Behind Sunset Valley, a massive sword light shot into the sky, rising straight up against the wind, and in mid-air, it transformed into a gigantic frost dragon.

Everyone in Sunset Valley stared with fervor at the giant dragon in mid-air. It was their senior brother! Their senior brother had broken through! When had their senior brother returned? How come they didn't know? To witness his breakthrough firsthand filled everyone with an indescribable sense of awe and reverence.

They have such a powerful senior brother. Although they may never catch up with Xiu Qiyu in this lifetime, there is someone who will always be ahead of everyone, like a beacon, guiding everyone in the right direction.

Xiu Qiyu's condition was not good at the moment. Since his master did not want him to go out, he could only find a way himself. With his current cultivation level, he was not enough to break through the barrier that his master had casually set up. Since it was not possible, he would break through. Xiu Qiyu ate all the healing pills left by Han Tianxun. The huge medicinal power surged in his body, but instead of repairing his injuries, it would worsen them.

Long, silver hair tinged with a few icy blue streaks quickly covered the ground, and Xiu Qiyu's eyes instantly turned to frost. Countless tiny snowflakes danced around him, and an icy aura emanated from him. His incomparably handsome face was even more profound than usual, and his entire being exuded an aura of nobility. This was the Ice Spirit Clan, a race blessed by the heavens.

After Xiu Qiyu returned to his original form, his recovery and absorption abilities increased significantly, and the immense medicinal power was gradually absorbed by his meridians. The figure of the small person sitting cross-legged at Xiu Qiyu's dantian also became clearer.

A chilling aura emanated from where Xiu Qiyu was, spreading rapidly until the entire bamboo house was covered in frost. The chill continued to spread, and gradually, the entire courtyard, the path, and the nearby river began to freeze over.

Xiu Qiyu's aura grew stronger and stronger; now was the time. He absorbed all the medicinal power, and the thin barrier within his body was shattered. The Shadowless Sword cheered, and after absorbing Xiu Qiyu's true energy, it charged fiercely towards the barrier. With the man and the sword working together, in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the barrier finally shattered into fragments. Of course, the small bamboo building also disappeared.

The Shadowless Sword emitted a clear sword cry, soaring straight into the heavens and transforming into a giant silver frost dragon. It roared and circled joyfully in mid-air, and finally, at Xiu Qiyu's summons, it reluctantly flew down.

Xiu Qiyu didn't even have time to greet his fellow disciples. He stepped onto his flying sword and was about to leave the sect to find Ye Xiruo in Xitu.

The moment the barrier shattered, Han Tianxun sensed something. Why was Xiao Qiqi being so violent? His little bamboo house must have been destroyed again. He wondered if Xiao Qiqi's body would suffer problems from forcibly breaking through like this.

Han Tianxin was truly heartbroken; what a terrible mentor he was.

"return."

Just as Xiu Qiyu's figure on the sword was about to disappear, Han Tianxun stretched out his hand and transformed it into a giant palm, pressing down on Xiu Qiyu. Xiu Qiyu gritted his teeth and thought, "Here we go again. When will this end?"

Everyone in the entire Sunset Valley was stunned. What was going on? Whose is that hateful claw in the sky? It looks like it's trying to stop the senior brother.

"How infuriating! Senior Brother is in such a hurry, there must be a reason. Why are you stopping him?"

"Senior brother, quickly tear that claw off."

Xiu Qiyu unleashed a barrage of ten thousand swords, creating a magnificent spectacle that formed a rain of swords in mid-air.

The simultaneous unleashing of countless swords against the giant hand instantly created numerous spatial rifts, which shone with a dangerous light, like black lightning.

Upon seeing this, the giant hand immediately changed from a palm to a fist and grabbed Xiu Qiyu back.

The people of Luoxia Valley were heartbroken. Why wasn't it going according to plan? Wasn't it supposed to be that the eldest disciple would unleash his divine power and tear apart some shameless old man? How did it turn into the eldest disciple being suppressed? Bao Bao was indignant, utterly indignant.

Ahhh, all the disciples of Luoxia Valley below have gone crazy! Their omnipotent, god-like senior brother broke through to a new level today—so cool! Why did he have to be kidnapped at his most handsome moment? Ahhh!

Wait, that place seems to be the back mountain, but that's not where the sect leader lives. They just cursed the sect leader too.

Never mind the sect leader, my true love is my senior brother.

Xiu Qiyu was directly suppressed and brought back to Han Tianxun. Xiu Qiyu had a cold face and was thinking about whether to unleash a few Thousand Swords at once.

"What's wrong? Your wings have grown strong enough to fly now?"

"Your disciple wouldn't dare."

"Tsk tsk, does this mean they have a problem with their master, or something else?"

“Master, you shouldn’t stop me. In this life and for all eternity, I am destined to be with Xiao Yezi.”

"And then, I knew."

"I hope you will grant our request and not stop us."

Han Tianxun almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Damn it, in his precious disciple's eyes, he had actually become the stick that broke up the lovers. This was outrageous!

"You think I'm stopping you? Which eye of yours saw me stopping you?" she roared, like a shrew.

Xiu Qiyu remained silent, clearly implying that both eyes had seen it.

“Little Qiqi, you’re overthinking it. I’m more worried about Little Yezi than you. If something happens to the little girl, the spirit wine will really be gone.”

Xiu Qiyu's eyes began to blaze with fury. It seemed that Xiao Yezi's life wasn't even worth a few jars of spirit wine!

"I'm more worried about Xiao Yezi than you are. Hmph." Han Tianxun sneered, "The little girl is in Xitu. Do you think it's faster for you to fly there, or for Palace Master Jingli's immortal artifact to be faster? Or do you think Jingli will find Xiao Yezi before you and let you see the little girl again?" Han Tianxun sneered.

Xiu Qiyu's feverish mind finally cleared up: "It was your disciple who misunderstood Master. Please forgive me."

"Go away, I don't want to see you right now."

"Master, please be careful. I'm leaving now."

She really left! Han Tianxin was dumbfounded. Little Qiqi is getting less and less cute.

Even so, Xiu Qiyu still desperately wanted to find Xiao Yezi; she had never felt so panicked before. The two of them had never been separated by such a great distance. The longer the time passed, the deeper their longing grew.

In Maple Forest City, at the Ling residence, a vast and powerful aura suddenly emanated from the room where Ye Xiruo resided. It carried a vibrant life force, yet also contained a hint of destructive energy, shaking the entire Maple Forest City.