The pure energy within the God Crystals made the Chaos Qi in the Chaos Space richer still. Their light shone on Lin Feng's face, but his expression remained as calm as still water, without the slightest ripple.
The Great Dao Panel appeared before his eyes:
[Current realm: peak True God] [Next realm: Early God Emperor (requires perfection in the Great Dao of Chaos and the Great Dao of the God Emperor, and consumes 50 billion God Crystals)] [Current God Crystals: 79.8 billion] [Cultivation techniques: Chaos God Art (seventh level), God Emperor Scripture (ninth level), Azure Profound Sword Art (perfection), Azure Cloud Step (perfection), God Emperor Scripture (ninth level)]
"Break through." Lin Feng willed it.
Fifty billion God Crystals instantly turned to ash, and an immense torrent of energy surged into his body. That vast energy was like a mighty river pouring into his meridians, racing and roaring through him! His meridians swelled until they nearly burst, and agonizing pain washed over him like a tide, but he gritted his teeth and endured without a sound! Veins bulged on his forehead, and sweat fell like rain, yet his gaze remained resolute. His teeth ground audibly, his nails dug deep into his palms, and blood dripped down his hands, but he did not even furrow his brow.
The Chaos Pearl spun frantically inside him, greedily absorbing the energy. With every fraction it absorbed, its light grew brighter and the Chaos Qi it released grew denser. The Chaos Tree also grew wildly, its roots reaching into every corner of his dantian, its flourishing branches and leaves blotting out the sky and sun. His God Emperor soul grew more solid as well, blazing with golden light and resonating with the Chaos Tree. The two powers formed a perfect cycle within him, renewing