When Fang Qing returned to Lingxu Grotto-Heaven, neither Ye Fan nor Pang Bo was there. They had actually gone out to gain experience.
This gave Fang Qing a faint feeling that something might have happened deep within Lingxu.
That feeling soon became reality.
Within Lingxu Grotto-Heaven, Fang Qing heard heavy, muffled sounds coming from the depths of Lingxu, as if some living creature were shaking the earth.
"What happened?"
"Something must have changed deep within Lingxu!"
"All elders, gather! We must go take a look!"
"Fang Qing, you're back too? Quickly come with me. We'll head deep into Lingxu together!"
When the distant tremors reached Lingxu Grotto-Heaven, many disciples and elders were alarmed. Those who could fly took to the air, while those unable to fly gathered within the sect. There was no longer any trace of the previous peaceful cultivation atmosphere.
When Elder Lu Zhihua saw Fang Qing, surprise first appeared on his face. Then he beckoned, signaling for Fang Qing to join him.
Fang Qing nodded and gathered with Elder Lu Zhihua. He also saw Elder Shi Yansheng, Elder Zhou Xuanyi, and several other elders.
The Sect Leader had come as well, his expression somewhat grave. The instant he saw Fang Qing, surprise appeared on his face. "Fang Qing, you're back too. How has your cultivation been?"
"I did not fail my mission. I have reached the Other Shore Realm."
Fang Qing spoke lightly, but his words fell into everyone's hearts like thunder. Whether it was the Sect Leader, Elder Lu Zhihua, Elder Shi Yansheng, or the others, all their expressions changed dramatically. None of them had expected to hear such news.
"What? Did I hear that right?"
"Fang Qing, you said your cultivation level has reached the Other Shore Realm? The Other Shore Realm above the Divine