Dimensional Invasion: I Can Fish for All Heavens

Chapter 426 Ye Xuan Steps into the [Eighth Rank] Realm, The Torch of the Era is Being Passed On

Humanity defines "eighth-order" as possessing destructive power sufficient to destroy the entire Earth.

However, destruction is often much simpler than creation and control.

To completely shatter a planet, it is not always necessary to have enough power to evenly cover every corner of the planet. Often, it is enough to concentrate energy to attack its core or cause structural collapse.

But the silver giant that Ye Shen transforms into is completely different!

He did not even actively exert any great power; it was only the aura of "light" that naturally emanated from his very existence that was able to cross mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, disregard national borders, and reach every corner of the world.
It allows people from different regions and cultural backgrounds to clearly feel that warmth, peace of mind and awe that comes from the depths of their souls!

Such power is several levels higher than simply destroying a planet!

Therefore, many people are convinced that Ye Shen in his silver giant form has already surpassed the conventional definition of "eighth rank" by a great margin!
Although they do not yet have a clear and unified definition of "ninth rank", they believe that Ye Shen must have touched or even stepped into that realm after transforming into the silver form of Ultraman Tiga.

Given this, Ye Shen, under normal circumstances, naturally also stepped into the eighth rank.

Of course, there are also many different voices and "rational" analyses on this point:

For example, some people believe that Ye Shen may have only broken through from the seventh level to the level of "quasi-eighth level" or "infinitely close to the eighth level", and that the silver giant form's bonus was too great, which is why he was able to surpass the eighth level.
Alternatively, some might argue that while this evolution is significant, it primarily enhances the level of life and potential, and the increase in real-time combat power under normal circumstances may not be as dramatic, possibly requiring more time to stabilize at the eighth tier.
However, the vast majority of people are more willing to believe, and genuinely believe, that Ye Shen's normal strength has truly and steadily entered the realm of the [Eighth Order]!

Because he is Ye Shen!
He is the most talented person in human history! He is the chosen one of destiny in the real world, favored by the world!
It is "normal" for him to make any incredible progress.

This almost religious trust is not blind obedience, but rather based on the absolute prestige that Ye Xuan has built up time and time again with facts.

People have become accustomed to seeing him grow stronger at a rate they cannot comprehend, standing at the pinnacle of this world.

Therefore, even without any evidence, they are more inclined to accept the answer they most desire.

Even under normal circumstances, Ye Shen has already stepped into the eighth rank!

Inside a quiet courtyard house in the capital city.

Ancient trees stand tall and majestic, casting dappled sunlight; on a stone table in the courtyard, a sandalwood chessboard sits still, its surface studded with chess pieces, the game nearing its end.

After a long while, Li Cheng'an sighed softly and gently placed the black piece that had nowhere to go back into the chess jar.

"I lost."

He shook his head, his tone not showing much frustration, but rather a helpless smile that he had already expected.

"Your chess skills are becoming more and more exquisite, every move is deliberate and you remain as immovable as a mountain."

"It seems that the evolution of life levels is indeed making you constantly move towards a certain kind of 'perfection'."

Upon hearing this, the "young man" sitting opposite him simply nodded slightly and calmly put a white piece into the jar.

He wore a long, dark gold robe, and his face was so handsome that he seemed otherworldly. But his deep eyes held a depth of experience and wisdom that was completely different from his youthful appearance.

"Cultivation is essentially a process of eliminating the dross and retaining the essence, clarifying one's mind and seeing one's true nature, and allowing oneself to continuously approach the perfection that can be reached."

"The way of chess is the same."

His voice was gentle and mellow, with a unique magnetic quality that could soothe anxiety.

Li Cheng'an looked at his old friend and said with a light laugh:

"You couldn't have played such a perfectly natural game before."

Although he had seen him many times, whenever Li Cheng'an looked at the young Zhong Shanhai, he always felt a sense of awe at the vicissitudes of life and the fleeting nature of time.

Although he himself looked much stronger and more energetic than his actual age due to cultivating the spiritual energy system, he had only barely reached the third level, and his lifespan could not be extended much. The traces of time were still left on his face.

His current level of cultivation is largely due to the accumulation of resources, after all, his awakened precognitive ability is extremely special and important, and worth investing in.

However, he himself knew that his talent in pure cultivation was not outstanding, and could even be described as mediocre.

Compared to this old friend across the way, he was worlds apart.

Old Master Zhong, or rather, Zhong Shanhai, could naturally sense his old friend's feelings at that moment. He didn't say much, but simply pushed the tea he had poured in front of him.

Amidst the wafting aroma of tea, he slightly raised his gaze, as if looking over the courtyard wall towards the distant south, his tone calm yet insightful:
"Cheng'an, you felt that radiant light that cleansed the heavens and earth and soothed people's hearts just now, didn't you?"

