Dongfang Yuejian froze for a moment, then understood and broke into a smile.
"Nothing. Daoist Taiping is merely refining a treasure."
As she spoke, Dongfang Yuejian turned her gaze back to the Dragon-Trapping Tower before continuing.
"It just seems this treasure is rather difficult to refine. A full day and night have passed, yet Daoist Taiping still hasn't come out."
Gu Yu first let out a long sigh of relief, then asked curiously,
"What treasure takes this long to refine?"
Master Xuanzhi smiled.
"The higher a treasure's rank, the harder it is to refine. This treasure of Daoist Taiping's must be at least a half-divine artifact."
At these words, the worry and confusion in Gu Yu's heart were swept away, replaced by a look of joy.
He immediately said happily,
"If Upper Immortal Taiping can gain another powerful treasure, our chances of victory on the coming journey to Dragon Gate Pass should improve further!"
At the mention of Dragon Gate Pass, Dongfang Yuejian immediately frowned.
"Gu Yu, you have never faced a demonic martial military formation or witnessed the terrifying battle intent of three hundred thousand demonic troops, so you may not yet realize how difficult it is for a hundred thousand mortal soldiers to break through the military formation of an army three hundred thousand strong."
Dongfang Yuejian gave Gu Yu a long look, then continued,
"You need only know that, under normal circumstances, we have no chance of victory whatsoever."
Gu Yu's expression turned grave.
"It's that difficult?"
Dongfang Yuejian nodded.
"So, Gu Yu, on this journey to Dragon Gate Pass, our first priority is to protect ourselves. You must not mention rescuing anyone in front of Daoist Taiping."
Gu Yu could understand Dongfang Yuejian telling him to protect himself, but he could not quite understand why she