Above the void, Chen Yu stood firm, her eyes flickering with inner turmoil.
"Xiao Yu, you have only two choices now."
In the Consciousness World, the Red-dressed Woman murmured:
"First, tell your brother everything and let him share some of the danger. But that would also expose my existence."
"Second, awaken your blood qi as soon as possible, reaching the level where you can gather Martial Grade A Formation Patterns. That will draw Luo Chen's attention to you, and put you in even greater danger."
Broken clouds drifted sparsely overhead, and a cool breeze rustled through the air.
Chen Yu said nothing. A tender light appeared in the Red-dressed Woman's eyes.
"I suggest you choose the first. Your brother is a genius on the Body Tempering Path, and its early stages are very powerful. He'll help you.
It'll ease your burden, too."
Chen Yu shook her head.
"No."
The Red-dressed Woman was taken aback.
"Xiao Yu, you can't shoulder everything by yourself."
"But I can bear it. You can bear it, can't you, Master?
You're strong, Master, but there's only one of you. You can protect me, but who will protect my brother?"
Tears shimmered in Chen Yu's eyes.
"My brother has protected me for so long. This time, I'll protect him."
Chen Yu strode alone through the void, deep golden light in her eyes. With every step, ripples danced beneath her feet.
The Red-dressed Woman fell silent for a long time.
She did have her own motives.
She wanted Chen Yan to help her disciple.
To make Chen Yan shoulder part of the danger.
Chen Yan would have to sacrifice a great deal, but with his help, Chen Yu would grow rapidly.
But Chen Yu wasn't willing.
"Master, can your power still hold out?" Chen Yu asked.
"Xiao Yu,