Just then, another unexpected event occurred!

Perhaps it was Zhang Shao's breakthrough in cultivation that caused his aura to surge, triggering a connection in the unseen realm.

Perhaps it was because the three of them had been cultivating together during this period that their auras became increasingly intertwined.

The contract mark deep within the souls of the three people lit up once more!

This time, it wasn't a fleeting glimmer of light, but a continuous, soft, and warm glow, like three little stars echoing each other!

An indescribable sense of close connection arose simultaneously in the hearts of the three, as if their souls had drawn closer together.

The light lasted for several breaths before slowly fading away.

The three looked at each other, each seeing a hint of surprise and...some indescribable subtle change in the other's eyes.

"This damn contract... how come it even has upgrades?"

Ye Meier touched her arm and muttered something, but her tone was less disdainful than before.

As Ling Qingxue felt the increasingly clear connection between their souls, a complex expression flashed across her cool and aloof face, ultimately turning into a soft sigh: "Fortune... is also a bond."

Looking at the fairy and witch before him, feeling the powerful energy within his body and that wondrous soul connection, Zhang Shaozhong felt a surge of pride and couldn't help but grin.

"Who cares! What's meant to be will be! We're all in this together now! We'll meet force with force, and... well, with the fairy setting up the formation, we'll dam the water with earth!"

He clenched his fist, brimming with confidence:

"Let's go! To celebrate my breakthrough and to honor our 'upgraded' contract, it's on me! All-you-can-eat barbecue!"

Night Enchantress's eyes lit up instantly: "I love this way of celebrating!"

Ling Qingxue looked at the two who had suddenly become noisy again, shook her head helplessly, but a very faint smile appeared on her lips.