Cultivators progressed more and more slowly as they advanced, but the gap between realms grew ever wider. Even a single minor realm could mean the difference between heaven and earth. If Tian Xin were only at the Integrated Body Early Stage, Ling Tian would still have confidence in fighting her. But hearing that Tian Xin had already reached the Integrated Body Middle Stage, a trace of worry rose in his heart.
"Ling Tian, you don't need to worry so much. You still have more than two years," Po Qiong comforted him, sensing his mood. "Once you pass this lightning tribulation, you'll be able to cultivate all five golden cores together. You've kept them suppressed for so many years, so your cultivation speed should increase dramatically."
Afraid that his fifth Advancement Lightning Tribulation would undergo some unexpected change, Ling Tian had kept his golden cores' cultivation suppressed. After all these years of tempering, the four golden cores had become exceptionally solid—almost as if they had been sealed by the God Sealing Restriction. Once Ling Tian passed the tribulation, his golden-core cultivation would rapidly advance, just like Lian Yue's.
"Mm, that's true." Ling Tian nodded lightly, his eyes gleaming. His confidence returned. "In a little under three years, my golden cores should break through to the middle or even late Out of Body Stage. That should raise my overall strength by at least thirty percent. What's more, now that I've gathered all five elements, my strength has increased considerably."
"Ling Tian, there's something else I should remind you of." Po Qiong could barely contain his excitement. "With the five golden cores cycling endlessly, your spiritual energy is incredibly pure. Your cultivation speed should increase by at least twofold. You'll definitely reach the Great Perfection of Out of Body Stage within two years."