Since Su Jiu and her two companions had parted ways with Feng Qi's group, they had encountered no great danger.
One could even say that their journey had been smoother sailing than Feng Qi's.
To conserve spiritual qi, Su Jiu had ended her attunement after they parted and returned to her original appearance.
Yun Huanling and Gu Ningyun had watched in astonishment as Su Jiu transformed from a boy back into a girl.
To them, attunement was truly miraculous. Once Su Jiu returned to her original state, both clearly sensed that her strength had dropped considerably. Though she was still far beyond their level, she also seemed noticeably more approachable than before.
Only then did Yun Huanling realize that Su Jiu's current state was not even her coldest, most merciless form...
He stole another couple of glances at the top of her head. If attunement with Purple Ultimate was already this powerful, surely attunement with the Snow Sprite would be even more formidable.
Each of the three had their own thoughts along the way. Perhaps because they each had something weighing on their minds, they spoke little. When they encountered demon beasts, they killed them; when they encountered magic beasts, they killed those too. When they came across cultivators, they lent a hand.
The cultivators they rescued initially wanted to travel with them, but upon hearing that their destination was the Seal Center, they all took their leave.
That was only natural. Most cultivators here were seeking the exit so they could leave. Who would want to head into the heart of danger to join the excitement? The very thought seemed absurd.
And so the three continued on. Yet perhaps because they were gradually approaching the Seal Center, the farther they followed the black smoke, the fewer demon beasts and