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When leaving for the journey, it took two days, one day was spent in the Little Demon Abyss, and the return trip took another two days. Five days later, Li Xu lifted the restrictions of Chong Yang Temple and ended this short period of seclusion.
The five direct disciples, having heard the news, hurried from different directions, each bearing the paintings that Li Xu had passed down—a scroll of a bamboo forest—waiting respectfully for his summons.
Li Xu called the five disciples to his side and, without any preamble, began with Ye Rou's demonstration.
Ye Rou's demonstration consisted of just one move, drawing the sword!
"Clang!"
A clear and melodious sword sound, piercing, cold, sharp, icy... Seeing this, Li Xu's brows lifted in a smile, and he nodded his approval repeatedly.