In the secret chamber, candle flames swayed, and light and shadow danced eerily across the walls.
Elder Tian stood with his body slightly bowed, his eyes brimming with expectation.
His thoughts were simple: if the Honored Lord could break through to the Body Integration Realm—
Then no matter how troublesome these matters were, they could all be resolved with ease.
The Xuantian Hall Honored Lord's black robes fluttered gently in the wind. He slowly raised his head, but a bitter smile surfaced on his face as he gently shook his head.
"Although I gained some insights during this seclusion, that crucial final step seemed as distant as the ends of the earth, impossible to reach.
However, Elder Tian need not worry overly much. I will surely find a good method to break this deadlock."
Elder Tian's brows instantly furrowed into three deep lines, his worry plain for all to see.
"Honored Lord, this... Please do not burden yourself too heavily. The path of cultivation is already strewn with thorns. Though this time did not meet expectations, heaven-sent opportunities will surely come in the future.
Besides, the Gate of the Spirit Realm is about to open. It is widely said that the Spirit Realm holds a peerless opportunity to break through to the Body Integration Realm. Perhaps your opportunity lies within."
"Let us hope so." The Xuantian Hall Honored Lord nodded slightly, his gaze carrying both anticipation and gravity.
"The Gate of the Spirit Realm is about to open, and every faction is already watching like tigers eyeing their prey. Yet Xuantian Hall has become mired in so many upheavals at such a time. We face troubles within and threats without, treading as if upon thin ice.
If we wish to secure the greatest benefits when the Gate of the Spirit