The most significant transformation lay in Han Jue's genetic level.
From thirty times the baseline, it had skyrocketed directly to one hundred times!
This hundredfold genetic level represented a threshold of immense significance, the highest genetic multiplier achievable through conventional methods below the Universe Master realm. It marked the dividing line between ordinary lifeforms and special lifeforms, those rare existences whose very bloodlines transcended normal limitations.
Surpassing the hundredfold barrier meant becoming something extraordinarily rare throughout the cosmos, a being that defied conventional categorization.
Even this single advancement alone made everything worthwhile. The transformation of his Six Eyes bloodline had exceeded Han Jue's wildest expectations.
The implications were staggering when he calculated the raw numbers.
A hundredfold genetic multiplier combined with the 256-times power multiplier of a World Master realm cultivator equated to 25,600 times the baseline power of a World Master.
This represented Han Jue's fundamental combat strength, and 25,600 times World Master power was comparable to a peak Immortal King!
When he factored in the forty-three-fold body amplitude he'd achieved through the Ice Peak Nine Hells Body technique, the numbers became truly astronomical: 1,100,000 times World Master power!
This level of strength could only be described with one term.
Invincible King!
However, a familiar obstacle remained, the same limitation that had plagued him since completing the Fourth Hell of his body-refinement technique.
To fully unleash this overwhelming power, Han Jue would need to cultivate the Ice Peak Nine Hells Body to at least the Seventh Hell. His current physical foundation, despite its remarkable achievements, simply couldn't withstand the strain of channeling such devastating force.
The resource requirements were equally daunting.
Now that his genetic level had reached the hundredfold threshold, the cultivation materials needed for further advancement had become truly astronomical. Refining the Fifth Hell would likely consume nearly one hundred billion points worth of resources. The Sixth Hell would require hundreds of billions, perhaps even approaching a trillion. The Seventh Hell? Tens or even hundreds of trillions!
In practical terms, cultivating to the Seventh Hell would require resources equivalent to tens or even hundreds of Common Arcana treasures in value.
The Eighth Hell alone demanded resources worth a single Pinnacle Arcana treasure!
And beyond that lay the Ninth and Tenth Hells, requirements so extreme they defied comprehension.
It was horrifying to contemplate. Even an average Universe Master would struggle to afford the resources necessary for this secret technique's complete cultivation!
Of course, these calculations assumed direct exchanges of treasures for cultivation resources at standard rates. In reality, one could never truly spend a single Pinnacle Arcana treasure's worth on reaching the Eighth Hell, the exchange inefficiencies and availability issues made such direct conversions impossible.
More importantly, the Ice Peak Nine Hells Body wasn't meant to be the primary focus of his cultivation. It served as a supplementary technique, a foundation upon which to build greater heights.
The true power of this method lay in its body amplitude enhancement and its remarkable adaptability. It was precisely this adaptability that had allowed Han Jue to successfully integrate all eight primordial flames into his physical form without being consumed in the process.
Perhaps he needed to search for another secret method, one specifically designed to enhance physical durability and capacity. A technique that could help him bear the burden of his own overwhelming power.
Han Jue considered this thoughtfully.
Even if he advanced to peak World Master level through intensive use of the Nutrition Chamber, he would likely only be capable of exerting around ten thousand times World Master power, roughly equivalent to an Immortal Marquis, unless he found something that could properly support his body under that strain.
Setting aside these concerns for the moment, Han Jue continued his internal examination.
He discovered a new ability within his Six Eyes bloodline, perhaps an evolution of his innate secret technique, [Analysis].
Now, Han Jue could directly perceive the fusion of laws!
While he'd possessed this capability before to some degree, it had been like looking at something through frosted glass, seeing shapes and movements but unable to truly touch or comprehend them.
Attempting to understand fusion laws through mere observation had been essentially impossible, which was why Han Jue had relied so heavily on the Water-Sky Holy Flame and the Ice Peak Chaos Monument to grasp the principles of law fusion.
But this was different.
The evolved [Analysis] technique could now directly analyze and deconstruct fusion laws themselves. The process of how different fundamental laws intertwined and reinforced each other became clear to his enhanced perception.
In theory, this meant Han Jue could now realize the dream of ascending to Universe Master level without exhausting, arduous cultivation, simply by analyzing the work of others and building upon their foundations.
However, and this was crucial, Han Jue's natural talent for law comprehension was already exceptional enough that he didn't strictly need this enhanced ability to reach Universe Venerable status. Achieving Universe Master would be more challenging, certainly, but far from impossible with his existing gifts.
Still, something was better than nothing.
This upgraded analytical capability would accelerate Han Jue's law comprehension significantly. Yet compared to the hundredfold genetic level, it seemed almost like a bonus feature, far less immediately impressive than the sensation his bloodline evolution had granted him at the Stellar level, when every advancement had felt world-shaking.
Now that he'd successfully broken through to World Master level, the next step was clear.
It was time to report to the Lord of Ice Peak.
Han Jue focused his consciousness and entered the Virtual Universe.
Iceberg Palace
The Lord of Ice Peak already awaited him in the crystalline hall, seated upon his throne of eternal frost.
"Your bloodline has transformed again?" the Lord of Ice Peak asked without preamble.
Han Jue froze momentarily, caught off guard.
