Willpower! Breakthrough!

“Original Universe human Yan Chun, meets the requirements.” “Eastern Emperor Holy Land’s Zi Weikai, meets the requirements.” Duan Dong River stood at the very front of the corridor, remaining there for a long time without dissipating. This was because the number of those reaching the first bottleneck had entered a phase of explosive growth— In the blink of an eye, it surpassed 100, and the number continued to soar. Luo Feng, however, paid no mind to those breaking through the first bottleneck, calmly focusing on studying the Rhinoceros Emperor Game in his own way! ... Time flowed on. In the 3900th year of Luo Feng’s inheritance reception, the rate of those breaking through the first bottleneck was at its fastest, then gradually began to slow. From the 5200th year onwards, not a single new breakthrough of the first bottleneck occurred. “Is this your limit?” Duan Dong River shook his head, stating indifferently, “Only 298 have broken through the first bottleneck?” Luo Feng, enveloped within the golden-red palace of light, also opened his eyes and nodded subtly. The Rhinoceros Emperor Game wasn’t something where the longer one spent, the more solutions they’d necessarily find. Many of the Immortal Gods present had limited potential; some, even Universe Venerables, might never break through. Breaking the first bottleneck was, of course, incredibly difficult. Among the 298 who had reached the first bottleneck, all seven Universe Overlords had succeeded! All Universe Masters had succeeded! A few Immortal Gods and some Universe Venerables met the requirements! Naturally, Luo Feng was the only one who had reached the second bottleneck. “Hmm?” Duan Dong River’s gaze shifted. “Eastern Emperor Holy Land’s Bixue.” Duan Dong River looked over, smiling and nodding. “You’ve already broken through the second bottleneck. It seems the greatest hope for inheriting my Duan Dong River lineage this time lies with you and that human, Yinhe. You must strive hard and not grow complacent.” “Yes, Lord Duan Dong River.” Venerable Bixue bowed. At the same time, a crystal pillar began to emerge from the corridor floor beside him. The pillar burst forth with light, forming a red palace and a golden palace that overlapped… enveloped in golden-red radiance! It shimmered in harmony with Luo Feng’s golden-red palace in the distance. “Hmm?” Luo Feng’s brow furrowed slightly. “Venerable Bixue,” Luo Feng murmured to himself. “Bixue!” “Venerable Bixue… our Eastern Emperor Holy Land is counting on you.” The Universe Masters of the Eastern Emperor Holy Land were all overjoyed and excited. As long as someone from their faction received the inheritance, it meant the entire Holy Land would benefit. Venerable Bixue also offered a slight smile to his surroundings. This inheritance was a grand opportunity that would change his destiny! Before this, within the Eastern Emperor Holy Land, teeming with experts, he was merely considered ordinary, a ‘quasi-Universe Master’… because the Eastern Emperor Holy Land’s universe had limited capacity. With so many Universe Masters already present, their group of quasi-Universe Masters simply couldn’t break through, unable to receive the Holy Land universe’s origin supply for advancement. From Venerable to Universe Master, the consumption of divine power was astonishing. Without the origin supply, it was simply impossible. He, Venerable Bixue… from such an awkward status as a quasi-Universe Master, had suddenly become the most dazzling figure in the entire Eastern Emperor Holy Land, his status so high… it even surpassed any Universe Master or Universe Overlord! Even the Eastern Emperor Holy Land’s Ancestor personally met with him, telling him: “Your ability to solve the Rhinoceros Emperor Game has proven your potential… even if you don’t receive the inheritance this time, you will still receive the best cultivation from my Holy Land in the future. You don’t need to feel pressure… just do your best!” “If you perform well this time! With boundless potential!” “I would even go to any lengths to make you a Universe Overlord, and even allow you to transcend reincarnation.” The Eastern Emperor Ancestor’s promise had long ignited a burning desire in Venerable Bixue’s heart. He was thrilled. The passion that had lain dormant for an unknown duration reignited. He felt as if he had returned to his youth, to the years of relentless struggle… filled with fighting spirit! “Become a Universe Overlord?” “Isn’t it true that only the Original Universe can nurture Universe Overlords? Does the Ancestor also have a way? That’s right! Duan Dong River left this lineage of inheritance, naturally wanting future generations to continuously cultivate and improve. If one can’t even reach Universe Overlord, it would be too ridiculous. Ancient civilizations possess such methods; perhaps the Ancestor could achieve it by paying a great price.” Venerable Bixue understood… This was his greatest opportunity! An opportunity to turn his fate around! Even if he failed, as long as he proved his potential… proved his potential was exceptionally high, the Eastern Emperor Ancestor would reverse time and space to revive him, then cultivate him further. “Success!” “What is that Luo Feng compared to this?” “I have been dormant for endless years, not even qualified to enter the Universe Ocean, living a mediocre life… I’ve been waiting for this very chance! A true opportunity to turn my fate around, and I must seize it with all my might!” Venerable Bixue appeared indifferent on the surface, but his heart was truly in a state of frenzy. As this opportunity arrived… he clutched it desperately, like a drowning man. Burning his passion completely! Burning his very life! All his wisdom and potential erupted at this moment! ... Black-Patterned Stone Pillar Space. The majestic Black-Patterned Stone Pillar pierced directly into the endless depths of the highest clouds and mist. The entire pillar exuded an infinite, colossal pressure of willpower, as if billions of blood-stained black-armored legions were charging forward, roaring. This was where Luo Feng tempered his willpower. His Demon Killer Clan clone had been staying here, with no other powerful beings around. After all, the Black-Patterned Stone Pillar Space