Breakthrough, the Next Goal

The entire audience erupted in thunderous applause.

Chu Jichuan truly deserves his reputation.

With the Dao Realm group competition concluded, the first Sect Grand Competition also ushered in its final awards ceremony.

On the main stage, the top three from each group came forward in turn, and Li Yunjing personally presented them with their awards.

Zhao Feng, the top player in the Mortal Realm group, not only received the original reward but was also accepted as a personal disciple by Mo Xuan, drawing envy from everyone present. He was so excited that his face turned red, and he kowtowed repeatedly.

Xiao Han, the number one in the Spirit Realm Group, received the Low-Grade Spirit Treasure and the Enlightenment Token with great pride.

Although Lu Qiuzhan only came in third, he was overjoyed to receive personal guidance and a promise from Ding Qifeng.

Chu Jichuan, the first-place winner in the Dao Realm group, accepted the final reward: one Spirit Transformation Pill, one mid-grade Spirit Treasure, fifteen days of enlightenment, and one blessing from the Golden Dragon of Fortune.

When Li Yunjing handed him a Nascent Spirit Transformation Pill that exuded a faint Daoist aura, Chu Jichuan's hands trembled slightly.

The Spirit Transformation Pill is a legendary elixir containing fragments of Dao principles, offering unimaginable benefits to the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators in their comprehension of the Principle.

"Chu Jichuan," Li Yunjing looked at him and said slowly, "You are the senior brother, so you must set an example and lead your junior brothers and sisters to cultivate diligently. You must make good use of the Spirit Transformation Pill and the fortuitous opportunity for enlightenment, and strive to break through to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage as soon as possible."

"Disciple will remember the sect leader's teachings!" Chu Jichuan bowed respectfully, his tone firm.

After the awards ceremony, Li Yunjing walked to the center of the arena and glanced at the thousands of disciples in the audience.

"This year's Sect Competition has come to a successful conclusion."

His voice, imbued with Daoist principles, clearly reached everyone's ears.

"These past few days, I have witnessed your hard work and dedication, seen many amazing geniuses, and also seen the future of the Luozhen Sect."

"Ye Chen rose to prominence in the outer sect and broke through in the finals; Chu Jichuan steadily and surely won first place... Each and every one of you is the pride of the Luozhen Sect."

"In victory, do not be arrogant; in defeat, do not be discouraged. The path of cultivation is long. One victory or defeat is nothing. Today's loser may very well stand at the top tomorrow."

"Your sect is thriving, blessed by the Dao Realm's fortune, with abundant resources and complete Cultivation Method. You were born in the best of times."

"I hope that you will cherish this fortuitous opportunity, cultivate diligently, and continuously grow stronger. In the future, you can join me in leaving the Luozhen Sect, to see a wider world, and to climb higher peaks."

"The future of the Luozhen Sect is in your hands."

After he finished speaking, the entire venue was silent for a moment, then erupted into a deafening roar.

Luozhen Sect prosper for generations to come!

"I will heed the sect leader's teachings!"

"We will diligently cultivate ourselves and live up to the expectations of our sect!"

"..."

The sound resounded through the sky and lingered for a long time.

Looking at the enthusiastic faces below the stage and feeling the sect's ever-growing fortune, Li Yunjing felt gratified.

As the competition ended, the disciples gradually dispersed, still immersed in excitement, discussing the thrilling moments of the match and secretly resolving to cultivate even harder upon returning home, striving for better results in the next competition.

The elders also dispersed and returned to their respective peaks to handle their affairs.

Li Yunjing returned to the Sect Grand Hall, sat on the sect leader's throne, and closed his eyes to Spirit Concentration.

Within his divine sense, the Golden Dragon of Fortune slowly swam, and he had complete control over the entire sect's situation.

The spiritual spirit medicine in the Spirit Field are growing, the Pill Furnace in the Alchemy Chamber are burning, the spirit beasts in the Beast Taming Grounds are roaring, and the disciples are cultivating... everything is in good order and thriving.

This competition not only tested the disciples' abilities but also united the sect members and inspired their passion for cultivation.

With the added benefits of architectural upgrades and favorable fortune, the development speed of the Luozhen Sect will only accelerate.

"The next step is to create the sixth state, but before that, I need to break through my cultivation level first," Li Yunjing thought to himself.

Three months later, inside the Sect Master's cave abode.

