Yao Yu and the other woman returned, saying they had already set up the Explosive Jade Talisman and could detonate it with a single thought. Zhuge Qingtian knew he could no longer stop Ling Tian and the others. Besides, after Ling Tian's earlier words of persuasion, he felt a sense of release, so he didn't confront Ling Tian with drawn swords. Instead, he chatted with them.
"Uncle Zhuge, the Immortal Spirit Palace is doomed to be destroyed. Have you decided what you'll do next?" Hua Min'er asked, a hint of hope in her voice. "Why not come to Mu Tian Pavilion? Granny is there, and you..."
Unexpectedly, Zhuge Qingtian shook his head and cut her off. "Min'er, I know you mean well, but if I really did that, what would the entire Cultivation World think of me? They'd probably consider me the greatest traitor of all. I couldn't bear to carry that reputation."
"But, but..." Hua Min'er wanted to say more, but Zhuge Qingtian stopped her.
"Don't worry. The Cultivation World is vast; there'll always be somewhere I can stay." Zhuge Qingtian looked at ease as he gazed into the distance. "Ling Tian was right earlier. I've been at the Immortal Spirit Palace too long. Now that I can finally be free, I want to travel around the Cultivation World. I used to envy Yun Tian. Now I finally have the chance to be like him."
Hearing this, Hua Min'er knew his mind was made up and didn't try to persuade him further.
"Ling Tian, I have one last request." Zhuge Qingtian suddenly spoke. Seeing Ling Tian nod, he continued, "Most of the people still at the Immortal Spirit Palace aren't very strong. They pose no threat to you. Could you spare them? This is the last thing I, their