contained 16 Black-Patterned Stone Pillars… almost all experts gathered around Stone Pillar No. 2, so they could frequently hear the explanations of Bei Chi Star Master. Thus, Luo Feng’s area was quite deserted. Even a small stone detached from a massive rock, hovering in mid-air, slowly approaching the Black-Patterned Stone Pillar, moving extremely sluggishly. “Kill! Kill! Kill!” Endless roars. The impact of willpower, like surging tides, wave after wave, relentlessly crushed Luo Feng’s will. When studying the Rhinoceros Emperor Game or secret techniques, the Demon Killer Clan clone would fly to a slightly more distant boulder, or even retreat to its edge, minimizing the willpower impact so it wouldn’t affect cultivation. But when tempering willpower… it would push as close to its limits as possible. Under extreme pressure, it was impossible to focus on cultivation. “Roar~~~” The stone began to squirm and deform, transforming into a naked man, his skin covered in intricate spatial secret patterns. If a Demon Killer Clan clone were to be killed under special circumstances… it would reveal its ‘true form.’ At this moment, its skin bore spatial secret patterns. This true form… was the Demon Killer Clan clone’s most relaxed and unburdened state. And now, under extreme pressure, it had even reached a critical point… The Demon Killer Clan clone involuntarily reverted to its true form. “Just a little more.” “Just a little more.” Luo Feng’s will roared. It raged! He had a feeling… he was about to break through his limits. Just a tiny bit more, and he was closer to a breakthrough than ever before! “Break through, damn it!!!!!!!!” Luo Feng’s will roared. Boom!!! Like a bolt of lightning! Or as if an endless chaotic world instantly evolved into billions of stars and countless living beings in the universe… At this moment! Luo Feng’s will cheered and rejoiced, experiencing a liberating sensation, like a fish leaping into the vast sea or a bird soaring through the high heavens. It was as if a divine dragon, trapped in a shallow pool, had finally struggled free and ascended to the nine heavens, roaming freely. An incomparably powerful will… emanated from the naked Demon Killer Clan clone. “Hahaha…” The Demon Killer Clan clone’s surface quickly condensed into black clothing, and it laughed heartily. “Advance!” Whoosh! The Demon Killer Clan clone rapidly advanced, charging towards the Black-Patterned Stone Pillar, constantly pushing closer to challenge its new limits. As it approached, the flow of time surged, becoming faster and faster! “12,000 times?” When Luo Feng felt the time flow reach 12,000 times, he found it extremely strenuous; it was already close to his limit. “I heard that Bei Chi Star Master, who has the strongest tempered willpower, experiences a time flow of over 130,000 times…” “Indeed, there’s always someone stronger, and a higher heaven beyond this one,” Luo Feng smiled. He then flew back, stopping only when he reached a point where the time flow was approximately 6,000 times. The willpower pressure there… felt like a gentle breeze to Luo Feng now, only bringing comfort and having no impact on his cultivation. “My willpower has transformed!” “Powerful willpower controls consciousness… the speed of deduction and thought will greatly increase. Studying the Rhinoceros Emperor Game will definitely be faster.” Luo Feng rejoiced inwardly. Willpower is the commander! Consciousness is the multitude of generals! Divine power is the soldiers! The transformation of willpower… brings great benefits, whether in cultivation or combat. At least for himself now, firstly, with his willpower breakthrough in this Duan Dong River lineage inheritance, he felt more confident and had a greater chance of obtaining the inheritance. Secondly, with his willpower finally breaking through to Universe Overlord level, he was confident he could now bind the heaven-defying white wings. “Haha, a breakthrough in willpower is like a hidden dragon ascending to the heavens,” Luo Feng felt utterly delighted. ... Since he had broken through, Luo Feng dedicated all his energy to the Rhinoceros Emperor Game and secret techniques, pausing his willpower tempering! “What a pleasure.” He clearly felt that when studying the Rhinoceros Emperor Game, he could instantly analyze and comprehend it from multiple directions, with numerous inspirations flooding his mind! His efficiency had significantly increased… and the further he progressed, the more he realized the increasing connections between the strongest secret technique in the Ninth Abyss and the Rhinoceros Emperor Game. Reflecting on each other, his research speed continuously soared. ... Virtual Universe. “Hmm?” The white-robed man turned in surprise to look at Luo Feng, not far away. “How long has he been studying the Rhinoceros Emperor Game? He spent 3,000 years solving the 2,000th game, and now, in less than 11,000 years, he’s already starting to solve the 3,000th game.” The Original Ancestor was very surprised. Because every thousand games represented a new threshold, with difficulty skyrocketing. The first 2,000 games took him 3,000 years. The Original Ancestor estimated… that if Luo Feng could solve the 3,000th game within 30,000 years, it would be considered excellent, showcasing boundless potential. But he never expected… “The 3,000th game.” Luo Feng stood before the holographic projection of the endgame, silently observing. Meanwhile, his Youhai clone in the Giant Axe miniature universe was fully dedicated to studying and solving it. In an instant… his entire being entered a state of absolute peak comprehension. Billions of thoughts continuously surfaced, numerous inspirations collided, and many difficult problems were solved one by one. Even some insights gained while studying the strongest ultimate secret technique of the Ninth Abyss could be used for reference and reflection… In fact, Luo Feng himself believed that if he were to create secret techniques, with his current mastery of secret pattern flow, creating and integrating the strongest secret techniques would no longer be difficult for him. It was just that he didn’t have time to spend on creating secret techniques right now. “Hmm?” Luo Feng’s eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his face.