In terms of rule comprehension alone, Hudson has now half a foot into the Sanctuary threshold, but neither his body nor the Seed of Life have grown to their limits.
Forcing a reception of elemental infusion from heaven and earth would most likely result in a very unpleasant death.
Eighth-order Strongmen on the brink are numerous, only most are stuck at rule comprehension.
Theoretically, as long as one doesn't take shortcuts, wasn't injured in youth, and continues to cultivate the body and Seed of Life for some time, they will eventually grow to their limits.
Winter passes and spring comes, and as time ticks by, the Kingdom Government's reforms continue.
Thanks to the Clergy's contribution, the Kingdom's economy, previously on its last breath, starts to recover this spring.
The spoils of war not only saved the Kingdom's finances but also the nearly bankrupt Kingdom Aristocrats, and additionally revived the banking sector.