Although the distance from the initial to advanced stages of the Lianqiao phase seems not very far, many people may be trapped in the initial stage for their entire lives, which is quite a normal situation.
After reaching the Lianqiao phase, it's hard to make progress. Liu Chen's ability to progress is actually due to special circumstances, after all, the experiences he had in the Beast Mountain Range might be something many cultivators never experience in their lifetime.
Despite undergoing so many experiences, Liu Chen's strength only improved by one level. You must know Liu Chen not only consumed the Hundred Spirit Pill, but also experienced various major battles. Moreover, aside from two cultivation techniques found in the Seven Star Cave which weren't absorbed, he absorbed all other treasures.
