Chapter 2095: Half-step Creation
Xiao Zheng retreated for a full seven days.
During these seven days, Hades kept vigil outside the silent chamber without leaving a step.
After seven days, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from the silent chamber, sweeping the entire Netherworld King Temple like a tornado! Even the region within a hundred miles was affected!
An unusual phenomenon, dark clouds covered the sun!
Hades, outside the silent chamber, was filled with shock.
She never expected the commotion caused by Xiao Zheng’s breakthrough to be so great, and the aura was so strong that even she felt overwhelmed. As for the nine priests and the attendants in the temple, they were already kneeling on the ground trembling under the pressure of the aura.
They couldn’t even stand up, let alone raise their heads.
For a moment, it felt like the end of the world, and the phenomenon manifested in the heavens made people feel terrified.
Fortunately, this hard time did not last long; the phenomenon disappeared in just a moment. The thick clouds dispersed, and the warm winter sunlight once again flooded the earth.
As for the powerful aura enveloping the entire Netherworld King Temple, it also receded like a tide at this time.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and upon rising, they were surprised to find their backs soaked with cold sweat. Even Hades looked a bit pale, but as the energy in her body circulated, her pale complexion quickly returned to normal.
Meanwhile, the stone door of the silent chamber opened.
As the door opened, an invisible wave of energy burst out from the dark silent chamber and spread in all directions.
Hades faced the wave directly and involuntarily took two steps back!
Seeing this scenario, the surprise in Hades’ eyes grew even more intense.
But soon the surprise in her eyes disappeared because Xiao Zheng had already walked out of the silent chamber.
After Xiao Zheng walked out of the silent chamber, he stretched lazily.
With his movement, a series of sounds like popping beans erupted from his body: "The air outside is really refreshing; after being closed in the chamber for seven days, I feel like my body is nearly rusted."
Hearing his words, a smile flickered in Hades’ eyes, then she asked, "So, have you broken through to the Creation Realm?"
This was her most pressing concern at the moment.
Upon hearing her words, the expression on Xiao Zheng’s face was somewhat intriguing: "I don’t really know if I’ve broken through to the Creation Realm or not; it feels strange, a bit in-between."
"If I haven’t guessed wrong, I should be at the half-step creation level now."
"Half-step creation? Then you haven’t broken through to the Creation Realm," Hades commented.
Hearing her words, Xiao Zheng shook his head and said, "You can’t say that; although I’m at the half-step creation stage now, my half-step creation is different from what the ancient texts describe. I think I can create a clone now."
He clenched his fist, and the space within his palm was immediately twisted by a powerful force.
Surprise flashed in Hades’ eyes again as she asked, "Really? Have you tried it in the silent chamber?"
"I haven’t started trying to create yet; it’s just a feeling I have," Xiao Zheng replied, "and because I’m not confident, I want you to keep an eye on me."
"And if I do manage to create successfully, observing the whole process should benefit your training as well."
Hades nodded and asked, "When do you plan to start creating? Can you do it now? I have many silent chambers here; you can pick whichever you like. I can guarantee no one will disturb you."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng couldn’t help but smile wryly: "Why are you more anxious than I am? I’ve been in seclusion for seven days; can you let me eat something first? I feel quite hungry right now."
Although he had reached a level where he could fast, he was still human and had some craving for food.
After so many days without food, he really felt starving.
Though Hades felt a bit regretful, she said nothing more and quickly ordered a lavish lunch to be prepared. Xiao Zheng’s appetite was truly astonishing.
He ate an amount equivalent to that of ten adults in one meal.
Only when his stomach couldn’t take anymore did Xiao Zheng put down his chopsticks with satisfaction: "Hades, did you recently change chefs? The food tastes much better than last time I was here."
"That’s because you’re hungry," Hades replied.
After speaking, she looked at Xiao Zheng expectantly.
It was clear that Hades was very eager to see how he would achieve creation.
In terms of training, Hades was far more proactive than Xiao Zheng.
Xiao Zheng sensed her thoughts, smiled, and patted his belly: "It feels great to be full; let’s head to the previous silent chamber and start trying to create now!"
Upon hearing his words, Hades immediately got up and headed toward the silent chamber.
Watching her hasty figure, Xiao Zheng’s smile grew even more radiant.
Once the two entered the secret chamber, the heavy stone door closed instantly.
No one knew which mechanism Hades triggered, but suddenly four Everlasting Lamps lit up around the chamber walls. The flickering orange flame appeared quite cozy.
"There are actually lamps in here? Why didn’t you tell me before?" Xiao Zheng asked, wide-eyed with disbelief.
Hades replied flatly: "You didn’t ask me."
Upon hearing her response, Xiao Zheng was left speechless.
Shaking his head, he said, "Alright, let’s get started. To be honest, I’m also looking forward to it now. I really want to see how powerful the clone I create is!"
After speaking, Xiao Zheng sat cross-legged in the center of the silent chamber.
Meanwhile, Hades quietly retreated to a corner of the chamber.
Sitting cross-legged, Xiao Zheng quickly entered a meditation state. He secretly mobilized all the energy within his body, and began to run it according to his understanding of the Creation Realm.
In that instant, a powerful aura appeared once again.
Standing in the corner, Hades felt immense pressure and had no choice but to unleash a Vigorous Energy Shield to block Xiao Zheng’s aura. Only with the shield did she feel slightly better.
There was no other way; Hades’ current power was nothing compared to Xiao Zheng’s.
In just over a month, the gap between their realms had expanded infinitely.
Hades was still at the Peak of the Supreme Realm, while Xiao Zheng had already reached the half-step creation level!
The gap between them was like heaven and earth!