"This matter cannot be forced. When the time comes, if we can meet, we naturally will. Let him be for now," the elder’s apparition pondered momentarily before slowly speaking.
"No need to contact me in the future, just knowing he is safe is enough. After all, our contact does carry the risk of being discovered. Do you understand?"
Upon hearing the elder’s instructions, Zhou Yian nodded repeatedly, indicating that he understood.
Then, the apparition in front of Zhou Yian gradually began to dissipate and eventually disappeared from his sight.
Seeing the elder’s apparition disappear, Zhou Yian’s originally tense expression relaxed, and he even showed a hint of joy.
"In the future, who knows, maybe with the young master’s help, I can return to the master’s side." Looking into the empty void in front of him, Zhou Yian sighed and muttered.
If anyone were here, they would be astonished to find that an old Sect Master of the Carefree Sect, such a powerful figure, had such an attitude and was actually someone’s servant!
If this were to be publicized, it would probably cause a sensation across the entire Southern Domain.
After ending the meeting with the elder’s apparition, Zhou Yian dove back into the ocean and returned to the massive Coral Island.
The clan meeting of the Eight-Armed Sea Clan was still underway, and the three contests had not yet concluded; his presence was still needed to oversee the event.
As for Lin Qian, the training plan to enhance his strength was still in progress. In the martial arts field, the situations in the battles had also changed.
Among them, Lin Qian and Ye Xin teamed up against Li Yunfeng, Zhang Zide, Zhang Qi, and Zhang Wenxuan.
Despite Lin Qian and Ye Xin facing four opponents, they still managed to hold their ground and fought indecisively with the other four.
Lin Qian and Ye Xin’s realms were indeed at a disadvantage, but the power they could truly unleash far exceeded that of the apparent realms.
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Moreover, Ye Xin’s combat experience and quality were only slightly less than Lin Qian’s.
Time passed unknowingly, and it had been a whole year since Lin Qian left the Coastal State.
Five months ago, the clan meeting had already come to a complete end, and after the meeting, Lin Qian and the others did not leave Coral Island but still resided in the original mansion of the Eastern Division Clan.
The mansion was occupied only by them and was completely sealed off. No one was allowed to visit unless they came out voluntarily. Otherwise, no one was allowed to approach or forcefully enter the mansion.
Even Zhang Tianxin or Zhou Yian were no exceptions.
Within the five months the mansion was closed, Lin Qian and his group continued their intense cultivation inside, and what exactly happened during that time was unknown to anyone.
Having left the Small World, Zhang Zide and Zhou Yian were both curious about how much Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng had improved their strength during these days of intense cultivation.
Not only them, but the Clan Leader of the West Division Clan was also anxious. After all, he had followed Zhang Qi’s advice to send Lin Qian so many classical books and had sent Zhang Wenxuan there to cultivate with him.
The outcome, however, was unknown to anyone.
"If I’m honest, I think you were deceived, Zhang Zhiyi!" On the way to the portal of the Small World, Zhang Keren said to the Clan Leader of the West Division Clan not far away.
Zhang Zhiyi furrowed his brows as he looked at Zhang Keren.
He had received a message from Zhang Tianxin that the grand event of the Ancient Human Clan relics was about to start.
Therefore, Zhang Tianxin had already notified the people cultivating in the Small World to come out today.
Lin Qian and his group had been undergoing intense cultivation in the Small World, along with Zhang Zhan of the Northern Division Clan and Zhang Zi Qi of the Southern Division Clan.
The concentration of Spiritual Energy in that Small World was extremely high, and since it was used by only a few of them, intensive cultivation was naturally much more effective.
"Deceived? What makes you say that?" Zhang Zhiyi, still frowning, asked Zhang Keren in return.
Zhang Keren sneered twice and said to Zhang Zhiyi, "That Human Clan’s Lin Qian certainly has decent strength and has even made some connections with the Carefree Sect and our clan, but do you really think he has the ability to teach anyone?
"You should know, your precious granddaughter ranked higher than that Lin Qian in the final competition. Do you really think someone weaker than your granddaughter can teach her and significantly boost her strength?"
"Hahaha, that’s just laughable."
After finishing, Zhang Keren, feeling smug, shot a glance at the livid-faced Zhang Zhiyi and strode away.
As for Zhang Zhiyi, who was slowly walking on the road, his face clouded over as he pondered internally, wondering if he had indeed been deceived by that young man.
"Even if I’ve been deceived, what can I do?" With this thought, Zhang Zhiyi sighed helplessly.
People didn’t know why, but he had some connections with the Clan Leader Zhang Tianxin of the Carefree Sect, and Zhou Yian also held him in high favor. Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng even considered him a brother.
Moreover, the Eastern Division Clan was his ally, and it seemed Zhang Nianxin respected him greatly and would probably protect him.
Even if he had truly been deceived, trying to cause trouble and seek explanations would likely be fruitless.
With these thoughts, Zhang Zhiyi, carrying a disheartened mood, gradually made his way to the exit of the Small World.
When Zhang Zhiyi arrived at the entrance portal of the Small World, he found that many people were already there waiting.
Aside from Zhang Keren, who had arrived before him, the Clan Leaders Zhang Nianxin of the Eastern Division Clan and Zhang Xinhai of the Southern Division Clan had also arrived.
Moreover, the clan leaders Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian of the Carefree Sect were also waiting in front of the portal.
Not just them, many clan elders were also present in that place, quietly waiting.
This setup was somewhat unexpected for Zhang Zhiyi.
"Hey, how come all the important elders of the clan are almost all here?" Zhang Zhiyi approached Zhang Nianxin, with whom he had a good relationship, and asked through soul transmission.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Nianxin also transmitted back, "As for this exit from cultivation, Lin Qian had previously promised Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian to enhance the strength of Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng. Hence, those elders are all here to witness how much their strength can be improved."
Hearing this, Zhang Zhiyi couldn’t help but recall Zhang Keren’s words, then followed up with, "Don’t they worry that this Lin Qian actually doesn’t have the ability to enhance their strength? What if he’s just all talk?"
"I might not believe others, but since His Majesty Lin Qian said he could enhance their strength, then he surely can," replied Zhang Nianxin with a soft chuckle when he heard Zhang Zhiyi’s query. "It seems like you’re worried that those 20,000 classics were wasted and that you were deceived by His Majesty Lin Qian, right?"
Caught out by Zhang Nianxin, Zhang Zhiyi gave an embarrassed chuckle.
Just then, there was a disturbance at the portal to the Small World, clearly indicating that someone was coming out.