Chen Cheng did not say that he could escort them, because he knew that once he spoke, it would mean he had made a promise to them.
If someone among them died during this journey because his protection had not arrived in time, it would add another thread of karma to him.
On the Karmak Continent of the past, karma was just karma—after all, it was an ethereal concept. But this world was different. Whether tangible objects or abstract concepts like karma, no one knew which foreign Gods and Devils had now occupied them.
This world might still look like a world on the surface, but its core had long since become a hodgepodge world cobbled together by the Gods and Devils.
The only fortunate thing was that the Gods and Devils had merely occupied the surface. They had not chosen to occupy the true core laws.
Otherwise, Chen Cheng would not have been so hard-headed before, directly choosing to strike at those slumbering Gods and Devils.
Watching the crowd vanish beyond the horizon, Chen Cheng leaped into the air, cast an invisibility spell on himself, and followed above them.
Su Ming was feeling somewhat dejected. Especially after realizing that Chen Cheng truly had not appeared, that disappointment showed plainly on his face.
"Su Ming."
"C-Captain."
"Go check the rear. Don't let anyone fall behind."
"Yes."
After Su Ming made a round and finished counting heads, he reported to Wu Ze.
"Captain, no one has fallen behind the group."
Wu Ze nodded, then patted his shoulder.
"Remember, our mission now is to escort the main force safely to the base. As a member of the guard unit, you must keep your spirits up. Don't forget the oath you made when you joined."
Hearing Wu Ze's words, Su Ming straightened his