I Created a Sanctuary in Marvel

Chapter 158 The Barrier Between Humans and Gods?

The successful forging of the divine garment undoubtedly added a crucial trump card to Ye Feng's portfolio.

However, the problem of not being able to break through the seventh sense was not diminished by the successful forging of the divine garment.

This feeling of being able to reach the threshold but being repeatedly shut out by an invisible force is truly frustrating.

"Looks like I should go see the Ancient One."

Supreme Sanctuary —

Master Gu Yi was sitting leisurely in the tea room, holding a steaming cup of tea, his expression serene, as if nothing in the world could disturb his refined enjoyment of tea.

He was not surprised to see Ye Feng arrive. He simply smiled and used his telekinesis to control another teacup, filling it with amber-colored tea for Ye Feng.

"Your aura has become more refined."

"It seems the forging of the Saint Cloth was successful?"

Gu Yi gently pushed the teacup in front of Ye Feng, her tone calm.

Ye Feng sat down opposite Gu Yi, raised his teacup, took a sip, and felt the warm liquid slide down his throat, temporarily dispelling some of the vexation in his heart.

"The problem with the Saint Cloth has been resolved; it's even more perfect than I imagined. But—"

"I have encountered a bottleneck in my spiritual practice that is difficult to understand."

He put down his teacup.

"Oh?"

"Tell me, what problems have you encountered?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yi raised an eyebrow, revealing a look of considerable interest.

Ye Feng gathered his thoughts and described in detail: "I went into seclusion for a month, using the power of the Time Stone to try to break through to the realm of the Seventh Sense."

"In theory, I feel I'm almost there, and I've accumulated enough strength to break through the barrier."

"But strangely, each impact was firmly blocked by a powerful and invisible barrier, which even reflected my power back intact."

"That barrier seemed as thin as a cicada's wing, so close yet so unbreakable, making me feel it was unattainable."

"I've tried it many times, but the result is the same. What's going on?"

Gu Yi listened quietly, her gaze gradually becoming somewhat strange as Ye Feng narrated.

He put down his teacup and looked Ye Feng up and down with an almost scrutinizing gaze, as if he were trying to get to know him all over again.

Ye Feng felt a chill run down his spine under Gu Yi's gaze and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with my cultivation? Or—is there a problem with my body or soul?"

Gu Yi didn't answer immediately, but slowly took another sip of tea, seemingly trying to calm her emotions.

After a moment, he slowly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible amazement: "Your so-called microcosm cultivation system is making me more and more curious."

"According to your description, breaking through from the sixth sense to the seventh sense should be a huge leap in essence, right?"

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"Yes, the seventh sense involves the speed of light and touches the realm of time. It is a key watershed in the power system of the microcosm."

Ye Feng affirmed.

"So, do you know what that invisible barrier you've encountered is?"

Gu Yi countered with a question, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

Ye Feng shook his head and said frankly, "I don't know. If I did, I wouldn't have bothered you."

The Ancient One leaned forward slightly, her voice low and clear as she said, "Simply put, what you've touched is the barrier between humanity and divinity."

"The barrier between humans and gods?"

Ye Feng frowned.

"Note that the barrier between humans and gods mentioned here does not simply refer to the difference in the strength of accumulated power."

Gu Yi emphasized.

"It refers to a fundamental difference in the level of life."

"If my perception and your description are correct, the microcosm system you cultivate is not an ordinary path to transcendence, but a path to godhood!"

"The seventh sense you seek, in a sense, is the beginning of becoming a god. Do you understand?"

"The Path to Godhood — The Seventh Sense is Godhood —"

Gu Yi's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Ye Feng's mind and instantly dispelling all the confusion in his heart. He suddenly realized that he had been ignoring a key factor all along: the level of life!

In the original world of Saint Seiya, all living beings, whether the high and mighty Olympian gods or the humans on earth, possess primordial fragments left over from the beginning of the Great Explosion within their souls.

This is precisely the fundamental reason why humans in that world were able to awaken and cultivate their microcosm!

The humans in that world, though called humans, trace their bloodline back to the Golden Age of Humanity, and can essentially be considered descendants of a god race called humans.

The legendary golden humans may possess power at the level of the seventh sense in their normal state, belonging to the realm of demigods or even higher beings.

Looking back at the mythical history of Saint Seiya, during the first Holy War, the Gold Saints under Athena's command wore Gold Cloths inlaid with Saint Cloth Jewels, and each of them was a fierce warrior capable of killing gods.

How was Poseidon's physical body destroyed?

Why did Hades, the god of the underworld, not dare to appear in his true form in most of the Holy Wars? The only time he was forced to appear in his true form was during the SS era, and as a result, he was nailed to Elysium by Athena with the scepter of the goddess of victory.

