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Another twelve years passed, and Zhou Hao advanced from God Lord Second Layer to God Lord Third Order.

From this minor realm advancement, it was clear that the time required for breakthroughs was rapidly increasing.

It had taken seven years to go from God Lord First Layer to God Lord Second Layer, and twelve years to go from God Lord Second Layer to God Lord Third Order. It was the same one minor realm advancement, yet it took five more years than before.

And this was still his advancement speed while in a state of enlightenment. If he cultivated normally, then despite Zhou Hao having no cultivation bottlenecks, advancing one minor realm might take several times longer.

Murong remained by his side, keeping watch over his condition.

This enlightenment was a great opportunity for Zhou Hao and could not be affected by external factors.

Thus, Murong had been cautiously observing Zhou Hao's condition, preventing his enlightenment from ending unnaturally.

Over these years, Zhou Mu and Zhou Nian followed Crystal as they roamed this region of the universe, exploring all the planets and planes in the area.

After each exploration, they would return and tell Murong about all sorts of experiences, while also asking after Zhou Hao.

Zhou Hao had not spoken to them for so long that they were somewhat worried.

When Murong learned what they were thinking, she felt deeply gratified. However, she told them not to worry; Zhou Hao was merely cultivating.

Zhou Mu and Zhou Nian listened with half belief and half doubt.

Over the years, this became their daily life: following Crystal out to explore, returning to accompany Zhou Hao and Murong, then going out again with Crystal, over and over.

Of course, the process repeated itself, but their experiences did not. They had visited many