On the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
After many days of training, the group from Shrek Academy finally emerged from the dark, sunless forest and returned to the embrace of the human world.
Outside the forest, the sky stretched clear and boundless. The moment they stepped out, they felt as though a weight had been lifted, and the gloom in their hearts was swept away.
Before them lay a vast grassland. A gentle breeze brushed across the earth, causing the tender Blue Silver Grass to sway slowly, dancing gracefully in the wind. Unknown wildflowers bloomed freely among the endless green, adding fresh color to the landscape.
Having left the great forest, smiles appeared on everyone's faces. Gazing up at the sky, Li Qing slowly closed his eyes.
His long robe fluttered, and his loose hair danced in the wind. Warm sunlight fell upon his face, giving him an air of quiet peace.
Zhao Xuan's expression shifted slightly before he smiled at Li Qing. "Congratulations, Senior. Your strength has advanced greatly."
"What? Senior broke through?" Ma Hongjun and Oscar had been fooling around, but they immediately stopped upon hearing this.
"I made a little progress. Perhaps the atmosphere within the forest was too oppressive, and without realizing it, it hindered the growth of my strength." Li Qing smiled softly, feeling deeply moved.
When he had retreated into the Star Dou Great Forest, aside from growing weary of worldly conflicts, he had also hoped to calm his mind and cultivate properly.
Yet what he had not expected was that he had made no progress at all during all those years in the forest. Instead, he had achieved a breakthrough after leaving it.
"Truly, life is unpredictable," Li Qing said with a sigh.
"Congratulations, Senior."
Zhao Wuji congratulated Li Qing, his