Wang Xuan, with his keen perception, recognized the benefits of battling with a fragment of the spiritual light of beings from beyond the frontier stage. Although he had yet to break through to the eleventh stage, the mythological frontier theorized in ancient texts, he sensed an accumulation of life's essence within himself.0

"Is this what thickening the essence of life feels like?" he pondered, immersed in a unique state of awareness. He could perceive malevolence in the depths of the void while also grasping the subtle shifts within his being.0

The Limit-Breaking stage combined with the spiritual eye marked a significant elevation in his spiritual awareness. His perception of both the internal and external worlds had drastically improved, incomparable to the past.0

"My strength has surged rapidly in recent times, yet I've seldom paused. Battling with entities like the Evil Dragon and the golden figure, lingering at the threshold of breaking limits, has unexpectedly brought such benefits."1

He reflected on why the eleventh stage, seemingly within reach, remained elusive. Perhaps he needed substantial experiences at the next level's intensity. Clashing with beings like the Evil Dragon provided a rare opportunity for growth.0

He considered the environments of ancient cultivators,...0