"Yes, that's what I had in mind too." Gu Fengchen nodded firmly. Back when they had hunted ancient Insect Beasts alongside Qin Hao in the Lingchang Cave Abode, Qin Hao had already displayed considerable strength.
But...
At least they had still been able to fight shoulder to shoulder with Qin Hao.
Now, things were different.
Gu Fengchen felt the gap between himself and Qin Hao widening more and more.
Although he had anticipated this, now that it had actually happened, he could not help feeling a little miserable.
Watching Qin Hao stride farther and farther ahead while his own progress remained slow was something he simply could not accept.
In truth, neither Gu Fengchen nor Ancestor Yanyu and his two companions had been improving slowly. At the very least, the vast majority of new Qiankun Sect disciples were still struggling bitterly in the Demon and Monster Secret Realm, and no small number had even perished there.
"Let's buy some pills first, then head to the Qiankun Nine Stars."
"Everyone, once we leave the Qiankun Nine Stars, let's head to the Demon and Monster Secret Realm together again."
"Then it's settled."
After arranging a time with Gu Fengchen, Ancestor Yanyu and his two companions took their leave. Gu Fengchen stayed. He still had some pills on hand, and his most pressing task was to review and digest his gains and losses in the Demon and Monster Secret Realm.
Every training expedition tempered the self. Only through constant reflection and review could one make greater progress.
The same held true for Ancestor Yanyu and his companions, but they also needed to visit the Heavenly Artisan Market to buy pills, peerless arts, and other supplies.
The Qiankun Sect also offered peerless arts, but those required Qiankun Jade to redeem. Thus, most people preferred