Transformation Diagram: Starting as a Skinny Dog-Chapter 477 - 311: Break the Limit

Ula!

The big man with the sword slashed down at the long bench under Chen Ku, with Gang Qi surging, forming a blade of about ten feet in length.

"Seventh Realm Outer Firmament?"

At the moment the opponent made his move, Chen Ku sensed the roaring Gang Qi within the strong body of the big man with the sword. The Seventh Realm of Gang Control is divided into two phases, from inside to outside, split into Inner Firm and Outer Firmament levels.

True Qi is refined into Gang Qi, forming a layer of Gang Qi within the body to protect the flesh, bones, and internal organs, with astonishing defensive power.

The second level allows the Gang Qi to be projected outward, forming Sword Gang, Blade Gang, etc.

At the moment the Seventh Realm peak big man with the sword struck, Guan Hongluan’s pupils slightly contracted because, in her view, Chen Ku’s cultivation speed was indeed rapid. In just a few months, from sensing the Blood Qi alone, he had reached the peak level of the Sixth Realm.

In terms of cultivation speed, Chen Ku is truly an unparalleled genius from the Qiu Dragon Mansion. Given time, there would be no difficulty for him to reach higher levels in the future.

But no matter how talented, a peak Sixth Realm could not possibly withstand a slash from this Seventh Realm peak swordsman behind the Little Prince.

In her view, Chen Ku was clearly going to suffer a major setback, having the bench beneath him shattered by this slash; even if he didn’t kneel down, he would be sent flying.

But the fact was...

Just at the moment when the big man’s slash came down.

clang!

On Chen Ku’s wrist, what was originally a bracelet-like black ring suddenly sprang up like a violently activated black dragon, stretching taut and shooting out in a flash,

transforming into a long staff, black and gold all over, with two ends wrapped in black!

With Chen Ku’s five fingers seemingly casually gripping it, he swept this black gold staff across like swatting a fly, striking the Sword Light coming from the big man’s attack!

bang!

The silver-white blade, akin to a white snake, was suddenly struck by a stick at its seven-inch spot; what seemed like a casual blow was actually imbued with incredible power, directly shattering the Sword Gang with one strike.

buzz~

As the Sword Gang was shattered with a stick, a strong rebound force transmitted through the air, causing the sword-wielding big man to stagger. He took half a step back, glaring wide-eyed in disbelief:

"How is this possible? You brat..."

His gaze towards Chen Ku instantly lost any hint of disdain, overflowing with intense fear instead.

"Chen Ku..." Guan Hongluan’s expression also changed drastically.

She was equally shocked.

Had she not witnessed the terrifying Gang Qi of a Seventh Realm Outer Firmament master at the Marquis Mansion, she might have doubted if this sword-wielding big man behind Yang Xi was actually a fake Seventh Realm expert.

"The physical aura is indeed at the peak of the Sixth Realm Array Veins, yet... able to shatter the guard Yue Cang of the Seventh Realm Outer Firmament peak by the Little Prince."

Accompanying them, the Marquis Mansion’s Guan Qingfeng looked at Chen Ku, a strange brilliance flickering in his eyes, and asked:

"Are you the... the one who defeated the Champion Marquis’s imprint, taken as a disciple by Qin Yuxian on behalf of his master, and recently renowned as the number one genius of Qiu Dragon Mansion... Chen Ku?"

Qiu Dragon Mansion’s number one genius?

The guard named Yue Cang, who had his Sword Light shattered by Chen Ku, looked at Chen Ku, still sitting in his chair, having not stood up. He was filled with shame and anger from being bested by a Sixth Realm junior and outrage at Chen Ku’s disrespect, shouting:

"So you’re the number one genius of a mansion. I underestimated you earlier, but this time, I won’t hold back!"

Indeed, he wasn’t lying about holding back earlier. After all, with that one slash, he only intended to make Chen Ku look ridiculous and kneel before the Little Prince, focusing his aim on the long bench. Having no understanding of Chen Ku, that casual slash held only thirty percent of its power.

"Prepare..."

Amidst Yue Cang’s fury, he raised his swords with both hands, Gang Qi roaring inside and out like a howling storm, about to strike at Chen Ku with full force once again.

"Third brother, stand down."

Suddenly, Little Prince Yang Xi scrutinized Chen Ku, spoke calmly, and said:

"Although he appears to be in the Sixth Realm, since he can defeat Champion Marquis Yang Shou’s Seventh Realm Martial Arts Mark, he is not someone whose strength can be measured by martial cultivation realms, having basically stepped into the ranks of a true ’Breakthrough Genius’ of the Daji Dynasty."

Breakthrough Genius...

Yue Cang, when Yang Xi told him to stand down, wanted to say something, but upon hearing the words ’Breakthrough Genius,’ he was startled, staring at Chen Ku incredulously.

Breakthrough?

Upon pondering further, it seemed to be true...

"Breakthrough?" Chen Ku raised an eyebrow slightly, turned to look at Guan Hongluan, and asked lightly: "Little Princess, what does your fiancé mean by ’Breakthrough’?"

Guan Hongluan, upon hearing the phrase Breakthrough from Yang Xi’s mouth, also reassessed Chen Ku and glanced at Little Prince Yang Xi, seemingly contemplating whether to explain this in such a particular context.

Before she could speak.

"So-called Breakthrough is a special ’domain.’"

