As the spiritual energy in the sky fell still and a wave of pressure spread across the mountain, everyone at Mysterious Cave Mountain knew Huang Tian had successfully broken through. Envy and excitement showed on every face.
"Just as Teacher predicted, Junior Brother Huang broke through before me." Outside Tianyu Peak, Xiao Zhong sighed.
Chen Guangsu, the senior brother, smiled. "You're not far behind, are you? Your aura keeps fluctuating. That's a sign you're on the verge of a breakthrough."
Xiao Zhong laughed heartily. "You have a keen eye, Senior Brother. I entered the peak of Yang Spirit twenty years ago, and only in the past few months have I finally sensed that bottleneck. Now I just need to calm my mind, enter seclusion, and break through!"
"Good! Excellent! Once you succeed, Mysterious Cave Mountain will have four Mahayana cultivators, and our influence will grow even greater." Chen Guangsu clapped his hands with a laugh.
"Influence doesn't matter much. I only hope you all make progress in your cultivation, so I can have a clear conscience." Just then, a clear voice drifted over.
"Greetings, Teacher!" Chen Guangsu and Xiao Zhong hurriedly saluted.
A breeze swept past, and True Person Yuyang appeared before them, his face lean and refined. Stroking his beard, he said, "Xiao Zhong, do you have enough pills for your breakthrough? If not, take some from the Sect Treasury."
Xiao Zhong hurriedly replied, "I have enough. Five years ago, you bestowed two Mind-Calming and Spirit-Nurturing Pills on me, and they're just what I need for the breakthrough."
"Good, as long as you have enough." True Person Yuyang nodded. "Focus on your cultivation. Don't worry about bringing glory and influence to Mysterious Cave Mountain. It means nothing. All fame is external. Those who cultivate the Dao should not rejoice