Chapter 270: Breaking Through

 A faint vibration echoed through the air.  Ethan's cultivation finally broke through, stepping into a new realm.  He had reached the fifth stage of Energy Refinement. After returning to Earth for over two weeks, Ethan achieved a significant breakthrough, reaching the fifth stage of Energy Refinement.  It might seem like a minor step compared to the fourth stage, but this marked a substantial leap in power for an energy cultivator.  While a Stage Four cultivator's skills were more akin...