'The eagle's beak section is 85% refined.'
A talismanic bell chimed, and Fang Yang opened his eyes in the darkness.
Some time had passed since the end of the Refining Dao Convention.
During this time, he had been cultivating in seclusion to increase his strength, preparing to claim the top spot on the Earth Ranking.
He stood and walked outside.
The talismanic bell was an "alarm clock" he had set for himself. Its purpose was to make sure he didn't forget what day it was.
Today was the day Fang Min, Nanyu, Dongli, Hei Liwu, and the others were to return from the Daoist Mansion of Eternal Life to the Thunder Saint Academy!
His task was to welcome back his clanswoman, Fang Min, and hold a celebratory feast for her return.
That morning, a sliver of red light appeared on the horizon.
The red light blazed as the sun broke free of its bonds, climbing ever higher.
Finally, the red sun crested the horizon, casting gentle rays of light across the mountain forest.
