In the past two years, the secret realm has been full of turmoil. One genius after another has made breakthroughs, crossing realms.

Tan Qingxue and Li Yunxiao, as a couple, both broke through, following the path of Xiang Yuntian and Gu Canye, and jointly advanced, attracting four bolts of heavenly thunder.

Fen Sihai was severely injured, reportedly with his life hanging in the balance.

Lei Tianlan underwent a complete transformation, ultimately making that leap.

The geniuses of the other peaks also had their share of extraordinary talents taking this step.

Without even looking outside, just observing the Dao Sect already reveals the so-called golden era scene.

Throughout history, in which era has the Dao Sect had so many talents not yet a thousand years old?

An unprecedented era of prosperity!

None of this had anything to do with Li An. He hadn’t gone out again, hadn’t sought opportunities, and watched quietly as the world changed with the seasons.

The secret realm finally reopened. Disciples who had gained rewards could leave, and Li An walked out without hesitation.

He went to the sect’s exchange center, using a large number of Spirit Stones to purchase a lot of Talismans, Array materials, and Pill materials.

He was about to venture to the New Continent again, and these resources needed to be fully prepared.

After buying everything, he returned to Evergreen Peak to continue his retreat and make Talismans, among other things.

He didn’t know, as people emerged from seclusion, many rumors about him started to spread!

"Li An is a hidden expert, using a Triple Array to fend off more than forty true disciples, including three geniuses: Li Yunxiao, Lei Tianlan, and Fen Sihai!"

"Really? That’s impressive?"

"Of course, this person is truly loyal, and by himself, he protected Xiang Yuntian and Gu Canye as they broke through to the Harmonization Dao stage..."

The sect was abuzz.

In these past two years, the breakthrough by Xiang Yuntian and Gu Canye, and Li An’s battle, were among the most notable events.

"It doesn’t make sense. How can he be so strong? I’ve also cultivated the Cyan Wood Immortal Skill, and while my Spiritual Power is more robust, it’s not to this level..."

"The treatment of geniuses of the Great Dao is too generous with resources."

"I think something is off..."

Speculation was rampant.

Regardless, after this battle, Li An’s reputation within the Dao Sect changed.

No longer the weakest among the true disciples, on the contrary, he appeared somewhat mysterious.

Moreover, after this battle, ordinary geniuses dared not challenge him lightly.

...

"Perhaps we have underestimated Li An."

At this moment, on Heroic Sword Peak.

Qiao Rumu invited several Peak Masters for a discussion. As they drank tea, Qiao Rumu smiled and said, "Old Gui, you’ve found a treasure."

Gui Changshou stroked his beard and laughed, "Looking back now, when he made the Cyan Wood Immortal Skill public, it was just to divert attention. He must have other fortunes..."

"His opportunities probably come from the Purple Fairy, and the Purple Fairy is a disciple of an Immortal Venerable, do you think that might be the case..."

A Peak Master beside him spoke up.

"Can’t be said."

Qiao Rumu stopped him, smiled, and said, "Li An has already been forced to hand over the Cyan Wood Immortal Skill. The true things on him must not be scrutinized by others."

Everyone nodded.

"Makes sense. Let’s spread some word that Li An’s ability to fight and win was just due to external aid."

"Youngsters having some of their secrets is always a good thing. We should protect what can be protected."

They chuckled heartily.

"Old Gui, you’re as steady as ever; isn’t it time to prepare for a breakthrough to the Great Power stage?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Someone asked Gui Changshou with a laugh, "Otherwise, your combat power might not be much higher than this young guy Li An."

In these years, the Dao Sect has constantly acquired Immortal Dao Materials from the front lines, and naturally, Peak Master-level individuals are no exception.

They’ve all made significant progress.

The Dao Sect is massively improving its strength, preparing for the coming great war.

People like Qiao Rumu have already advanced further long ago in the Great Power realm.

Only Gui Changshou remains at the pinnacle of the Refining Void realm, nearly overtaken by juniors.

Gui Changshou said, "No rush, no rush, I’ll slowly break through when the great chaos arrives in a few decades."

Everyone had complex expressions, saying, "Truly cautious..."

"However, calculating the time, the Southern Sea calamity is only three or four decades away. We should also go check the front lines."

Qiao Rumu nodded, "Several Supreme elders have already gone, and there’s an Immortal arranging things. Rest assured, peculiar disasters can always be quelled."

"However, at that time, some eerie spirits will inevitably appear, and such things... are hard to kill."

Everyone looked worried.

...

Soon after, news spread that several Peak Masters, after hearing about Li An, gave an evaluation:

"Wasting resources, limited potential."

It was clear that the high-ranking members of the Dao Sect believed that Li An’s ability to fight against so many true disciples was simply due to the resources allocated to a disciple of the Great Dao.

That statement was not incorrect. Without such treatment, frantically cultivating Array Talismans and the like and being able to purchase large quantities of items, that battle would have been very difficult for Li An.

Furthermore, if the battle had involved other disciples of the Great Dao, people like Li Yunxiao might not even have dared to make a move, and Li An would just hide and take hits, which would be a disgrace to disciples of the Great Dao.

Because Li An focused all his energy on these external items, it was natural that his future wouldn’t be very bright.

Soon, the rumors and speculations about Li An within the Dao Sect began to subside.

He obtained combat strength beyond the ordinary, so no one would challenge or suppress him. But lacking a promising future, no one would focus on him, making this situation most suitable for Li An!