Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2588: 1426: Advancement to Dual Six-Star Powerhouse (Part 2)

At this precise moment, the ripples of power surging from the Energy Crystal reached their zenith. They swept out from Leo Ray’s form with irresistible force, turning the entire Cultivation Room into a scene of chaos as a majestic momentum echoed through the air.

Under normal circumstances, Leo Ray should have completed his breakthrough by this stage; however, the reality was quite different.

As Leo Ray had noted previously, he had only achieved half of the battle. If ascending to the Tier 6 hall were truly that effortless, then the experts of the Outer Region would not spend hundreds or even thousands of years in preparation.

While the grand aura vibrated throughout the room, the Energy Crystal nestled within the Physical Energy Vortex of Leo Ray’s abdomen—which had been stable until now—suddenly began to shake at a violent, high-speed frequency.

Along with these intensifying tremors, a soft humming noise started to vibrate from the Energy Crystal, resonating deep within Leo Ray’s physical form.

As if answering the call of that hum, the majestic atmosphere filling the Cultivation Room began to rush toward Leo Ray once more, mimicking a massive tidal wave.

In this surge, it wasn't just the previously released majestic energy being pulled back; even the ambient energy particles floating in the air were being forcefully siphoned, pouring frantically into Leo Ray’s body.

This torrent of power had only one destination: the trembling Energy Crystal located in Leo Ray’s abdomen.

Leo Ray was already well aware of why this phenomenon was occurring before he even began his advancement.

A Tier 6 Expert, who can make Space itself tremble with a single movement, does more than just release internal power during combat. They possess the terrifying capability to command external energy particles, allowing them to amplify the strength of their Skills while preserving their own reserves. The newly developed Energy Crystal is the core required to achieve this feat.

Currently, even though the new Energy Crystal has the latent ability to harness external energy particles, Leo Ray has not yet mastered the skill. Therefore, it was no surprise that the situation had spiraled out of control.

“I will only truly enter the ranks of Tier 6 Experts once I suppress this rampaging Energy Crystal and adapt to this new power until I can command it with ease!”

With no room for distractions, Leo Ray pushed his spiritual power to its absolute limit once again.

Driven by the relentless flood of external energy particles, the already filled Energy Vortex began to dilate rapidly, clearly entering a state of extreme overload. The central Energy Crystal appeared nearly saturated, and its humming grew more violent by the second.

According to the accounts of Crisis and others, if this wild influx of energy isn't managed, the core Energy Crystal will inevitably fracture from the pressure or explode entirely. Such an outcome results in nothing but death or permanent, crippling injury.

The sole remedy is to employ spiritual power as a dam to block the incoming particles while simultaneously using that same power to compress the energy already inside. One must force it to transition from a gaseous state to liquid, and finally to solid, until it is fully merged with the Energy Crystal.

Only through this method can the energy density be minimized and integrated into the crystal, preventing a fatal rupture.

“It is much harder than it sounds. This requires total multitasking and splitting my spiritual power; it’s certainly no simple task.”

Beads of sweat formed on Leo Ray’s brow once more. His spiritual power, bolstered by the Power of Divine Grace, worked on two fronts: fighting to halt the frantic influx of particles while compressing those already within.

Because these free-roaming energy particles are far less refined than Magic Medicine and exist in larger volumes, the compression process is grueling. When combined with the violently thrashing Energy Crystal, the difficulty of suppression was immense.

If Leo Ray focused too much spiritual power on the internal suppression, his external defense would falter, allowing more particles to flood in. Conversely, focusing too much on the outside would lead to internal instability. Balancing these two opposing forces was the only way to survive the trial.

“And yet, it is this very challenge that has caused countless aspiring Tier 6 experts to fail at the final hurdle, leaving them to look on with regret and die in despair.”

Drenched in sweat, Leo Ray felt the sharp tearing in his abdomen fade slightly, yet the terrifying sensation of his Energy Vortex expanding remained. It was like a dance on the brink of a cliff; one wrong move would send him into the abyss.

When he first studied the final steps of reaching Tier 6, Leo Ray had considered a shortcut.

He wondered if using an Energy-Discharging Magic Array—like the ones seen on the battlefield—to clear the area of all energy particles would stop the dangerous inflow.

However, Crisis and the others explained that while many had tried such tricks, the results were always the same. As soon as those experts moved to an area with normal energy levels, their Energy Crystals would immediately go out of control again.

Ultimately, the struggle to block and compress these particles is a vital bonding process with the Energy Crystal. If a cultivator skips this step, the lack of synchronization will eventually lead to a backlash.

Only by relying on personal strength to shatter this final barrier and gain total mastery over the Energy Crystal can one truly join the Tier 6 hall. Only then can a powerhouse feel at home even in the most energy-dense environments.

Furthermore, this process is notoriously slow, which explains why reaching Tier 6 is such a time-consuming endeavor.

“No matter the cost, I have come too far to fail now!”

Ignoring the chaos of the rampaging Energy Crystal inside him, Leo Ray remained as steady as a mountain, slowly finding the rhythm of the dual-tasking process.

The path was grueling, but with the support of the Power of Divine Grace, Leo Ray eventually succeeded in completely sealing off the external energy. He then turned his full concentration toward internal suppression.

As the hours ticked away, Leo Ray’s persistent efforts finally paid off. The once-wild and frantic Energy Crystal began to settle. The suffocating pressure of saturation dissipated, replaced by a rhythmic pulsing that eventually matched Leo Ray’s own heartbeat and energy circuit perfectly.

This signaled that the newly formed Energy Crystal had successfully synchronized with Leo Ray, becoming an inseparable part of his being!

The moment their pulses aligned, the Energy Crystal erupted in a flash of brilliant light. A massive wave of energy surged through his Energy Vortex and circuits, echoing through his body and exploding outward into the Cultivation Room, creating a storm of energy currents.

Yet, in the following heartbeat, Leo Ray exerted his will. The majestic energy that had just burst forth retreated instantly, flowing back into his body and merging with the Energy Crystal without the need for further compression.

This was the ultimate proof: Leo Ray had achieved total dominance and mastered the Energy Crystal!

“So this is the power of a Tier 6 Expert? It truly is a magnificent feeling.”

Leo Ray’s eyes snapped open, glowing with a sharp, vibrant light.

He could now effortlessly perceive the flow of energy within the entire Space and command that power at will—a transcendent sensation he had never known.

At the same time, his senses had sharpened to an incredible degree; even the tiny motes of dust drifting outside his immediate view were clear to him.

He had officially crossed the threshold into the Tier 6 hall that so many spend their lives dreaming of.

Though filled with a quiet joy, a sudden thought struck him, and he blurted out: “Wait, what time is it? How many days did this advancement take?”