When Lin Yi returned from the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest and once again entered the energy-shrouded valley of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well Branch Sect, his state of mind had changed.
His meeting with Da Ming and Er Ming, the hunt for the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, the consolidation of his eighty-seventh-level Soul Power, and two powerful, uncanny new Soul Skills had left him feeling as though he had been reborn.
The constant sense of danger that had once kept him tense because of his lack of strength had not entirely faded, but it had transformed into a calm, unfathomable confidence and sense of control. He knew that there were now few beings on this continent who could truly threaten his life.
As soon as he returned to the sect, he naturally went to pay his respects to Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong. He briefly reported the "gains" from his "seclusion," leaving out the details of his meeting with Da Ming and Er Ming deep in the Star Dou Great Forest, and simply said that he had stumbled upon a fortuitous opportunity and grown stronger.
The three pillars of the sect were all delighted by the increasingly deep, restrained aura around Lin Yi, which nevertheless carried a faint, dangerous edge. Chen Xin in particular could barely contain his satisfaction as he looked at his disciple.
After taking care of the necessary reports on sect affairs, Lin Yi found himself walking toward the area where the Talent Hall was located.
He had been gone for a while. Had those "little fellows" been slacking off?
Had anyone tried to challenge Ye Lingling's authority as acting leader? Was Ning Rongrong still throwing a tantrum?
Before he even drew near, the sounds of fierce Soul Power