Bai Huan laughed heartily, "Definitely! With Venerable Poyue's help, I'll definitely be able to finish it quickly. When that happens, I'll definitely take my massage artifact with me as I ascend to the Immortal Realm!"

The two chatted lightly about what had happened since their separation, occasionally cracking jokes. Although they were both smiling, it was strangely heavy-hearted.

...

After the two of them, Qi Yu and several Venerables went to the teleportation array outside the sect to continue watching the battle at Yunyang Sect.

Of the elders who went to watch the battle last time, Venerable Zhichou was unable to come due to injury, so Venerable Poyue stayed in the sect to build a merit box for her.

This time, Qi Yu was only somewhat familiar with Sword Heart Fairy, Venerable Canglang, and Red Lotus Fairy. The other three elders looked familiar, but he couldn't quite remember their names.

Qi Yu's identity changed, and apart from Venerable Canglang, who remained as expressionless as ever, the attitudes of the other elders changed to varying degrees.

The Crimson Lotus Fairy tentatively asked, "Smoke..."

"Tsk." Before Qi Yu could speak, Sword Heart Fairy said, "How dare you talk like that! You should call me Jade Immortal Venerable now."

The Red Lotus Fairy, who was trying to get closer to the Sword Heart Fairy, was rebuffed. Not wanting to directly retort to the Sword Heart Fairy who was always straightforward and outspoken, she changed her words and said, "Immortal Jade, I haven't had a chance to congratulate you in person yet. Congratulations on your advancement to the Tribulation Transcending stage, taking another step towards ascension."

Qi Yu didn't even raise an eyebrow, and said, "Thank you."

After saying that, she closed her eyes, clearly indicating that she did not want to talk about it further.

Having been rebuffed, Fairy Red Lotus didn't want to keep pestering her, so she reluctantly shut her mouth.

Before long, the group arrived at Yunyang Sect.

The one who came to greet them was still Venerable Yangxi, the prominent elder of the Yunyang Sect. He stepped forward, about to say some polite words with a smile, when he suddenly stopped.

He looked at Qi Yu, whose shoulders were slumped over, and hesitated.

"Young friend Yu...you..."