Just as Qin Yi was about to boast, his ears twitched slightly, and his expression changed.
"Brother Qin, what's wrong?"
Mo Wuji noticed Qin Yi's unusual expression and asked instinctively.
"You guys wait for me here for a moment."
With that, Qin Yi shot up into the sky like a sharp sword and disappeared into the clouds in an instant.
"Should we follow and check?" Mo Wuji frowned, worried Qin Yi might be in some trouble.
Bai Jingqing said, "Since Qin Yi asked us to wait here, it proves it's not a big deal. If even he can't solve it, there's no point for us to go."
Mo Wuji thought so too, relishing the chance to spend some rare alone time with Bai Jingqing and exchange some heartfelt words.
On the other side, Qin Yi was standing face to face with a figure.
"Why are you here?"
Qin Yi asked in a surprised tone. The person standing opposite him was the Divine Emperor Qin Mu.
"Qin Yi, right now I am but a projection, I don't have much time to explain. You must come to the Heavenly Pit immediately. I've discovered some secrets about your eyes, matters concerning Earth's safety, you must come immediately."
Before Qin Yi could reply, the figure of Qin Mu slowly dispersed.
"Hey, hey..."
Watching Qin Mu disappear, Qin Yi was speechless; couldn't he just hold out for a few more minutes?
The secret of his eyes? Is it about the Eye of Righteous and Evil? What does it have to do with Earth's safety?
However, Qin Mu personally came to find him, indicating the seriousness of the issue.
But Mo Wuji is about to get married, it's not appropriate to leave now.
Qin Yi returned, feeling frustrated.
"Brother Qin, is everything alright?" Mo Wuji asked with concern, seeing Qin Yi's serious expression.
Qin Yi looked at Mo Wuji and smiled ruefully, "Old Mo, Fairy Bai, I'm afraid I won't be able to attend your wedding."
Mo Wuji's face changed dramatically, "Brother Qin, how can this be? You're my best friend, if it weren't for you, how hard it would be for me and Junior Sister Bai to be together. How can you not attend our wedding?"
Qin Yi was full of helplessness, "But now there's a very important matter that I need to attend to, a matter of great significance, and I can't explain it in detail. But I must go."
Mo Wuji frowned, "Can't you wait until after we're married?"
Qin Yi slowly shook his head, Qin Mu said it concerns Earth's safety, this is no small issue, the situation must be very severe already.
"Sorry, both of you! When I come back, I'll definitely host a banquet to apologize."
Bai Jingqing said, "Qin Yi, it's fine. You go do what you need to. We'll keep the wedding wine for you, you can have it anytime you return."
Qin Yi smiled and nodded, looking at Mo Wuji, "Look at Fairy Bai, and then look at yourself, frowning and looking bitter, do you still look like a groom-to-be?"
"It's hard to feel happy if my best friend can't attend my wedding."
"Get lost, quit being so melodramatic. Old Mo, Fairy Bai, happy wedding, may you have everlasting harmony and grow old together. I'm leaving, keep the wedding wine for me, I'll have it when I return."
With that, Qin Yi rose directly into the air, transforming into a stream of light, vanishing into the sky instantly.
Leaving the area of Baihua Pavilion, when there was a signal, Qin Yi called Bai Siyin, telling him to have the Peace Army head to the Sword Mountain in the Hidden Realm immediately, as that's the entrance to the Heavenly Pit.
Qin Yi had a very bad feeling about this, fearing that after meeting Qin Mu, he might have to leave for a long time.
...
The next day, at noon.
Qin Yi arrived in the Hidden Realm, where Xiahou Jun and the others had already gathered.
However, those from afar hadn't arrived yet, so they had to wait a bit longer.
"Boss, is there something that has summoned us here?"
After the greetings and small talk, Wu Zhao asked curiously.
Qin Yi looked at the towering, sword-like mountain, and said solemnly, "This time, I'm taking you into the Heavenly Pit."
"What is the Heavenly Pit?" Wu Zhao asked curiously.
Qin Yi patiently explained the situation of the Heavenly Pit.
Everyone was full of shock, not expecting such a place to exist on Earth.
"Boss, why are we going into the Heavenly Pit?"
"For training," Qin Yi said seriously, "Nowadays, the appearances of the Heavenly Pits are rare, and I've already extinguished several Hidden Families. The other Hidden Families and major forces have all gone into hiding, so you need a different place to train."
"The Heavenly Pit is full of dangers, once inside, be cautious. Train yourselves but ensure your safety. A year from now, I will arrange for you to leave the Heavenly Pit. By then, if anyone's cultivation hasn't progressed, they should consider leaving the Peace Army."
Everyone's expression turned grim, leaving the Peace Army means a life of obscurity.
"Boss, rest assured! We'll definitely cultivate diligently," Wu Zhao assured, patting his chest.
Qin Yi nodded slightly, "Your talents are exceptional, I believe in you. But I want to tell you, once inside the Heavenly Pit, dangers abound, and no one will help you. Whether you make it out alive is up to you.
You should all know the purpose of the Peace Army, it's never been about comfort. If anyone's afraid of dying, it's not too late to leave now, I won't blame them."
They exchanged glances, leaving the Peace Army? That's not happening.
"Boss, we won't leave the Peace Army. It's our home, our glory, we will defend it with our lives, never retreating."
"Yes, we're not afraid of death, just mediocrity. In a year, we will present a satisfactory result."
Xiahou Jun said, "Boss, stop saying such things. There are no cowards in the Peace Army. We won't let you down."
Qin Yi couldn't help but laugh, "Good, I believe in you. A year later, when you come out, go find Mo Wuji of the Mo Family, he will temporarily lead you for me."
Everyone's faces changed abruptly.
Wu Zhao hurriedly asked, "Boss, where are you going?"
Qin Yi smiled lightly, "I'm going to a faraway place, maybe for months, maybe years. But rest assured, I will definitely return. Don't think of slacking, those who haven't made significant progress in their cultivation, don't blame me for dealing with them."
Though he spoke lightly, none of them were fools. If even Qin Yi couldn't determine how long he'd be gone, it must mean the place he's going to is fraught with danger.
"Boss, let us go with you. Although our cultivation is much lower, at critical moments, we can definitely shield you," Wu Zhao said.
Qin Yi was touched but shook his head, "You guys just train honestly in the Heavenly Pit; the place I'm going to is not for you yet. But the chance will come, once your cultivation reaches my current level, I'll take you to see a different world."
They all nodded heavily, Qin Yi had always been the target they strived to catch up to.
More people arrived from time to time.
A few hours later, a whole hundred members of the Peace Army were gathered.
Qin Yi looked up at Sword Mountain and instructed, "Once inside, you'll be teleported to different locations. From the moment you enter, danger will be all around, remember to be cautious. Your ultimate destination is Sand City, I will wait there for seven days."
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