Nowadays, Spiritual Qi in the secular world is thin—far less than it used to be. Even in the Hidden World, the conditions for breaking through are nowhere to be met. If one were to attempt a breakthrough prematurely, they would likely not only fail but also damage their very foundation.
Once that happens, it would be too late.
They would never have another opportunity for a breakthrough in this lifetime, and their martial arts strength would plummet. It is precisely for this reason that so many martial arts experts have long hesitated to take that step. Having lived for so many years as lofty Half-Step Divine Realm masters, the thought of suddenly seeing their cultivation drop until they became ordinary Martial Cultivators is something they find impossible to accept.
Chapter 242