Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 1032 - 521: Conditions? Double Eight Limit! (Part 4)

Liu Sheng felt a subtle surge of excitement; the bond between them was beyond ordinary understanding. If Zhan Tian could achieve a higher cultivation, Liu Sheng would feel even happier than if he'd reached it himself.

"Hiss—" Kang Bai inhaled sharply; Liu Sheng was referring to the Eastern Continent, not just Great Yu. The third strongest! This placed Zhan Tian above everyone except Emperor Yu and Zhou. Of course, the Star Hall and its Lord Hall Master were considered in a different sphere entirely. Still, this was undeniably a pinnacle achievement.

"That's not necessarily the case," Chen Xuan replied with a faint smile, his gaze settling on Liu Sheng. "The Chief Eunuch might also achieve a breakthrough!"

Chen Xuan had recently examined Liu Sheng and discovered several underlying issues, likely remnants from his younger days, though none seemed critical. However, transitioning from the eighth layer to the ninth, even a minor flaw could potentially escalate dramatically. It appeared even Liu Sheng himself was unaware of these subtle problems.

Fortunately, Chen Xuan had corrected these issues using the spiritual power from his Nine Elements Dao Skill. This process allowed him to truly gauge the strength of this prominent figure of Great Yu. Liu Sheng was a genius among geniuses, no less significant than Xiaoqi. Therefore, Chen Xuan felt confident that Liu Sheng had an excellent prospect of succeeding in his breakthrough.

"Ha ha!" Liu Sheng chuckled softly, maintaining a composed demeanor. "The ninth layer?" he mused aloud. "We shall leave it to fate!"

"Chief Eunuch, may I inquire about Your Majesty's current cultivation realm?"

"The ninth layer?"

"You brat, inquiring about Your Majesty's cultivation is a capital offense!" Liu Sheng exclaimed, pointing at Chen Xuan. Yet, there was no anger in his voice; instead, he seemed amused. This genuinely surprised Kang Bai, who stood nearby. In the past, any such inquiry would have resulted in at least a severe reprimand, and at worst, utter annihilation.

"The Chief Eunuch seems to have changed considerably?" Kang Bai observed, noticing Liu Sheng's unusual reaction. "It seems to have occurred after he appeared." He subtly glanced towards Chen Xuan.

"Curiosity is a powerful force indeed!" Chen Xuan remarked, settling down beside Liu Sheng. "The Emperor of Great Yu, the strongest in Great Yu, arguably the strongest in the entire Eastern Continent, is a Martial Artist. Claiming not to be curious would be quite dishonest."

"Please, have a seat!" Liu Sheng gestured to a nearby chair for Kang Bai.

"Thank you!" After sitting, Liu Sheng continued in a low tone, "Our Majesty's strength... it's difficult to articulate precisely."

"Many years ago, his power was already at the limit of Double Eight. Whether he has since broken through, I cannot say for certain, as Your Majesty has remained inactive over these years." He then paused, looking directly at Chen Xuan. "In your estimation, what is stronger: the limit of Double Eight or the ninth layer?"

Chen Xuan raised his eyebrows at the question. If he were to answer honestly, he believed the ninth layer would undoubtedly be superior. Within the Dao Realm, even a minor difference in cultivation could signify a vast gulf, especially when concerning major realms. However, given Liu Sheng's specific inquiry, he suspected the answer wasn't so straightforward.

"The limit of Double Eight?"

"Indeed!"

"But you're merely guessing; essentially, you don't know." Liu Sheng discerned Chen Xuan's uncertainty instantly.

"That is correct!" Chen Xuan admitted without hesitation. "I still rely on the Chief Eunuch for the definitive answer."

"Explaining it is rather complex." Liu Sheng turned his attention back to Chen Xuan. "I have a request for you. Spirit and Martial Dual Cultivation requires the two paths to achieve breakthrough simultaneously to reach the ninth layer; they cannot advance independently. Only then will there be a possibility of taking that final step."

"As for the underlying reason, even I am not entirely certain, but both Emperor Yu and Zhou followed this exact path." This was the first time Liu Sheng had made a direct request to Chen Xuan, indicating his strong belief that Chen Xuan possessed the potential to reach that ultimate stage. His chances, Liu Sheng implied, were even greater than those of Emperor Yu.

"Is that so?" Chen Xuan finally understood the significance of the