Chapter 130: Peak Realm (5/10, Autumn Subscription!)

But Lin Ling had consumed plenty of food, yet very little of the medicinal effect remained in his body, with an extremely low conversion rate—most simply dissipated naturally into the air, leaving less than one percent of the effect, like a leaky funnel, with utilization so abysmally low it was terrifying.

Still, Lin Ling never grew tired of it, all for the sake of breaking through to a higher realm, elevating his cultivation, hoping one day he could inherit Lord Han's legacy and ascend to heaven in a single step.

But now, he had met a rival—a formidable rival!

Coming back to his senses, Lin Ling realized he had clenched his fists without noticing, his whole body trembling slightly.

"How is this possible… impossible! Absolutely impossible!!"

Lin Ling, unwilling to believe his own senses, rushed forward in three strides, grabbed Fang Yue's hand, and attempted to probe Fang Yue's cultivation level.

But soon, he froze.

Because Fang Yue had not broken through—he was still in the Postnatal Third-rate Realm.

Yet Fang Yue's aura was far more enduring and profound, his foundation utterly solid!

"It's—it's this! This feeling—it's Postnatal Third-rate Realm Great Perfection, the ultimate peak with nowhere left to advance!"

"You couldn't break through to the Postnatal Second-rate Realm because you lack a Heart Method!"

"But… but this is insane!"

"The Starfire Heart Method… three layers. Chen Mu trained for years and never reached its peak—yet you ate the Wu Mu Fruit and shot straight to the top?"

Only now, overwhelmed by the shocking truth, did Lin Ling begin to calm down slightly—even the most prodigious genius cannot break through a realm without a Postnatal Second-rate Heart Method; this is an iron law!

So Fang Yue could not possibly have broken through.

Yet even so, Lin Ling was struck with immense shock, staring at Fang Yue in disbelief, feeling his entire worldview had shattered.

How monstrous is this!

Is this guy, seriously, a Pixiu?

Absorbs everything, releases nothing?

Eats as much as his cultivation increases?

He even suspected that if someone had handed Fang Yue a Postnatal Second-rate Internal Skill Heart Method back then, Fang Yue would have truly soared—breaking through instantly into the Postnatal Second-rate Realm!

Is he even human!!

Lin Ling stared at Fang Yue in shock, his mind reeling, utterly unable to remain composed.

At this moment, Fang Yue also pulled up his system message log.

"System Prompt: Congratulations, player! You have ingested 【Wu Mu Fruit】 and cultivation is now increasing!"

"System Prompt: Cultivation increasing…"

"System Prompt: Congratulations, player! Your cultivation of the Starfire Heart Method has slightly improved. Control +0.5."

"System Prompt: Congratulations, player! Your cultivation of the Starfire Heart Method has slightly improved. Dissipation +0.5."

"System Prompt: Congratulations, player! The Starfire Heart Method has successfully broken through, upgraded to Second Layer Realm."

"System Prompt: Congratulations, player! The Starfire Heart Method has reached Second Layer, Control increased by 1.5, Dissipation increased by 1.5, Internal Energy increased by 50 points."

"System Prompt: Congratulations, player! Your cultivation of the Starfire Heart Method has slightly improved. Control +1."

"System Prompt: Congratulations, player! Your cultivation of the Starfire Heart Method has slightly improved. Dissipation +1."

"System Prompt: Congratulations, player! Your cultivation of the Starfire Heart Method has slightly improved. Control +1."

"System Prompt: Congratulations, player! Your cultivation of the Starfire Heart Method has slightly improved. Dissipation +1."

"System Prompt: Congratulations, player! The Starfire Heart Method has successfully broken through, upgraded to Third Layer Realm, now at maximum level."

"System Prompt: Congratulations, player! The Starfire Heart Method has reached Third Layer, Control increased by 5, Dissipation increased by 5, Internal Energy increased by 200 points."

That's it? That's all?

Fang Yue hummed two smug notes inside his head, his face nearly splitting with a grin.

Awesome! So awesome!

One night, Heart Method maxed out—straight to the stomach!

Wu Mu Fruit, forever the god!

This entire row of stat increases, and the Heart Method's advancement—absolutely incredible.

Swelling Internal Energy flowed through his body.

If his previous Internal Energy had been a brook, what now surged within him was an endless ocean!

One could imagine—if Lin Ling had been right and he had possessed a Postnatal Second-rate Internal Skill Heart Method, this would have been an absolute killshot, triggering an instant realm breakthrough. Too bad he couldn't break through.

As for Lin Ling's bitter complaints about absorption rates, Fang Yue could only attribute it to the difference in constitution between players and Natives.

Watching Lin Ling's eyes burn red with envy, Fang Yue walked over and patted his back.

"Bro, what can you do? Geniuses are just like this. You gotta understand—human constitutions aren't all the same. When I'm furious enough, I can just swallow Wu Mu Fruit whole, absorb every bit, not a drop leaks out—you can't envy that."

Lin Ling's eyes shot open in fury, his breathing ragged.

"Do you think I can't kill you when I'm furious enough?!"

Fang Yue froze mid-motion…

Forget it—better not rub it in. If Lin Ling really lost control, it wouldn't be pretty.

Besides, where's the fun in boasting if not to Niu Niu? I'll go show off to him later!

Fang Yue's inner smugness was soaring to the heavens—if he had a tail, it would've already betrayed his emotions, and Lin Ling would've killed him on the spot.

"Uh… condolences? Look on the bright side—you've got Hua Wuye, while I'm just a single dog with no future."

"Get lost!"

Lin Ling, seething, turned and stormed out.

"Hey, where are you going?"

"To train!"

"Oh oh, good luck! I'm giving you a like!"

"GET OUT!!"

Lin Ling left decisively, not even looking back, still carrying his gun, as if he truly meant to go train.

This shock was a bit too big.

But I didn't want this either! Who knew the fruit Hua Wuye gave me was this powerful? Eat it and you soar—there's nothing I can do!

I never intended to eat it! Hua Wuye insisted on giving me the fruit and forced me to eat it—this whole frenzy with Lin Ling isn't my fault!

Fang Yue's mouth curled into a wide grin; he couldn't help teasing Lin Ling in his mind, and quietly planned how to show off to Niu Niu later.

Only after his emotions settled slightly did Fang Yue eagerly open his attribute panel.

"Name: Yese Liming."

"Cultivation Realm: Postheaven Third-Rate."

"Status: Normal."

"Health: 200/200."

"Internal Energy: 300/300."

"Control Power: 56.2 【Base: 36.2】 【Status/Bonus: +20】."

"Dissipation Power: 55.9 【Base: 35.9】 【Status/Bonus: +20】."

"Talent: Night's Breath 【Human-Class Upper Rank】."

"Skills: Analysis Pupil 【Human-Class Lower Rank】, Starfire Blade Technique Level 1 【Postheaven Third-Rate】, Starfire Heart Method Level 3 【Postheaven Third-Rate / Max Level】."

"Remaining Lifespan: 1 month, 13 days."

Over fifty points in both attributes… terrifying! Brother, I can only describe it as terrifying!

Fang Yue felt himself swelling up—extremely swollen!

Night God of War, request deployment!!

Where's the anomaly?

Give me an anomaly—with clear eyes!

I, am, going, to the heavens!

Five more chapters left. Same rule: if you haven't slept, it's still today.

(End of Chapter)