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The sun rises, casting a magnificent glow.

The mountains and forests are lush with green trees and gurgling springs. The bright sunlight shines through the branches and leaves, drawing dreamlike rays of light.

As Qingxuan descended the long blue stone steps, she turned to look at the Wujiang Dao Mountain Gate, which was now just a blurry shadow halfway up the mountain, and a wistful smile appeared on her face.

Ten years ago, I came to Wujiangdao with Tianliujun, all alone. I never imagined that I would leave today empty-handed, completely empty-handed.

However, this was Qingxuan's own request; she didn't want anyone to see her off. Since she had come so inconspicuously, she naturally wanted to leave quietly as well, without causing a ripple.

Yesterday's events at the Star-Picking Hall were not publicized at Tianliujun's behest. No one in the Martial Frontier Sect knew of Qingxuan's contribution and still regarded him as just a lowly servant who had left the sect.

While reminiscing about the past, Qingxuan took out a handful of shelled peanuts from her sleeve, popped them into her mouth one by one, chewed them with a contented expression, and walked towards a mountain stream not far away.

"The Martial Frontier Sect doesn't have much else of value, but it has a well-chosen location for its sect. Although the spiritual vein where Linglu Mountain is located is not yet fully formed, it already exudes spiritual energy. In a few years, it will become a blessed land of spiritual energy. It seems that the founder of the Martial Frontier Sect was a man of discernment. The wild animals in these mountains are nourished by spiritual energy, and their taste and texture are truly excellent."

Qingxuan chuckled to herself, casually picked a few leaves from a nearby shrub, and went to a boulder by the stream. She squatted down and gently tossed them into the water.

A few leaves drifted down in the wind, landing on the stone and forming a chaotic pattern.

Qingxuan narrowed her eyes, staring at the pattern, then turned her head to look west, muttering to herself, "It really is those guys..."

Wiping his mouth, Qingxuan shook his head and smiled: "These guys are indeed quite ambitious. They haven't even settled down in Cangyuan Realm yet, and they've already started making moves against Yuxiao Realm."

"The Purple Immortal Lake, the connecting point between the Jade Night Realm and the other four realms, is too powerful for them to attack directly. So, they opted for the Eastern Heaven Plains, a place where the three powers stand in a tripartite balance of power, instead?"

"Thinking about it, it makes sense. The grudges and entanglements between the three sects, Wujiangdao, Jitiansi, and Huangluozong, are complicated, making them the most convenient targets to exploit."

"Hmm, things are getting interesting..."

After thinking for a while, Qingxuan stood up and slowly walked down the mountain along the path. Her pace was not fast, as if she was waiting for something.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a whooshing sound came from the forest. Qingxuan turned her head and saw a figure leaping and bounding through the forest in the far distance, rapidly approaching them, covering dozens of feet with a single leap.

Seeing the figure chasing after her, Qingxuan's smile deepened, and she stopped. In a few breaths, the figure rushed out of the woods and landed in front of Qingxuan.

The newcomer was handsome and tall, dressed in a simple yet exquisitely made robe, clearly indicating his noble status. However, his face was pale, and his forced expression revealed a hint of weariness; his once bright eyes were now dull and lifeless.

The person who arrived was none other than the protagonist of yesterday's annulment incident, the tragic young master Tianyu.

Seeing Qingxuan stop and wait for him, Tianyu Jun forced a smile, his lips twitching as if he wanted to say something. However, he couldn't utter a word for a long time, as if he didn't know how to start the conversation.

Seeing this, Qingxuan sighed and said lazily, "Alas, young master, look at your spirit! You've deteriorated to the point where even the lowest level of Yin spirits can possess you. Why aren't you staying in the sect to recuperate? What are you doing out here?"

Seeing Qingxuan speak first, Tianyu Jun finally breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said respectfully, "By order of my grandmaster, the Supreme Elder, I have come to accompany Lord Xuan on his journey to travel the world."

"Oh?" Qingxuan raised an eyebrow, looking somewhat surprised, then smiled nonchalantly, "Old Liu wants you to come out and explore with me? Young Master, this is going to be a tough job."

"The outside world is not as peaceful and wonderful as the Martial Frontier Dao. Moreover, once you leave the Martial Frontier Dao, no one will look up to you in any way just because you are the Junior Master of the Martial Frontier Dao. This is completely different from the feeling of being high and mighty that you used to have."

"What do you think about this yourself? If you don't want to do it yourself, but are only doing it because of that old scoundrel, then you should go back as soon as possible."

A glint of light flashed in Tianyu Jun's eyes, and his dim gaze brightened instantly. He bowed to Qingxuan and said firmly, "Lord Xuan, please do not worry. This is not only the order of the Supreme Elder, but also my own wish. In fact, even without the Supreme Elder's instructions, I have decided to follow Lord Xuan."

Qingxuan asked, somewhat surprised, "Why is that?"

Tianyu Jun raised his head, his gaze turning resentful and hateful. He gritted his teeth and said, "I wish to become Xuan Jun's disciple. I hope Xuan Jun can teach me the supreme techniques so that I can avenge the shame of Xiao Linyuan stealing my wife."

