Xu Yang next tested some other low-level spells and was astonished to discover that their power had increased tremendously. After examining them, he realized it was because he had advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Witch Power far surpassed Gang Qi in might, naturally making the spells he cast much stronger. As for his improved control, that was because his spiritual sense had greatly increased after his breakthrough.
More importantly, using Witch Power to control Dharma Artifacts allowed him to unleash their full power. Before, he could only draw out seventy or eighty percent of their strength, but in the face of Witch Power, the restrictions imposed by their attributes vanished. This left Xu Yang overjoyed. From now on, he would no longer be limited by the attributes of his Dharma Artifacts.
In the days that followed, Xu Yang remained in the loft, familiarizing himself with the changes that came with the Foundation Establishment Realm. His spells had grown much more powerful, and his Dharma Artifacts even more so. At last, he could bring out the full power of Emerald Screen Peak and the Heavenly Escape Mirror.
Three months passed before Xu Yang had fully adjusted to the changes within himself. He left the loft and headed for the great hall at the sect's summit. A short while later, he flew there on his sword and landed outside the hall. After a guard disciple announced him, Xu Yang entered.
The summit hall was quite different from what Xu Yang had imagined. Its exterior was lavishly decorated, but the interior was extremely plain, without a trace of extravagance. A male cultivator stood inside, waiting for Xu Yang to arrive.
The moment Xu Yang saw him, he hurried forward and bowed. "This disciple, Xu Yang, pays his respects to Sect Leader Bai."