When Chen Fan appeared before Qingyun Sect's mountain gate, the disciples guarding it froze for a moment before hurrying forward in delighted surprise. "Young Sect Master, you're finally back!"
Chen Fan smiled and exchanged a few pleasantries with them before flying straight toward Cloud Peak.
Along the way, he saw many familiar faces. Everyone seemed far more spirited than before, and they were more focused and diligent in their cultivation.
When he arrived at Cloud Peak, Qin Songyun was overjoyed to see Chen Fan return, though a trace of worry lingered on his face.
Back when Li Qiang and the others had returned alone, he had already regretted letting Chen Fan participate in the Centennial Competition.
Although Chen Fan had taken first place in the Centennial Competition, sending Qingyun Sect's reputation soaring and elevating it to an Intermediate Immortal Sect,
all of it had been honor bought at the price of Chen Fan being kept by the Great Gan Imperial Family.
Qin Songyun sighed. "Chen Fan, now that you're back, can you stay?"
Chen Fan chuckled softly. He understood what Qin Songyun was worried about. "Master, I came back this time for two reasons. First, to see everyone. Second, to discuss an important matter with the sect."
"What important matter? Go ahead and speak freely." Seeing how relaxed Chen Fan looked, Qin Songyun relaxed as well.
Just as Chen Fan was about to speak, several figures appeared in the main hall one after another.
They were naturally Li Qiang, Yu Xingsi, Zhou Quan, and Song Zheng, who had received word of Chen Fan's return.
"Senior Brother, you're back..."
"Senior Brother, we missed you so much..."
"Junior Brother, it's wonderful that you could come back..."
Although Li Qiang said nothing upon seeing Chen Fan return, his face was likewise filled with