While meditating, Qin Heng received a message from Dong Huaiyue.
"Qin Heng, where are you?" she asked.
Qin Heng replied, "I'm cultivating quietly in the Evergreen Realm, preparing to break through. What is it? Do you need something from me?"
Dong Huaiyue teased, "You're quite impressive, reaching the threshold of Eternity so quickly. I've arrived in the Evergreen Realm and am with Feng Qianxue. Tell me where you are, and I'll come find you."
"You came too? Are you planning to break through in the Evergreen Realm, or did you come here to rest and unwind?" Qin Heng had gone too long without paying attention to matters in the Illusion God Realm and was somewhat out of touch.
Dong Huaiyue said helplessly, "We mainly came to help you fight, but look at you—so detached from the world that we've arrived at your doorstep and you still don't know."
"Uh... this..."
Qin Heng could not help wondering. He did not have any fights to settle. Her words made it sound as though something major had happened.
"I'm at Warm Moon Lake. Let's talk face-to-face."
He sent the location coordinates to the Goddess of War.
At the same time, he ended his cultivation and walked out of the stone hut.
By his reckoning, several dozen days had passed since he had last stepped out of his room. His cultivation was now close to perfection, his aura smooth and harmonious, as though he were about to merge with heaven and earth.
Just then, the White Egret youth came to his door to get some water. Seeing him, he immediately greeted him with a smile. "Island Master, you've finished cultivating? Shall I catch a few fish for you to eat?"
Qin Heng nodded. "Sure. Go catch a big fish. I have guests today."
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