Supreme sect of all multiverse

The Power Within

Lin Feng stood before the golden altar, his body trembling as the Forgotten God's energy fused with his soul. His cultivation surged uncontrollably.

Qi Condensation Ninth Stage…

Foundation Establishment…

Golden Core…

The breakthrough didn't stop—his entire being was transforming.

The system chimed in:

"Warning: Host is absorbing divine power beyond his current limit. Risk of body collapse: 43%."

Lin Feng clenched his teeth. "Tch… I don't have time for my body to explode!"

Golden energy surged around him, his meridians stretching, his dantian expanding beyond normal human limits. The inheritance wasn't just giving him cultivation—it was altering his very foundation.

BANG!

A powerful force erupted from within, sending shockwaves through the temple. Zhang Wei and Mei Ling shielded themselves as cracks formed along the chamber walls.

Zhang Wei shouted, "Oi! You better not die after coming this far!"

Mei Ling's eyes were sharp. "He's advancing too quickly. His body might break!"

Lin Feng ignored them. He couldn't stop.

This power—he would control it.

He closed his eyes, focusing everything on balancing the raging energy.

And then—

BOOM!

The golden light faded. The temple fell silent.

Lin Feng exhaled, opening his eyes. His aura was completely different.

The system chimed:

"Congratulations! Host has achieved a unique breakthrough: Half-Step Saint Realm (Divine Variant)."

Lin Feng flexed his fingers. His body felt… stronger than ever. His Qi was denser, his comprehension of divine energy sharper.

Zhang Wei whistled. "Damn. You really skipped a few realms, huh?"

Mei Ling narrowed her eyes. "That power… it's different. What exactly did you gain?"

Lin Feng smirked. "Guess we'll find out."

The Guardian Awakens

Before they could leave, the golden altar pulsed once more. The temple trembled.

A deep voice echoed.

"You have passed the trials, but you are not yet the true inheritor."

Lin Feng's expression darkened. "What now?"

The golden dust from the shattered warriors began reforming, merging together into a single figure.

A towering being emerged—a humanoid warrior clad in golden divine armor, its eyes burning with celestial fire.

The system chimed:

"Final Trial Activated: Defeat the Guardian of the Forgotten God's Legacy!"

Zhang Wei groaned. "Why is there always a boss fight?"

Lin Feng cracked his knuckles. "Because power isn't free."

The Guardian's voice boomed.

"Only those who can withstand my blade shall claim the full inheritance!"

It raised its massive sword, divine energy surging through the temple.

Lin Feng grinned. "Fine. Let's finish this."

The final battle had begun.

End of Chapter 21