That day, Huzhang was in seclusion within his palace, deep in meditation and cultivation. Ever since his defeat in the battle against Xiangliu, he had resolved to close his doors to visitors and devote himself entirely to elevating his cultivation. Master Tongtian had kept a close watch on him all the while, offering him abundant guidance and assistance.
Under Master Tongtian's tutelage, Huzhang gradually assimilated his Golden Core, and his realm of cultivation rose to a higher level. Though already considered a formidable powerhouse at the Golden Core Stage, he now showed signs of breaking through to an even loftier realm.
As time passed, Huzhang's aura grew increasingly formidable, and the entire palace was enveloped in a dense concentration of spiritual energy. He himself remained utterly immersed in cultivation, entirely oblivious to everything happening in the outside world.
Chapter 34