Journey to become a God

Gu Xuan quickly entered the room, his eyes scanning Ye Chen from head to toe. To his relief, Ye Chen appeared completely unharmed. However, what truly shocked him was Ye Chen's sudden surge in strength—he had advanced from having no cultivation to reaching the Spirit Formation Realm in just a few hours.

Curious about this unbelievable progress, Gu Xuan asked, "Chen, how did you increase your strength so quickly?"

Ye Chen then recounted everything that had happened, from discovering the sealed book to inheriting the Sage God's power.

Hearing this, Gu Xuan burst into laughter. "Hahaha! Incredible! I wasn't wrong in choosing you as my disciple!" His excitement was evident, and his eyes gleamed with pride.

"Come with me. I'll give you a brief explanation about cultivation." Gu Xuan grabbed Ye Chen's hand and flew out of the building.

As they hovered in midair, Gu Xuan turned to Ye Chen and asked, "Now, Chen, tell me—how much do you know about basic cultivation?"

Ye Chen shared what he had learned from the Legacy Book of the Sage God.

After listening carefully, Gu Xuan nodded. "That is indeed the foundation of cultivation, but let me explain the power levels in detail."

He then began listing the cultivation ranks:

The Mortal Realm Stages:

1. Martial Realm

2. Condensation Realm

3. Spirit Formation Realm

4. Spirit Profound Realm

5. Earth Profound Realm

6. Sky Profound Realm

7. Emperor Realm

8. Ancient Warrior Realm

9. Overlord Realm (The peak of the mortal realm)

"Right now, you are at the Spirit Profound Realm stage," Gu Xuan stated.

"After reaching the Overlord Realm, cultivators ascend to the Divine Realm, which is divided into several levels:"

The Divine Realm Stages:

1. Divine Nascent Realm

2. Divine Spirit Realm

3. Divine Tribulation Realm

4. Divine Rebirth Realm

5. Divine Monarch Realm

6. Divine Preceptor Realm

7. Divine Overlord Realm (The peak of the Divine Realm)

"And beyond the Divine Overlord Realm is the level of the True Gods. However, the era of the True Gods ended millions of years ago, and no one has been able to attain that level since."

Gu Xuan looked at Ye Chen seriously. "The Sage God, whose inheritance you now possess, was one of the Nine Strongest Gods who ruled over the divine realm in ancient times. That means your potential is limitless."

Ye Chen quickly memorized everything before looking at his master with admiration. "Then, Master, what is your current cultivation level?" he asked curiously.

Gu Xuan smirked. "I am currently at the Sixth Level of the Divine Overlord Realm," he said proudly.

Ye Chen's eyes widened. "Wow! Master, you're incredibly strong! How long will it take for me to reach your level?"

Gu Xuan laughed. "Hahaha! That depends. It could take thousands, or even tens of thousands of years, depending on your talent, resources, and luck."

Ye Chen frowned. "That's way too long!" he protested.

Gu Xuan chuckled at his disciple's impatience before shifting the topic. "Now, let me explain something about your body."

He looked at Ye Chen seriously. "Your Ancient Yang Body is extremely rare. It is hundreds of times stronger than a Pure Yang Body. The stronger a man's Yang energy, the faster he can cultivate. However, if the Yang energy becomes too overwhelming, it can damage his body. To balance it, a cultivator must absorb Yin energy from women."

Ye Chen was stunned by this revelation. "So, I need Yin energy to prevent my body from suffering backlash?"

Gu Xuan nodded. "Exactly. You must find a way to maintain balance if you want to unlock your full potential."

Ye Chen listened intently, his face serious. "Then, Master, how do I control this energy?"

Gu Xuan stroked his beard and began explaining, "There are three methods to absorb Yin energy and balance your Ancient Yang Body:

1. Passive Absorption: By simply being near women, you can draw in Yin energy from the surrounding air. However, this method is highly inefficient, as it only allows for a minimal amount of absorption.

2. Direct Contact: Physical touch with a woman enables better absorption of Yin energy. This method is more effective than passive absorption.

3. Intimate Union: The most powerful and beneficial method, as it allows both partners to enhance their cultivation together."

Gu Xuan smirked and pulled out a book from his sleeve. "Fortunately, I have just the right technique for you."

Ye Chen took the book and glanced at the cover. "Heart of the King."

"This cultivation method requires the Ancient Yang Body to fully utilize its power," Gu Xuan explained, handing it to him.

Curious, Ye Chen flipped through the pages. The beginning contained theories about managing Yang energy and absorbing Yin, just as Gu Xuan had described. However, as he read further, his expression froze.

His face twitched. "M-Master… do I really have to learn this?"

Gu Xuan laughed heartily. "Hahaha! What's wrong? Does it seem too difficult for you?"

Ye Chen hesitated. "It's just… I've never even kissed a woman before." He recalled his past relationship with Yu Ting—at most, they had only hugged or held hands.

Gu Xuan's laughter grew even louder. "Hahaha! You really are a pure one, aren't you? Well, let me make it simple—if you want to stay alive, you must learn this technique. Your body has a time limit. If you don't balance your Yang energy within five years, it will consume you from the inside out!"

Ye Chen sighed and reluctantly kept the book for later study.

Gu Xuan then stood up. "Enough talk, Chen. It's time for your training."

He took out a small glowing artifact and held it up. As the light radiated outward, the world around them suddenly shifted. The sky turned white, and the landscape transformed into an endless empty field.

Ye Chen looked around in awe. "What is this place?"

Gu Xuan smiled. "This is the Wheel of Time. Here, time flows much slower than in the real world. One day outside is equivalent to one month in here."

Ye Chen's eyes lit up. "That's amazing! So, if we train for ten years here, only four months will pass in the real world!"

"Ahem," Gu Xuan coughed. "Son, don't get too excited. This artifact is extremely rare. I only have 20 of them, which means we can only extend training for 20 months in total."

Ye Chen swallowed hard. "So… I only have 20 months to train?"

"Exactly." Gu Xuan's expression turned serious. "That's why I won't go easy on you. Prepare yourself, physically and mentally—because for the next 20 months, I will train you to the absolute limit!"

His smirk sent a chill down Ye Chen's spine. This was going to be hell.