At the Half-Saint stage, advancement was far more difficult than it had been at the Dou Zun stage.
Elder Tongxuan had been stuck at the Half-Saint level for centuries, yet had made little progress.
By comparison, Lu Yunxiao's speed was simply godlike.
"If Xun'er likes it, you can come here often from now on."
Lu Yunxiao smiled.
"Really?"
Gu Xun'er's crystal-clear eyes widened in surprise.
"Of course!"
Lu Yunxiao rubbed Gu Xun'er's little head, his gaze indulgent.
"My world is your world too, Xun'er."
"Brother Gu Xiao."
A mist rose in Gu Xun'er's eyes, her heart deeply moved.
Lu Yunxiao chuckled, took Gu Xun'er's hand, and reached the foot of the World Tree in just a few steps.
Beneath the towering World Tree sat a figure cross-legged, diligently cultivating.
Her fitted red gown outlined her graceful curves, full in all the right places, fiery and alluring.
Her delicate oval face was fair and smooth, with a refined, high-bridged nose and long lashes.
Though she was not so stunning as to overthrow nations and cities or steal one's soul with a glance, she was still exceptionally beautiful, possessing a heroic air that ordinary women lacked.
Her bearing was capable and brisk, carrying a certain valiant charm.
It was Xiao Yu!
"Sister Xiao Yu!"
At the sight of her, Gu Xun'er could not help murmuring softly.
As though she had heard Gu Xun'er's murmur, Xiao Yu, who had been in seclusion, slowly opened her eyes.
A trace of confusion flashed through her gaze before vanishing in an instant. Lu Yunxiao and Gu Xun'er immediately came into view.
"Yunxiao, Xun'er?"
Xiao Yu froze for a moment, then a smile appeared on her pretty face.
It had been far too long since she had last seen Gu Xun'er.
After all, Gu Xun'er had also