"Almost there!" The guard's gaze grew serious. He remembered the first time he practiced these two Cultivation Techniques; it was during the initial steps like now that, less than seven and a half minutes into the practice, something went wrong. Once it felt as if he was being burned by fierce flames, another time his Mental State was greatly disturbed. If his cultivation hadn't already been substantial at the time, and he hadn't noticed the danger and stopped immediately, he probably would've been crippled long ago.
Huayue and Zirong's strength wasn't even on par with his own at that time; they were likely on the verge of losing control and becoming Demonized.
The Guard Leader was fully prepared, waiting, ready to rescue them at a moment's notice.
However, as he waited, and waited, after a full hour, no abnormalities appeared.
