This change came swiftly and vanished just as swiftly.
After bursting forth with dazzling radiance, the violet lightning rapidly withdrew into his body, and calm returned like the ebbing tide.
Yet that fleeting instant of change was keenly caught by many people nearby.
Several martial artists with Three Flowers Realm cultivation opened their eyes at once, casting astonished looks toward Li Bufan. "This fellow's comprehension... is truly terrifying."
"True Intent has taken on spirit. He crossed that threshold while still in the Jade Liquid Realm."
Du Yushu watched the scene from afar, then turned to Li Tianying. "Tianying, how did you raise this little fellow? Don't be stingy in the future. You need to cultivate more talents like him for the sect."
Li Tianying shook his head slightly. "Old Du, don't you know? True geniuses need no cultivation. They only need time, and they will naturally stand atop the crest of the waves."
Du Yushu fell silent for a moment before letting out a somewhat weathered sigh. "Yes. Looking at these young people really makes one feel old."
Li Tianying laughed. "Enough. Who doesn't know your reputation, Old Du? Stop being modest here."
Although Li Bufan heard their discussions, he did not open his eyes.
He remained immersed in his earlier insight, repeatedly experiencing the changes from first entering the Intent of Lightning. Only after confirming that he had fully grasped that sensation did he slowly open his eyes.
He had intended to try integrating his Intent into his blade techniques to see the effect, but before the thought could even arise, Li Tianying's voice transmission landed steadily in his ears again. "Keep a low profile."
Li Bufan was slightly startled, then immediately understood his master's meaning.
This was, after all, a place where the finest talents of every major