As spring gave way to autumn, several more months passed after Song Qingming emerged from seclusion following his breakthrough.
On this day, a red streak of light suddenly flew toward the otherwise utterly tranquil summit of Funiu Mountain, landing outside the Mountain Protection Array.
As the light faded, a red-clothed woman immediately appeared. She quickly sent a Sound Transmission Talisman into the Mountain Protection Array before her.
A moment later, a black-robed man flew out of the array with a smile and landed before the red-clothed woman.
"Yuan Hao pays his respects to Senior Sister Xu!"
"Junior Brother Song, this humble one returns your courtesy!"
Seeing Song Yuanhao, who had come out to greet her, Xu Ziyan promptly smiled and returned the salute with cupped hands before continuing, "I came this time under Martial Uncle Li's orders to visit Martial Uncle Song. Has Martial Uncle emerged from seclusion?"
Hearing Xu Ziyan's question, Song Yuanhao immediately nodded. "Seventh Granduncle emerged from seclusion several months ago and is currently on the mountain. Please follow me to the Immortal Gathering Pavilion and wait for a moment, senior sister. I'll have someone notify the ancestor at once."
After speaking, Song Yuanhao gestured invitingly toward Xu Ziyan. The two soon entered the Mountain Protection Array together.
After waiting briefly in the Immortal Gathering Pavilion atop the mountain, Xu Ziyan soon saw Song Qingming walking in from outside, and a trace of surprise appeared on her face.
"Ziyan pays respects to Martial Uncle Song! Congratulations, Martial Uncle, on your advancement in cultivation and your success on the Great Dao."
Upon seeing Song Qingming up close, Xu Ziyan could clearly sense a trace of pressure from him that differed from before.
Less than twenty years had passed since Song Qingming advanced into the Nascent Soul Realm.
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