Chapter 22: The Revelation of New Heights
Xiao Feng sat in the quiet solitude of his villa in High Chain, his mind still reeling from the monumental revelations uncovered in the ancient ruins. The mysterious stone, now resting before him, was unlike anything he had ever encountered. Its surface was smooth and cool to the touch, yet as he inspected it more closely, he realized that it was made from a material unknown to even the vast knowledge he possessed from his previous life in the Heavenly Realm. It was impossibly hard—so much so that even with his immense strength and cultivation, he could not leave the faintest mark on it.
As he continued to study the stone, Xiao Feng noticed something even more peculiar. Faint, almost imperceptible lines of golden light seemed to run through its surface, forming intricate patterns. They were so fine that they resembled tiny, flowing scriptures. He activated his most powerful vision technique, the *Heavenly Eye of Insight*, which allowed him to see even the most minute details of reality. With great effort, he managed to catch a glimpse of these nano-sized golden scriptures, their brilliance flickering just beneath the stone's surface.
"What are these scriptures?" Xiao Feng murmured to himself, his curiosity piqued. The ancient guardian had spoken of the stone's significance, but had not revealed everything. Now, with the stone in his possession, it was up to him to unlock its secrets.
For the next few days, Xiao Feng focused on cultivating, drawing in the thin spiritual energy from the surrounding environment to stabilize his Nascent Soul Realm and fortify his foundation. The insights he had gained in the ruins weighed heavily on him; the knowledge that the Dao Seeking Realm was not the pinnacle of cultivation but merely a gateway to higher levels pushed him to train harder, more diligently than ever before.
As he meditated, his mind kept drifting back to the stone. It felt like a key—one that could open the door to new possibilities, new powers. Finally, unable to contain his curiosity any longer, Xiao Feng decided it was time to fully examine the stone.
He reached out with his consciousness, trying to probe the stone's depths. At first, it resisted his attempts, as if it was protected by layers of impenetrable barriers. But Xiao Feng persisted, channeling his willpower and spiritual energy into the task. After what seemed like hours, he finally felt the stone respond.
Suddenly, a sharp burst of energy shot through his mind. Xiao Feng's consciousness was drawn into the stone, his surroundings fading away as he found himself engulfed in a vast, empty space. Within this void, the golden scriptures from the stone began to glow, swirling around him like a storm of light.
Then, the visions began.
In the first vision, Xiao Feng saw a towering figure, shrouded in divine light, standing at the peak of a mountain. This being, with an aura of absolute authority, emanated a power far beyond anything Xiao Feng had ever sensed. The figure raised its hand, and the very fabric of reality bent to its will, time itself slowing to a crawl.
**"Immortal Ascension Realm,"** a voice echoed in Xiao Feng's mind. **"A realm where one stops aging, becoming nearly invincible. At this level, the cultivator can manipulate the fundamental laws of the universe itself."**
As the vision faded, another quickly took its place. This time, he witnessed a cultivator controlling the elements on a planetary scale, summoning storms, earthquakes, and tsunamis with a mere thought. The cultivator's presence influenced the energy of celestial bodies, drawing power from the stars and the earth.
**"Heavenly Sovereign Realm,"** the voice continued. **"Command the elements, influence entire planets. The power of a sovereign over all things beneath the heavens."**
Next, the vision shifted to show a cultivator who held time itself in their hands, bending it, twisting it, and reversing it at will. They opened portals to distant realms, stepping through dimensions as easily as walking through a door.
**"Eternal Monarch Realm,"** the voice explained. **"Mastery over time and dimensions. However, there are limits—time can only be controlled within a small area, and if another cultivator of equal strength is present, the effects will be nullified within that area. While time may stop around such a being, they remain unaffected."**
The visions grew more intense, each one more incredible than the last. Xiao Feng saw a cultivator creating entire dimensions with a thought, manipulating cosmic events, and even altering reality at its most fundamental level.
**"Celestial Emperor Realm,"** the voice continued, **"Wield the power of creation and destruction. Shape entire realities, and command the forces of existence itself. Yet, even at this level, the presence of another equally powerful being imposes limits on your abilities, as the very fabric of reality resists being torn by two equally potent forces."**
In the next vision, Xiao Feng witnessed a cultivator who could control the flow of fate and destiny, bending the threads of karma to their will. This cultivator could foresee future events and alter them as they desired, though such power still had its boundaries.
**"Divine Origin Realm,"** the voice whispered. **"Master the threads of fate. Become one with the origin of all things, and manipulate the destiny of the universe. However, when faced with another of similar strength, the web of fate becomes tangled, making it impossible to fully control outcomes."**
Another vision revealed a cultivator whose presence alone could cause the collapse of entire worlds, the mere exertion of their power enough to tear apart the fabric of space and time. This cultivator stood above all things, beyond the comprehension of even the gods.
**"Transcendent Immortal Realm,"** the voice resonated. **"Surpass the limits of reality. Your power becomes an unstoppable force, beyond even the gods' understanding. Yet, against another Transcendent Immortal, your abilities are countered, and the very universe resists your attempts to reshape it."**
Finally, the visions culminated in the ultimate realm, where a being stood alone in the void, their very existence transcending all known concepts of power and reality. This figure could create or destroy entire multiverses with a mere thought, their consciousness vast and infinite.
**"Supreme Divinity Realm,"** the voice concluded. **"Ascend to the apex of existence. Become the embodiment of omnipotence and omniscience, a true Supreme Divinity capable of shaping all creation at will. Only at this level do the limitations imposed on other realms no longer apply; your power is absolute, and none can stand against your will."**
The visions ceased, leaving Xiao Feng breathless. The enormity of what he had just witnessed left him in awe. The Dao Seeking Realm, which he had once thought to be the pinnacle of cultivation, was just the beginning. There were realms so powerful that they could reshape the universe itself, realms where cultivators could transcend the very concept of existence, yet each with its own set of cosmic rules and limitations.
But the stone had not finished revealing its secrets. As Xiao Feng's consciousness returned to his body, he felt a surge of information flood his mind. New techniques—far more powerful than anything he had learned before—began to take shape in his thoughts. These were techniques meant for those who had surpassed the Dao Seeking Realm, techniques that required understanding and power beyond anything that even the ancient guardian could comprehend.
One technique, in particular, stood out: *Void Shattering Fist*. This technique could only be practiced by those who had reached the Immortal Ascension Realm. It harnessed the fundamental laws of the universe, allowing the user to deliver a punch that could shatter space itself, creating rifts that could trap or destroy enemies in other dimensions.
Another was the *Heavenly Sovereign's Wrath*, a technique that allowed the user to command the elements on a planetary scale, summoning storms of divine fire, ice, and lightning with a mere thought. This technique could devastate entire armies, leaving nothing but ashes in its wake.
Xiao Feng knew that these techniques were far beyond his current abilities, but they offered him a glimpse of what was possible. If he could master them, he would stand among the strongest beings in existence.
"This stone… it's more than just a key," Xiao Feng thought, awe-struck. "It's a guide—a map to the true heights of cultivation. With this, I can surpass the limits of this world and reach realms no one else on Earth has ever dreamed of."
Determined, Xiao Feng began to practice. He knew that mastering these techniques would not be easy, and he would need to push his cultivation to its limits. But with the knowledge he had gained, he was confident that he could break through the barriers that had held him back and ascend to new heights.
As he immersed himself in training, the golden scriptures on the stone began to glow brighter, as if resonating with his efforts. The journey ahead would be long and fraught with challenges, but Xiao Feng was ready. With the power of the stone and the secrets of the ancient ruins, he would forge a path to true supremacy.