My gorgeous wife Chapter 2009 - 1977: Goal Achieved

Li Chen’s sudden action stunned all the present powerhouses.

Had Li Chen performed such a daring leap earlier, they would not have been surprised in the slightest. After all, for individuals of their caliber, the immensely daunting pressure before them posed no significant obstacle, making such a jump a trivial feat.

However, they were acutely aware that the pressure would only intensify with further progress. Otherwise, a formidable cultivator with an Indestructible Body like Li Chen would not have experienced his physical form collapsing so completely.

Yet, even after enduring such hardship, Li Chen refused to yield. Not only did he persevere, but he also executed this audacious move, traversing dozens of steps in a single bound—a truly astonishing feat.

One by one, the onlookers’ eyes widened in disbelief. Those possessing Heavenly Eye-type divine abilities couldn't resist activating them, desperate to glimpse the outcome.

But upon witnessing the scene, those with the Heavenly Eye could only let out gasps of astonishment.

What was that they perceived?

The Five Elements! The interplay of Light and Darkness! The fury of Wind and Thunder!

And that elusive, almost imperceptible law—what could it possibly be?

How could a single individual cultivate so many distinct laws concurrently?

Even more terrifying was the realization that despite wielding such a multitude of laws, there was no sign of discord or lack of coordination. Instead, it appeared as though Li Chen had mastered each law to an exceptionally high degree. If this were not the case, such a breathtaking phenomenon could never have manifested.

The very instant the terrifying pressure descended, the laws surrounding Li Chen surged with wild intensity, actively resisting the crushing force.

The Five Elements intertwined in a spiral, light and darkness clashed in fiery opposition, and wind and thunder erupted in a deafening symphony.

Furthermore, the three layers of Gang Qi enveloping Li Chen’s body were fully unleashed, serving to counteract the overwhelming oppressive force.

Meanwhile, Li Chen calmly addressed the ancient tree before him, uttering softly, "If you possess any wisdom, I strongly advise you to cooperate. Should you refuse, I may very well consider felling you. While your current form may be beyond my reach, your demise might still yield considerable value?"

Li Chen's voice, though light, carried a chilling edge of murderous intent that sent shivers down the spine.

At some undisclosed moment, the Red Moon and the Seven Slaying Sword materialized beside Li Chen. Together, their terrifying vital essence and malevolent Qi surged forth, directed aggressively toward the ancient tree.

Sensing the potent vital essence and malevolent Qi, the ancient tree's trunk visibly trembled.

Although Li Chen received no audible response from the ancient tree, the oppressive force that had permeated the surroundings instantly vanished.

Only the abundant Heaven and Earth Essence remained.

"You have made a prudent decision," Li Chen stated, offering a faint smile.

He spoke no further, retracting the influence of the laws surrounding him. Even if the ancient tree were to turn hostile, he harbored no fear. With his Indestructible Body, as long as the oppressive force couldn't instantly obliterate every iota of his blood, he would possess an opportunity to retaliate.

Should the ancient tree dare to act aggressively, it would undoubtedly lead to a battle for survival!

This was the source of Li Chen's unwavering confidence.

He feared no life-and-death struggle, for he was certain of his ability to protect himself regardless of the circumstances. However, the ancient tree was not so secure!

Casting a deliberate glance at the ancient tree, Li Chen calmly declared, "Rest assured, I have no intentions of harming you. My sole aim is to borrow a portion of your aura to facilitate a breakthrough. If you are agreeable, I can even take you with me. Naturally, if you are unwilling, that too is acceptable."

By this juncture, Li Chen had acquired a profound understanding of concepts such as Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasures.

He believed that if something was destined to be his, no external force could prevent it. Conversely, if it was not, any attempt at coercion would prove futile.

From the perspective of a supreme treasure, he grasped this principle implicitly. If an entity like the ancient tree refused to accompany him, even if he were to forcibly abduct it, it would inevitably find a way to escape eventually.

Moreover, given the ancient tree's potent, inherent oppressive capabilities, it was highly probable that such a forced acquisition would introduce significant, unforeseen complications.

Therefore, within Li Chen’s heart, his approach toward the ancient tree was governed by a simple maxim: "Acquire it if possible, but accept it if not."

Li Chen's mindset was indeed commendable.

Naturally, his primary objective remained to utilize the Heaven and Earth Essence.

"Since you have consented, I shall waste no more words. Henceforth, I will borrow your Heaven and Earth Essence to achieve my breakthrough. Naturally, if you attempt any subterfuge, do not hold me accountable for any ruthlessness I might display," Li Chen stated with composure.

Without awaiting the ancient tree's reply, Li Chen proceeded directly beneath it, turned around, and settled himself against its trunk.

"What... what is he doing?"

"He actually succeeded..." someone whispered in astonishment. Witnessing Li Chen reach the base of the ancient tree without being obliterated by the crushing pressure left many in a state of disbelief.

Although they had entertained the possibility of Li Chen's success, seeing him arrive at the ancient tree and emerge unscathed created a profound cognitive dissonance.

"Why has he sat down? Is he not intending to claim the ancient tree?"

The Purgatory Demon Lord let out a soft sigh, saying, "Treasures like this possess their own sentience and wisdom. If the ancient tree is unwilling, even if one could seize it by force, the outcome would not be favorable."

"Then why is he sitting there? Is he attempting a cultivation breakthrough? But his cultivation level..."

The Purgatory Demon Lord found himself unable to provide an answer to this query.

Neither could anyone else present.

For no one could have possibly foreseen that Li Chen would possess the audacity to attempt a breakthrough in this very location!

As Li Chen unfettered his body and began drawing in the dense Heaven and Earth Essence surrounding him, a smile touched his lips.

It was precisely as he had anticipated. The Heaven and Earth Essence here was even more potent than he had estimated!

Within mere moments, he had thoroughly replenished the Yuan Force that he had previously expended.

Under Li Chen's focused transformation and the diligent application of his cultivation techniques, an even greater volume of Heaven and Earth Essence was transmuted into his own Yuan Force.

Approximately a quarter of an hour later, Li Chen's cultivation ascended to the apex of the Kuotian Realm.

He stood on the precipice, a single final step away from reaching the Soul Realm and delving into the profound Salt Heaven Realm.

At this juncture, Li Chen's mind drifted back to the very beginnings of his cultivation journey, his initial entry into the Yellow Rank Martial Artist stage, and the myriad perils he had navigated on his path to the present moment.

He had never once conceived that he would achieve such a significant milestone in the blink of an eye.

"The Soul Realm?"

Li Chen suddenly let out a soft exhalation, then uttered with subtle emphasis, "Break."

Following Li Chen's softly spoken command, the Yuan Force within him erupted with sudden ferocity.

Li Chen's physique instantaneously generated a formidable vortex, akin to a black hole, voraciously absorbing the surrounding Heaven and Earth Essence.

As this essence flowed into Li Chen's being, it coalesced into an immensely powerful surge, violently assaulting the threshold that barred entry into the Soul Realm.