Chapter 465

Lin Yi sat within his cave dwelling, dense, almost tangible spiritual energy swirling around his body. He had been in seclusion here for many days, but the bottleneck remained stubbornly in place.

"I'm on the verge of a breakthrough, just a hair's breadth away," Lin Yi mused. He could feel a nascent power stirring within him, yet it refused to fully break through. This period of seclusion was undertaken to reach a higher cultivation realm. The outside world was turbulent, and he knew that only true strength could ensure his survival.

He had tried numerous methods, but they yielded minimal results. Just as a hint of discouragement crept in, a ripple suddenly spread through his sea of consciousness. The ripple was faint yet distinct, guiding him in a specific direction. Lin Yi's heart stirred. Could this be...?

He carefully sensed the ripple, discovering it didn't originate externally but from within himself. "Could it be that my Dao Heart had finally responded?" A glint of understanding flickered in Lin Yi's eyes. He knew that cultivation breakthroughs were often not just about the accumulation of spiritual energy, but, more importantly, the elevation of one's mental state.

He took a deep breath and began to adjust his state, clearing his mind of all distractions. As time passed, the ripple grew increasingly intense, gradually merging with the spiritual energy circulating within him. Lin Yi felt as though he had touched an invisible barrier, one he could effortlessly cross with a gentle push.

He didn't rush to break through but calmly absorbed this profound transformation. He knew this could be the crucial turning point for his breakthrough. At this moment, Lin Yi's heart was calm beyond anything he had ever known; all external disturbances ceased to matter. He focused solely on himself, on the impending elevation.

Finally, when that power culminated, Lin Yi suddenly opened his eyes. A piercing light shot forth from them, the spiritual energy within the cave surged violently, and a roaring sound reverberated incessantly.

He had succeeded.