Qin Yan was powerful, and his defenses were strong. Yin Li, meanwhile, possessed formidable mental strength, and her Heavenly Sound Qin Soul could both attack and defend.
With the three of them joining forces, they could move through the First Layer like fish in water. Their chances of finding opportunities would rise dramatically.
"All right. I'll do my best to reach the grandmaster level before the Emperor Fall Land opens."
Qin Yan spoke.
Afterward, the two chatted a little longer.
They talked about their upcoming cultivation plans, the possibilities the Emperor Fall Land might hold, and whether Yin Li would take part.
The night deepened, and stars dotted the sky.
The path ahead forked—one branch led left, the other right.
Qin Yan's Cave Dwelling lay to the left; Huang Jiuli's lay to the right.
They parted at the fork.
"Get some rest."
"Mm. You too."
Huang Jiuli waved and turned right. Her red robe fluttered in the night breeze like a dancing flame.
After a few steps, she looked back at Qin Yan once, then turned and continued on her way.
Qin Yan stood there watching her recede before turning left.
The night wind swept away the clamor of the banquet, leaving quiet behind.
By the time Qin Yan returned to his Cave Dwelling, it was already late.
He went to the Spirit Pool behind it and sat down cross-legged.
It's quiet now. I can start breaking through to Peak Sixth Grade Qi Refining.
The Five Elements Wonder Trees had all reached Perfection. Gold, wood, water, fire, and earth: five trees, each five zhang tall, stood in a circle within him. Their five-colored light intertwined, forming a complete cycle of the five elements. Now he needed to merge them into one true Five Elements Wonder Tree.
That was the key