Return After Half a Year

"So this was the true 'Devour.' It seemed I still had a long road ahead of me. I never expected there to be such vast room for growth beyond that door. At this rate, I would definitely grow to the level of a Zero Realm Apostle, reach Faceless's level, or even surpass him."

"My first-year goal has been exceeded."

In less than five minutes, Zhang Chen's entire body had undergone a tremendous transformation. Through the power of the Devour Ghost, he had bitten apart and swallowed his own flesh, then chewed up and consumed Corpse Ghost Elder's bones one by one. The digestive fluids from both his flesh and the bones had completely merged, forging his current body.

"Master, Chong Ying, thank you! I held you up for half a year. I'll make it up to you in the future."

Zhang Chen had known everything happening outside from within his body. Over the past half year, he had relied entirely on his master and Chong Ying's care.

"Haha, half a year is nothing to me. Seeing my disciple survive such a great calamity is far more satisfying than living comfortably in the Floating City. You should thank this Young Girl Chong Ying more. She's been taking care of you for all three years. I usually only learned about your condition from Miss Chong Ying."

As soon as Shen Hou brought this up, Chong Ying's face immediately flushed crimson.

"Young Girl Chong Ying's comprehension isn't much worse than yours, and she's clearly devoted to you. How about it? If you're willing, I can bear witness. You two are a talented man and a beautiful woman. It would be quite nice for you to become husband and wife."

"No..." Chong Ying was the first to refuse.

"Master, I already have someone I