Bai Ye suppressed her shock and began to probe the situation in her sea of consciousness. A white diamond-shaped mark on her forehead glimmered faintly, resembling a star.

After a moment, Bai Ye opened her eyes, her expression tinged with confusion. "What's going on?" Li Sheng asked with concern.

"There's a white crystal in my sea of consciousness, but I can't open it..." she replied.

"A white crystal?" Li Sheng furrowed his brow, muttering to himself.

"Yes, I feel a faint connection to it, but it's still very weak. Perhaps as the connection strengthens, I'll understand its purpose. You don't need to worry, Senior Brother," Bai Ye reassured him lightly, not wanting him to fret.

"If anything feels off, let me know right away," Li Sheng nodded.

"By the way, Senior Brother, now that the demon disaster is over, I plan to return home in a few days to pay respects to my mother," Bai Ye said softly as she stood.

"Alright, I'll accompany you then," Li Sheng offered.

"No need to trouble yourself, Senior Brother. I'm already a Tier Heaven Divine Power user, and once I refine my second seed of divine power, I'll set out," Bai Ye declined, shaking her head.

"Whatever you decide, Junior Sister," Li Sheng said, accepting her decision without further comment.

After saying goodbye to her, Li Sheng called over a few outer disciples, including Hong Ying and Wang Hu, to let them try their hand at fishing. After some time, all four were exhausted but had caught nothing.

As they were about to leave, Liu Hongying, looking dispirited, remarked, "Brother Sect Leader, this isn't fishing; it's just feeding the fish..."

"Alright, go rest now," Li Sheng chuckled, sending them off while he examined the fishing pond. It seemed that fishing here wasn't a guaranteed source of treasure, and he felt a bit disappointed.

Next, he summoned more disciples to try fishing, but nearly fifty of them yielded no results. Seeing this, Li Sheng completely lost hope. After such experiments, the sky was already bright, and he sighed, making his way to the spiritual veins on the back mountain.

He planned to use the Ancient Path of Comprehension to fully condense his fourth seed of divine power. However, before that, he needed to draw in a stream of energy from the little tree to aid his training, ensuring maximum efficiency.

At the top of the spiritual vein, Bai Ye sat cross-legged, her expression calm. Upon hearing the noise, she turned to Li Sheng and smiled sweetly before continuing her meditation.

Nearby, Tuan Tuan had returned to its original size, sitting in front of the little tree, tilting its head and babbling, seemingly conversing with it. The little tree was surrounded by a colorful haze, occasionally shaking its branches as if responding. This scene was particularly beautiful.

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After receiving a wisp of unique energy, Li Sheng greeted his junior sister and headed towards the black tower. In the open space of the Ancient Path of Comprehension, his figure quietly appeared.

"Just five more spiritual forms to go; I hope to succeed in one go..." Looking at the surroundings, Li Sheng swallowed a premium pill and sat cross-legged.

Suddenly, yellow mist surged up, enveloping his figure. Just as he began to immerse himself in his training, an unexpected group of visitors arrived outside the sect.

A cold, sharp shout came from outside the mountain gate. "Li, get out here and die!"

The loud voice instantly stirred the sect's members. Tuan Tuan turned to look, and the scene at the mountain gate unfolded before their eyes.

"What's happening?" Bai Ye asked, her eyes widening in confusion.

"Chirp chirp!" Tuan Tuan waved its small hand, causing a shadow to appear.

Seven figures stood outside the formation, calling out, while several hundred people watched from behind. All of them exuded an air of superiority, dressed lavishly and exuding confidence.

"Shen Li Sect?" Bai Ye recognized them from the jade tokens at their waists.

"Chirp chirp!" Tuan Tuan pointed at the black tower, looking at Bai Ye.

"Senior Brother is training, so let's not disturb him," Bai Ye said quietly. The protective array was enough to withstand grandmasters, and with the Tortoise Guardian around, these people would only be seeking their own demise if they attempted to force their way in.

"Chirp!" Tuan Tuan nodded and vanished from sight.

After a moment's thought, Bai Ye decided to follow.

...

A tall, handsome man in yellow stood at the forefront, radiating arrogance. "Senior Brother, I've seen this formation before in the Void Veil. It can suppress despair-level monsters; we should proceed with caution."

"Indeed, while a fourth-tier formation is powerful, as long as we don't enter, it's as good as useless," said a stunningly beautiful woman in revealing clothing, looking adoringly at the man.

"Yes, Ning'er is right; let's keep calling out," the handsome man said, feeling the soft touch on his arm, a smile creeping onto his lips.

"What insolence is this?" Just as they were about to continue, a clear, cold voice came from within the formation.

As the white mist began to clear, Bai Ye's stunning and graceful figure appeared.

"So beautiful!"

"Her beauty rivals the autumn waters and jade bones; I didn't expect to find such a beauty in this remote place. This trip is worth it!"

A flirtatious voice came from the rear, echoing through the woods. The handsome man's eyes sparkled with astonishment; he had seen many beautiful women, but this one was exceptionally rare, especially with her ethereal demeanor, making his heart race.

"Hmph!" The beautiful woman beside him coldly snorted, feeling her beloved's attention shift entirely to Bai Ye, and she loosened her grip on his arm.

Unfazed, the handsome man offered Bai Ye a warm smile. "I am Feng Sheng, the Senior Brother of the top-tier Holy Land, Shen Li Sect. May I ask for your name, fair lady?"

"Senior Brother of Shen Li Sect... a Tier Heaven Divine Power user?" Bai Ye thought to herself, recalling that her Senior Brother had mentioned this person before, and she had seen his boasting in the black stone as well.

"I am the Grand Elder of Qing Ling Sect. May I ask why you are making such a ruckus here?" Bai Ye replied calmly, while secretly inquiring with Tuan Tuan about its ability to take action.

"Chirp..." A faint wave of mental energy came back, making Bai Ye's brows furrow in disappointment. Outside the formation, Tuan Tuan was also powerless.

"A fourth-tier Grand Elder?" The handsome man's heart stirred; it seemed this place was indeed an ordinary sect, and the person surnamed Li must be the sect leader.

"This lady, may I ask for your sect leader to come out for a discussion? I have some matters to inquire about in person," Feng Sheng said gently, adopting a gentlemanly demeanor.

The other five behind him exchanged glances. They had come seeking revenge, but now their Senior Brother was acting this way. However, the lady was truly stunning, so they could understand his mixed demeanor.

Sensing the gazes of his brothers focused on Bai Ye, the beautiful woman felt a surge of resentment. "Senior Brother, your younger brother was killed by that man surnamed Li!"