The foundation he had built, in particular, having reached the supreme Ninth Layer of the Nine Heavens Divine Body, was rock-solid, perfectly supporting the impending transformation.
Deep within his sea of consciousness, the unique origin of his Blade Intent—signifying seventy percent progress toward the Blade Soul Realm—was also quietly settling and purifying under his tranquil introspection, silently preparing him to cross the threshold into the Way of the Blade.
Time ticked by, second by second. The only sound in the quiet room was his long, slow breathing.
Outside the window, the festive atmosphere of the city pass was shrouded by a heavy sense of duty, while inside, Li Wen used this personal silence to push his entire being to the absolute peak of its current potential.
...
The afternoon flowed by in silence.
Sitting cross-legged, Li Wen finally opened his eyes. Deep within them, it was as if a Star River swirled for a moment before returning to calm.
