Time flew by, and ten years passed in the blink of an eye.
Demon Subduing Kingdom, Peach Mountain.
In a small courtyard planted with Azure Spirit Bamboo, a gentle breeze swept past, and the bamboo leaves rustled.
With a creak, the attic door swung open, and Wang Qingshan walked out with a broad smile on his face.
At the Dao Discussion Assembly, he had been accepted as a Disciple-in-Name by the Carefree Swordmaster. With the Carefree Swordmaster guiding his cultivation, he had gained many insights and immediately entered secluded cultivation after returning.
After more than twenty years of secluded cultivation, Wang Qingshan had advanced through two minor realms in succession, reaching the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment. He could now attempt to break through to the Core Formation Stage.
Without the guidance of a Nascent Soul Realm Sword Cultivator, it would have taken him more than ten extra years to reach the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment. This showed just how important having a renowned master was.
That said, if Wang Qingshan had chosen to Enter Taiyi Immortal Sect, he would probably already have been attempting to break through to the Core Formation Stage. However, he did not regret his choice.
He cultivated the Sword Dao to protect his clansmen. If he left his family, his Dao Heart would change.
Wang Qingshan took out his Message Disk and struck it with a Hand Seal.
Before long, Wang Qingjun's delighted voice suddenly rang out. "Seventh Brother, you've emerged from closed-door cultivation?"
"Mm. Twelfth Brother, did anything happen at Peach Mountain while I was in closed-door cultivation? Was there anything going on with the family?"
Having spent more than twenty years in closed-door cultivation, Wang Qingshan knew nothing about the situation outside.
"It's hard to explain everything in a moment. I'll come