Chapter 547: Seizing The Light, Capturing The Flame
The Li Family conducted a modest funeral with all members clad in white mourning garments. Following the deceased's will, Li Xicheng kept the ceremonies understated. However, King Li Jiman of Mount Yue hurried back and mourned with evident sorrow.
Whether his grief was genuine or not, he at least showed the necessary respect. Li Xicheng helped him to his feet, observing that he had reached the sixth heavenly layer of the Qi Cultivation Realm, which was proof that he had been diligently training over the years.
Yet, in today's Li Family, a Qi Cultivator was no longer a key asset, and was merely part of the middle ranks that were in charge of helping with routine tasks. Each position on the spirit mountains was highly competitive, and recently, the Jade Court Guards counted dozens of Qi Cultivators. At this level, his cultivation was far from exceptional.
Li Xijun kept vigil in the mountains for two months. One day, he looked up to see the sky ablaze with the dazzling sun, with not a single cloud in sight. Raising his arm, he dusted off his sleeve, flicking away traces of ash.
A thousand li of lake waves… where could this sandstorm have come from?
Suddenly, he paused, a look of astonishment crossing his face as he thought to himself, Brother Ming has succeeded!
Li Xijun hurried down the mountain, where he indeed found the entrance of the cave dwelling radiating golden light. The wind whistled softly, and a young man stood inside, hands clasped behind him, his face youthful.
Streams of golden light and flame wove around him as he stepped forward with a smile and announced, "I have established my Dao Foundation! Six years of cultivation, and now, twenty-seven years in total—I have achieved the Radiant Origin Pass."
Li Ximing had broken through to Foundation Establishment Realm half a month prior, spending some time stabilizing his cultivation before finally emerging from his seclusion. In front of him, Li Xijun calculated the time, surprised. "Only… about three years?! Was it difficult, or did it just come naturally? How did it happen so fast?!"