"Finally broke through."
Inside the Eastern Fleet Legion's command room, Aqua clenched both fists, feeling the power brimming through her body, and could not help sighing with emotion.
Though her cultivation had already reached rank 98, that final rank had been like a heavenly chasm blocking her path.
At a normal pace of cultivation, if she wanted to break through successfully, she would have needed at least another five to ten years of slow tempering before that longed-for leap might become possible.
Her smooth breakthrough this time was also thanks to the "Fusheng Brand" Four-word Battle Armor. By borrowing the power of the Four-word Battle Armor, which resonated with her heart and mind, Aqua finally touched that barrier—and in the end, crossed it successfully.
"Is it over?" Just as Aqua was immersed in the joy of her breakthrough, a cold, steady male voice came from outside the door.
Aqua slowly opened her eyes and turned to look. Long Tianwu of the War God Temple was standing quietly outside the door, her gaze holding both congratulations for Aqua's breakthrough and a trace of envy too faint to notice.
"Mm, I broke through." Aqua nodded and said rather casually.
"You broke through with the power of the Four-word Battle Armor?"
"More or less. The battle armor was only a trigger. I was already just that tiny bit away from Ninety-ninth Grade, so this breakthrough could be considered a natural result." Aqua gave a slight nod and patiently explained.
"Do you already have Demigod-level combat power?"
"Not quite yet. After all, I only broke through recently. For now, I should count as a Quasi-Demigod. Once I consolidate my realm a little more, I'll be able to formally step into the Demigod realm. But stepping into Quasi-God won't be that simple."
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