Seconds turned to minutes, and Li Wei stood resolute, patiently awaiting the manifestation of his bloodline. Five minutes passed, and still, there was no discernible change. Ten minutes elapsed, and a sense of doubt crept into his heart as he questioned whether anything would happen at all.
Then, as if the universe itself responded to his determination, a brilliant and radiant glow burst forth from the Supreme Crystal. The luminosity was so intense that it engulfed the entire hall, bathing every spectator in its ethereal brilliance. Elders, disciples, and even the esteemed sect leaders—all were enveloped in this breathtaking illumination.
As the awe-struck onlookers watched in amazement, something extraordinary began to unfold. Each person within the hall started to emit their own luminescence, an ethereal radiance that seemed to resonate with the very essence of their being. The glow transformed the hall into a sacred sanctuary of light and reverence.
But the most astonishing phenomenon was yet to come. From the midst of this resplendent radiance emerged beings of a bygone era—ancient cultivators who had once fought for humanity in epochs long past, and even gods of great power. These were formidable beings, revered in the annals of history. Yet, one by one, they all knelt before Li Wei.
With each reverent bow, their descendants followed suit, creating a profound and humbling chain reaction. From the most junior disciples to the highest-ranking sect leaders, including a cultivator at the Returning Realm's pinnacle, everyone lowered themselves before Li Wei. It was as though an indomitable force compelled their submission.
For Li Wei, each bow bestowed upon him was not merely a gesture of respect but a transfer of power. As these ancient beings and their descendants paid homage, he absorbed their radiant essence. With each influx of energy, his cultivation soared to unprecedented heights.
He advanced from the pinnacle of the Form Realm to the 5th level of the Inner Radiance Realm, a feat unimaginable to any witnessing this spectacle. The scene grew increasingly majestic and surreal with every moment that passed. Even Sage Yu, who had diligently mentored Li Wei, found himself bowing alongside his ancestors and descendants, acknowledging the profound history embodied by his young disciple.
Time seemed to warp as Li Wei's cultivation continued to ascend. He transcended the boundaries of the Inner Radiance Realm, ascending to the 1st level of the True Radiance Realm. Then, with unparalleled swiftness, he surged past the True Radiance Realm, reaching the pinnacle of the Profound Realm.
This meteoric rise was nothing short of miraculous. It was as if all those who had bowed before Li Wei were willingly offering their essence in servitude, fueling his unprecedented growth. Astonishingly, only twenty minutes had elapsed since Li Wei's contact with the Supreme Crystal, and he had already achieved the zenith of the Returning Realm.
At just fifteen years of age, Li Wei had ascended to become the most powerful cultivator in the mortal realm. In a matter of minutes, his journey had transformed him into a living legend, a testament to the extraordinary potential and destiny that lay within him.