As Solanky slept, his consciousness was drawn into the jade's memory space once again. The familiar voice echoed through the endless darkness.
"Very good. You are now qualified to learn the truth about transcendent beings.
"A Saint Emperor Transcendent Entity-level being possesses the power to rewrite the laws of an Infinite Source Space. Such beings can rule over thousands of Infinite Source Worlds, with countless entities serving beneath them."
Although his body remained asleep, Solanky could clearly distinguish reality from illusion. He immediately realized he was inside a dream world, a realm vastly different from the physical world.
The voice continued.
"For evil or malevolent transcendent entities, the worlds under their rule exist for only one purpose. They force every living being to worship and revere them as the one and only supreme existence standing at the absolute peak. Their strength is sustained through faith and belief.
"Most of these beings impose their ideologies and concepts upon weaker races that cannot resist their influence. Even if they are slain by stronger opponents, they can resurrect themselves as long as a single believer remains.
"To truly destroy such beings, one must sever and completely shatter their faith and belief systems at the root. That is an almost impossible task without directly confronting them.
"However, Saint Emperor-level powerhouses can directly influence their worshippers, priests, and followers through the dream world or the spiritual world, both of which exist throughout the collective realms and draft worlds."
The voice paused before asking,
"You know what the collective world, the dream world, the spiritual world, and the draft world are... don't you?"
Without waiting for an answer, it chuckled.
"Do not worry. I will explain the first three. As for the last one, I cannot, because even I have never been there."
"The collective world refers to every physical realm in existence. This includes the Infinite Source Space, the Calamitous Zones, the Void Regions, and the Beyond Realm.
"The collective minds refer to the combined wills and consciousness of every living being within those realms. Their shared beliefs, convictions, and acknowledgments subtly influence reality itself."
"The spiritual world encompasses every collective realm. However, it is governed by absolute laws that neither transcendent entities nor the mighty Nine Peak-Turn beings may violate without suffering retaliation."
"Those who manipulate the spiritual world possess an extraordinary understanding of its laws. They never act carelessly. Every action they take is calculated with complete confidence."
"The draft world, however, remains a mystery even to me."
"It is said that the beings who exist there view someone like the Forsaken God as nothing more than a pawn. Their orchestrations extend far beyond our comprehension, and they rarely reveal themselves to those beneath them."
Hearing those words, Solanky's heart trembled.
The overwhelming might the Forsaken God had displayed within the memory world had already surpassed everything he believed possible. Yet now he learned that even such a terrifying existence was insignificant before beings of an even higher order.
The voice grew solemn.
"Everything you have learned today must remain with you alone."
"The only exception is when another being learns these truths directly from you. The moment that happens, your fate will be sealed."
"Even if the Forsaken God and the Levian Progenitor joined forces, they could not save you. The higher beings beyond their level would personally decree your death and erase your very existence. There would be no reincarnation, no resurrection, and no path back."
"For your own survival, never reveal these secrets."
"You may wonder why I am telling you all of this."
"It is because I am merely a remnant will of the Forsaken God."
"My true self has already reached the Nine Peak-Turn stages, granting me the qualifications to speak of matters such as these."
The voice paused briefly before continuing.
"If you wish to break through into the Transcendent Entity Level, you must leave the Forsaken Realm and venture into the Beyond Realm. Only there can you temper your strength and continue your growth."
"The Beyond Realm is vast beyond imagination. Ancient powerhouses and hidden tigers lurk within its endless territories. Never underestimate any being capable of surviving there."
"Avoid provoking entire sects. Most possess Nine Peak-Turn ancestors hidden in seclusion."
"As for your current strength..."
The voice carried a trace of approval.
"Even if you were to encounter a Saint Emperor today, escaping alive would not be difficult for you. That is true even without mastering the Nine Peak-Turn techniques I inscribed within the jade slips awaiting you on the next level."
"That is all for now."
"I hope you continue growing stronger and prove yourself worthy of Supremo's faith in you."
As the final words faded away, the voice disappeared.
The endless darkness of the memory space crumbled apart.
...
Solanky slowly opened his eyes.
He remained seated for a brief moment, silently reorganizing everything he had just learned.
The instant his calm aura settled, the second golem charged toward him without waiting for another challenge.
Solanky immediately drew the Source-Severing Blade.
"Collapsing Neutron Star."
The technique had now reached the Saint Venerable Realm.
He rushed forward.
The second golem swung its enormous stone broadsword to meet him head-on.
