Xiyou Immortal Cultivation World, beneath the Sha Family's mineral vein.
Within the cave-dwelling space housing a sub-formation of the Yuanhe Five Elements Demon Subduing Formation, Qi Xiaoyu sat meditating with his eyes closed, dressed in a plain robe. Over the years, he had guarded this formation without daring to make the slightest mistake.
As for the interior of the Celestial Hall, without the Devouring Sky Rat to break its restrictions, he could not enter the hall for the time being. He simply waited outside.
In truth, he was also deeply worried for Qin Ming's safety. Yet a battle involving God Transformation Stage cultivators and even Nascent Soul Late Stage Great Cultivators was not something a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator like him could rashly intrude upon. Not only would he be unable to help, he might even perish and become a hindrance instead.
Still, after spending these years with Qin Ming, Qi Xiaoyu had come to vaguely understand him. He knew Qin Ming possessed extraordinary fortune and was surely protected by Heaven's favor.
Suddenly.
Faint spatial ripples spread through the Ancient Cultivator's cave-dwelling space, prompting Qi Xiaoyu to open his eyes and rise from meditation.
A trace of vigilance first appeared on his face. After all, this place was crucial to suppressing the ancient demon of Mount Yuanji.
Then, countless azure motes of light slowly gathered in the air ahead, forming a human silhouette. An incomparably terrifying spiritual pressure descended upon the cave-dwelling space.
Even Qi Xiaoyu, a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator, felt his heart palpitate intensely beneath that spiritual pressure.
As the azure radiance gradually solidified, it revealed a tall, verdant figure, like an evergreen ancient tree—calm and approachable.
"Fellow Daoist Qin! You're all right! That's wonderful!"
Seeing Qin Ming emerge safe and sound, Qi Xiaoyu's face lit