After completing Level 3, Derek didn't push any further. Instead, he sat down on the ground, breathing heavily.
Taking a few deep, steady breaths, he muttered between them, "It hasn't been that long since I started… but no way I'm doing any more mastery training right now."
After a short pause to calm his breathing, he added, "Let's try cultivating instead."
With that, he crossed his legs and settled into the lotus position.
He began to cultivate, focusing on his breathing technique. As he guided the energy flow, Derek couldn't help but be amazed by the sheer speed at which he was absorbing Qi. With his Void Realm Breathing Technique combined with the chamber's unique properties, his absorption rate had increased nearly tenfold.
A faint vortex formed in front of him — subtle, yet visible to anyone who would look closely.
Seconds turned into minutes, and minutes into hours, but Derek didn't move. He remained perfectly still, immersed in his cultivation.
