Leaving the cave abode, Jiang Ping'an rose into the air without relying on a flying sword, then flew toward Wang Zhongyou's cave abode—the Biguang Cave Mansion.
Compared with flying on a sword, Jiang Ping'an found flying through the air far more flexible. He could change direction at any time, turning whichever way he wished. This was true freedom of flight.
Before Jiang Ping'an had even approached the Biguang Cave Mansion, Wang Zhongyou had already sensed him.
Wang Zhongyou let out a long breath of relief and thought, Refining Nether True Qi into the body is exceedingly dangerous. He really succeeded. The first-place winner of the Menial Disciple Competition truly has something to him.
This is for the best. If he had failed, though the reason would not have been mine, I still would not escape Master's wrath. The consequences would have been hard to predict.
Naturally, he did not open the gates of the cave abode in advance to welcome Jiang Ping'an.
Jiang Ping'an landed before the Defense Array of the Biguang Cave Mansion and pulled the silver bell rope. Before long, the Defense Array opened, and Qingyuan came forward to greet him. Bowing, he said, "Master Jiang, my master invites you in."
After speaking, he stepped aside and made a gesture of invitation.
Jiang Ping'an strode into the array, reached the gates of the cave abode, and entered its main hall.
"Ha ha ha! Junior brother Jiang, congratulations on refining the Nether True Qi and advancing to the Qi Refining Realm." Wang Zhongyou rose from a jade chair and laughed heartily.
Jiang Ping'an walked up to Wang Zhongyou and cupped his hands. "If not for Senior Brother Wang's protection, and for providing both a cave abode and food, this junior brother could never have succeeded so smoothly. I will