Is this the 370 Qi requirement? I think you have to grind out your affinities via the harmonized cultivation technique to get to like 15+ bands. I think I was able to do it at 13 or 14 bands because of a wilderness relic helping qi gain
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Honestly, don't sweat the bugs or the grind too much. We’re here because we see the potential and love what you've built so far. Making an idle game isn't easy, but you're doing a great job listening to feedback and have put a lot into catching small bugs and applying QoL updates. Excited to see what you have planned next!
Yeah it will take about 15 Bands to break through, give or take Wilderness Relics and Imprints (cause those extend life a tiny bit for each one) The more Imprints or better Qi gain relics you have the easier it gets.
But, when you think you can do the breakthrough run, pay attention to the game because if you are not you can die before you Core up.