Almost at the instant Ah Yao's aura erupted, Gu Han appeared in the sky above the Jade Lake.
Looking at the small figure on the Lake-Center Island enveloped in Spiritual Qi, her aura climbing steadily, Gu Han's eyes were filled with gratification.
"She is finally about to break through!"
With an immortal body molded from nine heavens breathing soil as the Foundation, a wisp of Innate immortal soul as the guide, and the Primordial Immortal Scripture as the basis.
Usually keeping a low profile, she was like a seed buried deep underground, silently absorbing all nutrients and solidifying her Foundation.
Once it began to sprout from the earth, its growth momentum would surely be world-shaking!
Ah Yao's previous slowness was not due to a lack of Aptitude, but because her starting point was too high, and the accumulation she required far exceeded ordinary imagination.
Today, with the birth of the Myriad Phenomena Pagoda's spirit, the vast energy and pure dao rhyme it provided in return were like the final drop of sweet rain, finally filling the "ocean" required for her "Foundation Establishment."
At this moment, her long accumulation was being released; success came naturally!
Ah Yao's small body now seemed to have become the center of the Spiritual Qi.
That surging Spiritual Qi cyclone did not stop because she broke through to Foundation Establishment; instead, it became even more violent!
Within her Qi Sea and Dantian, the perfect dao foundation that had just condensed was spinning frantically, greedily devouring the continuous flow of energy.
The Primordial Immortal Scripture operated to its limit, and every inch of her Meridians and every wisp of her flesh and blood resonated with joy.
The vast energy provided by the Myriad Phenomena Pagoda, the dense Spiritual Qi accumulated within the Immortal Palace, and even the fragments of Dao law drifting between heaven and earth... everything was being absorbed and refined by her without reservation at this moment!
Middle Stage Foundation Establishment... late-stage Foundation Establishment... Peak Foundation Establishment!
Her cultivation rose frantically at a jaw-dropping speed!
"P-Peak Foundation Establishment?!"
"How is this possible?! Even with a Heavenly Spiritual Root, it is absolutely impossible to break through three realms in a row during Foundation Establishment!"
"Just how did Eldest Senior Sister do it?!"
The Disciples on the square were stunned; many even forgot to breathe, just staring blankly at the small figure on the Lake-Center Island.
Everything happening before them had completely exceeded the scope of their understanding.
Liu Ruyan took a deep breath, suppressing the turbulent waves in her heart, and turned to look at Gu Luoli, who was equally shocked beside her.
"Third Junior Sister, Eldest Senior Sister is..."
"I cannot see through it."
Gu Luoli's voice carried a rare solemnity.
"Eldest Senior Sister's dao foundation seems to be completely different from ours."
Ye Ling'er gripped the hem of her skirt tightly, her knuckles turning white.
She could clearly feel the majestic aura radiating from Eldest Senior Sister's entire body.
A strong fighting spirit intertwined deep within her eyes.
She had thought the talents of Second Senior Sister and Third Senior Sister were already impressive enough, but she hadn't expected this Eldest Senior Sister to be the most terrifying one.
Just then, the Spiritual Qi vortex around Ah Yao slowly subsided.
Her long eyelashes fluttered a few times, and she slowly opened her eyes.
Those big eyes, which were already clear and nimble, now looked as if they had been washed by the purest spiritual spring.
She blinked, looked at her small hands somewhat blankly, and then looked up at Gu Han in the sky.
"Master-Mommy?"
Ah Yao's voice still carried the innocence of a child.
"Ah Yao feels like... there is so much more Spiritual Qi in my body!"
As she spoke, she subconsciously raised her small hand and pointed lightly toward the surface of the Jade Lake.
*Splash—*
A thick column of water rose at her command, winding and circling in the air, transforming into a lifelike water Dragon that let out a joyful, clear cry!
This was not any technique, but a natural resonance between the majestic spiritual power in her body and the external water Spiritual Qi!
Controlling water was as natural as moving her own limbs, almost like an instinct!
"Eldest Senior Sister seems to have never learned any techniques, right? What is this?"
"I don't know... maybe Eldest Senior Sister saw us use them before!"
"She learned it just by watching once??"
The surrounding Disciples were shocked once again.
Some of the Disciples who specialized in water-system techniques could naturally do what Eldest Senior Sister did.
But at least they had to practice for a while, right?
Many Disciples with water Spiritual Roots looked at each other in dismay, feeling as though their worldviews had been shattered.
Ah Yao, however, acted as if she had done something perfectly natural.
She manipulated the water Dragon to play in the air for a while before letting it fall back into the Jade Lake.
After doing all this, she seemed to fully come to her senses, a surprised smile appearing on her small face as she waved vigorously at Gu Han in the sky:
"Master-Mommy! Has Ah Yao become very powerful now?"
Gu Han landed in front of Ah Yao, reached out to gently rub her small head, his eyes full of gentle smiles:
"Yes, our Ah Yao is very powerful now."
"Really? That's great!"
Ah Yao happily threw herself into Gu Han's arms, nuzzling her small head affectionately, then looked up again, her big eyes sparkling with expectation:
"Then can Ah Yao go play in that 'Lingxu Grotto-Heaven' like the Junior Sisters now?"
Gu Han was slightly taken aback.
With Ah Yao's current Peak Foundation Establishment cultivation and the mystery of the Primordial Immortal Scripture, entering the outer areas of the Lingxu Grotto-Heaven would definitely be more than enough for self-protection.
Even ordinary Early Golden Core stage Yao Beasts might not be her match.
It was indeed necessary to let her enter the Secret Realm for experience.
But safety had to come first.
"You can."
Gu Han finally nodded, adding warmly amidst Ah Yao's surprised cheers:
"However, you cannot go alone. Have your Second Junior Sister or Third Junior Sister accompany you, alright?"
"Okay, okay! Ah Yao wants to play with the Junior Sisters!"
Ah Yao clapped her small hands excitedly, full of curiosity about exploring the Secret Realm; having the Junior Sisters with her would only make her happier.
Gu Han gave a few more instructions on precautions before letting Liu Ruyan and Gu Luoli take Ah Yao away.
The phenomena by the Jade Lake gradually subsided, but the waves in the Disciples' hearts did not calm for a long time.
Having witnessed the birth of the Pagoda Spirit and the dao rhyme feedback in succession today, and then seeing Eldest Senior Sister's world-shaking Breakthrough, everyone's hearts were surging.
The pagoda they usually cultivated in could give birth to intelligence and provide feedback to the entire palace!
The Eldest Senior Sister taught by the Palace Master had broken through to Foundation Establishment and surpassed three stages in a single day.
The Palace Master's strength was even more unfathomable; even the two veteran Empresses looked on with side-glances!
With such a Palace Master and such an Immortal Palace, why worry about not achieving the Great Dao?
An unprecedented sense of unity and soaring fighting spirit burned fiercely in the heart of every Jade Lake Disciple.
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