"It has increased. This time, the power of the Divine Punishment descended by three-tenths." Golden Crane True Immortal seemed to have realized something.
"The next breakthrough should bring four-tenths. If this continues, one day the full force of the Divine Punishment will descend."
"It seems his trick of deceiving the heavens won't allow him to evade the power of Divine Punishment forever."
"One day, he will have to face the true punishment," said the cloth-robed old monk.
Compared to Golden Crane True Immortal, the cloth-robed old monk had a clearer understanding of what happened when Chu Feng broke through. At Grade Two Half Ancestor, one-tenth had descended. At Grade Three Half Ancestor, two-tenths.
Now, breaking through to Grade Four Half Ancestor, three-tenths had descended.
If this pattern continued, then when Chu Feng eventually broke through to Grade Two Martial Ancestor, he would have to bear the full power of the Divine Punishment.
"The Divine Punishment Mystic Art is, after all, a legend. If I hadn't witnessed it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed that anyone from the Heavenly Clan could cultivate such a Mystic Art."
"However, even if he has cultivated it, that doesn't necessarily mean he can withstand the power of Divine Punishment. The day he attempts to break through to Grade Two Martial Ancestor will be the day his tribulation arrives."
"No — perhaps it won't even take Grade Two Martial Ancestor. It's entirely possible that before he even reaches the Martial Ancestor realm, he'll be obliterated by the power of Divine Punishment."
"I'll admit this boy is a rare talent. To be able to cultivate the Divine Punishment Mystic Art, his fortune is truly extraordinary."
"But I don't believe he'll succeed," said Golden Crane True Immortal.
At that moment, the cloth-robed old monk did not argue — not because he didn't want to, but because he wasn't certain whether Chu Feng could withstand the true power of Divine Punishment either.
Silence fell. Just thinking that Chu Feng might one day die because of this formidable Divine Punishment Mystic Art, both of these supreme powerhouses grew quiet.
They simply watched Chu Feng in silence, watched as he endured the Divine Punishment.
"He succeeded." After a moment, the cloth-robed old monk spoke.
And indeed, at that very moment, Chu Feng had withstood the power of Divine Punishment. His cultivation had risen once more, climbing from Grade Three Half Ancestor to Grade Four Half Ancestor.
Within the span of just a few hours, Chu Feng had broken through two consecutive levels of cultivation, going from a Grade Two Half Ancestor to a Grade Four Half Ancestor.
"With his level of comprehension, if he continues to stay here, he'll be able to raise his cultivation again in a short time."
"But time is running short. He still doesn't know the entrance to the teleportation formation. If he doesn't hurry, those four spots will likely be taken by others," said Golden Crane True Immortal.
"With his talent, even without your formation, he'll eventually become an Immortal-robed Spirit World Master on his own."
"If I were him, I wouldn't even think about your formation. I'd stay right here and cultivate. You can't let this golden opportunity slip by."
"Even if he can't break through another level, simply spending more time in a place where the Venerable once cultivated and soaking in its aura — there will inevitably be other gains," said the cloth-robed old monk.
Whoosh—
Just then, Chu Feng not only opened his eyes but rose to his feet as well.
"Chu Feng, you're not going to cultivate anymore?" Egg immediately asked upon seeing this.
"Time is almost up. I have to leave this place," Chu Feng said.
"But if you stay here, you might be able to break through again. This opportunity comes once in a lifetime. Once you leave, you'll never find another chance like it," Egg said.
"I can, that's true. I won't promise anything beyond that, but breaking through further as a Half Ancestor — I'm confident I can manage."
"However, I must become an Immortal-robed Spirit World Master as quickly as possible. Otherwise, there'll be no way to cure Senior Liu Chengkun's illness."
"And Golden Crane True Immortal's Enlightenment Barrier Formation — that's my best chance of becoming an Immortal-robed Spirit World Master," Chu Feng said.
"You're impossible. You're always thinking about everyone else. Who's thinking about you?" Egg said, her face clearly displeased. She couldn't care less about other people's lives — she only wanted Chu Feng to thrive.
"One must repay kindness. Senior Liu Chengkun has shown me kindness, and I have to help him."
"Besides, even if I stop cultivating here, I'll break through eventually. My Queen doesn't lack that much confidence in me, does she?" Chu Feng said with a grin.
"Of course I do, of course I do. Fine, fine. Since you've made your decision, stop wasting time," Egg said impatiently.
"I knew my Queen was the most understanding and considerate of all." Seeing that Egg had agreed, Chu Feng grew even more cheerful.
"Tch, tch, tch. You're just stubborn, and I can't be bothered to argue with you," Egg said, curling her lip.
"Right, right, right. The Queen is always right. In that case, my Queen, let's be off." With those words, Chu Feng walked out of the place.
The moment he stepped through that barrier gate, it sealed shut behind him.