After eighty-eight days in seclusion, Yang Lingrui successfully broke through to the Seventh Level of Qi Gathering, reaching the Late Stage Realm.
More than six years ahead of schedule, he had fulfilled the deadline He Shenglai had set for him.
The stone door slowly opened.
Outside the cave dwelling, Elder Yu and Yang Lingshu stood together to welcome him out of seclusion.
"Yang Lingshu! Congratulations to Elder Brother on breaking through and emerging from seclusion!"
Yang Lingshu bowed and saluted him.
Previously, he had been cultivating with Chen Yang at the Pine Mountain Forbidden Ground ancestral hall. He had only arrived at Sanglu Valley a few days ago.
With the dual support of the Spirit Pearl and the Spirit Gathering divine ability, he had now reached the Second Level Realm, only slightly slower than Yang Lingrui's breakthrough speed back then.
Yang Lingrui looked Yang Lingshu over, a smile appearing at the corner of his lips.
"You have done well. The burden you carry from now on will not be light either. Have you prepared yourself?"
"Lingshu is already resolved!"
"Good."
Yang Lingrui turned and saluted Elder Yu. "Ancestor Yu, over these past twenty-odd years, you and the ancestor have worked hard. From now on, let Ling Rui shoulder the family's main pillar."
Hearing this, Elder Yu froze slightly. His state of mind, placid as an ancient well, stirred with long-unfelt surging emotion.
Tears glimmered in his eyes as he stepped forward and brushed the dust from Yang Lingrui's hair and shoulders.
The child he had watched grow up since infancy had now matured to this point, becoming a pillar of the family capable of taking over the heavy responsibilities borne by himself and Yang Guanfeng!
"Good! Wonderful! Ling Rui has done us proud!"
Elder Yu laughed through his tears. After