Replace me as the top scholar? Go talk to my Marshal Grandpa!

The temperature continues to rise.

100 degrees...

120 degrees...

150 degrees...

Qin Chong's expression could no longer be described as one of pain.

His face was contorted, his features almost squeezed together.

His body trembled violently, his hands gripping the edge of the cauldron tightly, his knuckles turning white.

A suppressed, low growl came from its throat, like that of a wounded beast.

Several times, he almost fainted.

But whenever consciousness begins to fade, a voice echoes in my mind—

"I can't fall... I haven't awakened my talent yet... I haven't become stronger yet... The little fairy is still waiting for me to protect her!!"

This voice, like the strongest belief, pulled him back from the brink of unconsciousness time and time again.

He gritted his teeth and pulled through.

Everyone present looked at Qin Chong with surprise.

Steward Zhou murmured:

"This kind of pain is unbearable even for ordinary martial artists at the Transcendent Realm... yet he..."

Wang Cang's eyes flickered, and he said softly:

"Such a steadfast will."

Wang Yeliu glanced at Qin Chong, then at Wang Xian.

She reached out and gently patted Wang Xian's head, smiling:

"Little Fairy, with such a good brother, your aunt feels much more at ease."

Wang Xian touched his nose, said nothing, and stared at Qin Chong without blinking.

Three hours.

Three whole hours of agony.

finally--

Qin Chong's body has changed!

An overwhelmingly domineering aura suddenly surged from the depths of his body!

That aura was ancient and powerful, carrying a majestic air that looked down upon all living beings, as if it came from an ancient emperor, reigning over the world!

A magnificent phantom slowly emerged behind Qin Chong!

It was a figure whose face was obscured.

But even just the outline gives people an indescribable sense of oppression.

It sits high in the heavens, overlooking the four seas, and all things within its sight submit to it.

It is domineering, ancient, mysterious, and powerful, as if it were the center of heaven and earth and the master of all living beings!

The moment the afterimage appeared—

Everyone present felt a tremor from the depths of their souls!

Manager Zhou and his men's legs went weak and they trembled so badly that they almost knelt down!

Although Wang Yeliu and Wang Cang were still able to stand, their brows were furrowed and their eyes were heavy, clearly indicating that they were also under tremendous pressure!

This oppressive force is truly terrifying!

Fortunately, the phantom only appeared for a few seconds.

The next moment, it slowly dissipated.

Qin Chong's entire body began to emit a faint golden light.

The light was warm and holy, completely different from his previous domineering aura.

A faint, distinctive, pale gold rune appeared between his eyebrows, barely visible.

Wang Xian was overjoyed.

With a thought, the third eye on his forehead—the Reverse Origin Heavenly Eye—slowly opened.

Countless runes flowed within his golden pupils.

He looked at Qin Chong and examined the changes within his body.

This look—

Wang Xian's pupils suddenly contracted!

Qin Chong's awakened talent is actually... SS-level talent - Overlord Divine Body!

Countless pieces of information flooded into Wang Xian's mind like a tidal wave—

[Overlord Divine Body - Talent Information]

[Origin of the Talent: Legend has it that this is the exclusive bloodline of a certain human emperor among the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of ancient times. The ancient book "Classic of Mountains and Seas, Great Wilderness West Classic" records, "There were ten gods, named Nuwa's intestines, who transformed into gods and lived in the wilderness of Liguang, standing across the road." The phrase "standing across the road" describes the scene where the aura of the domineering emperor caused all spirits to detour.]

[Talent Ability 1: Overlord Aura]

[Anyone whose cultivation level is lower than yours will have their combat power automatically halved; those whose cultivation level is higher will also be affected by the "Emperor's Pressure," causing their spiritual energy to stagnate and their combat power to be reduced by one-third. This ability can evolve into the "Overlord Domain" as your cultivation level increases.]

[Innate Ability Two: Divine Physical Foundation]

[With bone density ten times that of an average person, their strength and defense are naturally superior. With each breakthrough to a major realm, bone density, strength, and defense will all double again. Upon reaching the pinnacle of cultivation, they can traverse the starry sky with their physical body.]

[Talent Ability Three: Blood of the Overlord]

[This bloodline contains the blood of the Human Emperor and can be actively activated. Once activated, combat power doubles for a short period, and the user possesses extremely high resistance to negative effects such as mental attacks, curses, and poisons.]

Wang Xian was overjoyed after reading this information!

SS-level talent!

Qin Chong has actually awakened an SS-level talent!

Moreover, each of the three abilities of this talent is more terrifying than the last!

The overwhelming aura directly weakens the enemy!

The divine body foundation allowed Qin Chong's physical defense to reach an unbelievable level!

The Blood of the Overlord grants increased burst damage and enhanced resistance!

What kind of divine talent is this!

Wang Xian withdrew the Reverse Origin Heavenly Eye and looked at Qin Chong.

Qin Chong's changes go far beyond these.

Just after that phantom disappeared, the aura within his body began to surge wildly!

Fifth level of the Spirit Awakening Realm... Sixth level... Seventh level...

breakthrough!

Transcendent Realm, Level 1!

The energy level continued to surge.

Transcendent Realm, Second Stage... Third Stage!

Finally, it stopped at the third level of the Transcendent Realm.

at the same time.

Qin Chong's body also underwent tremendous changes.

He was already 1.9 meters tall, but now he has grown even taller, reaching 2.1 meters!

Standing there, he was like an iron tower, his mere size giving people a tremendous sense of oppression.

His muscles are more defined and more muscular.

Every muscle seemed to be forged from steel, containing explosive power.

On the exposed skin, faint golden patterns can be seen, which are the marks left after the awakening of the Overlord God Body.

Wang Xian was secretly amazed by the changes in Qin Chong.

Manager Zhou and his men finally snapped out of their shock.

They looked at Qin Chong with shock in their eyes.

They didn't know what level of talent Qin Chong had awakened.

But they knew that such a commotion could not possibly be caused by ordinary talent!

At least S-rank or higher!

Even... above S-rank!!

Wang Yeliu and Wang Cang exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

Wang Cang said in a low voice:

"This kid's awakened talent is probably SS-level."

He paused, a hint of excitement in his voice:

"We've really struck gold!"

Wang Yeliu nodded.

SS-level talent is extremely rare in the entire Great Xia Empire.

Once it appears, it will inevitably trigger a fierce struggle among various forces.

Resources, benefits, and promises will be showered upon them as if they were free.

And now, right in front of them, one has awakened.

Moreover, this SS-level talent is Wang Xian's brother, so he naturally stands on the Wang family's side.

Wang Yeliu looked at Qin Chong, her eyes flickering.

She never expected that Qin Chong would awaken an SS-level talent.

But she felt mostly relieved.

Qin Chong has awakened an SS-level talent, and his future is limitless.

With a brother like this by his side, Wang Xian should no longer be bullied.

Wang Yeliu couldn't help but glance at Wang Xian again.

A thought suddenly popped into her mind:

What level is Xiaoxian's talent?

……