No.2 Cave entrance.
Chen Jichuan strode out, and the deacons of each sect guarding the cave portal stepped forward to verify his identity. They quickly bowed in greeting, collectively saying, "True Person Dai."
"True Person Dai."
"There are still seven years left in this cycle. Exiting now means you won't be able to re-enter for another seven years. True Person Dai, is there a specific matter? The disciple can deliver a message on your behalf."
The deacon from the Heaven Mending Sect had a respectful demeanor.
For mid-stage True People cultivating in No.2 Cave, cycles were structured in ten-year increments. One could exit early during that cycle but would have to wait for the next cycle to begin before reentering.
Generally speaking,
those mid-stage True People cultivating near the border of No.2 Cave, even if they did come out early, typically chose the ninth or tenth year — a year or so ahead of the full cycle.
