Fang Han dedicates himself to the Crane Form, guided by his newly amplified Root Bone. The qi and blood surging through his body are now twice as powerful and dense as before, scouring his skin and membranes with ferocious intensity. What took months of stagnation now happens in days. He pushes past his limits, shattering the bottleneck of the Skin and Flesh Integration. As the barrier crumbles, a floodgate of power opens, and he successfully breaks through to the Flesh Refining Realm, securing his spot in the Inner Hall just days before the deadline. The physical changes are undeniable; his skin tightens, his muscles ripple with strength, and his eyes burn with the fervor of a man who has cheated fate.

During the New Year festival, Fang Han discovers that the twofold amplification was merely the beginning. With a substantial sum of silver, he upgrades his Root Bone Talent to a fourfold amplification. This is a quantum leap in power. The qi and blood circulating within him become a roaring river, forcing his body to adapt at an accelerated rate. In just over half a month, he advances from the Middle Stage of Flesh Refining to the Late Stage of Muscle Refining. His speed of cultivation is so terrifying that it shocks even the Elder, who views his progress as a sign of "Enlightenment." He has transformed from a mediocre branch disciple into a prodigy.

Invited to the Lin Family's banquet as a guest, Fang Han faces the Lin Family's "Qilin," Lin Jiao. The atmosphere is tense as the top talents of Liangshui City gather. Lin Jiao, arrogant and powerful, looks down on Fang Han. However, Fang Han, with his Mastery-level Qingfeng Swordsmanship and Muscle Refining body, does not back down. He executes "Gentle Breeze Piercing the Sun," a strike that utilizes his full power and perfected technique. The clash is swift and decisive; Lin Jiao is defeated, his saber flying from his hand. The Lin Family is humiliated, and Fang Han is hailed as a rising star, cementing his status as a rival to the Lin Family.

With his strength established, Fang Han returns to the Martial Arts Stele to test his rank. He channels his full power, the Late Stage of Muscle Refining and Great Success Swordsmanship converging on the blade. The Jade Stele vibrates violently, flashing with blinding light. When the dust settles, Fang Han's name sits firmly at the seventh position, pushing established geniuses down. The crowd is in a state of shock and disbelief. Fang Han has not only entered the top ten but has done so in record time. He is granted a private Class A Martial Arts Room and access to high-level missions, marking the official start of his path to the peak.