In the golden glow of the sunset’s afterglow, amidst the dense verdant greens of Bichao Mountain, vivid flags and dazzling red lanterns were hung, appearing exceptionally festive and lively. Lu Qian gazed into the distance, as if he had returned to the day of the sect’s foundation celebration.

At the mountain’s peak, the ten-zhang tall flags fluttered in the wind, the three large characters "Yunshan Sect" were shaking, as if impatiently calling and longing for the return of the wanderer.

A returning disciple asked dumbfoundedly, "Sect Leader, is this Bichao Mountain?"

Lu Qian nodded, "Yes, it’s Bichao Mountain, we’re home."

The Sky Ray gradually approached the mountain gate, its long and ethereal calls echoed through the vast peaks. In response, nine peals of bell rang out from Bichao Mountain, drifting in all directions.

As the bell tones faded, the Mountain Protection Five Elements Formation quietly parted, and a multitude of beams of light soared into the sky from the mountain gate, welcoming them.

Lu Qian immediately saw the leading beauty. She was exquisitely beautiful, her figure graceful, in a light blue Flowing Immortal Skirt fluttering in the wind, truly like a fairy descending to the mortal world — it was Senior Sister Jiang Qingfeng.

She also immediately saw Lu Qian at the forefront. Though only half a month apart, it felt like years had passed in unbearable solitude, with rugged mountains and seas unable to sever a thread of longing, myriad rivers and mountains brewing the emotions in her heart even stronger.

Lu Qian transformed into Escape Light, flying up to land on Jiang Qingfeng’s Flying Spiritual Artifact.

Their eyes met, Senior Sister’s gaze flowed, she stared at Lu Qian, suddenly smiled gently, amiable and kind, and out of a myriad words, spoke just one sentence, "Junior Brother, you’re back."

Lu Qian naturally reached out, smoothing the disheveled hair at her temples blown by the wind, "I’m back, Senior Sister."

The disciples on the Sky Ray all rose into the air, Yang Jiye flew to Lu Qian’s side, watching Jiang Qingfeng with joy in his heart, "Junior Sister Jiang!"

Jiang Qingfeng also showed a face full of joy. Having previously received a message from Zheng Duan, it was truly hard to believe, but seeing the already Foundation Establishment Feather Scholar Yang Jiye now, it still felt somewhat unreal.

She quickly saluted, "Senior Brother Yang, it’s truly wonderful that you’re safe, and moreover achieved Foundation Establishment, truly blessed by the ancestors and pitied by the heavens!"

Yang Jiye, full of emotions, noticed the intimate manner of Jiang Qingfeng and Lu Qian, laughed heartily, "Junior Sister Jiang, you have grown increasingly magnificent. To gain your favor, is truly good fortune for Sect Leader Junior Brother."

Jiang Qingfeng’s face flushed with crimson, shy beyond words.

From afar, Guh Niqiang hovered in mid-air, seeing Lu Qian and Jiang Qingfeng intimately standing together, directly rolled her eyes.

"Hmph, love between men and women, utterly boring..."

She muttered under her breath, suddenly feeling entirely out of place, becoming an extra person, and inexplicably, a sour and restless feeling surged in her heart, dissolving the feeling of exhilaration from displaying her skills.

Annoyed and startled, she glared at Lu Qian with resentment, bursting into blazing light, and in a blink, shot back into Bichao Mountain.

Lu Qian felt somewhat guilty, unconsciously reaching to touch the sachet at his waist, inside which was the Cyan Simurgh Feather gifted by Guh Niqiang.

Guh Niqiang said it could bring good fortune, and it wasn’t a lie. This time, he successfully achieved Foundation Establishment and found Senior Brother Yang and the others, was this not extremely fortunate?

Jiang Qingfeng noticed Lu Qian’s action, feeling very sweet inside, this sachet was hand-embroidered by herself and was carried by Lu Qian before his departure, indeed carried with him at all times.

At this moment, Zhang Lemei also approached, "Senior Brother Yang!"

Yang Jiye nodded heavily, "Junior Sister Zhang!"

The returning disciples also gathered around Lu Qian; everyone long separated and reunited, every experience in the past surged in their hearts, the camaraderie among fellow disciples, the allure of familiar places, the images and voices of teachers and seniors floated back to their minds. At once, tears welled in everyone’s eyes, exchanging greetings with all grievances and hardships, sentiments of nostalgia, transformed into every "Senior Brother," "Junior Brother," "Senior Sister," "Junior Sister."

