As they approached the training grounds, Soul Power wrapped in dense spiritual power radiated outward.
This power seemed to be neither Soul Power nor spiritual power.
Rather, it was a combined force that lay somewhere between the two.
"Has Nana reached this level already?"
As someone whose spiritual power and Soul Power purity far surpassed ordinary people, Su Chen instantly identified the source of that power.
It was Hu Liena.
"Yes. That battle of yours left quite an impression on Nana."
Hu Liena had never imagined that the battle at Tianshui Soul Arena would become a final farewell.
After returning, she trained like she had gone mad.
Not only had her Soul Power advanced rapidly, but her spiritual power had also broken through into a new realm.
She had successfully merged her Soul Power and spiritual power, forming a special kind of energy.
Of course, this was also thanks to the unique nature of Hu Liena's martial soul.
"Senior Sister, I'm back."
The door was open, but Su Chen still knocked lightly on it a few times.
"Su Chen?"
Turning around in delight, Hu Liena burst into tears.
"Is it really you this time? This isn't another illusion, is it?!"
She stumbled over and threw her arms around Su Chen. Tears streamed uncontrollably from her eyes.
Six years had passed, and the young girl's once-immature body had long begun to develop.
Feeling the softness pressed against him, Su Chen's heart ached.
"I'm sorry. I made you worry."
He gently rubbed Hu Liena's head, just as he had done back then.
A few tears also gathered at the corners of Su Chen's eyes.
"It's good that you're back. This time, don't return to Skywater Academy. Stay here. I'll plead with the High Priest about Snow Lotus. This time, I'll never let