Ten years passed quietly in the secluded valley of the Dragon Clan. Through sheer willpower and fortuitous opportunities, Lin Chen and Su Yao finally succeeded in breaking through to the Integration Late Stage. Surging spiritual energy enveloped them, and their auras were steady and powerful. As they looked at each other, their eyes were filled with the relief of having survived a catastrophe and a steadfast resolve for the future.
"Lin Chen, these ten years have flown by like a white horse passing a crevice. Now that we've finally broken through, it's time to return to the Great Xia Kingdom and have a look," Su Yao said softly, her eyes revealing a longing for her homeland.
Lin Chen took Su Yao's hand and nodded slightly. "Indeed. I wonder how the children are doing at home. Although we left them plenty of cultivation resources and magic treasures when we departed back then, they must have experienced quite a few hardships over these past ten years."
Chapter 160