The Urban Cultivation Grandmaster

Chapter 46: The Realm of Divine Abilities—The Human-Formed Divine Beast!

Within the mysterious Sea of Consciousness, his divine sense perceived everything. It was a magnificent world; in the boundless, silent void, a vast starry sky illuminated the quiet nothingness, adorning it with unparalleled grandeur and splendor. Unlike before, the sea of stars was no longer a vast expanse of white. Amidst the countless white-hot lights, a deep crimson began to dominate half the scene, both alluring and steeped in mystery. The radiance of the crimson starry sea! A rare surge of excitement welled up within Mu Tian; even he, usually so composed, couldn’t help but take a deep breath. The spectacular sight of crimson clouds illuminating the starry sky was something he had never witnessed before. Although there had occasionally been flashes of crimson starlight in the past, they were always so faint that they were barely noticeable against the vast expanse of the starry sea—and they were fleeting, vanishing in a matter of minutes. With this crimson starlight, many of Mu Tian’s cultivation plans could now proceed smoothly. The advanced stages of the “Ancient Wild Ox Visualization Diagram” required analysis using the crimson starlight; the advanced stages of the “Thousand Tides and Ten Thousand Waves Technique” also required it. As for the “Three-Headed Fierce Dragon Visualization Diagram” and comprehending the Divine Black Bear within the Little Black Bear, crimson starlight was needed throughout the entire process. Even the Alchemy Stele and Artifact Forging Stele occasionally required the use of crimson starlight. “Wow, wow, wow—this happiness came so suddenly! If I’d known I could get this much Crimson Star Sea Radiance this way, I should’ve done it sooner. But wait, that’s not quite right. Without my previous accumulation and my deeper understanding of the Ancient Wild Ox, my lecture wouldn’t have been so successful, and I wouldn’t have obtained this much Crimson Star Sea Radiance.” Mu Tian let it go; he didn’t have time to dwell on such scattered thoughts. Right now, he faced a “happy dilemma”: how to use this vast amount of Crimson Star Sea Radiance. Which cultivation technique or secret art should he analyze first? Admittedly, the amount of Crimson Star Sea Radiance Mu Tian had obtained this time was considerable—even astonishing—but if he attempted to analyze all of them at once, he certainly wouldn’t be able to sustain the energy expenditure. If, in the end, he failed to master even a single one to the highest level, it would naturally be a waste. The cultivation methods of the Meridian Condensation Realm consist of several major levels: Divine Form, Divine Essence, Divine Charm, Divine Might, Divine Will, and Divine Powers. Mu Tian’s Star Sea analysis ranges from 0% to 10% for Divine Form; 10% to 30% for Divine Essence; 30% to 50% for Divine Charm; 50% to 70% for Divine Might; 70% to 90% for Divine Will; and finally, the legendary Divine Power. A single cultivation technique that allows one to attain the Divine Power realm is more than capable of instantly defeating several techniques cultivated to the Divine Intent realm—this is beyond doubt. The higher the cultivation level, the greater the gap between successive realms. This is the origin of the concept of “fighting above one’s level”: even with the same cultivation base, differences in realm can result in a world of difference in combat effectiveness. Mu Tian was truly torn, much like someone who’d walked into a store brimming with treasures after finding a massive fortune in their pocket, only to be so overwhelmed by the choices that they didn’t know what to buy. “First, I’ll concentrate all my Star Sea Radiance on mastering a single cultivation technique. Later, I’ll reassess based on how much Crimson Star Sea Radiance I have left.” Mu Tian Nannan murmured to himself, beginning to weigh the pros and cons of each cultivation technique. First off, he ruled out the “Three-Headed Fierce Dragon Visualization Diagram” and the “Divine Bear Visualization Diagram.” Both were far too costly; in particular, the amount of Crimson Star Sea Radiance required to reach advanced levels would be astronomical—and given his current reserves, it might not even be enough. She also immediately dismissed the Alchemy Stele and Artifact Forging Stele, as various materials were currently in short supply, and researching them wouldn’t be of much use anyway. That left him with only two options: the “Wild Ox Visualization Diagram” and the “Thousand Tides and Ten Thousand Waves Technique.” “If I analyze and comprehend the ‘Thousand Tides, Ten Thousand Waves’ Technique to the Divine Ability realm, the spiritual energy within my body will become as deep and unfathomable as the