I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 650 - 487: 6th Tier 9-Star, Leaving the Treasury

Ten days evaporated in the blink of an eye.

Cross-legged by the Spirit Pool's edge, Zhuge Yu gazed at Qin Tian, still deeply entrenched in cultivation within the pool, his heart filled with a mixture of awe and contemplation. "Could this fellow be aiming to leverage the Spirit Pool and this Divine Light to break through to Tier Seven in a single bound?"

Beside him, Taishi Feng and Huo Yuansheng also fixed their attention on Qin Tian, their expressions a complex tapestry of emotions.

Over the past decade, the trio had basked under the statue's Divine Light, voraciously absorbing the pure energy emanating from the Spirit Pool, which resulted in a startling surge of their individual strengths.

Zhuge Yu, who commenced at Tier Six, Three Stars, had seen his progress skyrocket, directly achieving Tier Six, Six Stars. His physique and foundation were further fortified by the Divine Light's nourishment, circumventing the common pitfall of instability that often follows rapid advancements.

Taishi Feng and Huo Yuansheng, already positioned at Tier Six, Eight Stars, had each advanced a full stage, reaching Tier Six, Nine Stars – merely a hair's breadth away from breaking into Tier Seven.

The truth was, the energy contained within the Spirit Pool was practically immeasurable, sufficient for both of them to attempt the monumental leap to Tier Seven. However, the transition from Tier Six to Tier Seven is marked by a perilous trial of life and death, the Celestial Human Three Tribulations, notorious for its exceedingly high mortality rate.

The Celestial Thunder Tribulation assaults the physical form, the Body Burning Tribulation purifies the soul, and the Heart Demon Tribulation erodes the very will. These three formidable tribulations loom like an executioner's blade over every Tier Six spiritualist, offering no respite whether one is an ordinary practitioner or a bloodline inheritor with exceptional innate talent.

Indeed, the greater one's cultivated strength and the more potent their bloodline, the more terrifying the tribulation's power becomes during the crossing, consequently amplifying the risk of demise.

Consequently, despite both possessing the coveted Golden Bloodline and being considered exemplary talents meticulously cultivated by their respective clans, they hesitated to recklessly confront the tribulation.

Their current plan involved returning to their families, seeking counsel from the clan elders, and ensuring their presence as personal guardians during the trial. Supplemented by rare treasures specifically designed for focus and protection, they would then embark on the challenging tribulation process.

In stark contrast, Zhuge Yu's progression had been remarkably smooth.

Yet, after reaching Three Stars, the momentum of his advancement had naturally begun to decelerate. What he required now was a period of consolidation, a time to fully internalize the recent surge of power before daring to ascend further.

"Unlikely," Taishi Feng responded, shaking his head. "Even if he possesses the direct lineage of Holy Blood, no one would dare to face the Celestial Human Three Tribulations without meticulous preparation. Qin Tian is known for his prudence; he undoubtedly comprehends its inherent dangers."

Shifting the topic, his gaze drifted to the Spirit Pool, its water level now noticeably diminished. A note of astonishment crept into his voice. "But this fellow's capacity is akin to a bottomless abyss! The sheer volume of energy he's absorbed surpasses the combined total of what the three of us have taken in, by severalfold. He's truly a monstrous anomaly!"

"Isn't that the truth?" Huo Yuansheng concurred, nodding in agreement. "What kind of background does Qin Tian possess? This bloodline he wields is simply too outrageous."

From their initial encounter to the present moment, the sheer number of astonishing abilities Qin Tian had displayed was almost uncountable, leaving everyone dazzled. His mastery over spatial manipulation, devastating lightning strikes, and potent flame bombardments were all executed with flawless perfection, granting him a combat prowess equivalent to that of a Holy Blood expert of the same cultivation level.

He genuinely struggled to fathom what specific bloodline could possibly give rise to such a terrifyingly gifted individual.

As their discussion continued, a sudden surge of disturbance rippled through the Spirit Pool.

The previously placid Spirit Liquid began to churn violently, rotating with frantic intensity around Qin Tian as its epicenter. The vortex accelerated at an alarming rate, flinging water droplets outward in all directions, while the pool's pure energy flooded into Qin Tian's body like an overwhelming tide. Simultaneously, the blue light emanating from the statue intensified with each passing second.

In the very next instant, a terrifying surge of Qi and Blood erupted from Qin Tian's very being!

Golden Qi and Blood, resembling molten magma in its incandescent fury, broke free from the confines of the Spirit Liquid, transforming into a radiant pillar of light that soared towards the grand hall's ceiling.

The overwhelming power of this Qi and Blood radiated outwards, instantly converting the entire hall into a blazing furnace. The ambient temperature skyrocketed, suffusing the air with a golden hue and exerting a crushing pressure that expanded limitlessly in all directions.

"Such potent Qi and Blood!"

Zhuge Yu and the other two experienced a dramatic shift in their expressions. Instinctively, they staggered back several paces, hastily channeling their Spiritual Energy to erect protective barriers.

Even with these defenses in place, the ardent heat and aggressive nature of that Qi and Blood remained palpable. Their barriers quivered precariously, appearing as though they could shatter at any moment, and profound shock was etched onto their faces.

Taishi Feng stared at the golden pillar of Qi and Blood with utter disbelief, his voice tinged with astonishment. "This power of Qi and Blood... is he truly not affiliated with the Royal Family or the Chen Family?"

Huo Yuansheng’s fists were tightly clenched, cold sweat tracing lines down his palms as he whispered to himself, "This is too hard to believe... He's truly a monster, an absolute monster."

Zhuge Yu was equally stunned; even though Qin Tian hadn't officially broken through to Tier Seven yet, the sheer power and the overwhelming pressure of Spiritual Energy he exhibited were far more terrifying than what some actual Tier Seven experts could muster.

That magnificent golden pillar of Qi Blood persisted for an astonishing duration, well over ten minutes. The water level within the Spirit Pool visibly receded. What remained of the Spirit Liquid, already diminished significantly, dropped by another third before the swirling vortex finally began to decelerate.

Taishi Feng found himself swallowing hard, his gaze fixed on the continuously falling water level. "Is he really going to leverage this surge of power to attempt a direct breakthrough to Tier Seven?"

Considering the robust foundation Qin Tian had demonstrated, amplified by the Spirit Pool and the enhancements from the Divine Light, attempting the formidable Celestial Human Three Tribulations, even without external protection or the assistance of rare treasures, might not necessarily end in failure.

However, at that precise moment, the powerful, surging aura emanating from Qin Tian's body began to gradually subside.

The imposing golden pillar of Qi Blood slowly condensed, flowing back into his physical form. The vortex within the Spirit Pool ceased its frantic spinning, and the ambient temperature in the hall returned to its normal state. All that remained was an aura of Spiritual Energy so dense it felt impenetrable.

After a brief pause, the intense fluctuations of Qi Blood completely died down, and the ethereal blue light emanating from the statue also seemed to dim slightly.

Qin Tian slowly parted his eyes, a fleeting glint of golden light crossing his irises.

He then stood up from within the Spirit Pool, the shimmering Spirit Liquid cascading off his body, creating delicate ripples as it rejoined the water below.