Not a word was spoken along the way.
Half a month later, majestic mountains shrouded in mist and imbued with an immortal aura appeared in the distance once more.
Green Cloud Mountain—they had returned.
When the dozen or so swordlights of Dawn Squad appeared above Heaven-Reaching Peak, the disciples guarding the mountain, who had been waiting for some time, immediately erupted in cheers.
"It's Senior Brother Li and the others! Dawn Squad is back!"
The news spread through the Seven Peaks of Qingyun in an instant.
Countless disciples rushed out of their quiet chambers and gathered in the plaza before Jade Purity Hall on Heaven-Reaching Peak.
Their faces were filled with curiosity and anticipation.
They wanted to see for themselves just how spirited the elite squad led by the Grand Instructor they admired would look after completing their mission.
With Li Xiaoyu at their head, the squad landed in the plaza before Jade Purity Hall.
A cheer like a surging sea of mountains greeted them.
"Senior Brother Li is mighty!"
"Dawn Squad is mighty!"
The young disciples voiced their admiration for the heroes with fervent shouts.
Sect Leader Daoist Daoxuan and the Chief Seats of the various peaks had been waiting there. Looking at the squad before them, weary but with eyes still keen and resolute, they all smiled in relief.
They knew these youngsters had grown.
"Your disciple Li Xiaoyu has fulfilled his mission!"
Li Xiaoyu stepped up beneath the dais and bowed to Daoist Daoxuan and the other martial uncles.
"The crisis in Wind-Snow City has been resolved, and the fiends of the Styx Sect have all been executed!"
His voice reached the ears of everyone present.
After a brief silence, the entire plaza erupted in cheers once more.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Looking at him, Daoist Daoxuan said