The winds roared across the mountaintop as he stood there, his body still pulsating with the remnants of the Azure Dragon's power. The trial had pushed him beyond his limits, and yet, he had emerged stronger than ever before.
Zhao Tian watched him with an unreadable expression, arms crossed. "You've taken another step forward, but this is merely the beginning. The real world is far more brutal than anything you've faced in these mountains."
He smirked, his eyes gleaming with newfound confidence. "Then it's about time I test myself out there."
Zhao Tian let out a chuckle. "You remind me of myself in my younger days… But before you go running into the unknown, we must assess your progress."
Evaluating His Cultivation Realm
A wave of energy surged around him as he activated his Qi, his aura expanding into the surroundings. Zhao Tian's eyes narrowed as he observed the flow of power.
"Your foundation has solidified, and your Qi is denser than before." Zhao Tian's voice held a tinge of surprise. "Your cultivation realm has already advanced to the 7th Level of Qi Grandmaster Realm. Faster than even I expected."
The revelation didn't shock him. His unique body absorbed and refined Qi differently from others. With the Azure Dragon's blessing now merging with his power, his cultivation growth had become even more absurd.
"Your combat ability is leagues beyond any normal Grandmaster," Zhao Tian continued. "Even those at the 1st or 2nd Level of Spirit Core Realm would struggle against you. However, raw strength alone will not carry you through every battle."
He nodded. "Then I'll sharpen my skills even further."
The Road Ahead
The Zhao Clan's elders had gathered by the training grounds, each observing him with a mix of awe and curiosity.
Zhao Tian raised a hand. "Before you leave the clan, you will undergo one final test. A battle against an opponent at the Spirit Core Realm."
A ripple of excitement spread through the onlookers.
"Who's my opponent?" he asked, eyes burning with anticipation.
Zhao Tian smirked. "Me."
The entire training ground fell silet.
His expression shifted into one of exhilaration. A fight against the strongest warrior of the Zhao Clan? This was exactly what he needed before stepping into the real world.
Zhao Tian's aura flared, the ground trembling beneath his sheer presence. "Come," he said, his voice filled with battle intent. "Show me how much you've truly grown."
A grin spread across his face as he clenched his fists. This was going to be fun.