Elder Tang explained the situation, and it was much as Li Yan had guessed. Elder Hao had never found an opportunity to break through. After years of preparation, he had finally entered seclusion to seek that sliver of possibility.
Hearing about Elder Hao reminded Li Yan of his master, Dong Fuyi. His master had also been in seclusion for a long time, unable to take that step.
Tribulation Transcendence Realm cultivators stood at the pinnacle of the Immortal Spirit Realm. Mahayana Realm experts existed, but reaching that level was like reaching Spirit Transformation in the lower realm: so difficult it drove people almost to despair.
Even after breaking through, their power would be suppressed by the Heavenly Dao's laws in the Immortal Spirit Realm. Those who could truly unleash their full cultivation and roam the realm unhindered were Tribulation Transcendence Realm experts!
Since ancient times, countless people had charged toward that realm with high hopes, yet only a handful had managed to carve a bloody path through.
Among cultivators capable of attempting that breakthrough, who was not extraordinary? Even those with techniques as powerful as the Five Immortals Sect's dared not claim they had a chance.
"This is a shackle imposed by heaven and earth upon every cultivator. I'm not speaking recklessly. Elder Hao has profound reserves, and both he and Elder Tang possess unyielding resolve in their pursuit of the Dao. Otherwise, their spirits would have broken long ago in that desperate secret realm. Elder Hao may well succeed!"
After some thought, Li Yan slowly voiced his opinion. A cultivator's aptitude, techniques, luck, and temperament were closely intertwined. Elder Hao lacked none of them. Even his elusive luck was abundant.
In his generation, they had overcome the restrictions of the Dizhen Domain. Then, under his leadership, they had found