Chapter 960: Nine-Rank Entire Clan, Brand-New Cultivation Technique

"You're too kind," Caroline humbly replied. "The only reason I could see through Leinimansiga's hand was because I've been studying the Pillar Gods, which naturally led me to research iron-based life. And since they are similar to us, they pursue their goals with extreme dedication."

Despite her humble reply, a tremor of emotion still ran through Caroline's heart as she listened.

It was undeniable that Leinimansiga's power had reached its absolute limit!

Compressing an entire cosmic garden into the density of a neutron star was an earth-shattering feat, one that she, even with her current level of understanding, found almost unimaginable. If it was so for her, then for an ordinary Ninth-tier Cosmic Daoist, such power would surely be described with words like "unbelievable," "incomprehensible," or even "impossible."

"When faced with such a peak of cosmic existence, truly capable of compressing countless planets, we are only just beginning to grasp its true scale," Caroline mused, her face full of aspiration.

The Super Ancient God's combat strength was infinitely more formidable than anyone had imagined. This recent, earth-shattering battle would have remained completely unknown if it hadn't been brought up, along with a fresh sample of iron-based flesh and blood.

She said no more, simply bowing slowly. "Words fail me to express my gratitude," she said. "I will dedicate all my efforts to becoming stronger and repaying your immense kindness!"

"There's no need for that," the Super Ancient God replied with a smile. "The continuation of civilization shouldn't be about distinguishing between us."

Caroline gazed at the being before her, her eyes shining with colorful anticipation and a profound sense of longing.

Meanwhile, Xu Zhi was silently deep in thought.

So, the cosmic garden was actually Leinimansiga's weapon... like picking up an entire yard to smash someone.

This was truly terrifyingly powerful; even Xu Zhi found its might chilling.

Just how vast was the cosmic garden? It was composed of countless planets. To put it simply, it was like countless Earths being compressed and then hurled at an opponent! That was the true essence of a terrifying, forbidden cosmic powerhouse.

Clearly, there were significant distinctions even within the Ninth-tier.

"Although not just any planet can be compressed like that—it's a specially refined weapon—the ability to achieve such a feat is still incredibly daunting," Xu Zhi mused, taking a deep breath. "It's a pity that even though I've received the inheritance, I haven't broken through to the Ninth-tier, so I don't have access to more advanced information..."

It was evident, however, that iron-based life forms specialized in manipulating gravity, density, and elasticity for devastating, crushing attacks.

Xu Zhi began to acutely feel the growing gap between himself and Caroline, or rather, Di Qi and the others. His perspective, talent, and overall level seemed to be falling behind theirs once more. After all, the higher one ascended, the wider their vision became, and becoming a being of another dimension naturally meant possessing far greater knowledge.

"I expect to be able to fully comprehend it soon," Caroline suddenly said with a smile. "At that point, Leinimansiga's combat style might not pose much of a threat anymore. And the Tower of God I intend to create will be a perfect new form of the world, truly breaking with the old to establish the new... In the future, even if the Three Pillar Gods or Di Qi attempt to attack my world again, they will not succeed."

This had been a recurring vulnerability for her. While the Three Pillar Gods and Di Qi possessed various defensive measures, she had lacked them, a disadvantage that had been quite vexing. Now, at last, the issue was resolved.

"Super Ancient God, would you like to witness the new world with me?" Caroline smiled. "With my current computational power, and having already completed most of the framework, obtaining the iron-based cells has broken through the most critical barrier. The first generation of the rudimentary cultivation method will be ready very soon."

"I look forward to it," Xu Zhi replied.

He was indeed very interested in the new 2.0 cultivation method for the entire race, and the new world she intended to create.

The times were progressing. Xu Zhi's genetic blueprint for the entire race would also see further potential unlocked as a result. Moreover, he had already planned to cultivate Super Saiyans, and this timing couldn't be more perfect!

Over the next few days, while performing her final calculations within the mental universe, Caroline simultaneously exhaled wisps of white porcelain clay. These wisps transformed into individual planets, which she then reshaped, flattening them like pancakes into the distinct layers of a colossal tower, stacking them one upon another. The clay figures inhabiting these planets were also placed within the tower's structure.

