Chapter 402 - 159: Engulfed in Raging Flames, True Divine Profound Meaning

"It’s been a day, and they’re still not out?"

On the bank, dozens of pairs of eyes stared at the Divine Pool before them.

The Blood-colored Divine Pool churned as three auras intertwined and collided.

Though their figures remained unseen, the auras overflowing from the Divine Pool made everyone feel an intense pressure.

They were all at the Ninth Level Peak, yet the gap between them was far from small.

Sensing the three auras, the crowd’s anticipation grew.

"Don’t tell me they’re about to become gods?"

Someone couldn’t help but speak up.

"Becoming a god is likely impossible. However, there’s a high chance the three of them will comprehend the True Divine Profound Meaning."

Another person said.

Everyone was murmuring amongst themselves. Meanwhile, the middle-aged True God lay leisurely in his deck chair, listening quietly to their discussions without interrupting.

’In this Divine Pool baptism, Chen Yu and the other two have a great chance of comprehending the True Divine Profound Meaning.’

’But that’s all it is—a chance.’

’As a True God, he knew full well just how difficult this step was.’

’Even if their talent was unparalleled across the cosmos, taking this step was no simple feat!’

’Comprehending the True Divine Profound Meaning seems like a single step, yet it’s a step that has barred the path for countless geniuses and prodigies.’

’The Divine Pool’s effects were powerful, but not so powerful as to grant godhood directly.’

’It only increased the probability.’

’If it could grant godhood directly, the Human Race would have dominated the cosmos long ago.’

...

"Do you think Brother Yu and the others can become gods?" Zhuge Qingtian asked, turning from the Divine Pool to look at Dongfang Yao beside him.

Dongfang Yao watched the Divine Pool, pondering for a moment before replying, "Becoming gods is impossible, but there’s some hope they’ll comprehend the True Divine Profound Meaning."

"That’s still not enough?" Zhuge Qingtian was stunned.

Dongfang Yao rolled his eyes. "Have you forgotten how difficult it is to become a god?"

Zhuge Qingtian: "..."

’He had a point.’

’It really is incredibly difficult...’

---

Time trickled by.

「Two days passed quickly.」

Inside the Divine Pool, the figures of Chen Yu and the other two had yet to appear, but a vast and powerful pressure began to emanate from the Divine Pool.

Divine Power!

As the pressure spread, everyone’s heart skipped a beat.

The manifestation of Divine Power meant only one thing: they had comprehended the True Divine Profound Meaning.

This was the crucial step toward godhood. Once one comprehended the True Divine Profound Meaning, becoming a god was merely a matter of time.

The three auras were so chaotically intertwined that it was impossible to tell if all three of them had comprehended the True Divine Profound Meaning.

The crowd watched the Divine Pool without so much as blinking.

Suddenly, the Divine Pool roiled, and a figure shot out from within.

His entire body was crimson, like a branding iron, and emitted thick white steam.

A faint Divine Power radiated from his body.

"It’s Jiang Can!"

The crowd recognized the emerging figure at a glance.

Upon feeling the faint Divine Power emanating from Jiang Can, everyone except the middle-aged True God felt as if a great mountain was pressing down on them.

The feeling was a direct assault on their minds, making them extremely uncomfortable.

Jiang Can circulated his energy and regulated his breath. His crimson body quickly returned to normal, but he still couldn’t control the faint Divine Power radiating from him.

"Not bad," the middle-aged True God said, looking at Jiang Can with a satisfied smile.

Jiang Can’s face was also alight with joy. He hadn’t expected to comprehend the True Divine Profound Meaning himself and take such a crucial step.

Although he was still at the Ninth Level Peak, his current strength was on a completely different level than before.

It had increased severalfold.

By comprehending the True Divine Profound Meaning, even though he couldn’t yet wield the abilities of a True God, he had already created a crack in the barrier to the next realm.

With this step, he had already surpassed the others.

The path to godhood was now within reach.

All he had to do was break through that final barrier, and he would fully ascend to become a True God.

’The other two still haven’t come out...’

Jiang Can quickly calmed himself, his gaze falling upon the Blood-colored Divine Pool.

He was the first of the three to emerge, leaving two others still inside.

’Nangong Ba and Chen Yu!’

’The fact that they could endure longer than him could only mean one thing: both their physical bodies and their strength surpassed his.’

However, Jiang Can wasn’t discouraged by this realization.

’He was well aware of Nangong Ba’s strength; he had always been a cut above him.’

’And as for Chen Yu, that went without saying. The man had made a name for himself by injuring a True God on the Stellar Battlefield in a single fight!’

’He had nothing but respect for that kind of power.’

Since both of them were still inside, he was curious to see just how long they could last.

Just as Jiang Can was pondering this, the pool’s water churned, and another figure flew out.

Nangong Ba!

His body was also crimson like a branding iron, and the Divine Power emanating from him was several degrees stronger than Jiang Can’s.

After circulating his energy to regulate his breath, Nangong Ba quickly returned to normal.

"Brother Yu must have comprehended the True Divine Profound Meaning too."

Seeing Nangong Ba emerge, Zhuge Qingtian turned his gaze back to the Divine Pool. Only Chen Yu remained, and the Divine Power still radiating from it left no room for doubt.

Chen Yu had also comprehended the True Divine Profound Meaning.

For three people to comprehend the True Divine Profound Meaning at the same time was an extremely rare event, something not seen in decades.

In past decades, it was considered a good outcome if even one person succeeded. But this time, there were three.

"He’s still not out?"

Nangong Ba composed himself and looked toward the Divine Pool, inwardly surprised.

He thought he had lasted long enough, but he never expected Chen Yu to endure even longer.

’From the looks of it, Chen Yu won’t be coming out anytime soon.’

’He’ll be in there a while longer.’

At that moment, all eyes turned to the Divine Pool.

That Chen Yu had comprehended the True Divine Profound Meaning was now beyond doubt!

The only question was how long it would take for him to emerge.

The longest recorded time in the Divine Pool was two and a half days, set a century ago by a True God senior—who also happened to be Nangong Ba’s master.

And now, only Chen Yu was left.

Whether he could break the record was anyone’s guess.

He might emerge in the very next second.

’This kid... I hope he can break the record...’

Lying in his deck chair, the middle-aged True God was now also filled with anticipation.

’If he breaks the record, Chen Yu’s future achievements will likely surpass even those of Nangong Ba’s master.’

’The longer one lasts, the greater the potential for the future.’

’Whether he could break the century-old record... even he couldn’t predict. He could only wait.’

---

At the bottom of the Divine Pool, Chen Yu sat cross-legged, as motionless as a statue.

A powerful spiritual light emanated from his body.

A terrifying aura of Divine Power spread throughout his body.

At that moment, Chen Yu was in a profound and mystical state.

His spirit felt as though it had entered another world.

This realm seemed endless.

His spirit roamed freely, lost to the world.

Immersed in the feeling of comprehending the True Divine Profound Meaning, Chen Yu had all but forgotten everything else.

After an unknown amount of time, a jolt of pain shot through him, and Chen Yu’s eyes snapped open.

’I’ve reached my limit!’

With his eyes open, Chen Yu felt an immense heat surrounding him—a heat so intense that even his True God Body could barely withstand it.

SPLASH—!

The Divine Pool erupted, and Chen Yu’s figure shot out like a cannonball.

THUD!

He hit the ground, his body wreathed in raging flames, as if he had become a world-ending demon of drought and fire, come to incinerate all existence.

Everyone stared, dumbfounded, at the sight of Chen Yu wreathed in flames.

’What the hell is going on?’