The Grandmaster Realm was just around the corner!
But...
The path of the Martial Dao was not one of only advancement and never retreat!
Countless prodigies had broken into the Profound Light Realm in their youth, high-spirited and utterly carefree. Yet, by the end of their lives, they were still just spinning their wheels within that same realm.
Despite a lifetime of effort, they could never break through the Jade Balance Pass!
Cultivation involved retreats as well as advances! The further one went, the more arduous the path became!
Take those who stood at the Profound Light Peak. Aside from a few late bloomers, which one of them hadn't been listed on the Rising Star Chart or made a name for themselves in their state?
He himself had once been a prodigy on the Rising Star Chart!
In his prime, he had even ranked second on the chart, admired and sought after by all!
