Evan Yang knew that the transformation was caused by the overwhelming energy—he simply couldn't absorb it all at once. Only by transforming like this could he take in the power in one go; whatever he couldn't absorb would be diverted into the Heaven‑Cold Seed.
He maintained that state for a full two hours before finally letting go of the transformation. His eyes, skin, and hair all returned to normal, and he looked just like his usual self again.
"Are you alright?" Serena, the Lightning Marsh Saintess, asked with concern.
Evan Yang walked out of the lake with a smile. "I'm fine. Everything feels great—it's like I have endless lightning inside me now."
"Congratulations, you've succeeded," Serena said with a warm smile.
"Yeah, thanks," Evan replied, grinning.
"What happened just now? Why did you turn all green?" the maid asked curiously.
Evan chuckled. "That's just a family cultivation technique. It lets me transform—it's mainly related to my bloodline."
Hearing this, the maid seemed to get it. Serena smiled and said, "Since you've succeeded, it's time to take you to attempt your Immortal Sovereign breakthrough."
Evan nodded, composed himself, and followed Serena.
As for what happened just now, Evan Yang used his Flameblood transformation ability to become that green figure—only he himself knows this secret.
Serena led Evan Yang to the bottom of the valley, where there was a cave. The cave looked ordinary, only big enough for one person to sit inside, but Serena said, "This cave is where you'll attempt your breakthrough to Immortal Sovereign."
"Here?" Evan Yang asked, half skeptical.
"Don't underestimate this place. Try sticking a finger inside and see what happens," Serena said with a smile.
Curious, Evan Yang extended a finger. The moment his finger entered the cave, it was squeezed by some powerful force, instantly flattened, and a wave of pain shot through him. He quickly withdrew his hand, looking at it with a frown. "That's terrifying." "That's right. All around here are Raziel Stones, each containing immense electrical current. The currents converge at this cave, forming a powerful compression field—the strongest in the world. Everyone knows that to break through to Immortal Sovereign, you have to withstand tremendous pressure. This is the best place for it. Many people have succeeded here." Serena smiled.
Evan Yang laughed after hearing the explanation. "So that's how it is. Then I definitely have to give it a try."
"Go ahead. We'll wait outside for you. But don't force it—if you really can't endure, come out early. You can try again later. Don't risk everything for a single breakthrough and end up crippled or destroyed. That's the worst outcome, even soul annihilation." Serena warned.
Evan Yang smiled, "I understand."
"Good luck. We won't disturb you." Serena knew breakthroughs couldn't be interrupted, so she spoke, then left with her maid, leaving Evan alone to prepare.
"Miss, do you think he'll succeed?" the maid asked.
"That depends on his fate. But with luck like his, I think he should make it." Serena smiled.
"If he really breaks through to Immortal Sovereign, his strength will be terrifying—with so many attributes." The maid laughed.
"Yes, a frightening multi-attribute cultivator," Serena sighed.
Evan Yang didn't know the two were discussing him. He stood outside the cave, thought for a moment, packed up his things, took a deep breath, and quickly sat inside.
The first sensation upon entering was dizziness and a splitting headache, the discomfort caused by the compression field.
Evan Yang immediately created a protective barrier around his head, which eased the pain somewhat, but the compression was so intense that the barrier consumed energy rapidly.
This was Evan Yang's biggest headache, so he decided to gradually reduce the barrier and adapt naturally.
Thinking this through, he closed his eyes and slowly released the barrier around his head. At first, he couldn't adapt, but after dozens of tries, he managed to endure for short periods, though he still had to use the barrier afterward.
He alternated between resting and training until, three years later, the compression barely affected him. He could now stay inside for long stretches without discomfort. Not only that, Evan noticed his power was changing—and very quickly.
This was exactly the sign of an imminent breakthrough to Immortal Sovereign. He knew the time had come, so he didn't waste a moment, entered deep meditation, and endured even the discomfort.