After a long talk through the night.
Su Xing Zhenren brought Li Ye to the edge of Island 5632. Together, they watched a rising sun slowly emerge from the distant sea.
Golden-red light spilled across the surface of the entire Four Seasons Sea. Deep within the sea, countless islands could vaguely be seen appearing and fading from view. Every island was filled with outer sect disciples, cultivating and raising all manner of Spirit Materials.
This vast sea had never truly been peaceful. It could even be called exceedingly lively.
"Before End of Heat arrives, I want you to remain on this island and help your junior brothers resolve any problems they might encounter."
"Only by experiencing things firsthand can one truly understand the crucial intricacies of certain spells. Besides, since they call you Senior Brother, a heavy responsibility now rests upon your shoulders."
His master reached out and patted Li Ye's shoulder. His figure gradually faded within the halo of the rising sun, and he waved with carefree grace.
"Traveling here from the Southern Domain while roaming in spirit was somewhat troublesome, but you truly gave me quite a few surprises.
My disciple, do not stay cooped up in your cave dwelling every day when you have free time. Our Four Seasons Sect has quite a few Blessed Grotto-Heavens that you may apply to enter.
You have already done very well. Do not wear yourself out, lest I have to bring you pills to cure you again!"
With that, his figure completely vanished.
Only Li Ye remained, still bowing in salute. His words, "May Master have a smooth journey," drifted into the distance with the sea breeze, scattering into fine, broken waves that refracted dazzling light beneath the morning sun.
For some time afterward, Li Ye remained on the