Just as Liang Yi was giving his junior sister step-by-step guidance on how to traverse from the Seventh Realm to the Eighth Realm, a majestic Sword Intent surged forth from the narrow valley behind Liang Yi, sending a bright and dazzling light soaring into the sky, instantly piercing through tens of thousands of miles of white clouds!
"It's Master!"
Su Youyi looked up in delight, recognizing the familiar Sword Intent as undoubtedly originating from her own master. The unrestrained and confident radiance of the Sword Intent indicated that Master's body had mostly recovered from his injuries.
"Let's go take a look!"
Liang Yi was not particularly surprised; his master and Gu Sheng had already briefed him in advance. His meditation at the entrance of the valley was at Gu Sheng's instruction, as a precaution against any unforeseen incidents.
Su Youyi had wanted to ask her senior brother about his silent and unnoticeable breakthrough, but now that Master Chen Hua was healed, she no longer had time to ponder and excitedly followed Liang Yi as they flashed into the valley.
Following the winding and narrow mountain path, they arrived at a garden planted with a variety of exotic flowers and herbs. The fresh scent of nature invigorated Liang Yi and Su Youyi as soon as they stepped into the area, infusing their bodies with vibrant energy!
"This is..."
Confused, Su Youyi surveyed her surroundings. When she had left, the valley was empty, but now it was filled with so many odd flowers and herbs...
Moreover, with Su Youyi's keen vision, she could see that every plant here would be considered a treasure of heaven and earth elsewhere, with each being of at least Second Grade.
As Su Youyi spoke, she gently stepped on the damp soil beneath her feet. There had to be an Array of astonishing grade beneath; otherwise, such a valley could not support the overwhelming Spiritual Power and nutrients required by these precious and rare plants.
If the Great Formation were to be deactivated, the Spiritual Medicines could possibly drain the surrounding ten thousand miles of land.
Outside, these coveted Spiritual Medicines that people fought over so fiercely grew here as wildly and effortlessly as weeds in the mountains. Su Youyi also keenly noticed that the planting of these rare and exotic plants seemed to follow a pattern that she could sense but not comprehend.
"This is the handiwork of Senior Gu Sheng, using the scent of Spiritual Medicines as the basis. Thousands of Spiritual Medicines are combined to generate an aroma that greatly benefits the injuries of Cultivators while causing minimal harm to the Spiritual Medicines themselves..."
Liang Yi explained with a smile.
"I see..."
In her moment of realization, coupled with a touch of surprise, Su Youyi had never seen or even thought of using these precious and exotic plants, which were always considered Alchemy Materials, in such a manner.
"Although its efficacy is much less compared to Elixirs, it has the advantages of duration and longevity. It is effective for Cultivators of any level, and the range and number of people that can be affected by the aroma is vast."
Liang Yi raised a finger and elaborated for Su Youyi.
Master Chen Hua's injury couldn't heal completely; otherwise, the Abyss Will wouldn't be able to descend. Hence, to avoid the overly potent effects of Elixirs, Senior Gu Sheng came up with this clever solution only after advancing to the Ninth Realm.
Aside from clearing out the reserves of Medicine Valley, the eight Super Forces also contributed significantly to the valley's stock of herbs.
At the center of the Medicinal Herb Garden, surrounded by an Array, stood a figure, and outside of it, Senior Gu Sheng was excitedly gazing at the person within the Array. Standing beside Gu Sheng was a figure both Liang Yi and Su Youyi were extremely familiar with, Qinglian, who they hadn't seen for a long time!
The source of the heaven-shattering Sword Intent was the handsome man inside the Array!
In a flash, Liang Yi and Su Youyi appeared behind Gu Sheng and Qinglian, who had returned to their normal sizes.
"Senior Gu Sheng, Senior Qinglian!"
Liang Yi and Su Youyi respectfully offered their greetings.
Su Youyi felt a bit unaccustomed; previously, Senior Gu Sheng was only the size of a palm, but now that he had returned to his normal size, she had to look up.
"It's Liang Yi and Youyi. Chen Hua is at the final stages..."
Gu Sheng spoke without turning back, his eyes brimming with satisfaction at Chen Hua. Thanks to Chen Hua, otherwise, he would have had to wait some time to break through to the Ninth Realm.
"How long has it been since we last saw each other, and you've already stepped into this Realm!?"
Upon sensing Liang Yi's aura, Qinglian looked at him in shock, his face filled with disbelief.
Has it been just over two years since they left the Little Bamboo House? Two years from the Seventh Realm to the Eighth Realm?
Has he gone mad, or has the world gone mad...
Knowing that he had been stuck at the Perfection of the Ninth Realm for the third epoch, even though he faintly sensed the arrival of the Great Epoch might present a chance for breakthrough, even with the help of the thick Heavenly Dao aura on Liang Yi entering the Mystical Mechanism realm, he couldn't possibly advance in such a short period.
Qinglian had reason to believe that even before he found the chance for his breakthrough, this youngster Liang Yi might catch up to him.
"Ah ha ha, just a bit of luck..."
Sensing Senior Qinglian's gaze as if looking at a monster, Liang Yi scratched his head and gave an awkward laugh.
"You haven't seen this youngster's progress over the year; he's been breaking through every couple of months. At first, Chen Hua and I were surprised, but later when the kid directly advanced to the Eighth Realm, we both became unfazed."
Gu Sheng shrugged his shoulders, already embodying the calm demeanor of one who has seen all vicissitudes of life.