How Does The Protagonist Gain Power In 'Powerful'?

In 'Powerful', the protagonist's ascent is a masterclass in tactical power accumulation. Early on, he realizes brute force alone won't suffice in his hierarchical world. His first breakthrough comes from studying under a disgraced scholar who teaches him energy manipulation theories dismissed by mainstream society. This knowledge allows him to identify weak points in opponents' techniques and absorb their power during combat.

The second phase involves political maneuvering. He deliberately loses battles to be underestimated, then infiltrates powerful factions as a 'weakling' to steal their cultivation methods. The scene where he reverse-engineers three different clan's secret techniques during a single banquet is legendary among fans.

His most controversial power spike occurs when he intentionally triggers a celestial phenomenon—a once-in-an-era event that showers participants with divine energy. While others prepare for years to withstand the energy influx, he rushes in half-prepared, surviving through a crazy gamble that leaves his meridians permanently altered but massively empowered. The aftermath shows him developing an irregular energy system that defies all known power classifications, making him impossible to properly gauge or counter.