Li Cheng'an's expression turned serious, and he nodded, his demeanor becoming somewhat solemn.

"Warm and reassuring, it exudes an indescribable divinity, as if it can directly soothe the soul." He squinted slightly, seemingly savoring that brief yet profound feeling.

"Although we don't know exactly where it happened, such a commotion must have already caused a huge uproar outside."

He was not surprised at all that Zhong Shanhai could sense that radiance.

Even someone with his level of cultivation could sense it, so it would be strange if his old friend, with his unfathomable power that was almost one with the earth, couldn't sense it.

"It must be him."

Li Cheng'an did not name names, but used the tacitly understood "he" to say it with certainty.

The reason for this certainty is quite simple.

If the source of this commotion were a threatening "dimensional being," given the power it displayed, even if it brought a warm and sacred feeling, Zhong Shanhai would never be sitting so calmly in the courtyard playing chess and drinking tea; he would have taken action long ago.

It was precisely because he saw that Zhong Shanhai remained so calm from beginning to end, and didn't even seem to want to get up, that he restrained himself and didn't immediately press for answers.

Since my old friend thinks there's nothing to worry about, it means this matter is not a cause for trouble.

After ruling out the possibility of "dimensional life," in his mind, the only person capable of and likely to trigger such a miraculous scene was that young man, whom countless people revered as "god."

Zhong Shanhai picked up his teacup, the rising steam blurring his worldly-wise golden-brown eyes. He took a small sip, neither confirming nor denying, but simply saying:

"Although the nature of the light is not yet clear, the leap in life levels it triggers cannot be faked."

"His skills have improved to a level far beyond my reach."

His words were subtle and frank; they did not make a direct comparison, but they already acknowledged the enormous, even immeasurable, gap.

Ye Xuan's strength had surpassed his long ago, and although it had never been made public, based on the information provided by Su Mengyao, it was confirmed that he had already reached the seventh level.

Now, under that sudden, unknown, enormous beam of light, or perhaps with the help of some unknown celestial treasure, not only has the power of Tiga that he possesses undergone a change in form, but his own life level and strength have probably also ushered in another huge leap.

It's not impossible for someone to step into the eighth rank in one fell swoop.

Upon hearing this, Li Cheng'an's eyes flashed with an expression of "I knew it," which then turned into a deep sigh:
"The younger generation is truly formidable. Their progress is so rapid that it puts us old folks to shame."

Zhong Shanhai put down his teacup, his gaze once again falling on the ancient tree in the courtyard, weathered by time yet still flourishing with lush foliage. His voice was calm and even, carrying a serene acceptance of change:

"As the tides rise and fall, there are always those who ride the waves."

"The times are what they are, and there is no way to stop them, nor is there any need to stop them."

"Everyone has their own destiny and their own path. The best thing to do is to fulfill your responsibilities and observe the situation calmly."

Having said that, he shifted his gaze slightly, landing on Li Cheng'an's face, which was filled with emotion, and a very faint, slightly teasing smile appeared on his lips:
"Moreover, it seems I should be the one saying these words."

"His appearance is just making this real 'old guy' feel awkward; it has nothing to do with you."

After all, he was one of only two sixth-tier powerhouses in the Great Xia Dynasty, truly standing at the pinnacle of the current era.

While Li Cheng'an played a crucial role, in terms of his own strength, he was merely someone who had barely stepped into the third tier by relying on the accumulation of resources. The gap between him and Li Cheng'an was like heaven and earth.

Before someone far more powerful than him could even express his feelings, someone far less powerful than him was the first to exclaim, "The younger generation is truly formidable; what are we old folks supposed to do?"

Li Cheng'an was taken aback by his old friend's teasing, but then he couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, pointing at Zhong Shanhai and saying, "You old rascal, you're teasing me too."

After laughing, his expression softened and deepened, and his tone became genuinely gratified and hopeful.
"But honestly, the more young people like him, the better."

“We old folks will eventually fall behind the times; the storms of the future will ultimately need pioneers like them to face and lead the way.”

"It is the most gratifying thing for us to see more and more young people surpassing their predecessors, standing at the forefront of the wave, and supporting the future of this country."

His gaze also turned to the distance, as if he could see through all the obstacles and see the geniuses constantly emerging on this land.

"Talented people emerge in every generation, each leading the way for hundreds of years."

"It is a great honor for me to witness this magnificent era and the birth of one legend after another."

There was no trace of loneliness or jealousy in his tone, only the pure joy and blessing of an elder; the torch of the times is being passed on, and they are happy to see that flame grow ever brighter, illuminating a more distant future.

(End of this chapter)