To rise steeply into the sky, especially by riding a whirlwind; based on Zhuangzi

(idiom) rising straight up to the high clouds; used to describe a rapid and smooth promotion to a high position or a meteoric rise in one's career status

straight up and down; very steep

To rise rapidly to a position of great power or success; to achieve the highest honors.

to rise directly into the high clouds; to soar to the sky