Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2588: 1426: Advancement to Dual Six-Star Powerhouse (Part 2)

At this precise moment, the ripples of energy radiating from the Energy Crystal hit their zenith. This force surged irresistibly from Leo Ray’s frame, turning the Cultivation Room into a scene of chaos as a majestic momentum echoed through every corner.

Under normal circumstances, Leo Ray should have completed his breakthrough by this stage; however, the reality was far more complex.

Just as Leo Ray had noted before, this was merely half the battle. If entering the Tier 6 hall were a simple feat, the experts of the Outer Region would not spend hundreds or even thousands of years in preparation.

As the majestic aura vibrated throughout the area, the Energy Crystal seated within the Physical Energy Vortex in Leo Ray’s abdomen—which had been stable until now—suddenly began to oscillate at a violent speed.

With these intensifying vibrations, a low humming sound started to resonate from the Energy Crystal, vibrating through Leo Ray’s entire physical form.

As if answering that hum, the majestic air that filled the Cultivation Room began to rush back toward Leo Ray like a massive tidal wave.

In this surge, it wasn't just the previously released majestic energy being reclaimed; even the ambient energy particles in the air were being forcefully siphoned, pouring frantically into Leo Ray’s body.

This energy had only one destination: the trembling Energy Crystal within Leo Ray’s abdomen.

Leo Ray was already aware of why this was happening prior to starting his advancement.

A Tier 6 Expert is a being whose movements make Space itself tremble. They do not merely strike with their internal Qi; they possess the formidable power to command external energy particles. This allows them to amplify the strength of their Skills while preserving their own internal reserves. The key to this mastery is the newly formed Energy Crystal.

Currently, while the new Energy Crystal had the capacity to draw in external energy particles, Leo Ray had not yet gained full command over this function. Consequently, it was no surprise that the situation had spiraled out of control.

“I will only truly enter the ranks of Tier 6 Experts once I suppress this rampaging Energy Crystal and master this new ability until it obeys me completely!”

Leo Ray cast aside all distractions, pushing his spiritual power to its absolute limit once more.

As the external energy particles continued to flood in, the already full Energy Vortex began to swell rapidly. It was clearly reaching a breaking point, with the central Energy Crystal appearing dangerously saturated as the humming grew more piercing.

According to the insights shared by Crisis and the others, if this wild influx of energy isn't stabilized, the Energy Crystal core will inevitably fracture from the pressure or explode entirely. Such a failure results in either total demise or permanent, crippling injury.

The sole solution is to utilize spiritual power as a barrier against the incoming particles while simultaneously compressing the energy already inside. One must force it to transition from a gaseous state to liquid, and finally to solid, until it is fully merged with the Energy Crystal.

Only through this method can the energy density be minimized and safely integrated into the Energy Crystal, preventing a catastrophic burst.

“It’s far harder than it sounds. This is essentially multitasking on a massive scale. By dividing my spiritual power, I risk weakening both efforts. How can this be easy?”

Beads of sweat formed on Leo Ray’s brow again. His spiritual power, bolstered by the Power of Divine Grace, worked on two fronts: struggling to block the chaotic influx of particles while compressing the energy already within him.

Because these free-floating energy particles are much less refined than those from Magic Medicine and possess a larger volume, compressing them is incredibly difficult. This was made even more taxing by the violently shaking Energy Crystal, which continued its internal rampage.

If Leo Ray diverted too much spiritual power to suppression, his external defense would falter, allowing more energy to flood in and worsening the crisis. Thus, the secret to success lay in perfectly balancing these two opposing forces.

“It is this very challenge that has caused countless experts seeking the Tier 6 hall to fail at the final threshold, leaving them to sigh in regret and despair.”

Drenched in sweat once more, Leo Ray felt the tearing pain in his abdomen subside slightly, but the constant pressure of expansion in his Energy Vortex was terrifying. It felt like dancing on a razor's edge; a single error would send him into the abyss.

Leo Ray had previously considered a different strategy when he first learned of this final Tier 6 step.

He had wondered if using an Energy-Discharging Magic Array, like those seen on the battlefield, could clear the area of all energy particles. Wouldn't that stop the dangerous external influx?

However, Crisis and the others had explained that while many had tried such shortcuts, the Energy Crystal would simply run wild the moment the person entered an area with normal energy levels. This process of struggle is essential.

One must rely solely on their own strength to break this final barrier. By manually controlling the Energy Crystal and adapting to the new power, a cultivator truly earns their place in the Tier 6 hall. Only then can they remain composed and powerful even in the most energy-dense environments.

Furthermore, this stage is often incredibly time-consuming, which explains why advancing to Tier 6 is such a lengthy endeavor.

“No matter the cost, I’ve come too far to fail now!”

Feeling the Energy Crystal raging inside him, Leo Ray remained as steady as a mountain, slowly finding the rhythm of the dual-tasking process.

Though the path was grueling, the blessing of the Power of Divine Grace eventually allowed Leo Ray to shut out the external energy particles entirely, allowing him to focus his full strength on internal suppression.

As time ticked away, Leo Ray’s persistent efforts finally bore fruit. The once frantic and chaotic Energy Crystal calmed down. The suffocating pressure vanished, replaced by a rhythmic pulsing that eventually synced perfectly with Leo Ray’s own heartbeat and energy circuit.

This was the sign that the newly created Energy Crystal had successfully bonded with Leo Ray, becoming an inseparable part of his being!

The moment their pulses aligned, the Energy Crystal erupted in a blinding light. A massive wave of energy surged through his Energy Vortex and meridians, echoing through his body and sweeping across the Cultivation Room in a series of powerful ripples.

But a second later, with a mere thought, Leo Ray recalled that majestic energy. It flowed back into his body through the same path, reintegrating with the Energy Crystal instantly without the need for further compression.

This proved beyond doubt that Leo Ray had gained total mastery over the Energy Crystal!

“So this is the power of a Tier 6 Expert? It is truly an incredible sensation.”

Leo Ray opened his eyes slowly, his vision piercing and full of life.

He could now easily sense the flow of energy within the entire Space and harness it at will. It was a divine level of perception he had never known before.

Even beyond the walls of the Cultivation Room, he could track the movement of tiny dust motes through the air. His five senses had reached a new peak of enhancement.

He had officially entered the Tier 6 hall that so many dream of reaching.

While he felt a deep sense of joy, a sudden thought struck him, and he blurted out: “Wait, what time is it? How much time did I spend on this advancement?”