Feeling the surge of Spiritual Pressure, everyone's expressions were visibly shaken.
A wave of uncontrollable joy and hope arose in their hearts.
They stared unblinkingly in the direction where Ji Haoyuan was undergoing seclusion, afraid to miss even the slightest detail.
Their hearts were in their throats.
Normally, when a cultivator breaks through to Foundation Establishment, success is almost assured.
But Ji Haoyuan's situation was evidently different.
Having reached the venerable age of a hundred, he still bore a sliver of risk for failure.
Until they sensed the distinct Divine Sense fluctuation unique to cultivators beyond the Qi Refining Stage, they could not be at ease.
Finally.
About half a day later, a faint wave of Divine Sense suddenly radiated from the silent chamber where Ji Haoyuan was secluded.
Success!
Truly a success!
In that instant, everyone present, whether Ji Bochang, Ji Yunfan, or Ji Haochuan, was filled with excitement.
The trio of Foundation Establishment—Magical Power, physical strength, and Divine Soul—was completely perfected.
This signified that Ji Haoyuan had truly stepped into the Foundation Establishment realm.
Unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable!
Succeeding at Foundation Establishment at the age of a hundred, such a feat they had never witnessed nor heard before.
What is the definition of "great talents mature late"?
This is precisely it!
Having endured two previous failures at Foundation Establishment and being a centenarian, he resolutely attempted once more and succeeded.
This could undoubtedly be considered an event to shake all the Ji Family.
Yet, Ji Haoyuan's signs of breakthrough did not stop there.
With everyone sensing that distinct wave of Divine Sense, it continued to expand outwards.
One mile, two miles, three miles, five miles, ten miles!
Ji Haoyuan's Divine Sense extended ten miles around and still had not stopped!
Everyone's faces showed renewed shock.
Normally, when a cultivator breaks through to Foundation Establishment, their initial Divine Sense range would generally be around three to five miles.
For some, two to three miles is common.
But for Ji Haoyuan, extending his Divine Sense ten miles out and not stopping is exceedingly rare.
What does this demonstrate?
It indicates that Ji Haoyuan's breakthrough to Foundation Establishment was not only a success but seemingly beyond ordinary success.
His demonstrated accumulation and foundation are not any less than those of cultivators who broke through years ago.
"Ancestor, what about Fifth Uncle...?"
Clan Leader Ji Yunfan inadvertently turned to Ji Bochang.
The others followed suit and looked at Ji Bochang.
They saw Ji Bochang, no longer composed and serene as before.
Tears streaming down, he looked towards Ji Haoyuan's place of seclusion and said "good" thrice.
Finally, he calmed his agitated heart before addressing the crowd:
"Your clan uncle has always been exceptionally gifted, especially in his unwavering determination. Very few, after enduring such consecutive setbacks, can retain their resolve.
This shows his immense perseverance and steadfast Dao Heart, unmatched by any ordinary person."
Ji Bochang's words made everyone present nod in agreement.
Indeed.
If Ji Haoyuan had lost his resolve and Dao Heart, there was no way he could have succeeded in Foundation Establishment.
This is entirely in line with cultivation logic, without any exaggeration.
Because cultivation is essentially a process of defiance of heaven.
Such is the norm, let alone a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.
Without boundless determination, life-threatening courage, and persistent belief, it would be impossible for anyone to break through to Foundation Establishment, especially someone like Ji Haoyuan, who had reached the age of a hundred.
It is evident.
Their clan uncle's Dao Heart, belief, and perseverance are unparalleled in the Ji Family, beyond compare.
Because they believed that if any of them were in Ji Haoyuan's situation, stepping into Foundation Establishment at a hundred would be considered extraordinary without having their Dao Heart shattered midway, leading to despair.
"So..."
Ji Bochang continued: "With your clan uncle using this as an opportunity, accumulating over time, breaking down to rebuild, turning all past accumulations into this breakthrough's provisions, it is unsurprising for him to exhibit such extraordinary performance after the breakthrough."
"I see."
Upon hearing this, the crowd understood.
At the same time, their admiration for their clan uncle grew from the heart.
At this moment.
Ji Haoyuan's Divine Sense had extended to twelve miles.
It then gradually came to a stop and began to retreat slowly.
However, in truth.
The true range his Divine Sense could reach now extended to twenty miles.
This range was already comparable to some mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Meanwhile, the thickness of his Magical Power was beyond the scope of an ordinary newly-broken Foundation Establishment cultivator.
And all of this was only the beginning.
As he continued to consolidate his cultivation and practice, his Magical Power, Divine Sense, and other aspects would keep improving significantly.
This was the extraordinary feature granted by the Foundation Establishment method most compatible with himself.
After completely stabilizing his post-breakthrough state, Ji Haoyuan did not linger in the secluded chamber but opened the array with a gesture and walked out.
He now appeared as a man in his thirties.
Those outside saw the suddenly opened seclusion chamber and Ji Haoyuan appearing before them, all visibly stirred.
Their faces displayed expressions of excitement as they bowed and cupped their fists, congratulating Ji Haoyuan:
"Congratulations, Clan Uncle, on successfully ascending to Foundation Establishment!
We wish you prosperity on your path of the Dao and a promising future on the great path!"
Hearing this, Ji Haoyuan nodded and smiled to everyone.
When his gaze fell on his elder brother Ji Haochuan, Ji Haochuan also looked back at him.
Thinking of his brother, who half a year ago looked as old as he did.
And now, seeing him almost returned to his youthful appearance, Ji Haochuan felt both nostalgic and pensive.
But more than anything, he felt joy and relief.
No matter what, his brother finally succeeded in breaking through to Foundation Establishment.
Though the incident still seemed incredible, that no longer mattered.
For now, he only hoped Ji Haoyuan would continue walking forward, for him and their dearly departed parents and relatives.
Not long after.
Ji Haoyuan approached Ancestor Ji Bochang and, without further ado, knelt down sharply, bowing with thuds and knocking his head three times.