Xu Qingtong cautiously activated the Vermilion Bird Hand and struck at the formation.
He had already suffered badly at the formation's hands once, so he was more cautious this time.
The fiery red Vermilion Bird Hand landed on the formation, gripped it with gentle force, then pulled sideways, actually tearing an opening in it.
Overjoyed, Xu Qingtong stepped up to the breach in the great formation and leaped out.
It worked! Xu Qingtong was beside himself with excitement. More than three years of effort had not been wasted. He had finally escaped!
But then Xu Qingtong thought of Dongfang Hui. She was still inside the great formation!
He thought it over. Since he had already comprehended two cultivation techniques and could enter and leave freely, he might as well go back and keep Dongfang Hui company. Once she comprehended a technique, they could leave together!
Xu Qingtong returned to Tranquil Heart Hall and found Dongfang Hui, who was studying the Body Tempering Technique.
"Senior Sister Dongfang, I've mastered the Upper Immortal Realm portion of the Nine Immortals Scripture, and I'll soon be able to break through to the High Immortal Realm. I just went to the entrance and easily escaped using an immortal art from the Nine Immortals Scripture!"
A trace of worry appeared on Dongfang Hui's face when she heard this. Forcing a smile, she said, "Junior Brother Xu, since you've already escaped, why did you come back?"
"We came here to explore together. How could I leave you here alone and go somewhere else by myself?"
Warmth filled Dongfang Hui's heart. He was still so kind, still someone who made others feel so at ease! Sadly, one wrong step led to another!
"Senior Sister Dongfang, how is your study of this Body Tempering Technique going? Can you sense