Capítulo 2139: Rejection 2

Upon hearing Gu Chaoyan's candid words, a sense of astonishment swept through the room, leaving the disciples and elders equally taken aback.

Normally, the disciples would receive missions directly from the elders, and refusal was a rarity. It was even more uncommon for someone to outright decline and express a desire to focus on personal cultivation and journey into the mystic realm.

In the span of a few seconds…

A heavy silence descended upon the room.

Di Hongyun's gaze settled on his junior sister, whose expression was resolute, as though she harbored a strong aversion to the proposed task.

Once again, a pang of disappointment crept into his heart.

This marked the second instance.