When Ao Wei saw his daughter, he was both surprised and delighted. He had also witnessed Ao Ling's behavior earlier, and he couldn't help but rush to her side.

She couldn't help but call out, "Ling'er."

Ao Ling also noticed Ao Wei and sweetly called out, "Dad, Ling'er can transform into human form now."

Ao Wei nodded vigorously, and said with satisfaction:

"Hmm, Ling'er is really great. Father saw it. By the way, Ling'er, what realm have you reached?"

The aura you just displayed seemed much stronger than your father's, even stronger than your grandfather's.

Ao Zhen also stared intently at Ao Ling. He had sensed it just now, and if he wasn't mistaken, it was the aura of an Emperor Realm expert, even stronger than his own.

But how could that be? His granddaughter had only been with Qin Feng for a few years.

Ao Ling proudly raised her head, "That's right, Ling'er is already at the Emperor Realm, just a little short of the mid-Emperor Realm."

Ao Zhen and his son Ao Wei looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes. It was simply unbelievable.

Ao Wei felt both surprised and bitter.

He was naturally happy that his daughter's cultivation had greatly improved, but he was only at the early stage of the Emperor Realm, and he couldn't even compare to his daughter. He felt a little bittersweet, but he was happy nonetheless.

Ao Zhen laughed heartily, "Good, Ling'er is great."

Qin Feng and the others simply watched Jingjing and the others reunite without disturbing them. Bingluan also transformed into human form and stood beside Leng Yuexi.

Ao Zhen was the first to realize that he had been impolite in his excitement, which was truly inappropriate.

He coughed twice and said to Qin Feng and the others, "Qin Feng, it's been a long time. Thank you for solving the problem of Ling'er's inability to take human form."

Ao Wei also realized what was happening and seemed to find Qin Feng more agreeable. "You did a good job this time, kid."

Qin Feng waved his hand and explained:

"Uncle Ao, Grandpa Ao, there's no need for such formalities. Ling'er is my sister, and this is what I should do."

Besides, I didn't do anything wrong. It wasn't Ling'er's fault; it was because this area was sealed off before, and she didn't have the soil to take form.

Ao Zhen shook his head and sighed:

"No matter what, I have to thank you. I heard about what happened a while ago. I really didn't expect that we were born in such a place."

Thanks to you all, otherwise I don't know when I would have reached the Emperor Realm.

"The previous thunderclaps must have been from outsiders arriving again, right? Did you manage to deal with them all?"

Qin Feng nodded.

"Yes, they are the Dark Palace's support in the Immortal Realm. This matter is not over yet, and they will send more people. We must not be careless."

But there's no need to worry too much; we have a solution.

Ao Zhenning nodded firmly, somewhat ashamed, and said:

“I am older than you, yet the task of protecting our homeland falls on you young people. I am truly ashamed.”

Qin Feng comforted him, "Grandpa Ao, what are you saying? This is also the place where I was born and raised, and I have the same responsibility."

Ao Zhen looked at Qin Feng with admiration.

Yu Jing and Ao Wei were old acquaintances, and the two had even signed a contract. They hadn't seen each other for a while, so he went up to greet them.

"Senior Ao Zhen, Brother Ao Wei, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

Ao Wei hugged Yu Jing happily, "Brother Yu, long time no see! Do you know Qin Feng? What brings you here together?"

Ao Ling interjected, "Of course we know each other. Brother Feng is an elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and Uncle Yu is the patriarch of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Father, how could we not know each other?"

Ao Wei was genuinely unaware of this and was quite surprised, exclaiming, "What a coincidence!"

Ao Zhen invited, "Qin Feng, Xiao Yu, these are all your people, right? Let's go in and sit down before we talk."

Qin Feng nodded and led everyone into Dragon Valley.

Inside the reception hall, everyone took their seats. Without Qin Feng's introduction, Ao Ling introduced Leng Yuexi, Bing Luan, and the others one by one.

The group chatted happily.

Half a day later, Qin Feng felt that it was enough and decided to take his leave.

Seeing that Ao Ling was somewhat reluctant to part with him, he advised, "Ling'er, you've been away from home for a while now, why not stay a little longer?"

Ao Ling shook her head, "No, I want to go and see where Brother Feng grew up."

Qin Feng let her have her way.

Ice Phoenix transformed once more and led everyone back to Yizhou.

Once you cross the Demon Beast Continent, you arrive at the Southern Region.

Upon arriving in the Southern Region, gazing upon this familiar land, they were filled with emotion; after so many years, they had returned.

They arrived at the Heavenly Sword Sect first and released Yu Jing, Zhou Jian, Deng Tianning, and others.

Qin Feng didn't stop, leading Leng Yuexi, Yin Tiantian, Xiao Fan, Xiao Shitou, and Xiao Shitou's family towards Qingzhou.

They hadn't returned for a long time, and from their high vantage point, they surveyed the landscape, taking in the entire panorama of the land and mountains.

Qin Feng didn't meet many people along the way, but he did have a few old acquaintances from Lingyan Pavilion.

I plan to visit Feihong City when I pass through it on my way back.

However, not far from the Heavenly Sword Sect, they saw a plaque inscribed with "Lingyan Pavilion" on a hill near Tianjiao City.

"Huh, Lingyan Pavilion, is that the Lingyan Pavilion we know? Wasn't it located at the border of Yizhou and Yunzhou? Did it move here?"

"It's not impossible. Back then, the trip to the Palace of Bliss caused a violent upheaval in the originally stable situation of Yizhou."

The first-rate forces such as Huanhua Sect, Wanshou Sect, Hehuan Sect, and Yaowang Valley have suffered heavy losses and are no longer as powerful as before.

Therefore, they had to give up some of the prime locations and superior resources they had previously occupied.

Senior Shen and the others should have seized this opportunity.

"Lingyan Pavilion has taken root here and established its mountain gate. It looks quite large, much better than when it was on the edge of Yizhou."

"Why think so much? Just go down and see for yourself."

"Hehe, when we first left Qingzhou, we made quite a few enemies and didn't make many friends. Besides the Heavenly Sword Sect, there was only the Lingyan Pavilion."

"Okay, let's go down and take a look."

Qin Feng and his group arrived abruptly, their powerful aura causing the gatekeepers of Lingyan Pavilion to tremble in fear.

The gatekeeper was just a Foundation Establishment disciple, but even though Qin Feng and the others didn't deliberately release their aura, he was still terrified.

He forced himself to step forward and ask, still trembling, "May I ask what brings you seniors to my Lingyan Pavilion?"

Qin Feng smiled slightly, "You don't need to be afraid, we mean no harm. May I ask what your sect leader's name is?"

The disciple guarding the mountain was even more nervous. Saying there was no ill intent didn't mean there really was none. Asking about the sect leader's information was to confirm his identity. What if he was an enemy?

But you can't remain silent when someone asks you a question, so you have to answer.

Then a woman's surprised voice rang out before he could speak, "Qin Feng, Yue Xi, Tian Tian, ​​Xiao Fan, is it really you?"

Qin Feng and the others heard the familiar voice and looked in the direction of the sound.

A beautiful woman with delicate makeup and dressed in a light blue dress walked out of the Lingyan Pavilion gate, looking delighted and excited, and ran quickly toward them.

Qin Feng, Leng Yuexi, and the others exchanged a smile. This woman was Shen Mengying, and this was indeed the Lingyan Pavilion they were looking for.