While Yu Nianzhen was still refining his first two treasures, Jiang Yue broke through to the second level of the origin tempering realm.
After stabilising his realm, he opened his eyes and looked at his Taoist companion.
'He has just begun to refine the thunder essence crystal and heavenly gentle soil. It will be a while before he can break through.' He thought and sighed.
"Azhen, I will be waiting for you outside." He muttered and stepped out of the bathing pool.
Soon after, he dried his clothes, left the room, and descended to the first level of the ancient palace.
"Brother Jiang, you are finally out." Xuan Ke said when he saw Jiang Yue.
"Brother Xuan, congratulations on breaking through to the second level."
"You have also broken through, congratulations. What about Brother Yu?"
"He took some time to refine one of the treasures we found in the soul beasts' forest. He won't be out in a short while."
"Is that so…"