The Profound Ice Qilin slowly emerged from the icy mist. With every step it took, a crystalline ice lotus formed on the ground.
The Beast Taming Garden's effects were remarkable. When it saw Chen Ze again, it no longer possessed its former arrogance, instead lowering its head respectfully. "Master!"
Chen Ze nodded slightly. "Not bad. In such a short time, you've already recovered to the middle stage of the seventh order. Congratulations."
"If Master had not given me such tremendous aid, I could not have recovered my cultivation so quickly."
"Although it is impressive that you have recovered to the middle stage of the seventh order, you should still be a little short of your peak."
Upon hearing this, the Profound Ice Qilin was slightly astonished. It had not expected Chen Ze to see through its true condition at a glance.
It studied Chen Ze seriously, only to discover that Chen Ze now felt even more unfathomable than before. There was even a pressure about him that made it deeply uneasy.
It immediately forgot why it had awakened ahead of time and could not help asking, "Master, what is your cultivation now?"
Chen Ze gave a faint smile and did not conceal it. He slightly revealed his aura. "Only the early stage of the Tribulation Crossing Realm."
The Profound Ice Qilin's pupils abruptly contracted, and the ice lotuses beneath its four feet instantly shattered into ice crystals that filled the sky.
Its eyes were full of disbelief. "How is that possible? Before I went into slumber, you were clearly only at the early stage of the Body Integration Realm. How long has it been? You actually crossed an entire major realm just like that?"
Chen Ze stood with his hands behind his back and offered no further explanation. "Just a