Lin Zhou glanced casually in the direction of the mountain gate, a knowing smile playing on his lips: "What else could it be? You 'great heroes' are back, the news spreads faster than the wind."
As soon as he finished speaking, the sounds outside grew closer and closer, and someone could even be heard shouting, "Is Senior Xiao Chen here? This junior is a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect of the Cangxuan Realm, and wishes to pay homage to your esteemed presence!"
"Does the Qingyun Sect accept disciples? This junior is willing to join the Qingyun Sect and serve the sect with utmost loyalty!"
Xiao Chen and the others then realized what was happening.
Back then, they defended the Cangxuan Realm against invading cultivators and protected the entire realm.
Afterwards, they ventured to other worlds, and over the years, they have become legends among the cultivators of the Cangxuan Realm.
Some say Xiao Chen's spear intent can cleave through the void, while others say Jiang Li's swordsmanship can summon galaxies.
Some people say that Su She's righteous spirit can purify all evil spirits, and that his stone body can withstand attacks from the Nirvana Realm.
Although the Qingyun Sect only had one master, Lin Zhou, and four disciples, it became a recognized top-tier power in the Cangxuan Realm.
After all, a sect capable of nurturing Xiao Chen and his three disciples must be incredibly powerful.
Over the years, countless forces and cultivators have sought out the Qingyun Sect, either wanting to join the sect or seeking guidance from Xiao Chen and his companions.
Lin Zhou disliked the noise and crowds, so he had long ago used an array to hide the mountain gate. Ordinary people couldn't find it at all, and even if they did, they couldn't get in.
"Master, this..." Xiao Chen was somewhat helpless. They just wanted to stay quietly in the sect and didn't want to be disturbed.
Lin Zhou waved his hand, stood up and stretched: "Ignore them, anyway, there's a formation blocking the mountain gate, they can't get in."
"We hid the mountain gate back then to avoid these kinds of troubles, but we didn't expect that your return would still attract so many people."
He paused, then looked at Xiao Chen and the others: "But that's normal. Your reputations in the Cangxuan Realm are now greater than mine as your 'master'."
“They not only want to pay homage to you, but also want to know your current level. After all, you were only at the Creation Realm when you left, but now you may have even touched the threshold of the Nirvana Realm.”
Xiao Chen and the others then remembered that they had experienced many great battles in the Xuanqiong Realm, and their cultivation levels had already broken through. Xiao Chen and Jiang Li had even reached the peak of the Creation Realm.
With their peak Creation Realm strength, Su She and Shi Tou would be considered top-tier combatants in the Cangxuan Realm.
The Cangxuan Realm at this time was no longer the desolate place it once was.
Since the passage to the Spirit Ruins Realm was opened, the rich spiritual energy of the Spirit Ruins Realm has been continuously flowing into the Cangxuan Realm.
The vegetation in the mountains grew ever more lush, and ancient trees blossomed and bore fruit overnight; the once-parched spiritual veins were revitalized.
The spiritual energy surging out was several times more concentrated than before; the cultivators' cultivation speed also increased significantly, and even the Dao Proving Realm, which was difficult to break through before, has now become a common realm.
The cultivators outside were still shouting loudly, and some even tried to use their spiritual power to attack the mountain gate formation, but they only attracted the formation's counterattack and were thrown away, but no one was willing to leave.
They gazed at the Qingyun Sect, shrouded in an array, their eyes filled with longing.
This is the most mysterious and powerful sect in the Cangxuan Realm, and it is also the place where Xiao Chen and his companions cultivate.
"Master, how about we reinforce the formation again?" Su She suggested, as he was not used to being surrounded by people.
Lin Zhou shook his head, walked to the old locust tree, and lay back down on the recliner: "No need, let them make a fuss. They'll leave when they're tired of it."
"You should repair the house and sweep the floor, and ignore the noise outside."
Xiao Chen and the others exchanged glances and could only sigh helplessly.
