Chen Lin had considered the possibility Luo Qinglan mentioned.
If that killing formation could be activated at will, it should have appeared long ago.
Still, to ensure his safety, he made his decision. "I plan to stay here for now. If those starlight rays appear again, I can immediately enter the Nightmare Realm to hide. They seem to have taken a dislike to me. Although I've obtained this Demon-Suppressing Ring, I still can't guarantee that I won't be attacked."
"That works."
Luo Qinglan nodded. This was indeed the safest approach.
"I've just finished my seclusion and broken through to the Nascent Soul middle stage anyway, so I'll stay here with you. If the starlight rays appear, I can help you block them."
Chen Lin immediately refused.
"Better not. Staying with me is too dangerous. I can handle it myself. There's absolutely no need for you to risk your life too."
She could easily neutralize ordinary starlight rays, but the ones aimed at him were far too powerful. If the Sealing Array extended its hatred to anyone associated with him and singled her out too, the outcome would be disastrous.
Luo Qinglan said nothing, but her stance was firm.
Chen Lin was about to persuade her again when he saw two streaks of light approaching from afar. He and Luo Qinglan immediately moved apart and went forward to greet them.
"Greetings, my lords!"
The arrivals were Hundred Flowers Fairy and True Lord Wanmeng. Chen Lin and Luo Qinglan paid their respects together.
"No need for formalities."
Hundred Flowers Fairy waved a hand, then looked Chen Lin up and down in surprise. "You emerged unscathed from starlight rays that powerful? You really do hide your depths!"
True Lord Wanmeng, beside her, said nothing. Instead, he looked behind Chen Lin.
He had given