There was no conflict between Tianming's two paths. As long as he didn't forget the foundation of his strength and didn't place too much trust in the Galactic Emperor's power, he would be fine. He still cared about making real breakthroughs.0

Still, his desire to grow stronger was definitely related to the pure difference in size that he kept noticing. The Upper Star Ruin was a place filled with giants and it hurt to constantly have to look up to meet their gazes! The sensation of being dwarfed was far from pleasant. Even if he could defeat overflowers, that sensation of discomfort didn't change.1

"I have to find a different way of strengthening myself that isn’t related to the flameyellow descendants. The Ancient Oldgod...0