Within the Star Hall, time held no meaning. Li Wuyang's seclusion lasted thirty years inside the hall, while more than three months passed in the outside world.
When he opened his eyes again, the Chaos Qi in them had drawn inward, the Annihilation Sword Intent had become flawless, and his aura was as vast as a sea of clouds. He had already stabilized at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm! He was only one step away from the profound and mysterious Grand Unity Dao Fruit! More than that, his fusion of chaos and annihilation, his control over the Primordial Starfire, and his understanding of the Dao resonance within that page of the Heavenly Book had all reached entirely new heights. The wisp of origin Xuan Nü had left behind was the finishing touch, allowing him to see his own path more clearly.
"It is time to depart." Li Wuyang rose to his full height. Feeling the surging power within him, his heart swelled with bold ambition. A hundred years might seem like a long time, but for such matters as finding the Tattered Pages of the Heavenly Book and exploring the Eye of the Returning Void, it was truly urgent.
He walked out of the Star Hall, where Master of Qingwei Temple, Yue Liuli, and Yun Yi, who had received the news long ago, were already waiting.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Li—Captain—on your great advancement in cultivation!" Seeing Li Wuyang full of vigor and possessing such unfathomable presence, all three were delighted for him.
"Thank you, fellow Daoists, for protecting me before." Li Wuyang returned the salute with cupped hands, his gaze passing over the three of them. Master of Qingwei Temple's aura had grown even deeper, clearly indicating progress; Yue Liuli's eyes were sharp, and faint treasure-light flowed across