He clearly felt that his spear path enlightenment suddenly took a huge step forward.

He knew the opportunity was rare, so he sat down and wholeheartedly immersed in his understanding.

In no time, he entered meditation, forgetting both himself and the world.

In a trance, he didn’t know how much time had passed.

A voice gently echoed in his heart.

"A spear is a lance, a spear is not a lance."

The bottleneck Dong Changfeng was pondering in his chest suddenly shattered.

Startled awake, he exclaimed with joy: "Thank you, senior."

He saw the dawn in the east, the glow of sunrise ascending.

It was already morning!

The entire night had passed without him feeling it.

He was momentarily dazed as if in a dream.

Rising to his feet, he felt the new and powerful strength filling his body and the enlightenment of his spear path in his mind.

Casually grabbing the Jinshe Spear, he gave it a spontaneous swing.

The Jinshe Spear emitted an extremely satisfying whistling sound, and Dong Changfeng’s eyes sparkled.

"Combat power doubled, and this is just the beginning!"

Suddenly, he looked up and let out a long howl.

Laughing heartily.

Immediately, the wind and clouds in the sky surged tumultuously.

He leaped into the air, looking at that dark cave in the distance, clearly sensing that the spear intent had completely vanished.

A flash of understanding crossed his eyes.

It seems Fang Che has already received the inheritance.

But... I have also gained benefits.

Then, why bestow such benefits on me?

Dong Changfeng contemplated for a moment and suddenly burst into laughter, bold and uninhibited, tearing through the sky and clouds, filled with war intent.

Leaping into the air, wielding the Jinshe Spear, the sky and clouds changed color immediately.

A whirlwind rose from nowhere, shooting straight up into the Nine Heavens.

Dong Changfeng went through the entire set of Jinshe Spear maneuvers, feeling utterly refreshed and satisfied.

Standing in the air, holding the long spear, he laughed wildly, filled with infinite emotion, and sang loudly: "Having buried myself in martial arts for over a thousand years, today I finally realize there’s a heaven beyond heaven; there’s a path ahead on the Cloud List, who would dare tremble under the Jinshe Spear?!"

The commotion on this side was indeed too great.

Several people rushed over in a flash.

Song Changfeng, Chen Ru Hai, Huang Yifan, Meng Hejun, Old Man Shen, Gao Qingyu...

Seeing Dong Changfeng standing in the air with high spirits, his entire body surrounded by unrestrained spear intent, and his momentum towering, everyone felt it once again...

In the direction of the cave entrance, the original faint spear intent was completely gone.

How could they not realize something significant had occurred?

Immediately, they bowed in salute in the air.

"Congratulations to Elder Dong for grasping spear intent, advancing to a higher level, slaying demons, and guarding the Dao."

"Congratulations to Elder Dong on achieving great divine skill."

"..."

Dong Changfeng laughed heartily, feeling utterly pleased, and said, "It’s just a bit of insight, far from achieving perfection. After returning, I will need to retreat for further comprehension. It’s too early for congratulations now."

Then he asked, "Why have you come?"

Everyone smiled bitterly.

With the spear intent soaring on this side, of course we came earlier.

Just didn’t expect it was you.

"Any disturbances around?"

"None."

"Good, let’s head back!"

Dong Changfeng laughed heartily: "Today I’m in high spirits, don’t leave, it’s my treat, let’s drink!"

Immediately everyone laughed: "We definitely have to impose upon you!"

The Jinshe Spear hosting a banquet, that’s something others can only dream of, immediately everyone was very tempted.

Surrounding Dong Changfeng, everyone was filled with joy and excitement, heading back to the city.

The breakthrough of the Jinshe Spear, and the comprehension of spear intent, was a major joyous event for the Guardians.

Meng Hejun and the others couldn’t help but feel excited.

The Guardian’s strength had taken a big step forward.

Everyone’s heart seemed ready to explode with joy.

Soon, the news spread unconsciously throughout Baiyun State, and within an hour, the martial artists of Baiyun State who were qualified to know it generally knew.

Moreover, they all knew that after Dong Changfeng’s breakthrough, he was delighted and booked an entire large restaurant to commemorate his years of seclusion in Baiyun State.

Those at Emperor Level and above would have a seat.

Latecomers... would have to make do.

So everyone rushed to Hongyun Restaurant in a hurry.

The Jinshe Spear, a big figure in the Cloud Weapon List, rarely seen in a lifetime; one’s cultivation for a lifetime wouldn’t glimpse his shadow!

With him hosting, wouldn’t you hurry to queue up?

Baiyun State was instantly in an uproar.

What? My cultivation is not at Emperor Level? Can I at least go have a look? Stand outside the restaurant and buy myself a bowl of wine, right?

What? My cultivation level is only Marquis? Can’t I at least watch from afar?

What? My cultivation level is only Marshal Level?

Then I’ll go kowtow, alright? Even if I can’t see Elder Dong, can I at least kowtow to the restaurant?

Everyone started moving.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, swish, swish, swish...

All rushed toward Hongyun Restaurant, fearing they’d be late. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

In an instant.

The place where Hongyun Restaurant stood was a sea of people, three layers inside, three layers outside.

The host, Dong Changfeng, had yet to arrive, yet this side was almost collapsing under the crowd.

...

Fang Che slowly woke up.

He found himself lying in the cave.

And Jun Lin, who was in front of him, was gone, and the magnificent hall had completely vanished as well.

He felt as if he was in a hazy dream.

But the thirty-six Jade Scrolls in his hand, and the moves that had appeared in his mind, all proved that it was definitely not a dream.

"Alas..."

Fang Che sighed deeply.

Jun Lin, this hero who once saved the world, now truly vanished today.

But those last words he said still rang in his mind like a morning bell and evening drum.

"...Men like us, tempered by the secular world, face a thousand tribulations, amidst countless temptations. Our hearts must have something to hold onto, our intentions must have something to rely on, our aspirations must have a place, and our souls must find peace..."

"In life as a human, in death without regret; in times of turmoil and chaos, we must stand blameless."