On the bed, Chen Cang sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his hands forming a cultivation seal before him. With each breath, the energy of heaven and earth surged toward him like a raging wind.
Suddenly, Chen Cang's body shuddered. A powerful aura flared and withdrew in an instant, and the ceaselessly surging energy of heaven and earth gradually settled.
His tightly shut eyes snapped open. A cluster of blue-green flames seemed to flicker within them, only gradually subsiding under his control until his gaze returned to normal.
Chen Cang gently clenched his fists. Feeling the strength that had grown even greater than yesterday's, he was filled with emotion.
"A Two-Star Dou Zong. That was much faster than I expected."
As everyone knew, the Dou Zong level was a particularly clear dividing line among the continent's powerhouses.
After reaching Dou Zong, advancing further was no longer as easy as before. Even with Chen Cang's talent, he had prepared himself for a prolonged campaign.
Yet while spending time with Xiao Yi Xian last night, he had suddenly gained an insight. After a night of pushing for a breakthrough, he had finally reached two stars-a pleasant little surprise.
"There is no need to find it strange, young master. Cultivation should strike a balance between tension and relaxation. Relentless toil alone has never been the right approach. Besides, you have the fallen heart flame within you. Even while relaxing, your cultivation continues to improve. This result came from more than half a year's accumulation." The Heavenly Fire Venerable's voice sounded in his heart.
Chen Cang nodded slightly, rose, and went into the courtyard to stretch his body and adapt to his dramatically increased strength.
Time passed, minute by minute, and the morning sun quietly rose.
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