What happened afterward went without saying.
The Heavenly Emperor had taken a liking to Mu Chen, who had successfully wielded the Heavenly Emperor Sword after transforming into the Immortal Golden Body.
Naturally, Xiao Se and Lin Dong had no objections to this.
"Meeting again."
Before departing, Xiao Se also greeted Mu Chen.
"Thank you for lending me a hand."
"You flatter me, Senior."
Mu Chen was naturally deeply grateful toward this senior with whom he had already formed a good connection. Besides, if Xiao Se had been interested in that peerless divine ability, it probably would not have fallen to him.
"You needn't feel as though you owe me anything because of this."
Seemingly noticing the look in Mu Chen's eyes, Xiao Se shook his head.
"My mother once said that everyone has their own fate, but that does not mean some predestined inevitability. It is simply the path one ought to take."
"If you wish to go farther, you must do what ordinary people cannot."
"So keep walking forward. Perhaps one day, we may meet at the summit."
Xiao Se then raised his hand, and a small candlestick flew out.
"Light it, and I will be able to come to your side. But there is only one chance, so call for me only when necessary."
"Thank you, Senior."
"Senior?"
Lin Dong raised a brow beside them, leaving Mu Chen no choice but to explain the connection between Xiao Se and his mother, who had been old friends in the past.
"I don't think it matters. My sister called him that back then too, and now she still calls him by name."
Xiao Xiao could not help complaining from Xiao Se's side.
"I never meant anything by it."
Xiao Se shook his head.
"I think it's better if everyone addresses