The Boon Of Growth

"Oh? Since that's the case I'll temporarily add you into a direct connection with the 10th rank world's excess energy. This should help you advance further, faster." Lei Jin said. 

"Brother Lei, you seem anxious for this improvement. Is there truly a reason for your desire to push us further?" Yang Kai asked, noticing that Lei Jin seemed a little bit more pushy whenever it came to this topic. 

"Since you are my Brother, I will tell you. I have a grand plan. My desire is to restore the 3000 Worlds and eventually expand it. With the introduction of the 10th rank world I discovered, it gave me a reason to push harder. Brother can see for himself. The difference is immense. To the point the only thing that could lead to any harm would be an existence on par with it." Lei Jin explained. 

"So… Brother wants to fix the damage that has been done over the ravages of time. And the damage done by conflict. That truly is a Grand Plan. But why not just use the 9th rank world as the limit? It is quite strong on its own." Yang Kai asked… then realized there was no need to ask. "Naturally it's because it is much stronger and therefore can support more life and be more resilient to outside forces…" Yang Kai said, after a short pause.

"Indeed, and the problem is that the Ink Clan… Well, they might be just the beginning…" Lei Jin sighed, heavily. "It may only be my own thoughts, but… The world is so vast that there is another realm beyond Open Heaven. And even another rank within the same realm that had been previously stated to be maxed at the 9th." He added. 

"There is always a higher mountain… I understand now. And I'll do my best to help in this Grand Plan. May the righteousness of the world prevail while evil is stamped out." Yang Kai said. "By the way, we should get more than just me to promote. I've always been a little different from others in the same realm. So it would be best if there are more opinions. Perhaps create a link… Oh, you already have, haven't you?" He asked. 

"Indeed, I have. My wives are all connected to this source of energy as well. And my in-laws are receiving a boost now as well. Though they aren't able to handle the full power so it's been limited. I estimate in as little as a thousand years there will be one of you that reaches the 10th rank. At least… I'm hoping for that. Otherwise I might have to extend the training time. You should understand the other reason why just from looking at the world before you." Lei Jin explained. 

"Indeed, any 10th rank should be more than a match of an Ink Giant Spirit God. For me… I might even be able to handle more than 1." Yang Kai confirmed. 

"Oh, you certainly will. And once you reach that rank… you'll know just how much you're underestimating yourself. Don't try to deny it. Brother Yang, it is impossible to escape my vision. I know very well you've been holding yourself back considerably. And I look forward to the day you break through." Lei Jin smirked. 

After that Yang Kai was in a state of shock. He didn't think he had been holding himself back in the slightest. But then when he looks back and remembers his experiences. It became quite clear. At that moment Yang Kai couldn't help but cultivate this new feeling. An epiphany like no other and his might steadily rose. He very quickly reached the end of the newly established 9th rank level. He had previously had the power of a mid 9th rank, but the control and mindset of peak 8th rank. So he was still considerably weakened as a result. 

"Brother Lei, I'll have to thank you for this. I had thought I was just only that strong. But now I look back… I was only acting like a frog at the bottom of a well. No better than an ant on the ground. My questions are answered and now I feel as though I'll rapidly improve." Yang Kai said, opening his eyes again.

"No problem, you and I are Brothers. So there is no need to worry about it. The stronger you get the more likely you'll survive. And if you survive it will be for the best. Your children and my children have married, forming an unbreakable bond. I can't just let the father of my daughter-in-law and son-in-laws die. You'll definitely get better treatment from me than others. But it won't be entirely because of our relationship. But due to your ability. I'll send you out now to continue practicing with the others. And I wish you success." Lei Jin smiled. 

~~Outside Lei Jin's Inner Domain~~

Yang Kai and Lei Jin reappear in front of the other 9th ranks. "Thank you Brother Lei for answering my questions." Yang Kai said. 

"No need to thank me. I didn't do anything worthy of thanks. Everything you learned was because you had the ability to. Rather, now you've got me curious and excited to see the future. I'll check back in every once in a while." Lei Jin said, before vanishing. "Time to give a massive boon to the Army. I'll give the people in my Inner Domain another chance. There are bound to be more people with a great desire to participate directly. It may be against my ideals. But there are simply too many people that want to join the fight. I can no longer ignore it. Noble souls who wish to fight for the good of all… Who am I to deny them this right?" Lei Jin thought, appearing where the 8th rank masters in charge of teaching the new recruits from peoples Small Universes. 

"Greetings to the Supreme Master!" The 8th rank masters cupped their hands and bowed deeply. While the young Disciples yet to be promoted to the open heaven realm knelt and prostrated. All at varying degrees in accordance with their completed refined resources.