"There was no feast that never ended. Do your best to thrive."
Chen Changan didn't waste any more words. After asking where the nearest second-tier branch pavilion was, he turned and left with Mu Yunyao and the others.
Watching Chen Changan's departing figure, the North Zhou Branch Pavilion Master could only sigh helplessly.
"To have someone like him in your North Zhou Branch Pavilion for a time was already a heaven-defying stroke of fortune."
"You were never going to keep him. His goal is obvious: to enter the core ranks, and even to come to the attention of the Realm Lord."
"He's an ambitious man. Sooner or later, he was going to leave." The third-tier Branch Pavilion Master consoled him.
"I know. I understand. It's just that having had him makes it hurt even more."
"If he could have stayed in the branch pavilion, then in the future, our North Zhou Branch Pavilion might really have had a chance to advance to second tier."
"He had strength and brains. If you were in my shoes, wouldn't you be upset to lose talent like that?"
Hearing this, the third-tier Branch Pavilion Master gave a bitter smile and nodded. If he were in the other man's shoes, he'd be devastated.
"Seeing you so upset makes me feel a lot better."
"Honestly, being challenged doesn't feel good at all, especially when you lose."
"You..."
"Though you're now a third-tier Branch Pavilion Master, don't forget that your strength hasn't improved much."
"You dare talk big to me? Chen Changan has already left."
"Hmph, you win. I'm leaving."
Meanwhile, Chen Changan and his group headed straight for the second-tier branch pavilion.
"Big Brother, are you tired?"
"Think about it—we've been in the Burning Nether Realm for years now. All we do is travel or take