The clear, pure river of medicinal spiritual energy swirled around Yao Xuan's soul...
The bottleneck of Yao Xuan's early Spirit Realm finally began to loosen...
Yao Xuan felt his entire soul sea of consciousness suddenly open up, and his stagnant soul power instantly became full and majestic...
Finally!
Yao Xuan's soul cultivation, which had lain dormant for so long, finally completed its leap, breaking through from the early Spirit Realm to the middle Spirit Realm in one stroke!
With the breakthrough in soul power complete, the spiritual river winding around Yao Xuan slowly dissipated, and the crystalline medicinal radiance filling the sky all withdrew into the void.
Above the void, Dan Yuanzi's aged phantom sat quietly in meditation, pale golden alchemical runes slowly circulating around him...
Dan Yuanzi's ancient and vast soul pressure gradually receded, no longer carrying the force that had seemed capable of overturning heaven and earth.
Lowering his gaze to Yao Xuan, whose soul power had broken through, he slowly spoke in an unhurried manner:
"Now that your soul has entered the middle Spirit Realm, your foundation is finally somewhat solid."
"Let me ask you this: what do you believe soul power is? And what is the true essence of soul cultivation?"
Hearing this, Yao Xuan composed himself, stood solemnly, and bowed slightly before answering in a deep voice:
"In reply to Senior, this junior believes that soul power is the foundation upon which an alchemist stands, the basis that must be cultivated."
"Battle Qi cultivation tempers the body and condenses Battle Qi, allowing one to wield power and defeat enemies..."
"Meanwhile, soul cultivation nourishes the sea of consciousness and refines divine awareness. For an alchemist, it allows one to discern medicinal properties and control pill flames..."
"No matter how powerful an alchemist's Battle Qi cultivation may