Looking up, at this moment, all disciples in Bichao Mountain had arrived, Zheng Duan, Lin Le and other senior members stood at the forefront, and other disciples lined two ranks above the mountain gate, saluting in unison, their voices spreading far and wide.

"Disciples respectfully welcome Sect Leader back to the mountain! Congratulations to Sect Leader on successful Foundation Establishment!"

"Disciples respectfully welcome all Senior Uncles back to the mountain!"

Yang Jiye’s gaze swept over the disciples dressed in neat sect uniforms, full of spirit and joy, choking with emotion, nodded repeatedly, "Good... good..."

Lu Qian faced the returning disciples, spoke softly, "Senior Brothers and Junior Brothers, we’re home."

At this moment, many couldn’t hold back their emotions, tears streamed down uncontrollably.

Leading the crowd, Lu Qian, surrounded by Yunshan disciples, landed before the archway of the mountain gate.

Gazing at the five-zhang tall green jade archway, the three characters "Yunshan Sect" commanded awe, with jade plaques hanging on both sides, inscribed "Bichao Blessed Land" and "Qingxu Dojo."

The returning disciples once more evoked deep emotions. From now on, this place will be our home.

Beneath the archway, Master Xuan Ji smilingly awaited there, upon seeing Lu Qian, carefully feeling the bright and upright Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure, his face creased into a blooming flower.

Lu Qian hurried forward, bowed down, "Elder Zhou, I forged a new path, using the Array Dao and Magic Skill Dao to merge into Foundation Establishment. On the road of the great Dao, you are my guide, without you, there would be no Lu Qian today, please accept my bow!"

Master Xuan Ji hurriedly lifted Lu Qian up, he held back the tears in his eyes, looked Lu Qian up and down, "Foundation Establishment, truly wonderful, truly wonderful! What Dao Pattern is it?"

Lu Qian smiled, "It’s the ’Five Elements’ Dao Pattern, with unique applications, I will explain it to you later."

Saying this, he introduced Master Xuan Ji to the returning disciples, everyone had heard of Master Xuan Ji’s deeds and knew that Lu Qian’s Array Dao was derived from Master Xuan Ji. They did not dare to be negligent and paid their respects one by one.

After chatting momentarily in front of the archway, they ascended the stone steps, traversing through the thousands of years old lush forests of Bichao Mountain, listening to Lu Qian’s introduction of the mountain’s scenery and the various stone paths leading to different buildings, hearts filled with joy and excitement.

They proceeded along the way, all the way to the top of the mountain.

Lu Qian first took the returning disciples to the rear hall to pay respects to the ancestors of past generations, while other disciples went to the banquet hall to make preparations.

Kneeling before the ancestral tablets of past generations, Yang Jiye, Wang Yu, and a group of returning disciples were moved to tears, heavily bowing their heads.

Lu Qian silently prayed in his heart, "Masters of past generations, Sect Leader Master, I have brought Senior Brother Yang and the others back! If you are spiritually aware in the heavens, please bless Yunshan Sect with prosperity, and may the disciples who are still wandering outside be safe and return to the mountain gate soon."

After spending nearly half an hour to compose himself, Lu Qian led everyone to the banquet hall, where a grand celebratory dinner commenced.

Apart from a few necessary defensive forces, most Yunshan disciples had already seated here, laughter and chatter filled the hall.

Since Senior Brother Yang and the others have returned, the strength of Yunshan Sect has greatly increased.

Currently, the sect has a total of one hundred and twenty-eight cultivators.

Three Foundation Establishment: Lu Qian, Guh Niqiang, Yang Jiye; two Qi Cultivation Perfection: two hired Defense Honored Guests; twelve Late-Stage Qi Cultivation: Master Xuan Ji, Jiang Qingfeng, Tan Hong, Wang Yu, Zheng Duan, and others; fifty Mid-Stage Qi Cultivation: Zhang Lemei, Junior Brother Hao, Fanx Shang, Wuh Zilan, Cui Shanyan, and others; sixty-one Early-Stage Qi Cultivation: Lin Le, Jiang Baitao, Li Da, Wang Ruoyu, and others.

Thinking of this, Lu Qian felt even more delighted, raised his wine glass, looked around, and declared, "Fellow disciples, let us drink this cup to the fullest!"