Linley had not yet answered when Fain spoke up. "Every time the Necropolis of the Gods opens, a God-level expert has to lead the way.
If Saint-level experts went on their own, it would be disrespectful to Lord Beirut."
After hearing Beirut's name, the others said no more. They quietly followed the War God toward the Forest of Darkness.
As they neared the Forest of Darkness, the War God suddenly turned to Linley and the others. "Be careful when you enter the Necropolis of the Gods."
Linley and the others nodded. The War God then looked at them and Fain. "Fain, you've entered the Necropolis of the Gods several times. This time, stay with Linley and the others.
Linley, would you mind looking after Fain once you enter the Necropolis of the Gods?"
Linley immediately answered, "Of course."
Fain did not know why his teacher had said that, but he saw the War God's stern expression soften with a touch of affection. He decided not to ask why.
They did not speak again for the rest of the journey.
But just as they entered the Forest of Darkness, Linley suddenly asked the War God, "Lord War God, is there a limit to how many people can enter the Necropolis of the Gods?"
In the original story, Linley had asked the War God how many people could enter the Necropolis of the Gods because of Barker. This time, because of Zhao Nan, Linley did not need to ask on Barker's behalf, but he still asked a similar question.
One could not help but marvel at the wonders of fate.
Watching everyone, Zhao Nan could not help feeling a sense of awe toward the Power of Fate. He wondered whether the Power of Fate could truly be controlled by anyone.
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