"A Secret Technique? There is actually such a method in this world."
If the egg was already excited, then
"Egg, are you absolutely certain this is a Secret Technique?" Chu Feng asked, for deep down, he desperately hoped it was.
"You're doubting this Queen's abilities? What hasn't this Queen seen? You think I would even mistake a Secret Technique? You brat, remember this aura. It's unique to Secret Techniques; only they possess this kind of presence," the egg explained.
"But this aura is so powerful. Would such a powerful existence be willing to submit to me?"
Chu Feng was a little worried. The roar had come from all directions, yet it was clearly emitted by a single entity. Most importantly, that aura was incredibly intimidating, leaving one feeling utterly powerless to resist.
"You don't understand. That's precisely what makes Secret Techniques formidable. I told you, only a Secret Technique chooses its master; no one can forcefully learn a Secret Technique."
"Unless that person's power is already far beyond the Secret Technique itself, they can forcibly capture, devour, refine, and absorb it for their own use. However, to be capable of forcibly devouring a Secret Technique, one must be at least at the Martial Monarch level."
"Furthermore, not just anyone at the Martial Monarch level can forcibly devour all Secret Techniques. Since Secret Techniques are created by people, they too have variations in strength."
"If it's a Secret Technique created by a Martial King, a Martial Monarch might be able to forcibly devour it. But if it's a Secret Technique created by a Martial Emperor, I'm afraid even a Martial King would be unable to devour it."
"And if I'm not mistaken, the Secret Technique currently in this tomb was very likely created by a Martial Emperor," the egg explained.
"What? A Martial Emperor? Could it be that
Because after Chu Feng's persistent questioning, the egg had finally revealed the realms of cultivation to him. It turned out that the path of martial cultivation absolutely did not end with the Spirit, Yuan, Xuan, and Heaven realms. Beyond these four, there existed four even more powerful realms.
The Monarch realm. A Monarch of a generation, possessing the momentum to reign over the world. To enter this realm, one must possess sufficient martial talent—in other words, be recognized by the world as a peerless genius.
The King realm. Above the Monarch realm, this is the true king, a genuine Martial King of his generation. To enter this realm requires more than just simple martial aptitude; one must have encountered immense fortune and gained countless opportunities.
The Emperor realm. A realm completely surpassing the King realm. Those who enter this realm are all extraordinary. They are either bestowed with divine bodies by heaven or possess unique bloodlines—possessing latent potential and abilities beyond ordinary people. Furthermore, they require countless opportunities; otherwise, even with immense potential, without the inheritance of predecessors, one cannot enter this realm. It is considered the true pinnacle of the martial path. Those who become Martial Emperors are all great figures of their era, whose names can be passed down through the ages, becoming legendary tales.
As for the Ancestor realm, the egg did not reveal much. She only told Chu Feng one thing: the path of martial cultivation is endless. The current realms were all carved out by countless predecessors, but they are absolutely not the final realms.
The Ancestor realm could be said to be a legend. Very few have entered it, but no one can confirm it is the end of the martial path. Because even those old monsters who entered the Ancestor realm, becoming Martial Ancestors worshipped by the world like gods, have not stopped their pace of cultivation, still exploring.
In short, among the known realms of the martial path, Martial Ancestors are like legends. Such figures, even if they exist, are not something ordinary people can see, like gods existing between heaven and earth.
On the other hand, Martial Emperors have become the true pinnacle of the martial path, a realm that many peerless geniuses, even those with divine bodies, strive for their entire lives but cannot enter.
What shocked Chu Feng was that the legendary Qing Xuantian was said to have died at only fifteen years old. Stepping into the Martial Emperor realm at fifteen... that was simply too terrifying. However, upon careful thought, Chu Feng suddenly seemed to understand the significance of the Emperor's Burial.