Wang Teng ultimately set off alone.
He even left An Lan behind on Jade Star because he was truly worried about Lin Chuhan and the others.
With a Domain Lord Level expert left behind as backup, they would be much safer.
However, An Lan would only remain hidden in the shadows and would not reveal himself unless absolutely necessary.
This was also Wang Teng's specific instruction!
Only this way could Lin Chuhan and the others truly grow.
At the same time, Wang Teng left a clone by Lin Chuhan's side. That way, if she encountered any danger, Wang Teng would know immediately.
He had even given Lin Chuhan and Tantai Xuan quite a few life-saving items—pills, battle armor, weapons, and so on.
Only with layer upon layer of safeguards in place could he feel somewhat at ease.
Inside the Fire River, Yuan Gungun floated before Wang Teng, laughing uproariously.
"Are you done laughing yet?" Wang Teng asked darkly, clearly annoyed.
"Wait, let me laugh for another three minutes. Hahaha..." Yuan Gungun clutched its stomach, rolling around nonstop in midair with laughter.
"Is it really that funny?" Wang Teng asked helplessly.
"I never thought you had a side like this. You're practically like an old father seeing his daughter off." Yuan Gungun finally stopped laughing and teased him.
"Hmph. If the universe weren't so dangerous, I wouldn't be this cautious," Wang Teng snorted.
"Fine, I won't laugh at you anymore. You're right—the universe is too dangerous. There's nothing wrong with being careful." Yuan Gungun paused, then added, "But I'm surprised you were willing to leave An Lan behind. Having an expert by your side all the time isn't necessarily a good thing for you."
"I know." Wang Teng nodded.
An Lan was extremely powerful. If he stepped in, there would be