Li Wen walked out of the villa. Outside, the evening lights were just beginning to glow.
A cold wind blew past, carrying the unique, crisp scent of the air after a snowfall.
He gently exhaled, and the white puff of his breath quickly dissolved into the night.
He had achieved the 7th Layer of the Nine Heavens Divine Body. The surging power within him was perfectly contained. Outwardly, aside from his eyes which now seemed calmer and deeper, he looked no different than usual.
The joy of his breakthrough was quickly replaced by the poise gained from daily cultivation. No one knew what kind of transformation had occurred beneath his calm exterior.
His smart bracelet vibrated. It was a message from Wang Shuo: "Brother Wen, have you all left yet? We're waiting for you at the meeting point!"
"On my way," Li Wen replied simply, adjusted his academy uniform slightly, and stepped into the bustling world outside.