Yang Xi’s gaze remained calm, seemingly not minding to give Chen Ku a lesson, standing with hands behind his back, and said in a detached manner:

"In martial cultivation, realms are distinct and clear. Under normal circumstances, what level of power corresponds to what realm is fixed. An Inner Qi Realm practitioner cannot possibly possess Mystic Barrier Realm’s combat power. This is not only related to cultivation realms but also to personal ’limitations.’ It’s like a child who cannot lift a 20-pound knife unless this child breaks certain of their own limitations. In simple terms, those who can cross realms to fight an enemy are referred to as ’Breakthrough Geniuses.’ Each limitation broken allows one to cross another minor realm. Throughout history, geniuses are as numerous as carps in the river, but they only compete within the same realm and are not truly geniuses. Only those who break through their own major limits and stand in the ’ Breakthrough Domain’ are true geniuses who have surpassed their realm and can contend with enemies of higher realms."

After speaking.

He looked at Chen Ku with a slight interest and said:

"You can defeat the Champion Marquis’s imprint with your peak Sixth Realm status and even shatter my subordinate’s casual sword gang, indicating you have already stepped into at least the ’Two Great Limits,’ if not the ’Three Great Limits’ level."

The Great Limit is a realm where one can surpass a minor realm to confront an enemy, known as One Limit.

Chen Ku can counter the blade of Yue Cang, the peak Seventh Realm blade-wielding guard beside him, with ease, apparent evidence of stepping into the ’Two Great Limits’ level.

And why Yang Xi mentioned that Chen Ku is at least Two Great Limits, possibly Three Great Limits... is because moving from the Sixth Realm to the Seventh is a major realm.

Generally speaking, surpassing a minor realm to achieve the strength of the Breakthrough Domain is easier, but surpassing a major realm to attain the strength of the Breakthrough Level is extremely rare; such a person, let alone in the State Mansion, is an exceptional genius among geniuses, crushing the same realm, even rare across the thirteen provinces of the Daji Dynasty.

Yang Xi has nurtured many geniuses working for him, but those genuinely able to step into Two Great Limits are no more than a handful.

Thus,

he set his sights on Chen Ku.

After actively explaining the concept of the Breakthrough Domain to Chen Ku, he directly extended an olive branch, saying:

"You are a genuine genius; even going to the Capital would make you a recognized talent. Staying in this backward corner wastes your qualifications; follow me, and I assure you of a better future."

Yang Xi looked at Chen Ku with sincere eyes, a true gaze of longing to recruit talent.

"Yang Xi..."

Beside him, Guan Hongluan bit her lips tightly, always aware that the other party had no feelings for her, and she had no affection for the Little Prince either, merely a marriage alliance between the Marquis and the King’s Mansion.

Yet she was, after all, his fiancée.

Now, he regards someone who kidnapped her more than his fiancée.

"The Little Prince... is impressed by this boy’s qualifications and talent?" Guan Qingfeng noted his niece’s expression but understood the Little Prince Yang Xi’s mindset more: "He is a proud person, whose eyes see only tangible strength, power, and genuine talent. After all, he is such a person himself, having already stepped into the ’Three Great Limits’ domain, so he naturally appreciates the same type of genius."

"Recruit me?"

Chen Ku was astonished by the Little Prince’s thought process. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

He shook his head.

Having heard the concept of Breakthrough, his heart was not greatly stirred.

Isn’t it just about breaking through and defeating enemies?

He could achieve that in the Inner Qi Realm.

Phew~

He finally stood up from the chair, looking directly at this young prince, and said:

"Where is Tan Chongrui?"

...Still Tan Chongrui.

Yang Xi thought he spoke so much, Chen Ku would at least think and consider, yet no face was given.

"Little Prince, let go of your love for talent, this is just a country bumpkin; even if his natural talent is not lacking, ultimately his vision is too narrow to recognize your goodwill."

Yue Cang snorted, carrying his large blade:

"In my opinion, beat him into submission, naturally he’ll listen."

With that, he prepared to act against Chen Ku.

"That is...reasonable."

Unexpectedly, this time Yang Xi did not stop his blade-guard subordinate but instead, flexed his fist and wrist, saying:

"Then let me personally beat him into submission, and recruit him."

As these words fell,

he began walking towards Chen Ku, releasing his aura.

"The Little Prince is going to personally..."

Yue Cang was about to give his all to suppress Chen Ku, unaware that his movement was restricted by the Little Prince Yang Xi’s aura behind him, akin to a crescent moon of heaven, grand and cold, endlessly hollow, flowing down to suppress his actions.

With one step, bypassing him.

Then, with an odd posture, he ascended into the air, overlooking Chen Ku.

"Hmm?"

Chen Ku looked up at this young prince rising before him, his gaze like lightning, reflecting the figure of the prince, transcendent above the world, like a Divine overlooking the vast land.

He carried an aura more sacred and powerful than the Champion Marquis’s imprint, completely isolating from the mortal world, merging into the heavenly dome, transforming into a divine moon, high above.

"Peak Seventh Realm blood Qi, yet...the aura far surpasses any peak Seventh Realm; it must be his so-called ’Breakthrough Domain,’ but I wonder, how many limits has he broken through? What is his strength to exceed several minor realms?"

Chen Ku narrowed his eyes slightly, his sharp light intimidating.

Since daring to come alone to exchange hostages, it was naturally due to the terrifying strength currently manifested by stacking various techniques, especially the Ninth Realm Fire Beak Pot’s ninth realm Purple Flame, which allowed him to laugh at all peers, not to mention the combat power of each major incarnation combined, had long surpassed any Seventh Realm level.

Just right, let’s see how deep the Daji royal lineage runs.