Chapter 53: Disaster for Cultivators
On Taian Island, within the protective array.
"A bottleneck? Heavenly tribulation?" Li Fan browsed through the purchased "Miscellaneous Records of Cultivation," his brows slightly furrowed.
Since returning from Ten Thousand Immortals Island a few days ago, he hadn't stopped his cultivation for a moment. He had initially thought of seizing the opportunity to break through to the later stages of Qi Condensation.
But even though he had clearly felt that he was close to a breakthrough, no matter how hard Li Fan cultivated, he always felt like he was just a tiny bit short. It was as if this tiny difference was an insurmountable chasm.
After perusing the "Miscellaneous Records of Cultivation," Li Fan finally confirmed that he had encountered a bottleneck.
During ancient times, there were mentions of cultivation bottlenecks. These were points in the cultivation process where progress seemed to halt.
In today's cultivation world, these bottlenecks had an even greater impact on cultivators. Starting from the middle stages of Qi Condensation, every cultivator would inevitably encounter bottlenecks when advancing through various stages.
Breaking through these bottlenecks was not only about hard work. It required finding an opportunity that resonated with one's current cultivation, allowing them to break through successfully.
These opportunities could be as simple as seeing a painting, drinking tea, sudden enlightenment, or flashes of insight during life-and-death struggles. It could also be something someone casually mentioned or the careful guidance of a senior.