The Qingyan Sect had suffered heavy losses and returned in defeat during its assault on the Black Wind Stronghold. Lin Chen and Su Yao dragged their exhausted and slightly wounded bodies back to the Sect, their hearts filled with resentment and unwillingness. This setback made them deeply aware of their own insufficient strength. If they wanted to completely eradicate the Black Wind Stronghold as a thorn in their side, they had to seek a major breakthrough in power. Returning to the Sect after the setback, they faced the choice of seclusion.
Upon returning to the Qingyan Sect, Lin Chen fell into deep thought. He knew very well that with his current strength, the odds of winning against the Black Wind Stronghold and the forces potentially hidden behind it remained slim. After careful consideration, Lin Chen made a difficult decision—to enter seclusion for thirty years. He would immerse himself completely in cultivation, striving to achieve a qualitative leap in the "Stellar Illuminating the World Formula".
When Lin Chen informed Su Yao of this decision, a flash of worry and reluctance crossed her eyes, but she knew his determination well. She gently grasped Lin Chen's hand and said, "Brother Chen, I support your decision. In these thirty years, I will wait for you within the Sect and work hard to improve myself, so we can prepare together for our next battle." Looking into Su Yao's firm gaze, Lin Chen's heart was filled with emotion. He gently pulled her into his embrace and…
Chapter 245