In Xu Zhi's perception, this tower, currently seven stories high, encompassed a total land area of ten thousand acres.

"Currently, it can sustain roughly a billion beings," Caroline explained, gazing up at the first-generation Tower of God. "It's countless times smaller than the previous mini-universe. It's not that I'm unwilling to create a vaster land, but rather that this is the maximum I can currently control. Conveniently, I've already researched and practiced the first-generation cultivation method, so I can test it now."

What followed was a sight that greatly astonished Xu Zhi.

Caroline began to shrink dramatically.

*Whoosh!*

Already incredibly tiny, she continued to drastically compress her physical form. In the blink of an eye, the Super Ancient God, who was initially merely ant-sized, now towered over Caroline like a colossal titan, tens of thousands of feet tall.

"This is the new cultivation method for the entire race!"

Caroline exclaimed with delight, "It actually works! The effect is quite remarkable. Compressing the body by over a thousand times has led to an incredibly powerful enhancement in mass, density, and defensive capabilities!"

"This is the core secret behind why the iron-based race, with their colossal, towering forms and immense energy levels, cultivate this method. It's truly incredible! Compressing one's physical form is like transforming a fragile strip of paper into an impenetrable steel skewer, making one invincible in defense and unstoppable in attack!" Caroline marveled. It felt like a diamond drill effortlessly piercing through a block of tofu.

Caroline, as if having discovered a precious treasure, playfully manipulated her form with a look of fresh wonder. Xu Zhi, meanwhile, stared in stunned silence, muttering, "Nüwa's true form, shrinking... Pangu's true form, enlarging..."

He was utterly bewildered. The sight of Caroline at his feet made him feel as though he had transformed into a titan, tens of thousands of feet tall. And yet, Caroline herself, when compared to an ant-sized creature, was still immensely smaller, practically the size of a bacterium. This was because her original body was already extremely small. If she had started at normal human size, she would have merely shrunk to the size of an ant.

*Crackle, crackle.*

Caroline's body rapidly expanded, stretching upwards until she returned to her normal size. "I've finished testing," she announced. "Next, I will distort this Tower of God."

She looked up at the towering, delicate white spire, then reached out and gently grasped it.

*Rumble!*

The entire tower rapidly shrank, soaring back and settling into her palm.

"Let me see the Saiyans inside..." Her gaze pierced through a grated window on one of the tower's levels, observing the rivers, land, and mountains within. Individual Saiyans scurried across the vast, circular land within. Originally ant-sized, they had now been compressed to the size of bacteria.

Simultaneously, an even more astonishing phenomenon occurred. They appeared far more intricate and delicate, their bodies resembling fine mosaics, as if their resolution had been enhanced by a dozen levels.

"This is it, precisely this... It would be excellent even to maintain this state indefinitely."

Caroline took a deep breath, observing the bacteria-sized Super Saiyans. "After all, my divine power allows me to continuously twist the laws of the 'Tower of God,' compressing and increasing the density of all races inhabiting this land. The entire race already possesses this kind of compression structure."

With a look of deep aspiration, Caroline turned back to Xu Zhi. "Don't you think," she said, "with them so tiny, and us appearing as giants tens of thousands of feet tall, we resemble creation gods?"

Xu Zhi stared blankly.

His face darkened slightly as he looked at the excited Caroline, thinking, *This is just static matryoshka dolls.*

*I create tiny ants, and you go even smaller? What exactly are you trying to achieve?*

However, there was indeed a specific method to compress Super Saiyans to the size of bacteria. Their "resolution" instantly improved; their coarse, sparse, large-grained cells seemed inherently designed for compression.

Caroline's eyes sparkled. "I am truly destined to follow the path of Genesis, the mental universe system for the entire race, where one is all, and all is one... Sooner or later, I will touch the ultimate truth of the universe, that singular existence..."

"A grand ambition indeed," the Super Ancient God remarked with a smile. "Propagate your race abundantly, and perhaps with more Ninth-tier Saiyans, your dream might well become a reality."

"In the future, it will indeed grow to be immense, gradually forming thirty-three layers."

Caroline was visibly moved. After a brief silence, she added, "However, I wish to infuse the Tower of God with more vitality. I'd like to acquire additional reproductive species from the beings of the Asura Path to enhance diversity."