In the quiet little courtyard, Shu Lichuo gazed at the silent door. After a long while, she finally spoke softly.
"I never expected Bai Yu's seclusion this time to last so unexpectedly long."
Qi Yan, standing beside her, nodded as well.
It had been two years since Bai Yu entered seclusion. A year and a half ago, Qi Yan had brought her own people here. She had originally thought Bai Yu would emerge soon, but half a year had passed, and there was still no news of any breakthrough.
For cultivators, the duration of seclusion was never fixed. It could even last centuries or millennia, so there was no use in rushing such things.
What made Qi Yan sigh even more was that Bai Yu was actually preparing to advance into the Fusion realm. Such speed showed that she had already fallen far behind, and accomplishing this in such a short time was itself a miracle that would be hard to replicate.
"Over the past six months, the Myriad Treasures Sect's intelligence network has been completely spread out. We've gained a great deal from it. Just as Master predicted, although the Soaring Sky Dynasty looks impregnable on the surface, there are quite a few people inside with other thoughts."
Sitting on the swing, Qi Yan spoke thoughtfully.
Shu Lichuo nodded faintly. She had never been one to sit idle. Ever since Bai Yu entered his two-year seclusion, she had begun laying out her plans.
Once Qi Yan arrived, Shu Lichuo had directly used the Myriad Treasures Sect's intelligence, borrowing Bai Yu's name to gather all kinds of information. By now, she had more or less grasped everything concerning the Soaring Sky Dynasty.
The entire dynasty could be divided into three factions. The first was the Soaring Sky Holy Emperor, who