Lu Xiaoqing and Gong Qinyin were old acquaintances. Before long, they were chatting merrily without showing any envy toward each other. Xiang Shaoyun was naturally happy to see the harmonious relationship between the two. After spending two days with them, he went into seclusion after dealing with some sect affairs.

He had been involved in numerous battles over the years. Thus, he rarely cultivated in seclusion. Now that he had gained more experiences and benefits, he needed some time to digest all his gains. Not only was he entering seclusion to increase his strength, but he was also preparing for the Heaven Battling Ranking Competition.

He entered his personal cultivation chamber. He had long laid out a high-tier formation around the...