Huang Qi, that woman, did not really put on much of an act.
She knew Li Tianming could never trust her, so she was just being disgusting.
If Li Tianming asked what this "grand gift" was, her answer would definitely be: as long as he released her, she would help him with anything and tell him everything.
So asking was the same as not asking.
He could not be bothered to pay her any more attention. Together with Zi Zhen, he followed that group of bee-headed people deeper into the Eternal Sea.
"Why take such a risk? Just release me cleanly and decisively. Our interests are the same."
All along the way, Huang Qi continued chattering.
Li Tianming was not annoyed, but Zi Zhen was already thoroughly fed up with her.
They had finally gotten to travel alone!
Her fury was brewing at every moment.
"I know what you rely on—the Heavenly Pole Star, right? That thing uses the power of an ordinary universe, while the Eternal Sea's power is founded on 'Eternal Sourceforce.' It is a blend of the dual powers of souls and ancestral-realm origin. Some of the Immortal Eternal Clan, in particular, possess special innate attacks that can completely bypass your Heavenly Pole Star..."
"Just keep going. Once you run into them, you will know regret."
"Li Tianming, let me tell you the truth. If you want to accomplish anything in this Eternal Sea, you can only rely on me."
"You have not hit a wall yet, so you do not know pain. Fine. When you are desperate, it still will not be too late to release me."
Amid Huang Qi's nonstop snide remarks, the storms in the Eternal Sea ahead grew increasingly violent. These storms were actually formed from "Eternal Sourceforce." In both density and might,