Leaving the Sea of Suffering

From beginning to end, Wang Chen had no idea what exactly was outside the door.

It was probably either a demon spirit or an Evil Spirit, at least at the "fierce" grade and quite possibly the "formidable" rank.

He had guarded the North Sha Eye for nearly a year, sweeping through and clearing out the aberrations from the outer perimeter to the inner ring, yet he had never encountered such a terrifying existence.

If he really had encountered one, Wang Chen might well have been finished!

This also served as a warning to him: the Sha Eye region was far from as simple as he had imagined, and the dangers lurking within were impossible to predict.

He would have to be cautious upon cautious in the future!

What Wang Chen had not expected, however, was that the Sha Tide vanished the very next day, and someone from above arrived once more.

The one who came was Changsun Yong!

"Congratulations. You can go back now."

The Demon Cave warden smiled as he spoke to Wang Chen. "Your guard duty has come to an end."

It was over?

Wang Chen was greatly surprised.

He had thought he would need to remain here for another year or two, and he had already steeled himself for it.

Yet he could go back now!

Wang Chen could not help asking, "Go back where?"

"Back to the Prison Department, of course."

Changsun Yong explained, "The higher-ups already know about your situation. There will be appropriate compensation and rewards, and your post will likely be reassigned as well. In any case, it will definitely be a good thing!"

He smiled. "What? Reluctant to leave?"

"No, no, no!"

Wang Chen hurriedly denied it. "This junior was merely a little surprised."

Even if he truly had been reluctant, he