Following the monumental battle against the Dark Forces, the martial arts world ushered in a period of relative peace. Sun Chen and the others took advantage of this respite to rest, recover, and internalize their martial arts insights.
Sun Chen went into seclusion alone in a small cottage nestled in the mountains and forests, attempting to synthesize the revelations he had gained from previous battles. Lin Feng traveled across the four regions, exchanging pointers with various martial arts heroes and continuously refining his swordsmanship. Su Yao immersed herself in medical studies within a tranquil valley, hoping to provide more effective treatments for the injured throughout the martial arts community. Zhao Gang returned to his sect to pass on his combat experience to the younger disciples.
Beneath the veneer of peace, however, undercurrents were still surging. Several emerging factions were gradually rising, holding a mixture of awe and a burning desire to surpass the prestige of Sun Chen and his companions. Among them, the Qingyun Gang and the Iron Blood Sect were the most prominent.
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