sea, with profound foundations. At the Divine Ability realm, I will become a ‘Water God’-like existence—sweeping across the world with a thousand tides and ten thousand waves—and my combat power will skyrocket.” “The Ancient Wild Ox possesses an astonishing physique and immense strength. If cultivated to the Perfect Divine Power realm, one would possess a physique comparable to that of a divine beast. At that point, it wouldn’t even be impossible for your physical body to withstand a cannonball, and your combat power would be no slouch either.” In an instant, the characteristics of the two cultivation methods became clear: the “Thousand Tides and Ten Thousand Waves Technique” focused on offense, with profound spiritual energy; every move exuded overwhelming momentum, and it excelled at area-of-effect attacks. The “Ancient Wild Ox Visualization Diagram,” however, was different. It involved visualizing the Ancient Wild Ox, emphasizing strength and physical constitution, though its combat techniques were slightly inferior. “I’ll start by studying the Ancient Wild Ox Visualization Diagram first. The physical body is the most important thing—it’s the foundation.” Mu Tian was a man with a keen sense of crisis. Although no missiles threatened him and no powerful enemies lurked nearby, he always felt an urgent need to improve his ability to survive. After all, one only has one life. Although his divine soul was powerful, Mu Tian could not guarantee that, should his physical body be lost, his divine soul would truly be able to exist independently of this world. In the next instant, the Star Sea of Analysis began its work. Guided by Mu Tian’s divine soul, crimson light from the Star Sea surged toward the Ancient Wild Ox Stele. In the blink of an eye, the ethereal image of the Ancient Wild Ox was enveloped in an unceasing flow of crimson light, and a mysterious, profound aura rippled out across the Star Sea. Mu Tian wasn’t idle either; he immersed himself completely in the process, contemplating the Ancient Wild Ox. The Analysis of the Star Sea helped Mu Tian understand, and once he had fully grasped it, he continued his contemplation, in turn aiding the Analysis of the Star Sea. The two processes complemented each other as they jointly contemplated and analyzed the Ancient Wild Ox. From the Ancient Wild Ox’s hide, bones, flesh, and internal organs to the depths of its soul... From the exterior to the interior, from matter to energy, and from energy to spirit... Analysis progress: 66%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%... The image of the Ancient Wild Ox grew increasingly clear and distinct within Mu Tian’s sea of consciousness, as if it were about to burst out of reality with a roar at any moment. When the analysis reached 91%, Mu Tian’s mind stirred; he immersed himself completely in the process, quietly contemplating the Ancient Wild Ox. The next moment, a thunderous, earth-shaking bellow rang out in Mu Tian’s training chamber. A terrifying and ferocious Ancient Wild Ox materialized within Mu Tian’s sea of consciousness, suddenly bursting forth from his body to manifest in the world, merging with Mu Tian as one. At that moment, Mu Tian resembled a living, breathing divine beast. In the next instant, spiritual energy from all corners of the universe surged madly toward Mu Tian. The scene at that moment bore a striking resemblance to the Xiao Hei’s awakening. As the spiritual energy surged wildly into Mu Tian’s body, his entire body began to shake violently; his flesh, bones, and internal organs were undergoing massive transformations at every moment. This was a transformation at the level of life itself—the process by which Mu Tian was shifting from a mortal body to a divine one. The abundant spiritual energy within the spirit-gathering array in Mu Tian’s dwelling began pouring into him all at once—brutally and directly. This bore no resemblance to human cultivation; it was as if a divine beast were devouring and expelling spiritual energy. With Mu Tian’s cultivation causing such a commotion, Yang Chun and the little Black Bear naturally found out immediately. Yang Chun had intended to go inside to check on his master, but the little Black Bear stopped him right away. The scene was quite amusing: the tiny Xiao Hei Black Bear, no bigger than a little kid, stretched out its delicate, tiny paw and slapped Yang Chun to the ground. Yang Chun struggled with all his might to break free, but to no avail. At that moment, Yang Chun felt like he might as well die—being pinned to the ground by a baby bear with no way to break free was an absolute humiliation. The little Black Bear, however, paid no attention to Yang Chun. A look of curiosity shone in its dark, bright eyes—a strange sensation, as if it had found one of its own kind.