While Ling Tian and Fairy Meng Shang were away, the battle-loving Fairy Lei Ying had naturally made Huan Xin and Tan Tai Chang Feng, who also possessed Order Divine Artifacts, her targets. Her strength was somewhat greater than theirs, and though she spared their dignity by keeping their sparring sessions brief, Tan Tai Chang Feng still felt thoroughly humiliated. He naturally hoped Ling Tian or Fairy Meng Shang would take her on—and that he would get to see her make a fool of herself.
Tan Tai Chang Feng knew Ling Tian well. After experiencing life as an ordinary mortal, his strength had become terrifying. He also knew that if Ling Tian had lost their earlier sparring match, he would have said so outright. Instead, Ling Tian had been evasive, clearly unwilling to speak ill of Fairy Lei Ying behind her back.
That meant that once Ling Tian recovered to his peak, he would have at least a ninety-percent chance of defeating Fairy Lei Ying. Tan Tai Chang Feng's wish to see her make a fool of herself would come true, too.
Of course, now that Ling Tian and Fairy Meng Shang had emerged from seclusion, Fairy Lei Ying would no longer challenge Tan Tai Chang Feng. She wouldn't embarrass herself, either. That was exactly why he was so excited.
Ignoring Tan Tai Chang Feng, Ling Tian continued chatting with Old Man Ling and the others, telling them about what he had seen and heard on his travels and what he had learned from experiencing mortal life. They ate roast meat and drank fine wine, enjoying themselves in warm company.
During this return to Lingxiao Pavilion and Thundercloud Gorge, Ling Tian had stayed for more than a dozen years. Apart from keeping Old Man Ling company and meeting with his friends,