Deng Tianning's announcement made the disciples and elders of the Heavenly Sword Sect very envious, and most of them offered their heartfelt blessings.

The rewards for Yin Tiantian and the other two were generous, and they also secured more resources for them.

But Ding Junhua felt uneasy looking at the three people who were enjoying themselves. The emotions that Zhao Mingzhen had suppressed resurfaced involuntarily.

As Zhao Mingzhen watched Zhang Kaicheng happily accept the reward and say some polite words, his mood was no better than Ding Junhua's.

Deng Tianning interrupted their thoughts again.

"Alright, that's enough about the rewards. As everyone knows, our sect is currently in its early stages, and we need to work together on many things."

He then looked at Zhou Jian and Yu Jing and asked, "Do the two elders have any other instructions?"

Zhou Jian and Yu Jing exchanged a glance, and Zhou Jian spoke:

"Since everyone is free of anything else, please stay in the sect and cultivate. Also, Zhang Kaicheng, you may stay; the rest of you may leave."

The crowd began to disperse in an orderly fashion, and Ding Junhua and Zhao Mingzhen also walked out of the main hall.

Before leaving, Zhao Mingzhen glanced back at Zhang Kaicheng and saw Zhang Kaicheng and Zhou Jian chatting and laughing.

This scene was particularly heartbreaking for him.

Zhang Kaicheng noticed his gaze, turned his head and made brief eye contact with him, nodded to him and smiled kindly.

Zhang Kaicheng meant that the past is the past, and they should let bygones be bygones.

However, this action was seen as showing off and flaunting by Zhao Mingzhen, and he left feeling depressed.

Ding Junhua saw everything clearly from the side; he understood his master.

The master and his apprentice returned to their residence.

Ding Junhua cautiously probed:

“Master, as you can see, Guo Yunkai and Zhang Kaicheng are doing very well now, while we are becoming less and less valued. If this continues, the gap between us will only widen.”

Zhao Mingzhen knew what he meant, but this time she didn't blame him. She simply looked at him calmly and said slowly:

"Junhua, why bother with these things? Taking a step back will open up a whole new world. We're already lucky to have come to the Holy Domain. The sect will only get better and better in the future, and we will get better too."

Ding Junhua nodded, "I understand, Master. I was being narrow-minded."

Zhao Mingzhen instructed him, "Ancestor Zhou said not to leave the sect recently. You should know what he means."

Ding Junhua nodded, "Disciple understands, I won't do anything foolish, I'm going to cultivate now."

Ding Junhua muttered to himself.

"What do you mean by taking a step back and seeing the bigger picture? Master, since you're not seizing the opportunity, then don't blame me."

Zhao Mingzhen watched his departing figure, her gaze lingering on the distance.

That direction is the direction of the Tianchi Dynasty.

After a long while, he still shook his head.

...

The Holy Land, Eastern Region, Ling Family.

During this period, Qin Feng nourished the sword with his own blood every day, as if he were nurturing a living being.

The sword is becoming increasingly lustrous and is gradually gaining spiritual power.

The sword is silver-white, with faint red, gold, blue, and black spiritual lights appearing throughout, making it colorful and beautiful.

Qin Feng was worried that there might be problems, so he asked Ling Wushang for help from time to time.

Ling Wushang answered all of Qin Feng's questions without reservation.

After realizing that everything had gone smoothly, Qin Feng felt it was time to leave and bid farewell to the Ling family.

"Thank you all for your help during this time. I'm leaving now. Hope we can meet again someday."

Ling Wushang knew that Qin Feng would leave sooner or later, and he liked this young man who had helped the Ling family very much.

"Young friend, I won't keep you here since you have business to attend to. Please come visit my Ling family more often in the future. The entire Ling family would be more than happy to welcome you."

Qin Feng cupped his hands in thanks, "Thank you, I'll come again if I have the chance."

Ling Hao was taken aback, his face full of reluctance. "Brother Feng, are you leaving already? I'd like to stay a little longer so I can learn more from you."

Qin Feng comforted him, saying, "You have your own path to follow, and no one else can show you how."

Ling Yuwei didn't speak; her reluctance was palpable.

After exchanging pleasantries with them, Qin Feng flew directly towards the Monster Forest.

Before leaving, Ling Wushang gave him a storage ring containing various resources and items, saying it was a small wish of the Ling family.

Qin Feng couldn't refuse, so he accepted it.

He traveled from east to south, retracing his steps, determined to fulfill his promise and find Ao Ling after finishing his business.

Qin Feng no longer needs to be as cautious as before; with his current strength, he can travel safely in the Monster Forest.

He traveled very fast and soon arrived at the place where he met Ao Ling.

Qin Feng recalled what Ao Ling had said back then, and murmured:

"Is this the canyon a hundred miles from here? I've arrived. I wonder if you're still willing to sign a contract with me."

After a period of recuperation, Xiao Tian has almost fully recovered, and that's when he reappeared.

"Master, don't worry, she will definitely be willing. Not to mention the previous bond, even with your current potential, she won't be at a loss."

Qin Feng chuckled, "Xiao Tian, ​​you're good at talking, so say more."

He flew in the direction Ao Ling pointed out, and after flying about a hundred miles, he indeed saw a beautiful canyon.

As soon as he entered the canyon, he realized he was being watched by an old man with a long beard who exuded an imposing aura.

Qin Feng was startled when he saw the old man. This old man was no ordinary person; he was a transformed demon beast, and no one knew what his true form was. Moreover, his cultivation level was actually that of a peak Emperor Realm expert.

He couldn't help but sigh, "The Monster Forest is indeed dangerous."

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