"I wonder how many columns of light
"With Brother Chu Feng's talent, it shouldn't be difficult to surpass my eight columns,"
"Of course! My brother's talent is incredibly formidable. If he makes a breakthrough, ten columns will be no problem at all!" The Demon Monkey King grinned broadly, his face full of pride. As Chu Feng's sworn brother, he felt just as proud.
"Young friend Chu Feng's talent is indeed extraordinary; none of us doubt that."
"However, if you'll forgive my candor, the Heaven Martial realm is not so easily broken through. As far as I know, this is young friend Chu Feng's first attempt at the Heaven Martial realm."
"The probability of succeeding on the first attempt is virtually zero. At least, I have never heard of anyone breaking through to the Heaven Martial realm on their very first try." It was
Hearing his words, many of those close to Chu Feng furrowed their brows and shot him annoyed glances.
Still, despite how poorly timed Jiang Hengyuan's comments might seem, there was truth to them.
Heaven Martial was indeed a tremendous barrier. Many had to attempt breakthroughs countless times before succeeding. One could say that those who managed it within a few dozen tries were already considered exceptionally gifted. After all, even Ziling, with her God-given physique, had required over a dozen attempts. Succeeding on the first try was truly unheard of.
"Does this mean we won't get to witness the moment young friend Chu Feng breaks through to Heaven Martial? I honestly really wanted to see how many columns of light he could activate when he does," said one of the imperial dynasty experts, a note of regret in his voice.
He wasn't the only one feeling regretful—everyone did. Yet, despite that, not a single person left. They all remained, their eyes fixed unblinkingly on the Eighteen Golden Dragon Phenomenon Formation below.
Their wait lasted a full half-day. Chu Feng had entered at noon, and now the sun was dipping below the western horizon, a crescent moon beginning to show as night steadily devoured the world.
"Everyone, it's getting late. I urge you all to go dine and then get some rest. After all, even if young friend Chu Feng succeeds, it won't happen this quickly," the Jiang Clan's emperor suggested suddenly.
He had prepared a grand feast to honor everyone, but no one had wanted to risk missing Chu Feng's breakthrough, so they had all remained here, not having eaten a thing.
"The breakthrough to the Heaven Martial realm is a lengthy process. Even if young friend Chu Feng truly has hope of succeeding on his first attempt, it will still take several days at the very least."
"I will have someone keep watch here. If young friend Chu Feng does break through to Heaven Martial, I will notify everyone present immediately," the Jiang Clan ancestor added with an encouraging smile.
Reluctant as they were, his words convinced the crowd. The ancestor and the emperor were right—breaking through to Heaven Martial was so difficult; how could Chu Feng possibly succeed so soon? Their bitter wait here was just a waste of time.
*Hummm!*
But at that very moment, a deep, resonant hum echoed through the air, followed immediately by a dazzling golden radiance that suddenly burst forth from behind the crowd.
They whirled around to look, and shock registered on every face. They could hardly believe what they saw. From the very edge of the Phenomenon Formation, a pillar of golden light, brilliant and awe-inspiring, had shot straight up into the sky, piercing through the clouds.
"He broke through?!" In that instant, every expression changed, faces filled with disbelief.
A column of light like that meant only one thing: Chu Feng had succeeded. Not only had he broken through on his very first attempt at the Heaven Martial realm, but he had done so in less than a single day.
*Hummm! Hummm! Hummm! Hummm! Hummm! Hummm!...*