As Sikong Jing's voice fell, the two men's gazes collided in midair...
But Jing Yuan swiftly withdrew his gaze again and replied as if lifeless, "Even if I don't want to follow, I have to. Otherwise, I'll surely die."
It was impossible to tell whether those words were a probe or a warning, but they did not sound like something a fool would say.
Sikong Jing drew another deep breath and said directly, "I definitely won't follow."
Boom...
The instant his words fell, rolling true energy suddenly erupted from Jing Yuan's body, pressing straight toward Sikong Jing as he said, "I'm at the peak of the Divine Emergence Realm. I've slain Divine Emperor Realm experts. I can guarantee a fifty-percent chance of survival if you don't follow."
He had answered Sikong Jing's question head-on.
Using his own realm and combat strength, he was telling Sikong Jing just how difficult this battle in Heaven-Soaring Sea Cave would be.
Sikong Jing's entire body trembled slightly as he stared fixedly at Jing Yuan.
Even with the terrifying strength to kill Divine Emperor Realm experts, there was only a fifty-percent chance of surviving.
Suddenly, Sikong Jing's gaze swept over his surroundings as he declared loudly, "I understand. Now, please instruct me on the martial dao engravings of the Overlord Seal Drum."
Rumble...
Sikong Jing abruptly unleashed the aura of the Overlord Seal Drum, sending it hurtling straight at Jing Yuan.
Why had he suddenly changed the subject?
Because Sikong Jing had sensed powerful experts approaching nearby, listening in.
So, since he had come to find Jing Yuan, he needed a better excuse.
For now, he could not let Jun Guxian become suspicious of their exchange. Thus, he used seeking guidance on the martial dao engravings of the Overlord Seal Drum as his pretext.
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