Learning so many secrets did not bring Zhang Qingyuan much change.
Whether it was the Water Element Lineage or the tangled, intricate relationship between the Radical Faction and the conservative faction within the Sect.
After Zhang Qingyuan learned of the connections involved, aside from resolving his past doubts, he had little other reaction.
That calmness stirred the faintest ripple in Zhang Qingyuan's heart.
Back when he had been weak,
he had also discovered many clues and known that the Sect, and his Master, Daoist Ming Shui, hid secrets.
But he understood even more clearly that rather than wasting time and effort probing such matters, it was better to cultivate diligently and strengthen himself. Once he reached the proper level, those so-called secrets would naturally open themselves to him.
And the facts now proved that his decision back then had been correct.
"Sure enough, only one's own strength is the foundation upon which everything rests!"
Recalling his experiences over the years,
Zhang Qingyuan understood this point even more deeply.
It also strengthened his resolve.
This time, his harvest in the Yuantian Realm had been immense. Until he had fully digested the gains from this journey and even entered Cave True, he did not intend to leave lightly.
Best of all, he would break through the barrier and enter Cave True in one stroke!
Several days later,
Zhang Qingyuan returned quietly to the Moon Liên Islands.
Other than Elder Zhang Changyang, only Yang Yuyan knew of his return.
It did not cause much of a stir throughout the islands.
That was also Zhang Qingyuan's intention.
After offending Old Ancestor Lu and suffering that man's utterly shameless sneak attack at the Yuantian Realm's exit, Zhang Qingyuan had become much more cautious.
Having made such a great splash this time, he needed to lie