Enlightenment Light

Yuanen Zhentian nodded without the slightest hesitation. He had always been at the edge of demigod-rank, one step away from reaching it all this while. Nevertheless, it had been fifty years and he was still incapable of taking that final step. 

As he grew older, his blood essence began to weaken. The effect of blood essence had on the pure strength of the Titan Giant Ape martial soul was tremendous. Thus, Yuanen Zhentian had always known that it was highly possible that he would not make that breakthrough in this life. He had only found a wisp of hope after encountering Er Ming and learning from his earlier words. 

"I have a way that can help you to take that step, but if you were to do it, it's possible that you'll be incapable of continuing your advancement in the future. You're at a disadvantage because of your age. Perhaps you would have had a better chance if you had encountered me thirty years ago."