After realizing his past mistakes, Ye Xiao focused on his cultivation once again. This time, he didn't pay much attention to the red-robed man who kept watching him. He focused on his cultivation.
Another five years flowed by like a river of time, carrying with it the trials, challenges, and relentless dedication of Ye Xiao's cultivation journey. The once-rugged stone platform where he had sat now bore the marks of his unwavering determination, etched by the countless hours spent in focused practice.
Ye Xiao's cultivation had evolved during these years, his mastery of the Absolute Darkness Emperor Sutra deepening with each passing day. His control over the Dark Force had grown more refined, and his body had undergone subtle transformations. His eyes were once clouded with uncertainty, now shone with a newfound confidence, a reflection of the progress he had made.