Xue Geng stood atop the Five Spirit Altar, his gaze turning toward the people of the Spirit Evolution Divine Hall, killing intent in his eyes.
Sensing that killing intent, the Spirit Evolution Divine Hall group immediately retreated, drawing out their divine weapons with wary expressions.
Chu Meiyan's soul-stirring voice slowly rang out:
"Don't forget what I said before. During our cooperation, neither side is allowed to make a move. Whoever strikes first, this little woman won't be polite."
Hearing this threatening warning, Xue Geng withdrew his killing intent.
Although his physical strength had doubled, allowing him to overpower anyone present.
If the people of the Star Dou Divine Hall stepped in to help the Spirit Evolution Divine Hall, however, the increase in his strength alone would still not be enough to change the situation.
Xue Geng leaped down from the Five Spirit Altar, and the ground beneath his feet burst apart.
Chu Meiyan smiled again.
"Brother Xue, aren't you going to continue the ritual? If you can hold on atop the altar for six years, your physique will double again. In the end, you'll become four times stronger!"
Xue Geng shook his head. "No one can endure six years. After just three years, my body had already reached the limit of the Original Power it could bear."
"If I persisted any longer, the Original Power would destroy both my body and my origin."
Xue Geng wanted to grow stronger, but he understood his own condition clearly.
It was like eating. One knew perfectly well when one was full.
If one ate too much, one's body would burst from being overstuffed.
This Original Power was mutually repulsive with cultivators who had comprehended the rules of the holy lands.
If he absorbed too much of this power, even a body as powerful