"Breakthroughs in martial arts depend not only on one's own efforts and talents but also on opportunities. Sometimes, without the right opportunity, you may not achieve a breakthrough even after decades."
"Conversely, when the opportunity arises, an epiphany in martial arts can allow you to leap over a major hurdle in an instant."
"Especially as one's cultivation grows, opportunities become even more elusive."
"Xiao Ye has been away for nine years and has reached the Half-Emperor state, but he has undergone a significant transformation."
The Taiyi Palace Master's eyes were blazing, with a flash of envy evident in them.
He is a Half-Emperor, leading an ancient sect like Taiyi Palace, with broad knowledge and sharp insight. He immediately recognized Xiao Ye's current state as one of martial arts enlightenment.
Like him, who had been stuck at the Emperor Martial Peak for decades without a breakthrough, and had only ascended to Half-Emperor through a chance opportunity.