CLANG!
The collision sent both of them flying backward.
Shock flashed across Solanky's face.
Since the beginning of his cultivation journey, this was the strongest opponent he had ever encountered.
Every strike carried a force that felt as though the heavens themselves, together with every celestial body within them, were collapsing upon him.
His arms became numb despite wearing the Source-Defying Body Armor.
He steadied himself and muttered,
"Thank goodness this isn't a life-and-death battle. Even with the armor, the blade, and my flames, we're only evenly matched. If anything, he's still holding the slight advantage."
The second golem silently observed him.
"Impossible," it thought.
"How can a mere Peak Entity-Level cultivator exchange blows with me head-on while I am using Saint Venerable techniques?"
"Interesting."
"Let's see how long you can endure."
The golem charged once more.
Solanky met the attack without hesitation.
CLANG!
Another violent collision erupted.
For the first time, the entire mountain range trembled.
The terrifying shockwaves released by every clash were powerful enough to gravely injure even a Peak Entity-Level expert lacking defensive armor.
CLANG!
CLANG!
CLANG!
Their weapons collided again and again.
With every exchange, Solanky felt the foundation of his Collapsing Neutron Star technique becoming increasingly refined.
Its principles grew clearer.
Its execution became smoother.
Its destructive power continued to evolve.
Finally, the second golem lowered its sword.
"Impressive."
"Your technique has become far more precise. You have learned to withstand the force of my attacks while continuously improving."
"Very good."
"You are qualified to proceed to the next level."
It pointed its broadsword toward him.
"But first..."
"I want to witness your strongest attack."
"Come."
"Strike me with everything you have."
The golem, whose strength rivaled that of a Second Saint Venerable, planted its massive sword before itself and stood perfectly still.
It was prepared to receive Solanky's full power.
Solanky nodded.
He slowly sheathed the Source-Severing Blade.
The golem frowned in confusion but remained motionless.
Solanky exhaled softly.
Then his hands began moving through mysterious patterns.
With every movement, countless tiny stars shimmered into existence, leaving dazzling trails that illuminated the surrounding sky.
He slowly ascended fifty meters above the golem.
Looking down, he smiled faintly.
"This is one of my favorite techniques."
"Isn't it beautiful?"
"It is called..."
"The Star God Constellation Annihilating Palm."
He slowly lowered his palm.
Instantly, a colossal burning palm descended from the heavens.
Its terrifying energy scorched space itself, annihilating everything in its path.
Within the enormous palm, countless star constellations continuously shifted and revolved around one another, creating an awe-inspiring celestial phenomenon.
The second golem stared upward in disbelief.
The pressure alone far exceeded everything it believed Solanky capable of producing.
Its eyes examined him once again.
"Peak Entity Level..."
It scanned him repeatedly to confirm his cultivation.
"Impossible."
"How can the energy output rival that of a powerful Saint Venerable who has already taken a step toward the Saint Emperor Realm?"
"Who exactly is this young man?"
Suppressing its astonishment, the golem gripped its sword tightly.
With a powerful roar, it swung upward.
BOOM!!
The broadsword collided directly with the descending palm.
The resulting explosion shook the heavens.
The destructive shockwave alone possessed enough power to obliterate an ordinary Peak Entity-Level cultivator, even one wearing armor.
Both Solanky and the second golem were blasted far into the distance.
Solanky felt every ounce of strength leave his body.
He had not yet reached the Transcendent Entity Level.
By forcefully unleashing power equivalent to a Saint Emperor, he had skipped two entire cultivation realms.
The burden was overwhelming.
His body fell from the sky like a kite with broken strings.
Seeing this, the second golem immediately flew after him and caught him before he struck the ground.
It looked at him with newfound respect.
"I would have been far more shocked if you had remained standing after unleashing a strike comparable to a Saint Emperor."
"What amazes me even more is your control."
"You only consumed thirty percent of your own energy."
"The remaining seventy percent was borrowed directly from the surrounding space itself."
"It is a remarkable technique."
"You are qualified to learn techniques that surpass the Saint Emperor Level."
The golem's voice softened.
"I only hope that one day you discover a way to reduce its energy consumption."
Solanky smiled weakly.
Taking out a transcendent pill he had refined earlier, he swallowed it without hesitation.
His exhausted body quickly returned to its peak condition.
Without another word, he walked toward the cave.
Behind him, the second golem quietly returned to its position at the cave entrance.
The light within its eyes slowly faded until complete darkness remained once more.