Therefore, strictly speaking, the starting point of the human beings in the Saint Seiya world is already very high. Their breakthrough to the seventh sense is perhaps more of an awakening and sublimation of power. Although it is difficult, it is not about crossing an essential life gap.

But it's completely different in the Marvel Universe!

The humans here are pure humans, carbon-based life forms that have evolved naturally over a long period of time, and their life level is that of ordinary people.

The gods in the Marvel Universe, such as the Aesir and Vanir gods of Asgard, or those dimensional demons, are mostly innate gods who achieve their divine status through bloodline, divine status, or dimensional authority.

Even if a cultivator's power is strong enough to destroy the world, as long as their life essence remains unchanged, they will hardly be recognized as a god at the level of the universe's rules.

Claiming to be a god is acceptable, but gaining the recognition of the original gods or even integrating into their rule system is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

"So, the root of my problem is that the level of human life in the Marvel universe cannot naturally support my breakthrough to a seventh sense equivalent to that of a demigod?"

"Should I first find a way to break down this innate barrier between humans and gods?"

Ye Feng's expression turned somewhat grim. If that were the case, then the trouble would be immense.

"It's not entirely insurmountable."

Gu Yi rejected his pessimistic thoughts.

"The barrier between humans and gods is strong, but it is not absolutely unbreakable."

"The universe is fair; there will always be a glimmer of hope."

"Generally speaking, there are two main ways to achieve godhood: one is to rely on the ultimate understanding and control of a certain rule to condense your own godhood; the other is to find and inherit the godhood left behind by a fallen god, or to receive it voluntarily from an existing god."

"No matter which method you use, it can help you achieve a transformation at a higher level of life and break down that barrier."

"But—divinity—"

"This thing isn't so easy to find or condense."

Ye Feng smiled helplessly, his smile tinged with bitterness.

He now somewhat understood why the mages of Kamar-Taj, despite their immense power, remained within the realm of human mages; perhaps they too were limited by this.

"That's right. For ordinary beings, no matter how powerful they are, as long as they don't touch the core of the rules, they can hardly reach the edge of the barrier between humans and gods. This is limited by the underlying rules of the multiverse."

Gu Yi affirmed Ye Feng's idea, but then changed the subject, looking at him intently: "But your existence is an exception in itself."

"The microcosm system you cultivate is one of the keys to breaking the mold."

"Do you remember what I told you last time? Your future holds limitless possibilities and is incredibly brilliant."

"Crossing the barrier between humans and gods may not be impossible for you. However—you will need to explore and forge your own path."

"I can't give you a ready-made answer because it's beyond my understanding."

"I see."

Ye Feng took a deep breath, suppressing the helplessness and slight irritation in his heart.

Holding the Time Stone, he secluded himself for a month but returned empty-handed, realizing that the problem lay at a more fundamental level of life.

After bidding farewell to the Ancient One, Ye Feng returned to the Sanctuary with mixed feelings and once again entered the secret chamber of the Central Temple.

"The Barrier Between Humanity and Divinity —"

He sat down cross-legged and muttered to himself.

Giving up the Seventh Sense is absolutely impossible. It not only concerns the enhancement of power, but also the future survival of the Sanctuary, and whether he himself can truly establish himself in this perilous Marvel Universe.

"To condense a divine essence, or to inherit a divine essence—"

He pondered these two methods over and over.

The hope of inheriting divinity is slim, and there are many hidden dangers. Who knows what kind of backup plan those gods might have?

Condensing one's own divine essence sounds more reliable, but it requires a profound understanding of a certain rule. Although his current microcosm is powerful, it is still far from being able to touch the core of the rule.

The rules of time? That belongs to the power of the Time Stone, and has nothing to do with him.

Moreover, the true power of the Time Stone belongs to that goddess!

"We can't just sit here and wait to die; we have to try again!"

Ye Feng's eyes hardened again.

He is not without advantages; the Time Stone and the newly formed Divine Garment are both huge help.

He slowly closed his eyes, adjusting himself to his optimal state.

The Time Gem in his hand once again emitted a soft green glow, like a beating heart.

His consciousness gradually sank into the depths of his spiritual sea, the radiance of time entwining his spiritual power, and he cautiously probed once again toward that familiar yet solid barrier.

The divine garment also covered Ye Feng's body without him realizing it, as if it was helping Ye Feng amplify his power.

Ye Feng's condition reached its peak in this one.

"Buzz!"

Just as his mental energy was about to make contact with the barrier and prepare to launch a new round of attack, a sudden change occurred!

Another power within him—the elemental control ability derived from the X gene—began to surge violently without warning!

It was as if it was being drawn by some unknown force!

The energies of the four basic elements—earth, wind, water, and fire—were surging and flowing within his body, almost out of control!