Two and a half months, along with several additional days, passed in near-total silence.
Throughout that entire period, Li Yun rarely stepped beyond the gates of the private courtyard assigned to him on Hidden Dragon Island. To many disciples of the Martial Ascension Gate, he had almost disappeared completely.
Only occasional signs revealed that he was still inside.
At times, brilliant flashes of lightning would burst above the courtyard walls before vanishing as suddenly as they appeared. At other times, waves of blazing heat spread outward and distorted the air, only to fade moments later. Sometimes fierce winds howled from within the courtyard while the skies outside remained perfectly calm.
Those who noticed quickly understood the meaning behind such scenes.
Li Yun had entered deep seclusion.
No one dared disturb him.
