Chong Li's expression turned solemn again. "Fellow Daoist, I have an unwelcome request!"
"Speak freely." Lu Ye nodded slowly.
"Before reinforcements from our starry sky arrive, could I ask Fellow Daoist to remain here and hold the fort for a while? I fear that enemies our starry sky cannot handle may invade. When that time comes, we may need to borrow Fellow Daoist's strength." After a pause, he added, "Of course, we will not ask Fellow Daoist to exert yourself for nothing. A gift of thanks will naturally be offered afterward."
Lu Ye mused that if the gift of thanks were a Supreme Treasure, it might be of some use to him. Other than that, there was truly little that could move him.
But since he intended to explore this starry sky, building a good relationship with its cultivators would not hurt.
Besides, there was indeed something he needed this starry sky's help to accomplish.
"Certainly." Lu Ye nodded. "However, unless it is absolutely necessary, I will not take action."
He could not remain here forever, helping them guard the Star Abyss Gate. The crisis here still had to be resolved by themselves, so Lu Ye was unwilling to let them develop the habit of relying on him.
"That is only proper!" Seeing him agree, Chong Li visibly relaxed. "Then I thank Fellow Daoist in advance."
Lu Ye flashed to one side, found a huge meteorite, and landed on it. The Giant Spirit Race began deploying their defenses with feverish urgency. They had likely used some method to send word out, so there was no need to dispatch anyone to deliver messages. A large number of reinforcements should already be rushing over.
With nothing else to do, he could only cultivate the Heavenly Saint Dragon Guard.
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