On The Path Of Cultivation To Become God

She had no hesitation, mainly because she knew that every second counted.

That kid was her last hope.

Her revenge on the people who had wronged her depended on his survival. She couldn\'t let them win, not after everything they had taken from her.

As she moved to the boy, she abruptly stopped as shocked gasps escaped her beautiful lips. The boy that she thought would lose and die here gave her another shock.

"W-What in the Nine Heavens is this?!"

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Chen Tian was still restricted, with the Pine Ghost Tree branches wrapped tightly around his hand, waist, and legs. The tree\'s grip was unyielding, causing him to struggle and gasp for breath.

Chen Tian desperately tried to free himself, but the branches and vines only tightened their hold. Panic set in as he realized escape was futile.

The Pine Ghost Tree was already planning on launching its attack. Its branches began to twist and contort, forming a sharp spear-like shape. Chen Tian\'s heart raced as he watched in horror, knowing that he was about to be impaled by a damn tree.

Just as the branches were about to strike, a sudden burst of energy surged through Chen Tian\'s body.

"Ahh!!"

Fire raged within him, coursing through his veins and empowering his muscles. His blue eyes changed to fiery red, matching the intensity of the flames that engulfed him.

"Fire Crystal Open!"

Chen Tian knew that he had no other option than to use the power of his altars to defeat this damn tree.

The barrier between a Meridian Opening Realm and a Foundation Establishment was hard to defeat, not to mention that the Pine Ghost Tree was now at the 3rd Stage of the Foundation Establishment realm.

Even with Chen Tian\'s cultivation, he wouldn\'t be able to defeat it without the help of his elemental crystals.

The power of one crystal was something to behold—a miniature sun blazing with concentrated elemental might.

It was like flinging a pebble at a mountain, a spark against a raging inferno.

Chen Tian\'s brow furrowed as fire enveloped his body; his blue eyes were now a blazing fire reflected his rage and anger.

|BOOOMM~!!|

With one push of his hand, the branch that had been tightly around his hand snapped, breaking into pieces.

|BOOOMM~!!|

|BOOOMM~!!|

The one around his waist and legs also shattered into splinters, freeing him completely. The fire crystal embedded in his fire altar glowed brighter.

The fire crystal blazed with newfound intensity, mirroring the inferno ignited within him. It wasn\'t the hungry rage of a cornered beast, but the controlled, focused heat of a forge.

He stretched his free limbs.

"GHAAAAA!!!!!!"

A primal roar ripped from his throat.

"Come," he growled, the word rolling off his tongue like molten steel.

The Pine Ghost Tree trembled in fear at Chen Tian\'s display of power.

The changes around Chen Tian suddenly made it back out a little.

|Woooshhhh~!|

Chen Tian disappeared and reappeared beside the tree. The flames that engulfed his body illuminated the surrounding area with a mesmerizing glow.

His fist glowed with the intensity of the sun as he raised it high above his head. With a swift motion, he brought it crashing down onto the trunk of the Pine Ghost Tree, causing a shockwave to ripple through the forest.

The ground trembled beneath his feet, and the tree\'s branches quivered in response to his raw strength.

"KHAAAA!!!"

The Pine Ghost Tree let out a deafening roar, as if in agony. Its once sturdy trunk now had a deep crack running through it.

The flames that had engulfed Chen Tian\'s body slowly started burning the Pine Ghost Tree\'s body as well.

The woman was shocked after witnessing the incredible display of power; she was not the only one shocked, as Chen Tian himself was taken aback.

His strength and endurance were now five times greater than before.

"It reminds me of Kratos\' ability," Chen Tian muttered to himself, amazed by the sheer force he possessed.

Kratos is the main character of a game called "God of War," a game that Chen Tian enjoyed playing when he had nothing to do on earth.

A fire started to rage inside Chen Tian\'s heart. The flames danced and licked at his insides, but instead of causing pain, they brought a surge of energy and strength.

Chen Tian could feel the heat radiating throughout his body, empowering him in ways he had never experienced before.

|Woooshhhh~!|

"BANG~!"

Disappearing again, he reappeared next to The Pine Ghost and landed another punch with a thunderous impact.

The Pine Ghost tree flew back, crashing into a nearby tree, its branches shattering under the force.

Chen Tian\'s newfound power was overwhelming, and his excitement grew with every blow he landed.

"BANG~!"

"BANG~!"

"BANG~!"

Chen Tian couldn\'t help but grin as he felt the exhilaration of each powerful strike. The Pine Ghost tree now seemed defenseless against Chen Tian\'s newfound strength.

With each blow, he could see the fear in the tree\'s eyes, and it only fueled his determination to keep attacking.

"Sword Aura [5]!"