The Lord of Ice Peak's expression remained calm, almost serene. "Don't be surprised. Chaos told me about it. You're still training in Primal Chaos City, and changes of this magnitude cannot escape his observation."
The Primal Primal Chaos City Lord, one of the most powerful beings in the universe, would naturally notice such dramatic fluctuations in a resident's fundamental nature, even within the vast expanse of Primal Chaos City.
Understanding this, Han Jue nodded. "Yes, Teacher. I've reached the hundredfold genetic level."
Despite his mental preparation for this revelation, even the normally composed Lord of Ice Peak couldn't entirely suppress his reaction. His eyes widened fractionally, genuine astonishment flickering across his features.
"Hundredfold?" The Lord of Ice Peak's voice carried a note of disbelief.
"Yes, hundredfold," Han Jue confirmed.
The Lord of Ice Peak leaned forward slightly, his interest piqued. "And your current combat capabilities?"
"At maximum output, I can theoretically wield 1,100,000 times World Master power," Han Jue explained, his tone tinged with frustration. "However, my physical body cannot withstand such strain. At present, I can only safely channel approximately one percent of that potential."
The Lord of Ice Peak fell into contemplative silence.
A capacity of 1,100,000 times World Master power meant that Han Jue, still merely at World Master level, possessed combat strength comparable to a Universe Venerable. Yet this was also an accomplishment that could never be replicated by others.
Setting aside the question of how Han Jue had achieved a hundredfold genetic level in the first place, even the eight primordial flames integrated into his body represented an achievement no one else could duplicate. The Lord of Ice Peak had never imagined that Han Jue would be so audacious, or perhaps reckless, as to fuse all eight flames simultaneously while still cultivating the Fourth Hell of the body-refinement technique.
At that stage, the expected approach would have been to gradually integrate one or two flames, then advance to the Seventh or Eighth Hell before attempting to merge the remainder.
Any other genius attempting what Han Jue had done would have died in the process, consumed by forces their bodies couldn't contain.
Throughout the entire Original Universe, there would likely never be another miracle quite like Han Jue.
The Lord of Ice Peak couldn't help but wonder, could his own teacher have achieved such a feat?
His teacher had been the Primal Ancestor himself, a peerless powerhouse who had single-handedly suppressed the entire Universe Ocean through the force of his presence alone.
Could Han Jue become the second Primal Ancestor?
The Lord of Ice Peak regarded his disciple with renewed scrutiny, as if seeing him for the first time.
"The limitation of your physical capacity to withstand your own power, I will find a solution for this problem," the Lord of Ice Peak finally declared.
After a long pause, he continued, "Originally, I planned to grant you a high-grade melee combat treasure when you reached World Master level. However, given your current circumstances, I must reconsider that decision."
"For now, remain in Primal Chaos City and utilize the Nutrition Chamber to strengthen your foundation. Once you've reached peak World Master level, I'll have Chaos personally deliver a treasure to you."
"Yes, Teacher!" Han Jue bowed respectfully, then prepared to take his leave.
After Han Jue's consciousness departed from the Virtual Universe, the Lord of Ice Peak immediately summoned the Primal Primal Chaos City Lord, explaining everything that had just transpired.
"Is this truly accurate?" Even the Primal Primal Chaos City Lord, who had witnessed countless miracles throughout his endless lifespan, couldn't entirely hide his astonishment.
He could sense the transformations occurring within Han Jue, the Primal Primal Chaos City Lord's perception was absolute within his domain, but he hadn't known the specific details until now.
"Calm yourself," the Primal Primal Chaos City Lord murmured, more to himself than to his junior brother. "We must consider this rationally."
"After all, he relies primarily on his bloodline advantages, genetic multiplication, and natural talent for physical amplitude to achieve this combat power. While he cannot be considered a once-in-an-epoch genius on the same level as our teacher, his future ascension to Universe Master is virtually guaranteed. At the very least, he should have no difficulty reaching that realm!"
The Primal Primal Chaos City Lord's analysis continued, "His actual combat effectiveness may not match a true Invincible King who has achieved that status through perfect law comprehension and technique mastery. However, he should have no problem catching several Immortal Kings off-guard and defeating them through overwhelming force."
"Indeed, I reached the same conclusion," the Lord of Ice Peak agreed.
"Junior Brother, what treasure are you considering for Han Jue?" the Primal Primal Chaos City Lord inquired, his curiosity evident.
"I possess a fragment of a Pinnacle Arcana armor treasure that I recovered from the Universe Ocean," the Lord of Ice Peak revealed. "Although damaged and incomplete, its defensive capabilities remain comparable to a Top Arcana armor treasure. Most significantly, it possesses a unique property, it can integrate directly into the user's physical body, becoming a part of their fundamental structure while providing protection."
His cold voice carried a note of satisfaction. "Given this special characteristic, it should prove capable of helping Han Jue distribute and manage the strain his power places upon his body."
"With this treasure integrated into his foundation, Han Jue will possess true Invincible King combat power. He may even be capable of contending with Universe Venerables in direct combat!"
The implications hung in the air between the two ancient powerhouses, a World Master capable of threatening Universe Venerables was unprecedented in the modern era.
The Lord of Ice Peak's eyes gleamed with anticipation. His newest disciple would become a legend that would echo through the cosmos for eons to come.