[Driven by past sentiments, you attempt to congratulate him, but are only met with an extremely cold gaze.]
[At 25 years old, as your cultivation progresses deeply, the auditory hallucinations become more severe, and sometimes you even experience visual illusions.]
[You sift through numerous ancient texts and learn that these hallucinations and illusions are heart demons and Dao obstacles in the path of cultivation. Overcome your heart demon, and you can step onto the Golden Core Dao!]
[At 30, you've reached Foundation Establishment Perfection, and attempt to break through to Core Formation for the first time.]
[But just as you're about to form your core, the auditory hallucinations become indistinguishable from reality.]
[You suddenly discover that the solemn Buddhist chants echoing throughout the sect were actually a sharp, piercing insect sound!]
[This discovery shatters your Dao heart, nearly causing your demise on the spot!]
