High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System

Chapter 698: Chapter 366: Secrets! The Truth of the World (Triple Combo)

"It seems you still don’t understand the power divisions of demigods."

"That’s normal." Zhao Zixuan smiled and said: "Even powerhouses from middle-level tribes rarely come into contact with these."

"I’d be happy to hear the details," Jiang Ye said.

"Demigods are actually not a precise name for a realm."

"According to ancient realm divisions, above the Ninth Break is a god," Zhao Zixuan said, "but the gap between these two great realms is vast."

"Therefore, the term ’demigod’ came into later use."

"It’s just a milestone between the Ninth Break and godhood, not a true realm."

"In a sense, demigods are also part of the Ninth Break," Zhao Zixuan said, "not completely detached from the category of the Ninth Break."

Jiang Ye was shocked.

Demigods are also the Ninth Break? This completely overturned his previous understanding.

"Don’t be surprised."

"The requirement for the Ninth Break is to comprehend a mystery of heaven and earth," Zhao Zixuan looked at Jiang Ye and said, "and some demigods also only comprehend one mystery; there’s no essential difference between them."

"But because they’ve traveled to different distances on this path, it results in significant power differences."

"Under normal circumstances."

"A powerhouse who has taken the second step in the mysteries of heaven and earth is respected as a demigod," Zhao Zixuan said.

"The second step?" Jiang Ye looked at the young woman in confusion.

"Yes."

"A Ninth Break powerhouse comprehends one mystery of heaven and earth," Zhao Zixuan patiently explained: "Although it’s said to be one, it doesn’t actually refer to completely comprehending this mystery."

"The vastness of heaven and earth means that even one mystery is endless."

"The reason we say a Ninth Break powerhouse comprehends ’one mystery,’" Zhao Zixuan said, "is because they have truly set foot on this path, taking a small step."

"Therefore, we call it the [First Step]."

"And those who take the second step are demigod powerhouses."

"Don’t be fooled by the difference of just one small step," Zhao Zixuan emphasized: "The gap between them is often a hundredfold, which is why ’demigod’ is classified separately."

Jiang Ye suddenly understood.

The first step, the second step, sounds easy.

But in reality, to cross this step is extremely difficult.

In the Blue Star Civilization, only those with extraordinary talent are believed to be able to become demigods, showing just how challenging it is.

"The third-tier demigod you mentioned earlier," Jiang Ye curiously asked: "Are they demigods who have taken the third step?"

"Exactly."

"The difference between the second and third steps is also significant," Zhao Zixuan said: "In the higher-level tribes in the Barbaric Wilderness, most demigods are only second-tier."

"And Black Obsidian City?"

"Among the thirty-six elders under the Black Obsidian City Lord, all are third-tier or higher demigods," Zhao Zixuan said: "Some are even fourth-tier demigods."

"Fourth-tier demigods?" Jiang Ye couldn’t help but exclaim.

The so-called fourth-tier demigods are powerhouses who have taken the fourth step on a certain path of mystery.

According to Zhao Zixuan, each step increases the gap exponentially.

Fourth-tier demigods?

These powerhouses are probably not even of the same species as second-tier demigods.

"She left out one point,"

Bai Gui’s voice suddenly sounded: "Even among second-tier demigods, the gap is incredibly large."

"Oh?" Jiang Ye’s eyes moved, realizing something immediately.

"Is it the difference in the number of mysteries of heaven and earth?"

"Yes."

"A demigod who comprehends one mystery," Bai Gui said, "is certainly different from those who comprehend two or three."

"Just like you."

"If you comprehend five basic mysteries and become a second-tier demigod, you’ll be enough to rival an ordinary third-tier demigod," Bai Gui said seriously.

Jiang Ye couldn’t help but smile.

Indeed!

Besides the levels of mysteries, the number of mysteries is extremely important.

Measuring combat power is always multi-dimensional and cannot be generalized.

"However."

"Having too many mysteries is not necessarily a good thing," Bai Gui suddenly said: "The difficulty of taking the third and fourth steps will be greater."

Jiang Ye’s smile froze on his face.

Bai Gui’s words also made him realize something.

For ordinary demigod powerhouses, even if they only comprehend one mystery, taking the third or fourth step is extremely challenging.

Let alone comprehending the second or third mystery.

The difficulty would only increase exponentially.

But for Jiang Ye?

He has comprehended a total of five basic mysteries and an additional Ashen Law.

"What?" Jiang Ye was stunned. So, for him, becoming a demigod is as hard as ascending to heaven?

"Don’t worry too much."

"With your talent, becoming a demigod should be quite easy," Bai Gui said with a smile.

Jiang Ye fell silent.

Becoming a demigod? His goal is far beyond that.

...

The exchange with Bai Gui was momentary.

Jiang Ye turned back to Zhao Zixuan, curiously asking: "Do you know the conditions for becoming a god?"

"Ascend to Divinity?"

Zhao Zixuan looked at Jiang Ye and smiled, shaking her head: "To ascend, you must comprehend two mysteries of heaven and earth, and both must reach the fifth step!"

Jiang Ye held his breath.

"Very difficult, right?"

"For me, ascending is nearly a luxury," Zhao Zixuan’s eyes dimmed slightly: "My greatest aspiration is just to become a demigod."

Jiang Ye fell silent again.

He had already observed that the other’s talent was just Tao Bone Talent.

Ascending to Divinity is indeed nearly impossible; even becoming a demigod might be very difficult.

"Jiang Ye."

"If I’m not mistaken, you should have extraordinary talent, right?" Zhao Zixuan asked.

"Yes," Jiang Ye did not hide it.

"This time, when going to Black Obsidian City to challenge the Black Tower, try to reach the 7th Layer," Zhao Zixuan said seriously: "The elders only pay attention to those above the 7th Layer."

"If an elder decides to take you as a disciple, you can settle in Black Obsidian City and shed the identity of a low-level tribe."