At the Rock Terrace on the edge of the Great Wilderness, the leaders of the various factions had gathered to rest. Azure Dragon, Yi Da, Master Yan Xu, and the others either sat cross-legged to meditate or quietly discussed their next search plans. The air was still tense, but the brief respite had eased some of the strain. Yun Ce stood atop a boulder at the edge of the terrace, gazing into the depths of the Great Wilderness. His fingers unconsciously rubbed the Jade Sword in his storage ring as he pondered what had caused its strange change. The force interfering with the Jade Sword's resonance was subtle yet powerful, unlike anything an ordinary demonic beast could produce. It seemed more like some ancient restriction—or perhaps the aura of a powerful divine beast. Could Yan Mo really be meddling behind the scenes?
Qin Yu stood beside Yun Ce, but his gaze remained fixed on the Qin Dynasty. He could barely hide the homesickness in his eyes. Ever since leaving the Hidden Dragon Continent and following Yun Ce to the overseas cultivation world, he had devoted himself to cultivation day and night, hoping to grow stronger as soon as possible and protect those around him. But his longing for his father, Qin De, his master, Feng Yuzi, and the Qin Dynasty had never diminished. Now that he had finally reached the Hidden Dragon Continent, with home so close, he could no longer restrain his longing to return.
Drawing a deep breath, Qin Yu stepped forward and bowed to Yun Ce, his tone respectful and earnest. "Master, now that we're resting at the edge of the Great Wilderness and haven't begun searching for the Jade Sword yet, I'd like to return to the Qin Dynasty and see my father and the others.