Chapter 191: A Crack in the Dam
Xing Ju stood atop the outer sect wall, her figure silhouetted against the fading light of the setting sun. Her gaze stretched far into the distance, yet her heart was heavy, weighed down by the burdens of time and memories long past. The cool evening breeze shivered through her weary bones, carrying an unsettling sense of unease.
Where was Ye An?
After abandoning Song Song, her granddaughter, she chose Ye An as her new disciple. Ye An was supposed to fulfill everyone's expectations. Yet, she hadn't returned from the expedition.
Many within the faction had already lost hope. Xing Ju was the last to lose hope.
The incompetent Core Elders who had escorted the group remained silent! How could a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator have slipped through their notice?
A part of her hoped the immortal tomb had taken Ye An, perhaps as a disciple under its will. Even though that meant Ye An would no longer need their support, it was better than her being dead.
But now, who else could compete with Song Song? That wild girl was growing stronger by the day, and Xing Ju could feel it—everyone could.
Song Song's Qi sharpened daily, and soon she would reach the four-star Foundation Establishment. In only a handful of years, she could reach their level!
It hadn't even been a year since she broke through! Everyone knew of her talent, but Foundation Establishment required not just talent but also comprehension of one's chosen element. No matter how gifted, many cultivators were stuck in this stage for a lifetime. They simply couldn't advance because they couldn't comprehend their element.