Break Time

"Ahahaha, congratulations on breaking through Brother Yang. I know you are excited, but you should get used to the new level first, before doing anything else. I can handle that strength but there aren't many others who can." Lei Jin laughed, suppressing the pressure wave effortlessly. 

"Thank you for the help Brother Lei. I feel much stronger than I thought it was going to be. No wonder you wanted some people to achieve this realm. I don't think an Ink Giant Spirit God could beat now. And once I gain full control over this realm… I don't see how one of those guys could even enter my eyes. It truly is a mighty realm… Wait… Just how strong are you, exactly?" Yang Kai said, pulling his energy back.

"If I told you, you wouldn't understand. But I can say this. You are not the only one who has had some gains." Lei Jin said. "In any case, you'll have some more gains in the future and then you'll understand more about the realm. As for everyone else… Hmm, I think it's best if you take a break from the pursuit for now. Once Yang Kai has fully stabilized himself you can begin once again. You'll have a much easier time after a short break. You can take this time to check out the other training methods I have developed over the last several thousand years. Let me know if you feel I should add or change anything. I'm quite curious to get some other opinions from experienced individuals." He continued, and rubbed his chin in thought. 

"Jin'er! Tell us, what exactly will you be fighting? There couldn't possibly be something stronger than the Ink Clan's Progenitor. Even if he is strong enough to create the Ink Giant Spirit Gods… He can't possibly be that much stronger." Azure Heart said, demanding an answer. 

"The short answer is… You're wrong. The Progenitor of the Ink Clan is far stronger than you give him credit for. In fact if I had fought him just after a hundred years of training… It's likely I would have lost. That's because… Ink is on Par with the First Light! The original owner of the World Furnace, and the ancient Ancestor Creator of the Ancient Divine Spirits and all of the 3000 Worlds. I have to not just fight and win. But I must be able to fight, win and fundamentally change the fabric of existence itself." Lei Jin said. "It's time you know. If I fail to succeed I will be forced to fight Ink for literal eternity. At such a time, I will no longer be able to grow stronger as easily." Lei Jin explained. 

"But, this is? Why must you change the fabric of existence?" Azure Heart asked. 

"Because, Ink is the manifestation and Incarnation of Evil and Corruption. When I fight him, my power needs to be strong enough to eliminate all evil in the hearts of everything everywhere. That or seal him away with a much more powerful seal than what was used previously." Lei Jin replied quickly. "I wish to see the 3000 Worlds flourish with life once more. And ending the catastrophe of Ink is an absolute necessity to this goal." He added further. "Now then, go back and take care of your own matters. Rest for a little while. If you still have questions later you may ask them." He finished saying, vanishing from sight once again. 

The 9th ranks were all left stunned. They just heard that the enemy they were going to fight against was an entity on par with the First Light. An entity far above the World Tree. It was fair to say that there was a lot weighing on their minds. The news they just heard had been steep. But they also had a thought. Well, aside from the ones who had already been brought into the understanding of Lei Jin's reasons. 

"Did Supreme Master Lei Jin, create the child rearing spots specifically for this wish of his? Just how far back has he been planning this? Do you know Senior Sister Azure Heart?" A 9th rank asked. 

"Since Jin'er has said as much now, I don't think it's fair to keep it hidden any longer." Hong Xiang Ling sighed. "My son-in-law has been planning this ever since the first moment I saw him. At the very least. I don't think he had a full plan as to how it would play out at that time. But he did make mention of how saddened he felt seeing the dead worlds that plague our 3000 worlds. He also… could have been thinking about it earlier than that! With what I know now… He has likely made it his mission ever since he… Ever since the enemy forever stole his family from him." He explained. 

"I see, that would make sense… Wait, that would mean he came up with such an elaborate plan at the tender age of 8!" A few 9th ranks exclaimed in shock. 

"Listen up, I don't know what the future holds. But I know this, I will help my Brother Lei Jin with whatever I can. This power is one I achieved with his help. And I won't let him face this enemy alone. After a little rest I will begin relaying some of my findings to you. The information could prove invaluable. But right now… After experiencing this new level for as long as I have. I agree with the plan to rest first. And you would as well if you were standing in my spot." Yang Kai butted in. 

"Such a powerful enemy… Wait, does that mean he has broken beyond the level of the First Light! He seemed to have a lot of confidence. But was also worried about the possibility of failure." A 9th rank said. 

"There is no need for us to ponder what my Husband was thinking. He is indeed confident of his power being adequate. But he does like to make sure the preparation phase is taken care of properly. As a result he worries about minor matters just as victory and defeat. Though he should be. He is in the one spot among all living beings to have ever lived, who live and who will live, that must prepare for every possibility. Because if he fails… It all will fail." Qing Ning said with a smile to ease everyone's nerves. "So just believe in him. And train hard." She added.