Although Ling Tian took even longer to break through a minor level than the ancients had taken to become Saints, each minor breakthrough boosted his strength by far more than theirs had. That meant he would be stronger than Saints at the same level. Perhaps, just as the Eastern Emperor Bell had said, once he drew infinitely close to the Saint level, he would be able to fight cultivators who had just become Saints.
Saints and those infinitely close to becoming Saints were only a step apart, but that single step was a Heavenly Chasm between them. Yet Ling Tian could cross that chasm and defeat a Saint. That alone showed how terrifying his combat strength was.
"Ling Tian really does gain more strength from each minor breakthrough than the Saints of old did?!" Dan Bi exclaimed, thrilled. "Doesn't that mean the Eastern Emperor senior was right? Once Ling Tian draws infinitely close to the Saint level, he'll be able to fight a Saint?!"
"Mm, that's right. Of course, I mean a Saint who has only just reached the Saint level. If he faced a standout among Saints like my old master, defeating him wouldn't be easy—not even a little. He wouldn't have the slightest chance." The Eastern Emperor Bell gave a firm answer.
"Heh, then we're all set. We've already analyzed this: because the Lord of the Universe forced his way into Sainthood, his body has suffered serious problems. The harder it is to become a Saint, the more severe the backlash he suffered by forcing his breakthrough. In other words, even if he still holds the Saint realm, he's probably only just reached the Saint level." Xuan Huang spoke, barely able to contain his excitement. "So what if Ling Tian has to enter the Lord of the Universe's