A month passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, a powerful surge of spiritual power rippled through the cave dwelling, something ordinary formations could hardly conceal.
"Seventh layer of Qi Condensation!"
"Who is it?"
"It seems to be Alchemist Lin!"
"What? It was actually him! At such an age, he broke through to late Qi Condensation!"
As a Great Sword Sect garrison, most of the nearby cultivators were disciples of the sect. Once they saw the direction of the cave dwelling where the spiritual power fluctuations originated, cries of astonishment rang out one after another.
Even more people were envious. Cultivation relied on far more than talent; above all, it relied on resources. Without resources, no matter how good one's talent was, missing the best age for a breakthrough would only make further breakthroughs harder and harder with age.
A late Qi Condensation cultivator might not amount to much in a major sect, but among the Foundation Establishment forces here, he already counted as middle to upper management.
Especially at this age—leaving aside his obvious potential, he was also an alchemist. That meant his cultivation resources would surpass those of countless others.
"Twenty-one years old, seventh layer of Qi Condensation!"
Inside the secluded chamber, Lin Chang'an felt the vast increase in spiritual power within his body, and excitement stirred in his heart.
"At my age, I have hope of reaching Foundation Establishment before thirty!"
Feeling utterly exhilarated, Lin Chang'an could not help letting out a long howl. Echoes reverberated through the small stone chamber, while he burst into hearty laughter.
The seventh layer of Qi Condensation marked entry into late Qi Condensation. It did not merely mean a great increase in spiritual power—it also meant countless spells could now be cast freely, multiplying one's strength several