Taking the Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass!

Li Long moved more briskly than on any of his previous visits as he passed through the outer woods of Sunset Forest.

He knew every path around the Icefire Yin-Yang Well. The footprints left behind during those two years of solitude were still there, covered by a layer of fallen leaves and moss, yet their outlines remained clearly visible.

The feel of fallen leaves beneath his feet was almost unchanged from three years ago. He followed the winding forest path deeper in, passing ancient trees and rocks whose locations he could identify even with his eyes closed, until he finally reached the outer edge of the poisonous mist barrier.

A translucent curtain of light now covered what had once been an empty area.

Fine soul tool patterns flowed across its surface, while its edges were embedded in the earth and rocks, blending seamlessly into the terrain.

It was a protective formation arranged by Qian Shengyuan. It could block the sight and footsteps of outside intruders while firmly keeping this treasured land within Spirit Hall's control without damaging the environment.

Li Long took out the Holy Son Token and held it up before the light curtain.

A faint golden glow appeared on the token's surface. Upon sensing its aura, the curtain automatically split open directly ahead of him, creating a gap just wide enough for one person to pass through. Once he entered, it closed and returned to normal, as though it had never opened at all.

The environment inside was largely the same as when he had left two years ago.

The crimson and azure springs still lay quietly side by side in the center of the basin. Steam from the hot spring spiraled upward through the air, while cold mist from the Ice Spring slowly spread along the ground.