The portal in the void held steady in the sky like a whirlpool, sending wave after wave of Li Family disciples confident in their own strength toward the distant southeastern mountains.
When Li Qingshi reached the square, he just caught sight of several young figures radiating powerful auras disappearing into the portal.
He was about to follow them.
Behind him.
Someone suddenly called his name loudly.
"Qingshi!"
Hearing that familiar voice.
Li Qingshi hurriedly turned around. Seeing the man hurrying toward him, he smiled and rushed over to meet him. "Brother!"
The man calling his name was none other than his elder half-brother, Li Qinglin.
The two embraced in a bear hug.
"Brother, why are you here too?"
They separated.
Li Qinglin laughed heartily and clapped Li Qingshi on the shoulder. "The family head summoned us. How could I not come? I want to contend for this Half-Saint's opportunity too!"
He sensed Li Qingshi's aura and exclaimed in admiration, "Qingshi, you must be close to the innate realm now, right?"
Li Qingshi nodded honestly.
There was no need to put on an act in front of his brother.
"Brother, you must be close too."
Over the years, Li Qinglin had been helping Third Elder Li Xuanyong manage the Internal Affairs Hall.
But he had not neglected his cultivation.
He now possessed the strength of qi and blood great perfection as well.
At those words, Li Qinglin shook his head slightly. "It feels like I'm only one step away from the innate realm, but how could that step be so easy to take? Still..."
A keen gleam flashed through Li Qinglin's eyes as he looked up at the portal. "This Half-Saint's Hidden Treasure may be just the chance we brothers need to break through to the innate realm! Qingshi, we can