As disciples of the Azure Flame Sect, they always faced risks when they went out on missions.
Qin Hao had been prepared for that.
But Mu Ziqing had nearly died, and he still could not control his emotions.
Besides, the Blood Cloud Stronghold was a bandit lair that had entrenched itself in the region. The Azure Flame Sect had to wipe it out, and Qin Hao would feel no guilt about killing its bandits.
"A hundred years since you reached the Creation realm? Perfect. I'll use you to test my strength."
Killing intent flashed in Qin Hao's eyes. He continued toward the Outer Gate, planning to find Mu Ziqing first, then make time for a trip to Earth Flame City in the Scarlet Flame Domain to tear the Blood Cloud Stronghold out by the roots.
"Senior Brother Lu."
"Senior Brother Lu."
At the deepest platform of Thunder Sound Platform, Guo Dun and Huo Yan stood respectfully before a young man.
That young man was Lu Zehan.
The Helmsman of the Azure Dragon Society Two Realms Peak!
Compared with five years ago, Lu Zehan's aura had grown even more unfathomable.
Hearing their voices, Lu Zehan slowly opened his eyes.
That alone sent an inexplicable pressure spreading outward. It came not from his body, but from his Divine Soul.
Guo Dun and Huo Yan were startled. Their Divine Souls trembled, and horror crept into their eyes as they looked at him.
"My Divine Soul has finally taken another step forward." Lu Zehan smiled. A peculiar grace suffused his every movement.
"Congratulations, Senior Brother Lu, on advancing your Divine Soul."
"With your strength, Senior Brother Lu, you might become a King-Sealing Creation cultivator the moment you break through to the Creation realm!"
Guo Dun and Huo Yan cupped their fists in congratulations,