Duan Lingtian was more than clear on why his current strength was enough to rival a "Tribulation passing Sanxian".
First, it was because he held an "immortal sword" in his hands.
Second, the auxiliary divine ability he had mastered, the "Minor Devouring Technique", belonged to the level of the Devouring Planes, and even within the Devouring Planes, it was a remarkable auxiliary divine ability.
Finally, Duan Lingtian also relied on the legacy left behind by the Sword Saint Feng Qingyang, the supreme sword dao mental cultivation method, the "Supreme Heart Sword".
However, the methods of the "Supreme Heart Sword" were not divine abilities; they fell under the category of martial arts techniques, which meant they did not conflict with offensive divine abilities and could even be used simultaneously with them!
In other words, if Duan Lingtian could acquire an offensive divine ability from the Devouring Planes, his strength would be further enhanced!
Of course, this was on the premise that this Devouring Plane offensive divine ability could be used in conjunction with the "Supreme Heart Sword".
If they could not be coordinated, the effect would be greatly discounted, and it might even fail to enhance Duan Lingtian's strength any further...
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