"I've broken through!"
Su Lingyuan opened her bright, sparkling eyes, her voice brimming with joy.
Her aura suddenly surged. She, who had previously been at the peak of the Fourth Heaven, had now stepped into the Fifth Heaven!
At less than twenty years old, she had already entered the Fifth Heaven of the Dongtian Realm—a display of her remarkable talent and innate aptitude!
It should be noted that in this world, after the Great Catastrophe, cultivation realms were divided into nine Heavens.
The First Heaven marked the beginning, while the Ninth Heaven was the pinnacle.
Na Ling, Condensing Seeds, Opening Orifices — the Lower Three Heavens.
Unceasing, Dongtian, Life Palace — the Middle Three Heavens.
Divine Platform, Tongtian, Creation — the Upper Three Heavens.
To reach such a realm at her age, Su Lingyuan could rightfully be called a prodigy.
"Very good. Once you return, solidify your realm properly. This breakthrough is remarkable, but you must also offer gratitude to this Sacred Body."
Luo Huangjun nodded slightly, the corners of her lips curling into a faint smile.
Regarding her second disciple, regardless of other qualities, at least in terms of cultivation attitude and innate talent, she was very satisfied.
"Hehe, I know!"
Su Lingyuan giggled innocently, fully understanding the reasoning.
This breakthrough would not have been possible without Chu Ge. Moreover, beyond the realm breakthrough itself, she had gained an even greater benefit.
A mere verbal expression of thanks would not suffice.
Su Lingyuan's breakthrough served as a mere catalyst.
Within Taihuang Sacred Land, spiritual fluctuations were continuously triggered by breakthroughs of this kind.
Below, Xing Feng also opened his eyes from his meditative posture.
A surge of intense joy flashed across his gaze.
"I've touched the threshold of the Seventh Heaven!"
He couldn't help but shout in excitement.
Once believing that reaching the Seventh Realm was beyond him, he never imagined that hope would appear at the edge of despair.
A seemingly ordinary initiation test had granted him such an opportunity. He had experienced the Dao of Heaven and Earth and had truly touched the threshold of a higher realm.
He was confident that within ten years at most, or three to five years at the earliest, he could step into the Seventh Realm and ascend to become a core elder of Taihuang!
If the other Inner Sect elders knew of his opportunity, they would surely gnash their teeth in jealousy!
'Chu Ge, you truly are my benefactor!'
This was a favor no less than being reborn. He would remember it in his heart and devote himself fully to repaying Chu Ge in the future.
"Ugh!"
Just then, Ye Chen, who had been lying nearby, gradually awoke. His eyes fluttered open, still hazy, and he staggered to his feet.
"Ugh! My head… it hurts so much!"
Holding his head, Ye Chen looked around.
Xing Feng glanced at him sideways, a trace of contempt in his eyes.
"Since you're awake, stay quietly to the side. Don't go crazy again. Wait calmly for Chu Xiaoyou to complete his comprehension. I'll take you to register for the entrance together."
His expression was cold and rigid, his words devoid of any warmth—completely different from the friendly attitude he had shown before.
Ye Chen wanted to ask what had happened, but when he met Xing Feng's icy gaze, a chill ran through him. He dared not speak, only turning to the voice in his mind.
"Senior, what happened while I was unconscious?"
The voice in his mind sounded.
"Do you realize that you missed a grand opportunity this time? The Sacred Body triggered the Dao of Heaven and Earth, granting immense benefits to everyone present—but you, because of your unconsciousness, missed such a monumental chance!"
"Had I not drawn a few strands of the Daoic energy for you, you wouldn't have gained even the slightest benefit!"