Returning to Wangchuan Lake, Zhou Xun didn't continue to condense further.
It's not that he didn't want to, but he couldn't.
Firstly, after a year of condensation, the celestial thunder power in the Thunder Pool had significantly diminished. Continuing might affect the nurturing of his existing Thunder Seed, which was obviously not worthwhile.
Secondly, Zhou Xun's transformation into divine sense had been greatly taxing, requiring a period of recuperation to avoid disrupting his cultivation. Moreover, damage to the divine sense could seriously impact his strength.
"Fortunately, there aren't any major issues at the moment, delaying a bit shouldn't matter!"
...
Lake Bottom Cultivation Room.
Zhou Xun's true form and avatar sat facing each other, both bare-chested.
His true form was covered in spirit ointment refined from high-tier spirit ore.
