Jun Changxiao left again, still alone, but the sect did not hit the pause button because of it. The disciples cultivated as they always had, pressing onward toward higher realms.
If they knew their sect master bore the task of leading them all in collective ascension to the Upper Realm, they would certainly strive even harder. After all, no one wanted to one day reach a higher world only to become a pitiful weakling at others' mercy.
Li Qingyang, Xiao Ziji, and the others had not been idle either. After relying on Half-Saint Pills to break through to Half-Saint, they continued cultivating every moment of every day.
Lu Qianqian, on the other hand, began to settle down after entering the Martial Saint realm and taught the newly inducted female disciples. However, because her cultivation method was too extreme, her fellow disciples did not benefit very efficiently.
"Senior Disciple Sister."
Xia Shuiyun said, "I... can I ask for your guidance on some Ice Element matters?"
She often came to Eternal Sect to see Su Xiaomo, though more often than not, she was there to shower the disciples with dog food.
"Yes."
Lu Qianqian said.
"Senior Brother."
Li Fei, who was squatting in the distance, said in surprise, "Don't you think Senior Disciple Sister has changed quite a bit lately? Especially her tone of voice. She seems much gentler than before."
Su Xiaomo said, "Yeah, it is a little strange."
Li Qingyang, who was walking over from afar, said, "Senior Disciple Sister only gives people an icy feeling because she cultivates the Ice Element. In truth, she cares a great deal about us junior brothers."
"Whoosh!"
A chill suddenly swept through the air.
Everyone turned their heads at once and saw Lu Qianqian staring at them. "Why aren't you hurrying off to