Leaving

Chen Fei raced like wind and lightning, returning to the Yuan Chen Sword Sect at top speed. The first thing he did was head to the main peak to seek out Sect Master Qu Qingsheng.

Inside the main hall, Feng Xiupu was discussing matters with Qu Qingsheng. Both sensed the movement outside and turned their heads, just in time to see Chen Fei.

"Sect Master, Master!" Chen Fei stepped forward and cupped his hands in salute.

Feng Xiupu looked at Chen Fei, an involuntary smile appearing on his face. Yet it quickly faded as he sensed that something was off. He studied Chen Fei again carefully and finally realized what was wrong.

The aura Chen Fei was displaying was not Early Stage Aperture Refining Realm at all. It was not even Mid-stage Aperture Refining Realm, but late-stage Aperture Refining Realm, the same as Qu Qingsheng?

Feng Xiupu's eyes slowly widened. He wondered if he was hallucinating. Since when had his disciple become a late-stage Aperture Refining Realm martial artist? Why had he not known?

Feng Xiupu knew that Chen Fei's combat strength was extraordinary, far surpassing others of the same realm. After all, they had experienced that secret realm together, and Chen Fei had saved Feng Xiupu's life.

But back then, Chen Fei had clearly only been at Early Stage Aperture Refining Realm. How much time had passed since then? Had it even been a year?

Feng Xiupu felt his thoughts grow muddled. Chen Fei's sudden blow had left him somewhat at a loss.

Qu Qingsheng saw the change in Feng Xiupu's expression, and a faint smile appeared on his face. Anyone who saw Chen Fei's cultivation would likely wear that same expression.

"Did everything go smoothly?" Qu Qingsheng asked softly.

Although Chen Fei had been away for quite some