No sooner had Xuan Qing returned to the Azure Nether Sea Domain than he saw Han Xi and the others gathered among the island clusters, along with a large number of living beings.
Han Li and Han Xi had also successfully broken through to the mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal Realm. Judging by their delighted expressions, the grade of their Heaven Flowers had certainly met their expectations.
"Han Xi, what are you all doing here? Why has everyone come over?"
Xuan Qing's sudden appearance gave Han Xi and the others quite a fright. Han Xi immediately asked after him with concern.
"Brother, you're back! Did your breakthrough succeed?"
"It did. I gained a great deal this time. We'll talk after we return. Tell me first, what's going on here? Why is everyone gathered together?"
At this moment, all the living beings saw Xuan Qing. They exchanged glances, then bowed deeply to him.
Xuan Qing waved his hand. These living beings truly were polite. Taking them in had indeed been the right choice—they knew gratitude.
"Greetings, Island Master!"
A burly middle-aged man stepped out from the crowd and gave Xuan Qing a grand salute.
Mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal. Even this island had Wandering Cultivators at the Grand Luo Golden Immortal Realm settling down here now?
"No need to be so formal. A simple greeting will do in the future. There's no need for such a grand salute."
"Chong Shan thanks the Island Master for taking us in. This place suits us perfectly. In the East Sea, only the Island Master possesses such ability, able to give us Wandering Cultivators a way forward."
"Hahaha, as long as you seek the Dao in peace, the Azure Nether Sea Domain welcomes you all."
After replying to Chong Shan, Xuan Qing looked back at