He Ping and Great Sage Lieyun did not immediately return to the present world. Instead, they hid within the Seven Seas Kingdom Sphere and drifted aimlessly through the turbulent void currents for a time. They did so because they suspected that Heart Fox Great Sage might have set his sights on them and could launch another attack.
This demon great sage of the Abyssal Realm was no kindhearted figure. Given that old fox's nature, he was very likely waiting for another chance to strike at them. Moreover, Lieyun had been wounded in her battle with the old fox. Whether they returned to the present world or headed for the Vast Cliff Path, they might suffer a sneak attack from him.
If the old fox resorted to an ambush, he would be extremely difficult to guard against. No one knew when Heart Fox Great Sage had cultivated this secret art of concealment and breath suppression, perfectly suited for assassination. He came without a shadow and left without a trace; even hiding within a sect-protecting supreme treasure offered little defense.
He Ping was exceedingly cautious. He knew that, at this point, it would be best to wait until Great Sage Lieyun's mana had fully recovered. Thus, he continued piloting the Seven Seas Kingdom Sphere in endless circles through the turbulent void currents.
The currents of time and space were like a vast ocean with brutal weather. Even Manifestation Realm experts were merely fishermen in such an environment. With profound mana, they could roam the sea, but not for long.
Yet with a sect-protecting supreme treasure, it was like possessing a sturdy ironclad warship—able to cleave through waves and ride the winds through the turbulent currents of time and space.
It was precisely because He Ping had considered this that he had taken