Xia Nishang had helped people stand guard during Core Embrace more than once or twice, and she was immensely experienced. She noticed that something was off with Guan Hongxiu's condition.
Of course, "off" was only relative. Every cultivator's Core Embrace process differed. Some forged ahead aggressively, while others proceeded steadily and calmly. What suited the individual was best.
If Feng Jun had not been here, Xia Nishang could only wait and hope this was Guan Hongxiu's unique Core Embrace experience. But since Feng Jun was here, she naturally hoped for more advice.
Before this, Feng Jun had performed Divination from time to time, but he had basically been unable to discern any changes. Later, he felt that his concern had thrown him into disarray, so he simply put it aside completely and stopped performing Divination.
Making himself refrain from Divination required considerable restraint. After all, this was the first time he had witnessed someone attempting to form a Golden Core, an extremely valuable experience. Whenever he was not performing Divination, his heart itched as if a hundred claws were scratching at it.
Yet this process of restraint could be considered a tempering of his Dao Heart. Once he realized that, he swiftly adjusted his mindset and completely relaxed.
When Xia Nishang came to ask him to perform Divination, he did not refuse. He moved directly to within roughly two li of the cave residence and took out his phone.
The result of the Divination was indeed not optimistic. Guan Hongxiu had a fairly high chance of getting stuck. Of course, with her efforts, this small hurdle was nothing, but expending energy where it should not be wasted would seriously affect her subsequent progress.
Feng Jun sensed the gravity of the matter and gave a wry smile. "This prolonged state really