(...At the very least, go and test your new abilities after breaking through to the Martial Emperor Realm!)
The truth was... Robin had already broken through to the 41st level of cultivation decades ago. But unlike the grandiose and hard expected breakthrough, his was… peaceful.
It happened quietly. On a warm and cheerful morning, under a sky as blue as the ocean, with birds singing harmoniously in the trees and a gentle breeze carrying the scent of blooming spirit flowers.
There was no struggle, no scream of defiance. Just a deep breath… and then, clarity.
Afterward, Robin had strolled down into a nearby village, his expression calm and slightly amused. He smiled at the confused shopkeepers and bought a cake. He just wanted to enjoy a slice with a few of his favorite soul creatures… in silence.
This breakthrough was the culmination of lifetimes of intellectual pursuit.
