The Stellar Gate Chen Rui deployed did not lead back to Darkmoon Territory, but to the Miluo Sea in the Sea of Death.
Thanks to the Star-Sealing Platform's special ability, he did not need to use the Tower of Glory. He could directly take Ben Hong into the Star-Sealing Platform and pass through the Stellar Gate. After leaving Light Holy Mountain, Chen Rui released Ben Hong from their fused state, and the two flew onward together.
Seeing the contemplative look on Ben Hong's face, Chen Rui spoke. "Are you wondering why I didn't unleash that strike against Raphael earlier...?"
"You are not someone who goes soft at a critical moment. On the contrary, you are more decisive and ruthless than many," Ben Hong said, frowning slightly. "The reason must be that, in your eyes, Raphael is more valuable alive than dead... at least at this stage? Or are you worried that Michael and Gabriel's frenzied retaliation would disrupt some grand plan of yours?"
"First, I wasn't certain that strike could kill Raphael completely. After all, we were on Light Holy Mountain, and Raphael possesses the same special constitution as Sariel—especially while his secondary kingdom remained intact. And as you guessed, I don't wish to forge an irreconcilable blood feud with the Three Supreme Angels just yet, bringing about unpredictable consequences."
"Are you worried it would trigger a long-term super-tier war between the human world and the Demon Realm, draining too much of both sides' living strength? That we would be unable to deal with the Abyss when it comes?"
"Yes. For certain reasons, the passage between the human world and the Demon Realm opens once every five hundred years, leading to fierce wars. By your account, this is actually a contest with neither victor nor loser, its only true purpose