The disciple accepted the order and left. The Sect Master gazed toward the furnace cave and murmured, "When immortals and Buddhas join forces, the Great Dao may yet be within reach. Perhaps there really is hope for this chaotic age..."
Inside the furnace, Yun Shu slowly opened his eyes.
The golden-gray light around him had drawn inward, yet every gesture carried the aura of the Great Dao.
He looked at Yuan Bing and Yuan Ling and saw that they had both gained something as well. Yuan Bing's ice power had grown purer, while Yuan Ling's Mental Energy had become more condensed. Both had broken through to the seventh level of Human Immortal.
"Brother Yun Shu!" Yuan Chen came running in from the entrance, his face alight with excitement. "You broke through!"
Yun Shu smiled faintly. "I was just lucky. How much did you gain?"
Yuan Bing and Yuan Ling exchanged smiles and each demonstrated her cultivation.
Yun Shu nodded approvingly. "Not bad. You've both made great progress, too."
Yuan Chen looked a little dejected. "I... I'm too weak. I only lasted half an hour."
Yun Shu patted him on the shoulder. "The path of cultivation is long. There's no need to rush. You're still so young, yet you've already reached this level of cultivation. You're a rare genius."
A spark of determination flashed in Yuan Chen's eyes. "Brother Yun Shu, I'll definitely work hard! Next time, I'll last even longer in the furnace!"
Yun Shu smiled. "Good. But for now, we should leave. The Ancient Outer-world Tribe won't give up so easily. We must improve our strength as quickly as possible to face the challenges ahead."
Yuan Bing nodded. "We should leave. We can't hide in the Qingyun Sect forever. We must fight for the revival of the Immortal Race