The middle-aged Daoist trembled involuntarily after hearing this.
Only then did he realize that if Wuji had not saved him, he would have died long ago.
Even if Wuji wanted to take his life now, it would not be unjustified.
It seemed his long-standing pestering had already annoyed Wuji.
Thinking of this, the middle-aged Daoist felt bitter beyond measure.
He was about to explain himself when he saw that Wuji had already vanished without a trace.
Over the years, Wuji had long grown disgusted with his endless chatter. This time had merely been a verbal warning.
Wuji secretly resolved that if the man remained so tactless and continued pestering him, he would erase him.
He had been lucky enough to survive, yet he still dared to be so ungrateful. Did he think Wuji was a pushover? Wuji berated inwardly.
After leaving the Wuji world, Wuji headed straight for the destination mentioned by the middle-aged Daoist.
The Vast Sea Divine Boat truly lived up to its reputation, increasing its speed by nearly a hundredfold.
That was still with Wuji controlling the use of Chaos Spirit Stones to conserve them. At full power, a thousandfold increase might have been possible, but that would have been far too wasteful.
A thousand years later, Wuji guided the Vast Sea Divine Boat to the vicinity of the target location.
Looking at the empty Chaos around him, he frowned slightly.
"Break Five, Illusionary Eye, appear!"
Following a ripple in space, the previously chaotic expanse suddenly became clear, revealing a massive Chaos barrier that completely isolated this place from the outside world.
"So this is the mysterious place?" Wuji murmured. He then dragged the middle-aged Daoist out of the Wuji world. "Ah... I actually came out!"
The middle-aged Daoist had only just adjusted to his surroundings when