Likewise!
By then...
the rate at which Cheng Buzheng's internal power of laws was consumed would inevitably rise with the tide, and the time he could hold out would likely be even shorter than half a day.
There was no doubt about that.
He understood this point perfectly well, but at this moment, Cheng Buzheng had no way back. He could only grit his teeth and press onward.
Just then...
Sha Minghong, who was ahead of him, halted once more. Slowly turning back, he looked toward Cheng Buzheng, his gaze falling upon the layer of dark yellow Light Screen surrounding him.
A faintly teasing curve touched his lips as he said:
"Little friend, in your current state, I'm afraid there isn't the slightest possibility of you personally seeing me off."
When he spoke the words "personally,"
he deliberately emphasized them, and there seemed to be a hint of hidden meaning in his eyes, as though he were implying something—
or perhaps merely teasing him.
Immediately after, his tone abruptly changed. His expression became exceedingly serious as he spoke gravely:
"We are now in the inner region of the forbidden land, yet we still have quite a long distance to cover before reaching the ascension passage!
"And the closer we get to the ascension passage, the more the strength of the power of laws contained within the lightning will multiply.
"When that time comes, even my [Purgatory World-Extinguishing Millstone] will have to expend considerable power to withstand it.
"Therefore, I advise you once again, little friend: if you wish to see the 'ascension passage' with your own eyes and witness my departure, you should travel with me.
"You will also save yourself quite a bit of trouble."
As for making this Nightmare Clan brat turn back?
Sha Minghong knew full well