As the Small World absorbed more and more Origin Power, Ling Tian gradually sensed that he could influence the universe. The effect was faint, barely perceptible, but it still filled him with elation. It was a sign that he could break through to the Quasi-Sage level—and this would not be a breakthrough that merely went with the current. It would come from his own powerful control. Once he completed it, his strength would surely undergo a qualitative leap.
It made sense. Other Quasi-Sage experts first resonated with the universe, then borrowed its power. Ling Tian, on the other hand, was forcibly influencing the universe. There was a fundamental difference between the two. Once he truly succeeded, his strength would undoubtedly be greater, and he would wield secret techniques with far greater ease.
Since that was the case, Ling Tian naturally intended to keep strengthening the Small World, so there was no rush to improve his Golden Core cultivation.
While Ling Tian secluded himself to improve his cultivation and realm, things were changing in the God Realm as well. The first thing worth mentioning was that, after a period of recuperation, the Outer Realm Cultivators had finally amassed enough strength. After several tests revealed that Ling Tian and the others showed no intention of stopping them, they began building a second base in the eastern region of the God Realm, not far from Sunset Canyon.
That was right. The Outer Realm Cultivators had only sent out large numbers of Universe Flying Saucers to put on a show. They wanted to find out whether Ling Tian and the others would intervene. After all, following their previous encounters, they knew that if Ling Tian led people to attack, they would have no chance of completing a base—and even if they managed to build