Chapter 165 – The Transcendent Breakthrough

Chapter 165: Chapter 165 – The Transcendent Breakthrough

The breakthrough formation was ready by midnight.

Orion had spent several hours arranging the stabilizing crystals around the Legendary Transcendent Origin Core. The formation occupied a large clearing near the expedition camp, with seven crystal pillars positioned in a circle and a smaller formation beneath each of the twins.

The surrounding researchers had been instructed to remain outside the formation. Even a small disturbance during a breakthrough could cause serious consequences, particularly when the cultivators involved were attempting to cross into a completely new realm.

Orion stood beside the formation, checking its final arrangements.

"The Transcendent Origin Realm is fundamentally different from Mortal Origin. Your bodies, souls and energy cores must undergo a complete transformation. Simply accumulating more energy won’t be enough."

Azrael examined the crystals.

"What happens if the energy becomes unstable?"

"The formation will contain the excess energy, but it cannot complete the breakthrough for you. You’ll have to control the transformation yourselves."

Seraphina looked at the glowing core.

"And the two of us can use the same core?"

"Yes. Its Origin Energy is unusually pure, and its compatibility with both of your bloodlines is exceptionally high. However, the way you absorb it will be different."

Orion pointed toward the two smaller formations.

"Azrael, your Aetherion bloodline will naturally draw upon the core’s Origin Energy while your Oblivion power stabilizes the transformation. Seraphina, your Genesis Bloom bloodline will absorb and refine the energy through your Genesis Core. Do not attempt to imitate each other’s process."

The twins nodded.

They had already learned that their powers developed differently, even though their evolution had remained closely connected.

Azrael entered the first formation while Seraphina took her position opposite him. The Legendary Transcendent Origin Core floated between them, suspended above a circular crystal platform.

Orion stepped outside the formation.

"Begin whenever you’re ready."

Azrael closed his eyes and circulated his energy.

Seraphina did the same.

The Transcendent Origin Core immediately responded.

Golden and brown light spread across its surface before streams of concentrated Origin Energy flowed toward the twins. The energy entered their bodies slowly at first, but the moment it reached their cores, the transformation accelerated.

Azrael felt his entire energy core vibrate.

His Aetherion bloodline reacted violently to the incoming energy, drawing it inward and compressing it. His existing power began circulating faster, while the structure of his core gradually changed.

Dark energy emerged around him.

Unlike ordinary darkness, it contained no destructive fluctuations. It remained tightly connected to his Aetherion bloodline, responding to every movement of his energy.

His System appeared.

Evolution Initiated

Race: Aetherion (Awakening)

Current Power Realm: Peak Mortal Origin

Evolution Progress: 95%

Transcendent Evolution Catalyst: Accepted

Body Transformation: Initiated

Soul Transformation: Initiated

Energy Core Transformation: In Progress

Azrael’s body began glowing with a mixture of silver and black light.

Inside his energy core, countless fine cracks appeared. Rather than damaging it, the cracks allowed the compressed Origin Energy to penetrate its deepest layers.

His core began expanding.

Every increase in its size was accompanied by a powerful surge of energy that spread throughout his body. His muscles strengthened, his bones became denser, and his internal energy pathways widened to accommodate the new power.

However, the most significant change occurred within his soul.

Aetherion Resonance began spreading through every part of his spiritual foundation. The previously fragmented connections between his bloodline, body and soul gradually formed a unified structure.

Then the transformation encountered resistance.

The remaining energy inside his core became unstable, and the dark power surrounding him began fluctuating.

Orion immediately noticed the change.

"His core is resisting the final transformation!"

Seraphina opened her eyes briefly but remained focused on her own breakthrough.

Azrael gritted his teeth.

He could feel the problem. His core was attempting to preserve its existing structure while simultaneously adapting to the Transcendent Origin Energy.

He gathered his Oblivion power and directed it toward the unstable sections.

Oblivion Judgment.

The darkness spread through his core, removing the damaged energy that prevented the transformation from stabilizing. It did not consume the core itself. Instead, it cleared the obstructed pathways, allowing the Origin Energy to settle.

The fluctuations gradually disappeared.

His core compressed once more before releasing a tremendous pulse.

At the same time, Seraphina’s transformation reached its own critical stage.

Golden light surrounded her entire body. Unlike Azrael’s transformation, hers was accompanied by the appearance of countless luminous flowers. They blossomed in the air before dissolving into streams of Genesis Energy.

Her Genesis Core was expanding rapidly.