"Oh, I see." Qingxuan suddenly realized that Tianyu Jun must have seen how she dealt with Xiao Linyuan yesterday and concluded that she was stronger than Xiao Linyuan, which is why he had this idea.

Thinking of this, Qingxuan found it somewhat amusing and advised, "Young Master, if you want to learn cultivation techniques, why go to such lengths? There are plenty of cultivation techniques in your Martial Frontier Sect, and many of them are quite good."

"As for becoming an apprentice, Old Liu is a master, no less than Xiao Linyuan. Why don't you ask him? He's your grandmaster, your father's master, and he's always doted on you. I'm sure he won't refuse your request, right?"

Tianyu Jun's face showed a bitter expression, and he sighed, "I have also had such thoughts, but my grandmaster said frankly that he himself might not be able to defeat Xiao Linyuan. The techniques in the Martial Frontier Sect are far inferior to the techniques that Xiao Linyuan used that day."

"Moreover, my grandmaster is about to break through in seclusion. How can I disturb him because of my own personal matters and make him distracted?"

Qingxuan nodded in agreement: "Oh, that's true. In that case, are you really planning to follow me, young master?"

Tianyu-jun cupped his hands again and said without hesitation, "I only ask that you grant my request, Xuan-jun. From now on, I will be at your disposal."

Hearing Tianyu Jun's sincere and resolute tone, Qingxuan waved her hand helplessly and said, "Alright, alright, don't be so formal. If you're willing to follow, then follow. But forget about the master-disciple relationship. We're about the same age. If you keep calling me 'Master,' I feel awkward, even if you don't mind.

"As for teaching you martial arts techniques, it's not impossible for me to do so, out of respect for Old Liu. But how much you can learn depends on your own judgment."

Upon hearing Qingxuan agree to his request, Tianliujun was overjoyed and repeatedly agreed.

In Tianyu Jun's heart, as long as he can learn the cultivation techniques from Qingxuan, increase his strength, and seek revenge on Xiao Linyuan, it doesn't matter what his identity is.

Qingxuan looked up at the sky, then glanced at Tianyu Jun's somewhat weak face, and said, "Young Master, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Let's go down to the town at the foot of the mountain and grab something to eat."

As she spoke, Qingxuan lightly touched the ground with her feet, and her body seemed weightless, soaring forward like a leaf. Although she was only three inches off the ground, she flew for dozens of feet without showing any signs of falling, as if she were flying with the wind.

Upon seeing this, Tianyu Jun was slightly amazed, secretly thinking that he hadn't misjudged Qing Xuanguang. The subtlety and difficulty of Qing Xuanguang's lightness skill far exceeded what Tianyu Jun had learned in the Martial Frontier Path.

This kind of low-altitude, ground-hugging flight is especially rare and extremely difficult to master, requiring a very high level of control.

Those who cultivate martial arts must undergo a complete transformation, cleansing their marrow and bones, crossing the heavenly barrier, shedding their mortal bodies, and reaching the realm of celestial beings to be able to fly. Otherwise, no matter how exquisite their techniques are, they will eventually fall to the ground when their last breath is exhausted.

As for the disciples inside the Martial Frontier Sect, their ability to fly is entirely due to the sect's protective array. This array continuously gathers the spiritual energy of the entire Linglu Mountain Range, altering the aura within the sect's gates, thus enabling even mortal disciples to fly using magical artifacts. However, once they leave the sect, they are immediately reduced to their original state.

The spiritual vein in the Linglu Mountains is still incomplete and lacks sufficient spiritual energy. Once the spiritual vein is complete and the spiritual energy is abundant, the aura of the Wujiang Sect will be even stronger, and even without magical treasures, the disciples at the mortal realm will be able to fly through the air.

Seeing Qingxuan fly away gracefully, Tianyu Jun felt a surge of pride. He gathered his strength, took a step forward, and followed Qingxuan with lightning speed. His movements were as swift as the wind and as loud as thunder.

The two figures blurred into two afterimages as they walked side by side along the mountain path. One moved with graceful ease, like a gentle breeze, while the other roared with power, as forceful as thunder; neither was slower than the other.

However, every few dozen feet that Tianyu Jun flew, he needed to land to catch his breath, inevitably falling behind by a few centimeters. After gathering his breath, he had to exert force to catch up. Qingxuan, on the other hand, never landed from beginning to end, maintaining a constant speed as she leisurely floated away.

After about an hour, the two of them finally arrived at the foot of Linglu Mountain, where a small town appeared not far away.

Upon seeing the town, Qingxuan landed and slowly walked towards it. Tianyujun also stopped and walked slowly, with beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

Qingxuan glanced at Tianyu Jun and laughed, "Oh my, it seems that you cultivate very diligently. Your stamina is quite good compared to others of the same realm."

Tianyu Jun smiled shyly, his face slightly flushed, and said apologetically, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Lord Xuan. My meager cultivation is nothing to brag about."

Seeing Tianyu's reaction, Qingxuan found it amusing, but said nothing, and led Tianliu into the town.

It was the time when residents were out working, and there weren't many people on the street. The two walked straight to the center of the town and came to a three-story building.

Tianyu looked up and saw three large characters written on the plaque above the main gate of the small building:

Spring Rain Workshop.