As the voice faded, the overwhelming aura, vast and mighty as a dragon, gradually calmed as well.
A moment later, not a trace of aura leaked from Su Shi'er's body, making him appear even more plain and ordinary.
Only his steady, powerful breathing was enough to show that not only had he fully recovered, but his cultivation had also improved slightly...
"Is this what it feels like to be at the middle Nascent Soul Stage?"
"No wonder the ancients said that surviving a great calamity would surely bring future blessings."
"A life-and-death battle never improves only one's combat experience. When True Yuan and Nascent Soul essence are completely depleted, and the physical body is wounded besides, the process of recovery is itself a form of cultivation."
"Unfortunately, the impurities produced by the Heavenly Doom Stone had a considerable effect. Without the Second Nascent Soul, I fear I would not have been able to seize this chance to break through the initial realm."
"Fortunately, it has finally succeeded! The True Yuan within me is now even more abundant, my Nascent Soul more solid, and with the existence of two Nascent Souls, my strength has increased severalfold compared to before!!"
He slowly opened his eyes, and two flashes of sharp light flickered through them.
Then, the corners of Su Shi'er's mouth curled upward, carrying a faint joy he could not conceal.
For cultivators, an improvement in cultivation had always been something worth celebrating.
After all, strength was a cultivator's greatest trump card for survival!
This was especially true for Su Shi'er. Advancing his cultivation had always been difficult, so breaking through a realm filled him with immense delight.
Yet Su Shi'er was experienced and had always kept his joys and anger hidden from his face.
The joy on his face flashed by