Chu Feng crushed both beads directly and began to refine them.
As the power entered his body, he discovered that the energy within the beads had been specially cultivated, tempered, and then fused into the beads themselves.
Not only was the power extremely potent, but it was also remarkably easy to absorb and refine.
The second bead in particular proved beneficial in multiple areas — his bloodline, his barrier, his martial power, and his Mystic Art.
Such a fusion required extraordinary skill. While the beads might not have been forged by the Huangfu Heavenly Clan themselves, the fact that they possessed so many spoke volumes about the clan's strength.
However, despite their suitability for cultivation, these beads carried a drawback.
They had a usage limit.
For instance, these two beads had nearly exceeded that limit. Under normal circumstances, it would be very difficult to fully draw out the power of both beads simultaneously.
This meant that while these beads were indeed supreme treasures for cultivation thanks to their immense power, the limit ensured that each person could use at most two — and many could only manage one.
"No. I can't waste such powerful cultivation resources."
Upon discovering this characteristic, Chu Feng halted his refinement and instead set up a barrier formation to merge the still-unrefined power, re-forging it in the process.
At the same time, he infused his own aura into the mixture, hoping to alter the beads' restrictions.
While there was a limit to how many he could handle, Chu Feng was reasonably confident that he could at least break through the two-bead restriction.
"Done."
Before long, a smile spread across Chu Feng's lips.
He had overcome the limit. While he couldn't claim to fully harness the power of both beads, the improvement over the normal outcome was enormous.
"What a shame they can't see this."
A mischievous grin appeared on his face. He was certain that the five members of the Huangfu Heavenly Clan knew all about the beads' usage limits. If they could witness what he had just done, they would be astonished that he had not only surpassed the restriction but also managed to draw on the power of both beads simultaneously.
It was precisely because they couldn't see it that he felt it was such a pity.
Next, Chu Feng drew all of the power into his body while simultaneously operating the Divine Punishment Mystic Art, weaving in his own comprehension of the martial path.
He was maximizing the beads' power to the greatest possible extent.
Rumble— Before long, dark clouds blanketed the sky above the Nine Heavens Summit, and nine colossal beasts of thunder roared into existence across the void.
"A Heavenly-grade bloodline holder is breaking through! What a powerful phenomenon — this must be the phenomenon that only the Divine Punishment Mystic Art can produce!"
"Who could it be?"
Everyone was drawn to the spectacle. The seasoned cultivators among them knew that a phenomenon of this magnitude could only be triggered by someone who had cultivated the Divine Punishment Mystic Art.
But the celestial phenomenon continued to shift, and its terrifying might struck genuine fear and unease into the hearts of even the most powerful experts present.
Whether it was the grand spectacle unfolding in the heavens above or the oppressive dread seeping into their minds, nothing like this had ever been felt before.
"Something's wrong — this phenomenon is even more powerful than what the Divine Punishment Mystic Art typically produces. I've never witnessed anything like it."
"Who on earth is breaking through?"
"Could some hidden master have come here?"
The phenomenon blotted out the sky, but until it descended, the cultivators below had no way of determining its origin.
Before long, the vast phenomenon began to condense, transforming into a terrifying bolt of lightning that hurtled straight toward the Nine Heavens Summit.
"The Nine Heavens Summit — it's someone inside the Nine Heavens Summit who's breaking through!"
"What kind of genius has come to the Nine Heavens Summit?"
"Could it be… Chu Feng?"
Chu Feng was the first person who came to everyone's mind.
The crowd already knew that Chu Feng had not only inherited the Royal Bloodline of Jie Ranqing but was also a Heavenly-grade bloodline cultivator.
Moreover, his Heavenly-grade bloodline was extraordinarily powerful.
Back at the Seven Worlds Holy Mansion, the phenomenon his bloodline had triggered was even more ferocious than the one produced by the Royal Bloodline.
It had been nothing short of breathtaking.
Looking at today's phenomenon now, while not quite as terrifying as the one from before, it carried a strikingly similar quality.
The more they observed, the more convinced they became that this was indeed caused by Chu Feng.
And so, the clever ones among them reached their conclusion.
If the outside observers could deduce this much, then the people of the Seven Worlds Holy Mansion — who had personally witnessed the phenomenon Chu Feng had caused up close — could naturally identify this as his breakthrough as well.
Inside that palace within the Seven Worlds Holy Mansion, the Mansion Master had originally been meditating with his eyes closed.
But upon hearing the commotion and discussion outside, his chest heaved with agitation. Through gritted teeth, he found it impossible to settle back into a cultivation state.
The numerous experts of the Seven Worlds Holy Mansion standing outside the palace didn't dare speak a word — not even via secret communication.
They all knew that Jie Tian had been eliminated, and the Mansion Master was already in a foul mood.
Now Chu Feng had gone and done this, which would only worsen his spirits further.
The crowd watched the phenomenon from within the world.
But beyond this world, Song Changsheng stood in the void above.
From his vantage point, the phenomenon was considerably closer and its might far more overwhelming.
Only he could withstand it. Anyone else, if they stood at his position, would be crushed by the sheer pressure alone — even if the phenomenon itself did no direct harm.
"The phenomenon of the Heavenly Thunder Bloodline — it truly is a magnificent sight from up close."
"But this level of power is truly extraordinary. I'm afraid this may have already surpassed his father's?"