Realm

Venerable Dragonbone considered it, then nodded.

"Very well. I'll remain outside to support you. If you encounter danger, crush this jade talisman."

He raised a hand, and a dark-golden jade talisman flew toward Chu Ming.

The jade talisman was shaped like a dragon, its surface suffused with a faint golden glow.

Within that golden light, a tiny dragon shadow could vaguely be seen swimming.

"This is my transmission talisman. Crush it, and I'll immediately sense your location. As long as you're alive, I'll be able to find you." Chu Ming took it and solemnly put it away.

"Many thanks, Venerable."

Venerable Dragonbone patted his shoulder and said nothing more.

Two days later.

At the summit of Heavenly Sword Peak.

Qingwei and the other two stood at the edge of the platform, looking at Chu Ming.

Qingwei still wore that pale green robe, her hair simply tied behind her head.

The morning breeze swept past, stirring her sleeves with a soft rustle.

Her expression was calm, but her eyes were so bright at that moment they were almost piercing.

She looked at Chu Ming, opened her mouth, and wanted to say something.

But in the end, she only said two words.

"Be careful."

Those two words were very soft, so soft that they seemed like she was speaking to herself.

Thunder Splendor stood at Qingwei's side, carrying that enormous battle axe in his one arm.

He looked at Chu Ming and scratched his head. He wanted to say something, but in the end only managed to force out one sentence. "Brother Chu, come back early."

Chu Ming nodded.

Venerable Lingfeng said nothing.

He merely stood with his sword in his arms, watching Chu Ming.

That gaze was calm, yet filled with trust.

Trust in Chu Ming.

Chu Ming gave the three