Shi Tiexin's Brutality, the Terror of the Ultimate Human

Shi Tiexin could feel it: the barrier leading to greater strength could not obstruct him in the slightest. He already possessed the strongest origin power attainable in this realm and could force his way through the obstacle at any moment. Even without a body-tempering technique for the next stage, given enough time, he could still continue the most basic form of self-strengthening.

Throughout the second major realm of body tempering, his innately powerful origin power would continue to aid him.

Shi Tiexin was certain that even among those who had likewise completed Reverse Innate Transformation, the Vast Overlord Physique was absolutely among the stronger kind. It was fully worthy of the four thousand golden lights spent before and after.

The Vast Overlord Physique was badass!

As for this Mad Monk before him?

It had been said many times before, but it bore repeating here—in the first major realm, the most direct and obvious factor affecting combat strength was the physical body. Essence and vitality had to step aside at this stage; only once they became sharp vigor could they strut their stuff.

Shi Tiexin raised his eyes and looked at the Mad Monk opposite him. The raging flames of fury in his eyes had now settled and changed. They were like a tangled mass of Black Fire—possessing the solidity of steel, the ferocity of flame, and the pitch-blackness of hatred.

The Mad Monk was still gritting his teeth and pouring on strength, his muscles bulging high as he hoped to overwhelm Shi Tiexin with sheer force. Yet the instant their eyes met, the Mad Monk suddenly felt immense terror and could not stop himself from shuddering.

With a whoosh, the Mad Monk abruptly withdrew and retreated, backing away a full ten meters.

He stared at Shi Tiexin uncertainly, unable to