Chapter 403 - 160: Massive Increase

A blazing fire raged, and a terrifying heatwave washed over the surroundings.

The hearts of the onlookers pounded in their chests.

But the most terrifying part wasn’t the heat radiating from Chen Yu; it was the Divine Power that suffused his entire being.

It was nearly indistinguishable from that of a True God.

The might swept over them, bringing an intense sense of pressure.

This pressure was so great it felt as if they were on the verge of suffocating.

’He’s not going to break through directly to the True God realm, is he?’

Looking at Chen Yu, who resembled a world-ending demon of drought, the same thought occurred to everyone.

It seemed entirely possible.

"He’s broken his limits!"

’It seems this kid has grasped a considerable profound meaning.’

The middle-aged True God shot up from his recliner, his eyes fixed on the blazing Chen Yu.

Based on his aura alone, he could tell that Chen Yu’s improvement was not just significant—it was immense.

His presence had also grown incredibly profound, approaching that of a True God.

Although there was still a gap between him and a True God, judging by his current Divine Power and aura, he had already reached the Demigod stage.

One more step, and he would fully enter the ranks of the True Gods.

Leaping past a stage with such a massive boost in power—this trip was well worth it!

VMMMM—!!!

Seeing the terrifying flames engulfing Chen Yu, the middle-aged True God took action, manually "cooling him down"!

The scorching sensation faded, and Chen Yu felt a cool, refreshing comfort.

The blazing fire around him also receded quickly before vanishing completely.

But in the next moment, Chen Yu felt countless pairs of eyes staring intently at him.

Chen Yu immediately sensed that something was off.

’Fuck... My clothes are gone.’

He glanced down, and his face instantly turned beet red.

Just then, all eyes were on him, filled with astonishment and shock.

——

Hearing the crowd’s murmuring, Chen Yu wished the ground would swallow him whole.

Fortunately, the middle-aged True God waved his hand, conjuring a set of clothes and handing them directly to Chen Yu.

Chen Yu scrambled into the clothes. But seeing everyone’s expressions, his face was still flushed.

’I was completely exposed...’

’Damn it.’

’All I did was soak in the Divine Pool. How could this happen? There wasn’t any warning at all.’

Though he was confident in his physique, being stared at so openly by everyone made Chen Yu extremely uncomfortable, like he had a bone stuck in his throat.

By now, everyone had snapped out of their stupor, but their eyes remained glued to Chen Yu, still roaming over his body.

"Brother Yu is so... big. I really didn’t expect that..."

Zhuge Qingtian whispered under his breath. Hearing Zhuge Qingtian’s remark, Dongfang Yao’s pretty face turned an even deeper shade of red. Her eyes darted over Chen Yu’s body, but the moment she felt his gaze, she immediately looked down.

Yet, she couldn’t resist sneaking another peek.

Chen Yu: "..."

——

"Ahem. Alright, the Divine Pool baptism is complete. You may all leave."

The middle-aged True God spoke, breaking the silence.

The group once again took the Void Gate and left the Divine Kingdom World.

Back in the Ancient City, after exiting the tall tower, the middle-aged True God scanned the crowd. "You have one day to rest. Gather in the square at nine tomorrow morning. We will be heading to the Outer Domain battlefield."

’The Outer Domain battlefield?!’

The moment the middle-aged True God spoke, the expressions of most people changed.

Clearly, they all knew what kind of place it was.

Chen Yu, however, was calm.

He had already come to terms with the Outer Domain battlefield.

In fact, a place like that was perfect for him.

After the baptism in the Divine Pool, if his physical body could achieve another Evolution, he would have a high chance of breaking through to the True God realm.

Then, in the vast starry cosmos, he would finally have a true place of his own!

"Do you understand?" Seeing that no one had answered, the middle-aged True God’s voice boomed again, exploding like Celestial Thunder next to their ears.

"Yes!" came the unified reply.

The middle-aged True God nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. Dismissed."

As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged True God’s figure vanished on the spot.

Everyone came back to their senses, and their gazes once again fell upon Chen Yu.

’Haven’t they seen enough?’

Feeling everyone’s eyes on him, Chen Yu’s expression darkened.

A terrifying aura erupted from his body. "My friends, if anyone dares to speak a word of what just happened, don’t blame me for being impolite. After all, anything can happen on the Outer Domain battlefield."

Everyone: "..."

A threat. A blatant, naked threat!

The crowd nodded silently. No one said another word.

They had to endure the threat. That bastard Chen Yu now truly possessed the power to annihilate them all.

Strength decided everything.

One by one, the group dispersed.

Soon, only a few people were left.

Nangong Ba stepped forward, a wide grin on his face as he looked at Chen Yu. "Brother Chen, I never expected you to have such a fine figure. Very well-built."

"..."

Hearing Nangong Ba’s teasing, Chen Yu’s eye twitched.

Nangong Ba laughed and clapped him on the shoulder. "Don’t worry, Brother Chen, I won’t say a word. But I can’t guarantee our senior won’t."

Chen Yu: "..."

’Damn it, I forgot there was a True God who saw everything, too.’

Hearing Nangong Ba’s words, Chen Yu’s heart sank.

But on second thought, he felt a sense of relief.

’It’s not like it’s something particularly shameful.’

’If word gets out, then let it.’

’What do I have to be afraid of?’

’You could even call it an "advantage"!’

"Brother Chen, what’s there to be afraid of? For a man, that’s a great asset. Others can only be envious," Jiang Can chimed in with a grin, stepping forward as well.

"Brother Yu, you have a really nice body," Dongfang Yao added, her voice sweet.

"..."

"I’ve just had a breakthrough. You all carry on, I’m going back to cultivate." Unwilling to dwell on the topic, Chen Yu said his piece and vanished in a streak of light.

"Hey, don’t run off! We still have important things to discuss."

Nangong Ba called out immediately.

"We’ll discuss it tomorrow," Chen Yu’s voice echoed in their ears.

The group exchanged glances and, with a sense of resignation, went their separate ways.

...

「In the manor villa.」 Chen Yu sat cross-legged on his bed, sensing the changes brought about by the Divine Pool’s baptism.

The changes were even greater than he had imagined.

First were the changes to his cultivation.

He had shot up directly to the Ninth Level Peak, and his Qi had skyrocketed by several fold.

Second, he had comprehended the True Divine Profound Meaning.

This was the crucial step to becoming a god.

Before the baptism in the Divine Pool, Chen Yu had estimated he would be able to grasp the True Divine Profound Meaning. However, the True Divine Profound Meaning he comprehended after the baptism was far stronger than he had anticipated.

The True Divine Profound Meaning was a realm of its own.

It was indescribable; one could only experience it by reaching that level.

This step had given him a glimpse into the cultivation of a True God.

All cultivation had become much easier.

Not only that, but his Celestial Destiny Skill had also surged under the Divine Pool’s baptism.

He had now cultivated the Celestial Destiny Skill directly to the twentieth level.

The stages that were once obscure and difficult to understand were now completely clear, allowing him to comprehend the entirety of the Celestial Destiny Skill.

This was inextricably linked to his comprehension of the True Divine Profound Meaning.

It was absolutely crucial!

’With my current strength, I should be able to go head-to-head with a Tier One True God...’

Chen Yu thought to himself.

With his strength having skyrocketed, he could finally contend with a True God to some extent.

Of course, it was only to some extent.

Aside from his Divine Power, none of his other abilities could clash head-on with a True God.

Being able to contend at all was his limit.

The only ability he had that could actually harm a True God was still his Divine Power.