Gaga happily accepted the Profound-grade spirit herb and began absorbing it on the spot. He didn't forget to ask Xiao Yang to stand guard, requesting a protective barrier if the breakthrough caused too much of a disturbance, just to ensure he didn't end up destroying the camp or making enough noise to be hunted down by the women currently sleeping nearby. Xiao Yang nodded, telling him to cultivate with peace of mind.
While Profound-grade spirit herbs were not as effective as Earth-grade ones, the absorption process allowed Gaga to make significant progress. It probably wouldn't be long before he reached the Nascent Soul stage. Breakthroughs that happen too quickly can result in an unstable foundation, so everyone usually took time to consolidate their cultivation before deciding to push further. Gaga’s foundation was remarkably stable, however, as he had suppressed his realm for quite some time; he could likely continue to surge forward and reach the mid-Nascent Soul stage in one go without any risk of instability.
As for Lu Xiangxiang, it went without saying: having already survived the Life-Death Tribulation, she faced no barriers to her breakthroughs, nor was there any risk of instability. Theoretically, as long as she could break through, she could keep going indefinitely. Xiao Yang was in the same boat, having also overcome the Life-Death Tribulation, though consolidating his foundation had become an instinctive habit.
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