Two Third-tier Demonic Beasts stood before them, while Chen Changan was still cultivating behind them.
The leader was torn with indecision.
He glanced back at Chen Changan, wavering.
Should they really leave?
"None of us are good people."
"But why have we brothers been able to stay together for so long?"
The leader's words left the other five stunned.
They certainly weren't good people. They'd stolen other people's Demonic Beasts plenty of times.
Yet over the years, the bonds between the brothers had never once faltered.
Why?
The reason was simple: they valued brotherhood and kept their promises.
They had never gone back on their word.
"Big Brother, we're brothers, but he..."
"I know what you want to say, but we promised to protect him while he cultivates."
"I know this is a dangerous situation."
"But I don't want to break my word."
"It's the last good thing we have left in this world."
"Are we really going to throw away even that?"
"Once you take the first step down certain paths, there's no turning back," the leader said gravely.
Hearing his words, the others fell into deep thought.
What should they choose?
When faced with life and death, should they really choose loyalty and honor?
"Since we're brothers, I won't force you."
"This concerns life and death. If you don't want to stay, I won't blame you."
"After all, I was the one who suggested we take a chance on this kid."
"I never expected things to turn out like this."
"But I want to keep the last pure corner of my heart."
"You have no reason to die alongside me!"
"Big Brother, stop talking."
"That's right. What you're saying is really hurting the bond between us."
"Are 'sharing life and death, and sharing fortune and glory' just empty