When he returned to Zuyun Village, although on the surface his face looked very calm, even calmer than a deep lake. There was no trace of panic or fear radiating from him. But not with his heart. His heart was full of a determination that burned hotter than a volcanic eruption. That calmness was only a shield he built to cover his big plan.In his silence, his mind kept wandering along every regret he had ever made when his village was still standing. “In the past, I always cared less about the lives of the residents. Now I will start in the world in a different way to make up for my past mistakes. Besides that, I also need an army to face the beast Quemo,” Zhao Tian's mind was not silent. The look in his eyes sharpened as he stared at the ruins in front of him. He was not only thinking about the safety of the residents. The young man realized that his responsibility was now much more complex. But he was also drawing up a plan to face the God Palace army led by Quemo at this time. Rea

The atmosphere around the hidden headquarters appeared quiet from the outside, but behind the sturdy walls of the building, there was activity that was clearly recorded by a pair of invisible observing eyes.With his special eyes, Zhao Tian could see the number of people inside the building along with their levels of strength.That careful observation helped him map the situation instantly without needing to enter first. The number was astonishing, there were two people at the late-stage Qi General level. Cultivators at such a high level occupied the highest caste in that place.Under their command, there were twelve people at the middle level. Meanwhile, the early level had a larger number, with twenty-five people. This formation was reinforced by a lower defensive line; as for the Qi Guardian stage, from the early level to the late level, there were more than seventy people.Zhao Tian did not expect a bandit group to possess such strength. The reality on the ground showed that their

At this moment, not only the leader and the deputy leader of the bandits, but all of their remaining subordinates also joined in attacking Zhao Tian. Waves of attacks came from various directions, sharp weapons glinting under the light of the night sky that had begun to open due to the destruction of the building. Their footsteps shook the cracked ground, forming continuous pressure that sealed all paths of movement. “I could wipe them all out. But if I keep Li Wei and Li Ruyue within a safe line, they will not grow. To awaken their potential, they must experience some pressure,” Zhao Tian thought. In the midst of the encirclement, his mind remained clear, calculating not only his enemies, but also the future of the two people who were not here. At first, Zhao Tian had been ready to eliminate them all to end the chaos in Zuyun Village. That intention had arisen since the first time he saw the devastated condition of the village and the fear embedded in the faces of its residents.

When Zhao Tian walked out of the room, Li Ruyue was busy cooking. Meanwhile, Li Wei was leisurely pacing back and forth in the yard.Thin smoke drifted from the kitchen, carrying the aroma of ingredients being prepared. The morning atmosphere in Zuyun Village felt peaceful. The sunlight had just pierced through the thin mist still hanging among the trees. Birds chirped in the distance, creating a natural rhythm that soothed the heart.Seeing Zhao Tian approach him, Li Wei immediately ran toward Zhao Tian. “Junior Tian, it's a good thing you came out, I'm feeling a little bored,” he said.Ever since returning from the mission, his mind had never truly been at ease. Many things kept revolving in his head. Especially after learning that the world he had always seen was actually far broader than he had imagined.Zhao Tian responded with a smile. Then they sat down casually while enjoying the morning air.The two sat beneath the shade of a tree growing in the yard. A cool breeze blew gentl

For the past several days, Zhao Tian and the others had continued walking around the village, and those had been very peaceful days. There had been no disturbances, no commotion.They used that time to familiarize themselves with every corner of Zuyun Village, from the small paths connecting the villagers' houses, the locations of the grain storage barns, to the entrances and exits of the village most frequently used by the hunters.The villagers, who had initially still felt awkward around them, gradually became accustomed to their presence. Friendly smiles began to appear on the faces of the villagers whenever they met the three disciples of Cloud Peak Sect.Almost all of the people in Zuyun Village had even believed that the bandits who had terrorized their village would never return.That hope had gradually grown in their hearts. The children had returned to playing in their yards without fear. The farmers had returned to working in the fields from sunrise. The small merchants had