"Eternal Celestial Sword Art [2nd Form]!"

A fiery golden sword appeared in Chen Tian\'s hand as he channeled his Qi. With a swift motion, he swung the sword towards the Pine Ghost tree, unleashing a devastating wave of energy that sliced through the air.

"KHAAAAA!!!"

The impact was tremendous, causing the tree to tremble and splinter; its trunk was now visibly weakened.

"Hahaha, with this kind of strength, even a peak 3rd Stage Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator isn\'t my opponent." Chen Tian was able to overpower the Pine Ghost tree.

His fire law also seemed to have become stronger, since the tree was also damaged by the fire element.

As the flames engulfed the weakened trunk, the Pine Ghost tree let out a pained screech, its branches withering and its once majestic presence diminishing.

"Tsk~, let\'s end this."

With his chaos insight, Chen Tian was able to see where the flow of spiritual Energy was strongest within the tree.

With a swift motion, Chen Tian channeled his fire laws once more, condensing them into a scorching sword that pulsed with destructive energy. He aimed it at the base of the damaged trunk, where the Pine Ghost tree\'s core resided.

As the fiery sword streaked towards its mark, the air crackled with anticipation. The tree, sensing its impending doom, roared in defiance, unleashing a final wave of chilling black energy.

But it was futile. The sword pierced through the tree like a hot knife through butter, embedding itself deep within the trunk.

A blinding explosion erupted, sending shockwaves that vibrated through the forest. The once-proud Pine Ghost tree crumbled into a smoldering heap of ash.

"That\'s mine," Chen Tian said, taking a step back and looking at the core of the Pine Ghost tree.

"It\'s definitely the core of a Foundation Establishment beast; with this, my cultivation will surely advance to a new level." Chen Tian\'s eyes gleamed with satisfaction as he carefully placed the core into his storage ring.

The fire around his body was still burning fiercely. The flames danced and cracked, casting an eerie glow on Chen Tian\'s. He could feel the power coursing through his veins, invigorating every cell.

"Should I call this God of War mode?" Chen Tian mused to himself, a smirk playing on his lips.

It had a nice feeling to it since it was close to Kratos\' Spartan Rage.

"Y-You, how did you do that?!"

Chen Tian\'s attention was suddenly drawn to a voice behind him. Turning around, he saw a woman floating in the air, her eyes wide with astonishment.

The woman was beautiful, but not in the conventional sense.

Her beauty was a dance of contrasts, a symphony of shadows and gold. The raven wings whispered against the obsidian silk of her dress, their feathers tinged with a hint of stardust.

The silver crown glinted, not with the cold arrogance of nobility but with the soft, ethereal glow of moonlight captured in metal.

Her face, framed by cascading ebony hair, was a canvas of flawless alabaster, and her eyes were purple like the petals of a rare orchid.

They shimmered with a depth and intensity that seemed to hold the secrets of the universe. As she descended gracefully towards the ground, her movements were fluid and weightless, as if gravity had no hold on her.

Her beauty was the kind that carved itself into your memory, not just for its perfection but for the whispered mysteries it held within.

Even Chen Tian was spellbound by her beauty, but he still didn\'t show it on his face.

"I should be the one asking you who you are," Chen Tian replied cautiously.

He already heard the woman\'s voice inside his head when he was fighting the Pine Ghost tree, so he already knew that she was watching him.

He had a cautious look in his eyes as he assessed the woman before him.

As he observed her floating effortlessly, Chen Tian couldn\'t help but feel a surge of curiosity.

Since she can float in the air, she was at least in the nascent soul realm, which only made Chen Tian more cautious.

"What is your purpose here? Why have you been following me?" he inquired, his voice laced with a mix of suspicion and intrigue.

He awaited her response, but before the woman could open her mouth, a sudden pain assaulted Chen Tian\'s body, causing him to double over in pain.

"S-Shit!! The aftereffects of using this damn power": Chen Tian lost the ability to control his body as he stumbled forward. His legs gave way beneath him, and he began to fall uncontrollably towards the ground.

"Fuck," he cursed under his breath as he realized that he was losing consciousness. As he fell, his vision blurred and his mind raced, but he couldn\'t do anything before he hit the ground with a thud. The woman gasped in shock, rushing to his side.

"Hey, are you okay?!"

"Hey!" The woman shouted, desperately trying to wake Chen Tian up. She frantically checked for any signs of life, her heart racing with fear.

"He lost consciousness!" she exclaimed, relief washing over her as she realized that he was still breathing.

"Nothing could happen to you; I still need you." The woman whispered softly, and with a snap of her fingers, she watched as Chen Tian\'s body slowly lifted off the ground. His limbs floated in the air, defying gravity.

Then both the woman and Chen Tian disappeared in a flash of light.