The Transcendent Origin Energy flowed through her bloodline, strengthening her body and soul while increasing the depth of her connection to life.

Her System appeared.

Evolution Initiated

Race: Genesis Bloom (Awakening)

Current Power Realm: Peak Mortal Origin

Evolution Progress: 96%

Transcendent Evolution Catalyst: Accepted

Body Transformation: Initiated

Soul Transformation: Initiated

Energy Core Transformation: In Progress

Seraphina’s golden wings unfolded behind her. Their light became increasingly intense as her Genesis Bloom bloodline underwent its transformation.

Her core began producing a new form of Genesis Energy, denser and more powerful than anything she had previously possessed.

However, the transformation placed considerable pressure on her body.

Her breathing became uneven, and the golden light around her flickered.

Orion stepped forward.

"Her energy circulation is slowing!"

Azrael sensed the disturbance immediately.

He wanted to reach her, but he knew that interrupting his own breakthrough could destabilize both formations.

Seraphina clenched her hands.

She was not going to stop.

Her Genesis Energy spread throughout her body, repairing the strain caused by the transformation while her Origin Nourishment trait absorbed the remaining energy from the core.

The golden light intensified.

Her Genesis Core expanded again, releasing a powerful pulse that travelled through the entire formation.

The seven crystal pillars trembled.

Orion quickly strengthened the stabilizing formation.

"Both of them are approaching the final stage!"

The Legendary Transcendent Origin Core began shrinking as the remaining energy was absorbed.

Azrael’s energy core finally completed its transformation.

A powerful wave of dark and silver energy exploded from his body, spreading across the clearing before being contained by the formation.

His System immediately responded.

Evolution Completed

Race: Aetherion (Awakening)

Evolution: Transcendent Awakening

Power Realm: Early Transcendent Origin

Energy Core: Transcendent Origin Core

Evolution Progress: 100%

New Trait Acquired: Transcendent Aetherion Body

New Trait Acquired: Origin Core Stability

Aetherion Resonance: Increased

Azrael slowly opened his eyes.

His senses had changed dramatically.

He could feel the Origin Energy circulating throughout the surrounding forest, distinguish the movements of distant creatures and perceive the energy flowing beneath the ground.

Even his physical strength had increased tremendously.

He looked toward Seraphina.

She was still surrounded by golden light.

Her breakthrough had reached its final stage, but her Genesis Core was continuing to absorb the remaining energy.

The flowers surrounding her began opening one after another. Each released a wave of golden particles that gathered around her body.

Then her wings spread fully.

A radiant pulse swept through the clearing.

Her Genesis Core completed its transformation.

Evolution Completed

Race: Genesis Bloom

Evolution: Transcendent Awakening

Power Realm: Early Transcendent Origin

Energy Core: Transcendent Genesis Core

Evolution Progress: 100%

New Trait Acquired: Transcendent Genesis Body

New Trait Acquired: Origin Core Stability

Origin Nourishment: Enhanced

The formation finally stopped glowing.

Seraphina lowered her staff and opened her eyes. Her golden wings slowly folded behind her as she examined the energy flowing through her body.

Azrael smiled.

"Congratulations."

She returned his smile.

"You too."

Orion approached them, his expression filled with disbelief.

"Both of you have successfully entered the Transcendent Origin Realm."

He examined the remaining energy in the formation.

"Your foundations are stable. There are no signs of damage to either core, and your bloodlines have adapted remarkably well."

One of the researchers stared at the twins.

"Two cultivators reaching Transcendent Origin at the same time..."

Another shook his head.

"That is extraordinary, especially considering how young they are."

Azrael and Seraphina could hear the conversation, but their attention was on their newly transformed energy cores.

Their System notifications continued.

New Power Realm Registered

Early Transcendent Origin Realm

Available Development:

Transcendent Energy Control

Body Tempering

Soul Refinement

Bloodline Evolution

Skill Advancement

Azrael examined the new options before closing the interface.

He could already tell that his existing abilities would become considerably stronger with Transcendent Energy.

Seraphina reached the same conclusion.

"Let’s test our new strength tomorrow."

Azrael nodded.

"I was thinking the same thing."

Orion laughed.

"At least allow yourselves to rest first. A breakthrough of this magnitude places considerable strain on the body, even when everything goes perfectly."

The twins agreed and left the formation.

For the first time since entering the Eastern Origin Wilds, they had advanced beyond the Peak of Mortal Origin.

Their journey through the Transcendent Origin Realm had begun, and both of them were eager to discover how much their newly evolved powers could accomplish.