The Auspicious Cloud rose into the air, flew beyond the range of Crimson Flame Peak's mountain-protecting grand formation, and stopped directly in front of the sword light's path.
The Five-Colored Deer was still in its transformed state, and Ji An did not want his spirit beast to suffer any disturbance, however slight.
Sword Escape was too swift and flamboyant, and might cause unnecessary commotion.
In an instant, Li Haoran shifted from a rapid dash to complete stillness. His back was straight as a ramrod as he clasped his hands and said:
"Greetings, True Lord. I have adjusted myself to my best condition and plan to enter seclusion on Sunrise Peak tonight to begin my attempt at the Nascent Soul Realm."
"Excellent. The next time we meet, I'll have to call you True Monarch Haoran."
Ji An smiled happily. The Dao resonance Stone Turtle had gained from the Nascent Soul Thunder Tribulation was far greater than what it had gained from the Golden Core Thunder Tribulation.
"For Hao Ran to break through so quickly, I have received much grace from True Lord. Should you have any need in the future, simply command me."
Li Haoran spoke sincerely. Whether cultivation techniques or pills, the other party had provided them either directly or indirectly.
"You overstate it. As fellow disciples, we ought to cross the river in the same boat and weather the storm together."
Ji An beamed. Sword Cultivators meant what they said; with such a promise, Li Haoran would truly be willing to fight and charge alongside him in the future.
True Monarch Zhenyue and the other had promised to owe him a favor, but this transaction had already repaid much of that debt. Now, that favor had shifted onto Li Haoran.
Li Haoran placed a hand over his chest and