Chapter 159 – I'm Disappointed
All high-ranked cultivators in this continent were aware of the strength difference between realms after the 4th-stage. After achieving the 4th-stage, the Essence Gathering Realm, their energy pool would be massive. It would take at least a thousand 3rd-stage cultivators to pit their Qi and essence together to defend against a 4th-stage fighter's serious attack.
But once they got to the 5th-stage, the Foundation Establishment Realm, element qi would come into play. One strand of Qi could overwhelm several liters of Yang or Yin essence power easily if one utilized it properly. Moreover, even the weakest or trashiest 5th-stage experts could use at least 2-3 elements, and they had the same amount of element Qi volume as their Yin or Yang Essence Sea. The power gap was a whole level higher than the previous gap.
