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The purpose of entering the Flower Valley secret realm had been to help the Sacred Tree resolve the problem of the tribulation lightning. Now that the tribulation lightning had been eliminated and they had already gained the benefits, Zhao Xuan and Li Qing naturally had no reason to remain there.

So, the next day, after bidding farewell to Granny Flower and the Sacred Tree, Zhao Xuan and Li Qing left the secret realm.

The Sacred Tree's shadowy branches swayed gently, its towering crown reaching into the clouds as its leaves softly fluttered. Sunlight spilled down, making the slender leaves appear lush and emerald. Filtering through the gaps in the dense foliage, the sunlight pierced the canopy's shadows and cast bright paths of light below. Light and shadow interwove, creating a dappled, ever-changing scene.

Watching Zhao Xuan's departing back, the Sacred Tree said seriously to Granny Flower, "That young man will surely become an unparalleled figure on the continent someday."

Granny Flower hesitated. "If that is so, why did you not let him try?"

The withered face on the Sacred Tree's trunk remained as still as an ancient well, impossible to read. After a long while, it sighed. Recalling that dazzling divine lightning, it gazed into the distance and said, "Perhaps his path is broader than this one."

Granny Flower was startled and did not recover her senses for a long time.

Outside Suotuo City, Zhao Xuan and Li Qing parted ways. Li Qing still had to return to Shrek Academy to teach the village children how to read, while Zhao Xuan needed to continue the Master's training.

Although that training was no longer of much use to him, he did not want to leave the group and make himself seem too conspicuous.

After sincerely thanking Li Qing, Zhao Xuan