Chapter 11: The First Breakthrough - Nathan grapples with the boredom of cultivating, only to realize he needs a structured approach. Inspired, he develops his own cultivation system with nine realms and names the first three. This newfound clarity propels him forward, and he has a genuine breakthrough, reaching the first stage of the Gathering Realm. Excited yet grounded, he begins to feel the weight and thrill of his journey into true cultivation.