Seeing Lu Qing's resolute expression, the Old Doctor knew that his disciple had seemingly made up his mind.
Yet he felt gratified instead.
"Beneath an overturned nest, how could any egg remain unbroken? This concerns the lives and deaths of countless living beings. A Qing, you can face it without fear and take this heavy responsibility upon yourself of your own accord. Your master is very proud of you."
"Master taught this disciple long ago: a lesser physician heals people, while a great physician heals the world. This disciple has never dared forget it."
If he had a choice, Lu Qing naturally did not wish to take such a risk.
But if he did not act, he could only sit and await death. A century from now, the Heavenly Demon Realm's army would sweep straight in unchecked.
By then, not only would his family and friends in the Home World be unable to escape disaster, even Xiao Yan, his master, and the others would find it difficult to survive. That was something he absolutely did not wish to see.
Compared to that, taking the initiative to seek aid in the Otherworld still offered a sliver of hope.
"It is a pity that your master's cultivation is too meager. Otherwise, I could accompany you as well," the Old Doctor sighed.
"Absolutely not. The Home World still needs Master to protect it. Otherwise, even if this disciple goes to the Otherworld, I would not be at ease."
Listening to their conversation, Xiao Yan and Xiao Li understood that Lu Qing's journey to the Otherworld was imperative and already a foregone conclusion.
"Brother, are you going alone?" Xiao Yan asked worriedly.
"Yes." Lu Qing nodded solemnly. "This journey is fraught with extreme danger. I cannot bring you with me. I can only go