Without much conversation, they rode in the carriage toward Vast Origin City. Along the way, Lin Xuan meditated to cultivate, stabilizing the Elemental Power within his body and regulating its flow.
His state of mind on this return journey was completely different. His cultivation at the Eighth Layer of the Spirit Refining Stage was enough to secure a spot in the top ten. With the Soul Pearl, he was confident there would be no issue in taking first place.
This was true confidence. Even when facing Ling Tian, he no longer felt as uncertain as he had before.
Zi Yi cultivated alongside him. No matter the circumstances, cultivation always came first. In the face of absolute power, all schemes and plots were useless.
However, she was not at peace inside. 'If Lin Xuan can fight his way into the Core Disciple ranks this time, it will be an even greater help to me. As for breaking through to the Essence Pill Stage... perhaps I won't have to wait much longer for that.'
