Only by traversing myriad domains, enduring a hundred battles, and weathering the vicissitudes of time could one forge a supreme Dao foundation, achieve the status of an eternal Emperor Venerable, and truly safeguard Heavenly Profound, the heavens, and enduring peace for all ages.
Seeing that his resolve was unshakeable and his original intention remained unchanged, the Heavenly Dao True Lord gazed at him for a long time, a complex expression flashing in the depths of his eyes-worry, regret, and admiration-which ultimately all dissolved into a long, drawn-out sigh.
He knew that prodigies were never content with mediocrity, and the strong never feared the road ahead. Lin Feng's Dao was one of defying the heavens, forging courageously ahead, and never stopping; no one could block or shake it.
"So be it."
The Heavenly Dao True Lord slowly shook his head, leaving only relief and expectation in his eyes, and spoke with solemn weight: "Since your Dao heart is firm, your obsession fearless, and your natural talent peerless through the ages, this seat will no longer stop you. But there is one matter I require you to promise."
Lin Feng bowed and cupped his fists, his attitude respectful: "Please speak, Senior; this junior will definitely comply."
The Heavenly Dao True Lord's gaze was solemn, every word carrying the weight of a thousand jun, every sentence an earnest entrustment: "The Myriad Worlds Sea is treacherous and unpredictable, life and death uncertain. On this journey, I do not ask you to find supreme fortune, nor do I ask you to ascend to supreme peaks; I only ask that you-be safe and sound, and return alive."
A simple seven characters, containing no Great Dao profound meanings or cultivation expectations, yet hiding the most sincere hope and the heaviest care.
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