Tongtian laid bare the true essence with a single remark.
He could see that beforehand, Duobao had been only a hair's breadth away from a breakthrough.
Added to that, the fine wine of Gu Changqing contained astonishing and world-shaking Sword Dao Rhyme.
Because of this, it was able to play such a perfectly timed role.
Conversely, Golden Spirit Holy Mother, the Three Xiao, and the others were inferior in cultivation to Duobao, and the time for their own breakthroughs had not yet arrived.
If they had rashly consumed that sort of fine wine, instead, the sword intent-far surpassing their own realms-would have thrown their Dao Hearts into turmoil.
Hence, it was termed gaining less than was lost.
Hearing Tongtian's words, the crowd wore expressions of sudden realization.
Right as they were conversing, too.
Off to the side, Duobao had also finished his breakthrough.
The coercion of a Mid-Stage Daluo Golden Immortal swept outward, ascending yet another step compared to before.
Duobao leisurely awoke, only then discovering that Tongtian had also descended to this place.
"This disciple pays respects to Master!"
Duobao hurriedly bowed.
Seeing this, Tongtian nodded with a smiling expression.
"Heh heh, no need for excessive formalities!"
"Disciple Duobao has made another advancement, reaching straight to the mid-stage of Daluo."
"Only thus can my Interception Sect lineage truly be considered the world's number one Dao lineage."
Clearly, Duobao's breakthrough had also put Tongtian in exceptionally high spirits.
Hearing this, Duobao's face was respectful, without the slightest expression of arrogant self-satisfaction.
"With Master offering such praise, this disciple is unworthy and does not dare accept it!"
"That I was able to break through this time is thanks to Junior Brother Changqing."
As he spoke, Duobao also immediately turned, facing Gu Changqing, and offered a slight bow, his face filled with