Sovereign. The inheritance of a Saint Sovereign is no trivial matter; countless forces across any galactic empire would not hesitate to wage war for it. And besides, this expert was… somewhat special."

As if he heard something unexpected, Cyr immediately turned to Serena and exclaimed in shock, "Wait... Did you just say inheritance of a Saint Sovereign?"

Pointing at the sky, he asked in a loud voice, "Is that place truly hiding the inheritance of a Saint Sovereign? Are you telling the truth?"

Serena slowly nodded, her expression calm but serious. "Yes. That place hides the inheritance of a Saint Sovereign. I cannot say for certain what lies inside, but the moment it opened, its aura spread across the galaxy. It will not be long before powerful experts rush there. So, instead of wasting our time here, let's leave immediately."

Cyr's face turned pale with excitement. He found it difficult to control his emotions. He almost felt ridiculous just to think that he entered this galaxy in search of the Stone of Immortality, never expecting to encounter the inheritance of a Saint Sovereign.

Although Alex stayed quiet all this time, his heart was pounding faster and faster. He had just learned about Saints, and now, right in front of him, appeared a chance connected to a Saint Sovereign, which is also the highest level of Sainthood.

It felt almost unreal.

Serena ignored Cyr. She glanced at Alex and said softly, "Opportunities like this come only once in countless years. But remember, great opportunities always come with great danger. Without enough strength, inheritance will only bring death."

There seems to be some underlying meaning in her words, and Alex understood that she was speaking those words for him to listen.

Perhaps, she was trying to warn him that he is still weak. He may encounter danger that can put his life at risk, so he'd better take every step carefully instead of blindly walking everywhere.

Alex clenched his fists tightly.

He knew Serena was right. But deep inside, his fighting spirit grew stronger. No matter how dangerous it was, he wanted to see what a Saint Sovereign had left behind. It was a chance he could not ignore.

Taking a deep breath, Alex forced himself to calm his turbulent emotions. When he finally looked at Serena, his eyes were no longer restless but instead blazed with an unshakable fighting spirit.