When Lan Hong regained consciousness, Zi Yan was the first to pounce on him, tears still glistening at the corners of her eyes.
"Brother Lan Hong, Zi Yan was so scared just now. I thought I would never see you again."
"Silly girl, didn't I give you a warning? I told you to be careful of the Illusionary Realm, so how did you still end up immersed in it?"
"Brother Lan Hong, honestly, if you were going to warn us, why did you make it so cryptic? How was I supposed to know what it meant?
"Besides, that Illusionary Realm was far too real. After entering it, we all lost a portion of our memories."
Lan Hong nodded as well. That was indeed the case. Otherwise, Cai Lin, Qing Lin, and the others would not have fallen into the Illusionary Realm so easily and been unable to break free.
This also showed that Xiao Yan had truly been extraordinary to become the first to free himself from the Bodhi Ancient Tree's Illusionary Realm.
After Lan Hong comforted Zi Yan, Gu Xun'er stepped forward and asked, "Senior, what happened to Brother Xiao Yan?"
"He was the first to complete the Illusionary Realm's trial and has earned the chance to comprehend beneath the Bodhi Ancient Tree. As for how much he gains, that will depend on himself."
"Really? That's wonderful! Brother Xiao Yan, keep it up!"
Gu Xun'er cheered Xiao Yan on, though Xiao Yan likely could not hear her.
During the time Xiao Yan spent comprehending beneath the Bodhi Ancient Tree, Lan Hong did not remain idle either. He spoke with the Bodhi Ancient Tree about the Dou Qi Continent during ancient times.
He could clearly sense that the Bodhi Ancient Tree's intelligence had improved. Only after asking did he learn