Sheng Wen thought it over, then still tried to persuade him. "But... Elder, we can't retreat right now. If we pull out now, who knows what people will say about the Sheng family?"
"Besides, the Sheng family was just caught up in that online scandal not long ago. At a time like this, we can't give people another reason to talk."
Hearing Sheng Wen's words, Sheng Shi sighed.
He had considered this too. The human race really did need them right now, so all he could do was endure it for the time being.
"All right. I understand."
"Then, Great Ancestor Elder, what should we do now?" Sheng Wen asked.
"If they're going to stop you, don't leave for now. Wait there. But move back to the passage. If we really lose the battle, you'll be able to retreat at once," Sheng Shi said.
"All right, Elder. I understand. I'll take everyone to the passage now," Sheng Wen replied quickly.
Then Sheng Wen hung up, turned around, and said to everyone, "Everyone, we won't go back just yet. We'll wait here and leave after the war is over."
One of the Sheng family prodigies nodded. "I agree. We really do need to be cautious about this. After all, things aren't looking good for the human race right now."
"Exactly." Another Sheng family prodigy nodded.
"Then let's head to the passage. That's what the Great Ancestor Elder said." After Sheng Wen spoke, everyone nodded and headed in the other direction.
The Sheng family prodigies also hurried toward the passage ahead to gather the prodigies from their family.
Meanwhile, Jiang Jingbo and the others didn't stop Sheng Wen's group anymore. After all, they didn't want to cause trouble either.
Sheng Wen and his group soon disappeared from sight, making their way toward