Breakthrough!
Indeed, at this moment, Ji Yunwen, after consuming the [Po Dao Dan], successfully advanced from the peak of the fourth stage Dao Ancestor to the fifth stage Dao Ancestor.
However...
The potent divine effect of the [Po Dao Dan] had not entirely subsided. After entering the fifth stage Dao Ancestor, Ji Yunwen's accumulated peak ultimate realm, honed over countless years, now burst forth with accumulated power.
Rumble~~
Within Ji Yunwen's body, thunderous sounds echoed. His aura fluctuated unstably, and finally!
At a certain moment, Ji Yunwen's strength finally settled at the peak of the fifth stage Dao Ancestor realm, having once again broken through a minor realm.
"Hoo~"
After his aura stabilized, Ji Yunwen let out a deep breath, then opened his eyes. The aura of a peak fifth stage Dao Ancestor surged. He clenched his fists, "This is... the peak fifth stage Dao Ancestor realm, it's incredible."
"But, my strength... feels so powerful!!!"
He punched out, and the air in front of him was literally blasted apart by his force.
Gulp~
Witnessing Ji Yunwen's breakthrough, directly from the peak ultimate of the fourth stage Dao Ancestor to the peak of the fifth stage Dao Ancestor, such a rapid advancement truly made them envious.
Ji Changkong, observing this, smiled gleefully. "To maximize the pill's effect, all those at the peak ultimate realm will each receive one [Po Dao Dan]. The rest must strive for breakthroughs; only upon reaching the peak ultimate can you use it."
"Yes!"
"We shall obey the Old Ancestor's command!!"
Immediately, the assembled Ji family Old Ancestors bowed in unison. After all, while Ji Yunwen wasn't the absolute ruler of the Ji family, he was close. Apart from their strongest Old Ancestor, Old Ancestor Changkong was the most powerful.
And, their Old Ancestor Xuanyuan had been at the peak ultimate of the eighth stage Dao Ancestor for over ten thousand years. Speaking of which...
If that's the case, wouldn't... their Old Ancestor Xuanyuan be the most suitable for this pill!!
Ji Changkong naturally realized this as well. He immediately instructed Ji Wutian, "Wutian, assist the Old Ancestors here with their breakthroughs. I will go find Old Ancestor Xuanyuan."
"Yes, Old Ancestor Changkong."
Ji Wutian bowed respectfully. By the time he straightened up, Ji Changkong had already vanished. After all, the power of an eighth stage Dao Ancestor was beyond his comprehension.
With arrangements made, Ji Wutian went to the outer perimeter.
Whoosh~
A figure flashed and appeared beside Ji Wutian. This was a master from the Galactic Empire, a seventh stage Void Ancestor. He glanced in the direction where Ye Xuan had departed long ago, "Your Majesty, that Ye Xuan is so powerful, and he possesses such trump cards. If we could recruit him into the Empire to serve us..."
"Silence!"
Before the seventh stage Void Ancestor could finish, he was directly reprimanded by Ji Wutian. Following that, the surging peak third stage Dao Ancestor pressure was directly applied to the seventh stage Void Ancestor, immediately causing his legs to tremble.
"Hmph~"
"I warn you, this Ye Xuan is a sworn brother I painstakingly made, and even my savior!"
"If I hear such words from you again, I will show no mercy!"
Thump~
Without the slightest hesitation, the seventh stage Void Ancestor directly knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, forgive me, your subordinate deserves death!"
Overwhelming fear permeated his heart. The seventh stage Void Ancestor was greatly alarmed; he understood perfectly that His Majesty was angry, truly furious.
"Do not meddle in what is not your concern. Simply carry out orders."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
It wasn't until Ji Wutian had left for a long time that the seventh stage Void Ancestor dared to look up, his heart still pounding with residual fear. Damn it, just now he felt like he had walked the path to the gates of hell and back.
...............
Deep within the forbidden grounds of the Galactic Imperial Palace.
"Third Ancestor!"
Before the figure even entered the forbidden grounds, a voice called out. Then, Ji Changkong appeared in the scene. Not far from Ye Xuan, a being even more terrifying than Ji Changkong was present.
This person was none other than the strongest Old Ancestor of the Galactic Empire, Ji Xuanyuan.
Indeed, he was a peak ultimate eighth stage Dao Ancestor. Although Ji Changkong was also within the great realm of the eighth stage Dao Ancestor, in terms of strength, Ji Changkong was no match for Ji Xuanyuan, not even for a single move.
"Changkong? What is it?"
Ji Xuanyuan looked at Ji Changkong's hurried demeanor with a curious question. After all, no matter what, Ji Changkong was tens of thousands of years old; such haste was unbecoming. Not only Ji Xuanyuan, but the various Old Ancestors stationed in the Galactic Imperial Palace also looked over, as this was evidently the first time they had seen Old Ancestor Changkong behave this way.
"Ahem... Third Ancestor, it's great news."
Ji Changkong ignored the other Ji family Old Ancestors, and with a flip of his right hand, a porcelain bottle appeared. "Third Ancestor, the time has come for you to ascend to the ninth stage Dao Ancestor!!"
Boom!!!
As Ji Changkong's voice fell, it was like a drop of water falling into a pot of boiling oil, causing an immediate uproar.
Even Ji Xuanyuan's eyes flashed with a sharp gleam. "Changkong, do you know what you are saying?"
Clearly, Ji Xuanyuan could not remain calm.
After all... this information was too important to him!
Ascending to the ninth stage Dao Ancestor!
Yes, he had dreamt of breaking through this realm, stuck for over ten thousand years. No one knew the torment he endured.
"Third Ancestor, look at this!"
Immediately, Ji Changkong produced a [Po Zu Dan] and excitedly introduced, "Third Ancestor, this pill is called [Po Zu Dan], and its efficacy..."
Then, Ji Changkong explained the effects of the [Po Zu Dan] in detail.
Upon hearing Ji Changkong's words, Ji Xuanyuan's spirit was invigorated, as were the other Old Ancestors present. Good heavens!
Peak ultimate experts below the ninth stage Dao Ancestor, Dao Ancestor experts can improve by one stage without any side effects. This... this pill was tailor-made for their Old Ancestor.
Because their Old Ancestor Xuanyuan was currently at the peak ultimate of the eighth stage Dao Ancestor, and had remained there for over ten thousand years. If he were to take this pill, the effect would be...
After all, Old Ancestor Changkong had said that several of their other Old Ancestors had already successfully broken through.
"Hoo~"
After a moment, Ji Xuanyuan let out a gentle breath and solemnly swallowed the [Po Dao Dan]. This scene attracted the attention of all the Old Ancestors.
Whether a miracle would occur depended on what happened next!
Boom~!!
After swallowing one pill, Ji Xuanyuan, who had been stuck at the peak ultimate of the eighth stage Dao Ancestor for over ten thousand years, immediately surged to his peak. The aura of a peak ultimate eighth stage Dao Ancestor surged forth instantly.
The surrounding Old Ancestors were forced to retreat repeatedly. At a certain moment, Ji Xuanyuan's aura doubled, at least. Everyone gazed fervently at their Old Ancestor, "This is... Old Ancestor Xuanyuan, he has broken through!!!"