Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2586: 1425: Advancing to Dual-Tier Level 6 Powerhouse (Part 1)

Furthermore, he had already designated a Tier 4 Army recruitment slot for the territory. In the near future, the elite forces stationed here would all possess the strength of Tier 4 or higher—a level of military might that had once been beyond his wildest dreams.

While Leo Ray was lost in thought, the heavily fortified Lord’s Mansion emerged before him.

As soon as Leo Ray appeared, the Heavy Armored Guards in their obsidian plate mail snapped into a respectful bow, the movement triggering a sharp, rhythmic clatter of metal.

“No need for formalities.”

Leo Ray gave a brief nod and passed through the towering gates of the Lord’s Mansion.

Immediately upon his return, Leo Ray summoned every Commander within the territory. He laid out the blueprints for the Outer City's expansion and informed them of his impending breakthrough, ordering everyone to maintain the highest state of alert.

Leo Ray had chosen the territory for his ascension because it was his ultimate sanctuary. It was incredibly secluded and secure, making it the undisputed best location for such a delicate process.

To further reinforce the perimeter, Leo Ray strategically positioned the Lands of Divine Favor from Ice Stone City and Crystal Blue City around the territory's borders.

Once the defensive measures were set, Leo Ray finished his daily routine of gathering Recruitment Orders before finally heading to the Cultivation Room on the Mansion’s highest floor.

“It is time to begin.”

Leo Ray sat cross-legged in the center of the dimly lit Cultivation Room, taking a slow, measured breath to center himself.

With a flick of his wrist, a series of silk boxes emitting faint fragrances and several shimmering Magical Scrolls drifted into the air, lining up neatly in front of him.

The journey toward Tier 6 was fraught with lethal risks and required meticulous preparation; these were the rare treasures that would facilitate his advancement.

While any one of these items would cause Tier 6 experts from the Outer Region to slaughter one another in a frenzy, for Leo Ray, they were simply necessary components for a comprehensive Buff stack.

As Leo Ray methodically refined and triggered each item, waves of gentle energy radiated outward, eventually wrapping his form in a dense, iridescent seven-colored aura.

“Nourishing the Meridians, calming the mind, stabilizing the Energy Vortex, sealing the Energy circuit, regenerative healing, repairing the Energy circuit, boosting spiritual power… right, let’s add a layer of Power of Divine Grace over my skin.”

Sensing the soothing ripples within his body, Leo Ray focused his intent as a round Magic Medicine, radiating a potent aroma, hovered in his palm.

This was the catalyst for his breakthrough: “Morning Star,” a Tier 6 permanent power-boosting Magic Medicine so rare it was legendary even in the Outer Region.

“Let the ascension officially commence.”

Leo Ray inhaled deeply one last time, then without a second thought, he flicked his finger and sent the “Morning Star” into his mouth.

Boom!

A thunderous explosion echoed in Leo Ray’s mind, and the previous warmth was instantly obliterated.

The “Morning Star” felt like a blazing, massive meteor plummeting from the heavens into his core. Every inch of his body felt as if it were suffering an apocalyptic disaster, riddled with holes and collapsing under the pressure.

“I knew it would be more violent than my previous breakthroughs, but I didn't expect it to be this brutal. There’s no transition period at all.”

Cold sweat drenched Leo Ray instantly. Even though he had endured this agonizing tearing sensation many times before, it never became easier to handle.

As massive surges of chaotic energy erupted inside him, his two energy vortices—which had been spinning calmly—suddenly roared to life like engines pushed beyond their limits, spinning completely out of control.

Driven by the frenzied rotation of the vortices, the stable Qi within Leo Ray’s body began to leak uncontrollably, flooding his system at high speeds.

The situation was dire. The turbulent energy from the “Morning Star” was already ravaging his insides; now, his own internal energy was crashing against it. The two opposing forces began a violent struggle for dominance over his Energy circuits.

In this clash, while the “Morning Star’s” energy was overwhelmingly powerful, Leo Ray’s own energy held the home-field advantage and refused to yield.

The result was an intensification of the tearing pain to an extreme degree. Leo Ray’s face turned deathly pale, and his breathing became shallow and ragged.

“This is my body; you will not run wild here.”

Leo Ray fought to regulate his breathing, pouring every ounce of his willpower into suppressing the two runaway energy vortices.

Even though the agony nearly pushed him into unconsciousness, the numerous Buffs he had applied allowed him to maintain a sliver of clarity.

Channeling the Power of Divine Grace, Leo Ray unleashed his full spiritual power, aiming to seize control of the spiraling vortices once more.

However, as the internal damage worsened, Leo Ray suddenly felt a bone-chilling cold, as if he had been dropped into an ice cave. This piercing frost spread through his limbs, leaving him in a critical state.

For an ordinary expert, bringing a single Energy Vortex under control was a monumental task. Leo Ray had to handle two simultaneously.

“I have faced the ‘Corrosion’ that sought to bring about the Great Catastrophe without flinching. How could I possibly be defeated by my own Energy Vortex?”

Despite the violent storms raging within, Leo Ray ground his teeth and continued the forced suppression.

After an unknown amount of time, the frantic spinning of the energy vortices finally began to decelerate. Leo Ray managed to reclaim his runaway energy, yet the searing, agonizing pain did not fade—in fact, it grew even more piercing.

As the “Morning Star” continued to be refined, the volume of turbulent energy it released grew larger, threatening to rupture Leo Ray’s Meridians.

Fortunately, the stack of Buffs and the constant infusion of the Power of Divine Grace provided him with a vital margin of safety.

The most important factor was that Leo Ray’s consciousness remained intact; had his mind shattered, all would have been lost.

“Jasper Richardson failed because he couldn't suppress his Energy Vortex in time. That led to a total loss of control over his accumulated energy, causing his internal Energy circuits to collapse utterly.”

“I will not be so easily broken!”

Leo Ray roared in his mind, pushing his spiritual power to its absolute limit. He began using the Power of Divine Grace with renewed ferocity to bind the raging energy within.

“Only by taming these turbulent energies can I take the next step. This is how Shuert, Crisis, and Fanny succeeded, and it is how I will ensure my own victory!”

Time ticked by. Through Leo Ray’s relentless effort and the combined pressure of his spiritual power and the Power of Divine Grace, the chaotic energy finally began to weaken, its movements slowly becoming restricted.

Sensing the opening, Leo Ray made a decisive move, successfully corralling the turbulent energy into a manageable state to prevent further internal destruction.

However, while the immediate shock had subsided, the tearing pain remained constant, as the raw energy still packed his Energy circuits to their limit.

“Proceed to the next phase.”

With his Meridians bulging to the point of bursting, Leo Ray wasted no time and began the process of energy diversion.

With practiced precision, Leo Ray drew a thread of refined, pure energy from his Physical Energy Vortex. He dispersed it through his Energy circuits, using it as a guide to lead the torrents of turbulent energy toward his abdominal Energy Vortex.

Throughout this process, the turbulent energy acted like a pack of savage, ancient beasts. Even when restrained by his pure energy, they fought back fiercely.

Every time the energy tried to break free, Leo Ray’s internal organs churned, and sweat poured off him in waves. Eventually, however, the forces yielded, gradually merging into Leo Ray’s own essence.

When the familiar sensation of fullness finally reached his abdominal Energy Vortex, Leo Ray’s brow furrowed once more.

The true trial was about to begin—the most critical moment of the entire ascension.