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“The key to everything lies in divinity.”

“Divinity is the foundation of Gods! It’s also the gift bestowed upon the Gods by the Supreme God, or you could call it authority.”

“And you feel that the Divine Origin within you is sluggish and unusable; I guess it’s probably related to the lack of divinity.”

This was what Jiu Han had told Lu Ming during one of their morning classes. Lu Ming would always remember it.

Through Jiu Han’s various descriptions and insights, Lu Ming had come to understand that the path of an Outer Dao God was closely related to divinity.

“So, Teacher Jiu Han’s research is precisely focused on deciphering divinity. If divinity can be completely unraveled, it could help me shape my own divinity and fully utilize the Divine Origin, allowing me to attain the status of an Outer Dao God.”

In theory, that was the idea.

In simpler terms, this path was about creating one’s own divinity without relying on the Supreme God, thus ascending the Heavenly Stairs. Jiu Han had once mentioned that gods were constrained by the Supreme God. While Lu Ming didn’t fully grasp the cause-and-effect logic, he sensed from Jiu Han’s words that this path had significant flaws.

“Now, let me see which part of the process Teacher is stuck on.”

Muttering to himself, Lu Ming approached the observation array and carefully examined the essence of divinity.

With just one glance, Lu Ming felt a wave of dizziness wash over him!

The dense Array formations were delicate, complex, tiny yet magnificent—so intricately chaotic that it momentarily overwhelmed him.

It was as if an elementary school student were suddenly confronted with an Algebraic topology problem—overwhelmed, unsure of where to even begin.

“No wonder Teacher Jiu Han said this path requires a profound knowledge of array formations…”

“No wonder he’s been stuck for three whole years.”

“This thing is definitely a product of an array formation… But even with my level 2,380 array formation knowledge, deciphering this is a bit beyond me.”

As he muttered to himself, a glimmer of excitement flashed in Lu Ming’s eyes.

Was it difficult?

Yes, it was very difficult.

But Lu Ming had a cheat!

If level 2,380 array formation knowledge wasn’t enough, he could make it 23,800! And if that still wasn’t sufficient, he could multiply it by ten!

With a single thought, the Dao of Array Formation LV2380 became LV2381!

As an influx of new array formation knowledge flooded his mind, Lu Ming’s gaze shifted to the side. Soon, he noticed a tablet computer resting on the experiment table.

Turning it on, a video played, and Jiu Han’s figure appeared on the screen.

“This is the complete record of my research into divinity. I entrust it to you, my disciple, Lu Ming.”

“I hope this research will carve a new path for both of us—one that does not end in the impasse of the Divine Realm.”

On the screen, Jiu Han’s expression was somber, his voice steady yet grave. He continued, “By the time you view this record, Lu Ming, the situation may have changed. The future is uncertain, and I cannot offer you much more guidance.”

“I can only leave you with one crucial piece of advice.”

“If unnecessary, do not ascend the Heaven Ascension Stairs.”

“Unless you’re at an absolute dead end, don’t become a so-called god.”

“Of course, if the situation you’re facing now has no other solution besides ascending the Heavenly Stairs to become a god, you may choose that path—but it should be a last resort.”

“My words end here, and regarding the path of ascending the Heavenly Stairs, all of my speculations are merely guesses.”

“However… I think this divinity has already largely confirmed my speculations and premonitions.”

The scene on the tablet shifted, and the formal analysis of the divinity began.

Lu Ming continued to allocate points as he watched, his expression growing more solemn with each passing moment.

Three years ago, when the experiment had first begun, Qing Jue’s divinity had been pristine and flawless. Countless intricate patterns adorned it—patterns that resembled natural textures, complex yet appearing to contain the very Dao of Heaven.

However, with his newly acquired LV2381 knowledge of array formations, Lu Ming immediately recognized that these patterns were part of a vast, intricate array formation!

It was impossible to discern the exact function of this array just from its external appearance. The array formation on the divinity was three-dimensional, and what Lu Ming could see now was only the outermost layer. Given its immense complexity, neither Jiu Han at that time nor Lu Ming now could fully grasp the entirety of the formation.

But now, Lu Ming’s role became clear.

As he continued to strengthen and absorb the Divine Origin, a drop of liquid Divine Origin suddenly surged out from the inner layer of Qing Jue’s divinity.

When this trace of Divine Origin was absorbed by Lu Ming, the inner layer of the divinity became faint, revealing parts of the patterns from the next outer layer.

Seeing this, Lu Ming’s understanding deepened.

“This is the source of my seven-digit Divine Origin points!”

“It’s not the Divine Origin within Qing Jue’s body… His middle and outer layers of divinity had recovered, providing about 100 points of Divine Origin. But the majority of the Divine Origin I’ve absorbed came entirely from the inner layer of the divinity.”

And the inner layer of this divinity had a different origin—it was linked directly to the Supreme God.

This was the power of the Supreme God!

As he continued allocating points, Lu Ming’s mind raced through the implications. He began to see the layers of truth unravel. The more he absorbed the power from the inner layer of divinity, the more transparent the divinity itself became.

The power of the inner layer of divinity seemed unable to recover naturally, and its total amount remained constant.

As the divinity became more transparent, more intricate array patterns began to emerge.

Soon, when Lu Ming’s array formation level reached level 2956, the time in the recorded document advanced to about a year ago. Jiu Han stood silently, watching the still-rounded divinity for a long time. After a moment, he turned to the camera and smiled bitterly.

“My knowledge of array formations is no longer sufficient to continue deciphering the divinity…”

“So, from this point forward, I’ll simply record the subsequent changes in the divinity.”

After that, Jiu Han no longer appeared in the video file.

As the video continued, it was evident that the divinity had gradually faded more and more as Lu Ming continued to absorb its power. The Divine Origin, once abundant, slowly drained away.

When the video finally ended, Lu Ming’s array formation level had already reached level 3265. The recording stopped, and Lu Ming shifted his focus to Qing Jue’s divinity.

It now appeared pale gold, semi-translucent, and somewhat wilted. However, there were still numerous patterns on it, enveloped in rich, liquefied Divine Origin that had not yet fully emerged.

“Half.”

Lu Ming spoke softly. “In three years, I’ve absorbed over three million Divine Origin points. But this is only half the strength of the inner layer of divinity…”

The terrifying power contained within the inner layer of divinity was undeniable.

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Meanwhile, across the frozen wasteland, Huang Ti was shrouded in purple lightning, his body radiating an aura of heavenly thunder as he charged through the Blood Demon Gate.

As he entered the desolate land on the other side, the lightning dissipated, and Huang Ti floated in mid-air, his sharp gaze sweeping across the barren territory.

“Heh… I’ve long been prepared for this.”

He sneered as he spoke, only to realize that the territory of the Ancient Demon Clan was already deserted. The only beings left were either elite experts or mere cannon fodder.

From the depths of the Ten Thousand Devil Abyss, the voice of the Desolate Demon Lord echoed.

“Of course. If you’re going to launch a sneak attack, you’d better have an escape route planned in advance.”

“And as for you, my old friend… I think it’s time to settle the grievances and grudges between us.”

Countless years ago, it had been Huang Ti who led the defeat of the Ancient Demon Clan and exiled them to this frozen wasteland.

And back then, his adversary had been none other than the very same god who now stood against him once more—the Desolate Demon Lord.