Jiang Li went to clear the dishes, Xiao Chen picked up his tools and continued repairing the house, while Shi Tou took a broom and muttered as he swept up fallen leaves, "These people are such a nuisance. I wanted to stay with Master a little longer."
Su She glanced at the bustling crowd outside, then at his busy fellow disciples and his leisurely sleeping master in the courtyard, a gentle smile appearing on his lips.
Although it was noisy, such days were much more peaceful than fighting on the battlefield.
Meanwhile, the spiritual energy of the Cangxuan Realm continued to recover steadily, and those outside the Qingyun Sect remained steadfast, unaware of the danger.
No one knows how long this "excitement" will last, or what kind of trials Xiao Chen and his companions will face next.
………
Lin Zhou, with a toothpick between his fingers, casually glanced in the direction of the mountain gate, his muffled voice mixed with the languor of post-meal: "It's so noisy, go out and tell them to stop gathering here."
Xiao Chen and the other three exchanged glances, all seeing helplessness in each other's eyes, but said nothing.
Since Master has spoken, we can't let the outsiders keep blocking the mountain gate.
The four figures flickered, like four wisps of smoke, across the courtyard and disappeared behind the mountain gate in the blink of an eye, leaving only the unwashed bowls and chopsticks on the stone table, gleaming faintly in the sunlight.
At this moment, the foot of Qingyun Sect Mountain was already packed with people.
The once barren open space was now packed with people. Cultivators dressed in various sect robes stood densely packed together, ranging from low-level Dao Proving Realm cultivators to high-level Creation Realm cultivators. Even the treetops and rocks around were covered with people.
The air was filled with the sounds of conversation, a mixture of excitement, anticipation, and nervousness that drifted on the wind toward the mountaintop.
"Do you think Senior Xiao Chen will come out? I traveled all the way from the Northern Region, it took me three days and three nights!"
"Definitely! The Qingyun Sect can't keep people blocked outside forever, can it? I'd also like to ask you, senior, what is the key to breaking through to the Dao Inquiry Realm?"
"I heard that Senior Xiao Chen single-handedly defeated ten outside cultivators in the Cangxuan Realm back then. I wonder if he has broken through to the Creation Realm by now?"
A murmur of discussion arose, when suddenly someone pointed to the mountaintop and shouted, "Look! What's that!"
Everyone fell silent instantly, all looking up in unison towards the direction of the Qingyun Sect's mountain gate.
Four dazzling beams of light shot out from the mountaintop: one azure like a spear's edge, one red like a sword's light, and one golden like a scholar's aura.
A pale golden light, like blood, intertwined with four other beams of light as it swept across the sky, landing steadily on the open ground at the foot of the mountain like a shooting star.
As the light faded, Xiao Chen and his three companions appeared before everyone.
Xiao Chen wielded a rusty iron spear; the azure spear intent he exuded was restrained, yet still commanded respect. Jiang Li's longsword was slung across her waist, her red robes fluttering, her demeanor cool and aloof.
Su She held a book in his hand, surrounded by a faint aura of righteousness, gentle yet dignified.
Stone stood at the back, his burly figure and faint aura of blood emanating from him, giving people a sense of security like an iron tower.
"It's Senior Xiao Chen!"
"And there are also Senior Jiang Li, Senior Su She, and Senior Shi Tou!"
The crowd erupted in cheers as cultivators surged forward, eager to get closer to the four. Their eyes were filled with reverence and excitement, with many young cultivators even trembling with emotion.
They finally met the legendary "Guardian of the Azure Realm"!
Xiao Chen's gaze swept across the crowd, and he quickly spotted two familiar figures near the front.
Guiyou was still wearing his signature black robe, but he appeared more composed than before, and the short blade at his waist gleamed coldly.
Qian Duoduo, who was beside him, still looked round and chubby, holding a small abacus in his hand. His face was full of excitement, but there was a hint of awe in his eyes.
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