Top enlightenment at 100 years old Chapter 5: Foundation Establishment Achieved at Age 100

The surge of Spiritual Pressure caused visible tremors in everyone's expressions.

Unbridled joy and hope surged uncontrollably within their hearts.

They fixed their gazes without blinking toward the spot where Ji Haoyuan was in seclusion, unwilling to overlook the tiniest detail.

Hearts pounded in their throats.

Typically, cultivators attempting Foundation Establishment nearly always succeed.

Yet Ji Haoyuan's case stood apart.

At his advanced age of one hundred, a thread of failure's risk lingered.

Only upon detecting the clear Divine Sense ripple exclusive to those past Qi Refining could they relax.

At last.

Nearly half a day passed before a subtle Divine Sense ripple emanated from Ji Haoyuan's quiet seclusion chamber.

Success!

A genuine success!

In that moment, Ji Bochang, Ji Yunfan, and Ji Haochuan—all present—brimmed with exhilaration.

The Foundation Establishment trio of Magical Power, bodily might, and Divine Soul stood fully achieved.

This marked Ji Haoyuan's firm entry into the Foundation Establishment realm.

Inconceivable, utterly inconceivable!

Achieving Foundation Establishment at age one hundred—such a miracle unheard and unseen before.

What embodies 'great talents mature late'?

This defines it perfectly!

After two prior Foundation Establishment failures and reaching centenarian years, he boldly tried again and triumphed.

This feat would surely rock the entire Ji Family.

However, Ji Haoyuan's breakthrough signs persisted beyond that.

After everyone felt that unique Divine Sense wave, it kept spreading outward.

One mile, two miles, three miles, five miles, ten miles!

Ji Haoyuan's Divine Sense stretched ten miles wide without halting!

Fresh astonishment etched across their faces.

Usually, new Foundation Establishment cultivators start with Divine Sense spanning roughly three to five miles.

For many, just two or three miles suffices.

But Ji Haoyuan pushing to ten miles and beyond proved extraordinarily rare.

What did this reveal?

Ji Haoyuan's Foundation Establishment breakthrough succeeded not merely ordinarily but exceptionally.

His amassed foundation rivaled those who broke through much earlier.

"Ancestor, what about Fifth Uncle...?"

Clan Leader Ji Yunfan turned unwittingly toward Ji Bochang.

The rest followed, eyes on Ji Bochang.

Ji Bochang no longer held his prior calm poise.

Tears flowed as he gazed at Ji Haoyuan's seclusion site, murmuring "good" three times.

Composing his stirred emotions, he spoke to the group:

"Your clan uncle possesses rare talent, particularly his ironclad resolve. Few endure repeated failures without crumbling.

This reflects his profound perseverance and unyielding Dao Heart, far surpassing the ordinary."

Ji Bochang's statement drew nods from all around.

True enough.

Without intact resolve and Dao Heart, Ji Haoyuan couldn't have claimed Foundation Establishment.

This aligned perfectly with cultivation principles, no hype needed.

Cultivation defies the heavens at its core.

Breakthroughs like Foundation Establishment demand even more.

Lacking endless determination, daring to face death, and unshakeable faith, no one—least of all a centenarian like Ji Haoyuan—could breach Foundation Establishment.

Clear as day.

Their clan uncle's Dao Heart, faith, and tenacity outshone all in the Ji Family.

They figured that, in his shoes, merely reaching Foundation Establishment at a hundred without Dao Heart collapse and despair would be remarkable.

"Thus..."

Ji Bochang went on: "Seizing this chance, your clan uncle built accumulations over years, broke down to reform, channeling prior foundations into this breakthrough's fuel. His post-breakthrough prowess is no surprise."

"I see."

Enlightened, the crowd grasped it.

Meanwhile, admiration for their clan uncle deepened sincerely.

Right then.

Ji Haoyuan's Divine Sense reached twelve miles.

It halted gradually, then withdrew bit by bit.

Yet actually.

His Divine Sense's full reach now spanned twenty miles.

This matched some mid-Foundation Establishment experts.

His Magical Power's density exceeded typical new Foundation Establishment cultivators too.

And this marked just the start.

Through ongoing consolidation and practice, his Magical Power, Divine Sense, and more would surge further.

Such perks stemmed from his perfectly suited Foundation Establishment method.

After fully settling his breakthrough state, Ji Haoyuan exited the chamber promptly, parting the array with a wave and stepping out.

He resembled a vigorous man in his thirties now.

Those waiting outside stirred at the chamber's abrupt opening and Ji Haoyuan's emergence.

Excitement lit their faces as they bowed with cupped fists, offering congratulations:

"Congratulations, Clan Uncle, on your triumphant Foundation Establishment!

May your Dao path flourish with boundless prospects!"

Ji Haoyuan nodded and smiled warmly at them all.

His eyes met elder brother Ji Haochuan's returning gaze.

Recalling his brother from half a year prior, aged like himself.

Now witnessing near-youthful vigor restored, Ji Haochuan felt nostalgia and reflection.

Above all, joy and relief overwhelmed him.

Regardless, his brother had finally pierced Foundation Establishment.

The event's improbability faded in importance.

He simply wished Ji Haoyuan onward—for himself, their late parents, and kin.

Soon after.

Ji Haoyuan neared Ancestor Ji Bochang, knelt decisively, and kowtowed three resounding times.