Chen Xun continued his daily axe practice, while Black Bull remained engrossed in studying formations, constantly learning from the formation diagrams filled with the wisdom of predecessors.

Their life-bound magical treasures were also growing stronger by the day, as they both pushed themselves to their limits.

Time passed silently, and the world of immortals in Kingdom Qian kept progressing.

To the north of Kingdom Wu lay vast highlands and great rivers, with treacherous mountains and many barbarians. There were no countries or sects there.