Several months later, at the summit of Qingyun Mountain.
The Heaven and Earth Phenomenon high above slowly dissipated. When Song Qingming emerged from his cave abode and saw Ling Zhentian standing not far ahead, he immediately raised his hand in salute.
"I was attempting to break through my realm in seclusion. I never expected to alarm Senior Ling!"
"No need for such courtesy. This old man merely came out for a stroll. Upon learning that you were attempting Spirit Transformation, Young Friend Song, I happened to pass by for a look."
Facing Song Qingming, Ling Zhentian promptly waved his hand and continued,
"Though Young Friend Song did not successfully break through this time, you managed to trigger a Heaven and Earth Phenomenon. That has already exceeded this old man's expectations.
I imagine it will not be long before you join our ranks."
"Qingming is ashamed. I spent decades in seclusion this time, only for all my efforts to come to nothing. How could I dare accept such excessive praise from Senior?
As for advancing to Spirit Transformation, this junior ultimately still lacks the necessary opportunity. I fear my wish may be difficult to fulfill!"
Song Qingming had prepared meticulously for a long time beforehand. With spiritual items in hand to assist his breakthrough, he had entered seclusion with confidence to challenge the realm.
After entering seclusion, Song Qingming succeeded in the first several steps. Without spending much time, his Natal Nascent Soul smoothly and steadily fused with Heaven and Earth Vitality.
Song Qingming then decisively swallowed the Jade Green Spirit Liquid and Purple Firmament Jade, beginning the transformation of his Nascent Soul into a Primordial Spirit as he charged at the final bottleneck.
At this final hurdle of advancing to Spirit Transformation,
Song Qingming had initially progressed rather smoothly. With