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged on the jade bed, his body enveloped in a faint, azure-colored halo.

The power of the Dao Realm Origin blessing has been slowly digested by him over the past three months and has long since been integrated into his limbs and bones.

In addition, with the Luozhen Sect's fortunes growing ever stronger, strands of golden fortune energy seep into the body daily, nourishing the Dao body and refining the Principle.

His cultivation level had already reached the peak of the Early Void Refinement.

The realm of Void Refinement emphasizes the fusion of Principle with oneself, Void Refinement Dao Union, and making oneself a part of the Principle of heaven and earth.

The Dao Realm Origin bestowed blessings upon him, granting him an affinity for the Principle of the Dao Realm far exceeding that of ordinary people, making his cultivation twice as effective with half the effort.

"That's about it."

Li Yunjing slowly opened his eyes, a glint of glass-like light flashing within them.

He could clearly feel that the Primordial Spirit within his Dantian was crystal clear, and fragments of the Five Elements Principle and the Space Principle were wrapped around it.

With just one opportune moment, one can break through the barrier and enter the Middle Void Refinement Stage.

By then, the integration of Principle will be higher, and the control over the Dao Realm will be deeper.

"In that case, let's break through the barrier today."

Li Yunjing no longer suppressed his emotions. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and focused his mind on his Dantian.

Outside the secluded chamber, the sky was clear.

However, as Li Yunjing began to break through his cultivation level, the Spiritual Qi of the entire Luozhen Main Peak suddenly became restless without warning.

At first, it was just a gentle breeze that stirred up vortexes of Spiritual Qi, which swirled around the summit of the main peak.

Soon, the vortex grew larger and denser, transforming into a milky-white spiritual cloud that enveloped the entire main peak.

Within the spiritual clouds, there was a faint rumble of thunder, but it was not tribulation lightning; rather, it was the sound of Principle resonating.

"Um?"

Ding Qifeng, who was giving a lecture in the Alchemy Chamber, suddenly stopped talking, looked up towards the main peak, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes. "This aura... is the sect leader about to break through?!"

Almost simultaneously, Mo Xuan, Shui Yao, Fang Tong, and other elders stopped what they were doing and looked toward the main peak.

"Quickly! Activate the full protective formation to safeguard the area around the main peak!" Mo Xuan reacted swiftly, immediately issuing the order, "All disciples, retreat to your residences and do not approach within ten miles of the main peak!"

The order was quickly relayed, and the disciples on the training grounds withdrew in an orderly manner, with the formations on each peak lighting up.

Everyone looked up at the ever-growing cloud of spirit in the direction of the main peak, their eyes filled with anticipation and awe.

"The sect leader is about to break through to the Middle Void Refinement Stage."

Chu Han stood in front of the disciple's cave abode, gazing at the main peak with a solemn yet longing look in his eyes.

He is still lingering in the Nascent Soul Early Stage realm, while the sect leader is about to enter the Middle Void Refinement Stage. The difference between them is like an insurmountable chasm.

But he felt no frustration; on the contrary, his fighting spirit soared. With such a leader guiding him, the future of the Luozhen Sect was limitless.

Inside the secret chamber at the main peak, the breakthrough has reached a critical moment.

The azure light surrounding Li Yunjing intensified, and the power of the Dao Realm Origin merged completely with his own cultivation.

The Nascent Soul within the Dantian sat cross-legged, opened its mouth and inhaled, and the surrounding fragments of Principle surged into its body like rivers flowing into the sea.

boom.

It felt as if something inside my body was breaking down.

The barrier of the Early Void Refinement crumbled instantly.

A tremendous power instantly swept through his entire body, and his physical body, soul, and Primordial Spirit were all comprehensively elevated at that moment.

The Five Elements Principle became increasingly refined, and the Space Principle became much clearer. With a thought, one could easily tear open spatial rifts.

More importantly, his connection with the Dao Realm Origin has deepened once again.

It was as if the Dao Realm was a giant body, and he was an increasingly important organ within it.

The pulse of the Dao Realm, the flow of its Principle, and the direction of the earth's veins were all clearly reflected in his divine sense.

"This is the Middle Void Refinement Stage."

Li Yunjing slowly clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within his body.

Compared to the initial stage, his combat power has increased at least threefold.

Just as he had completely stabilized his realm, an extraordinary phenomenon descended from the heavens.