"Besides, even if this junior fails to complete the task, it seems Senior will not suffer much loss, will you? All this junior can say is that I will do my utmost, but as for whether I can truly accomplish it, I dare not give Senior too much assurance," Yang Chen said.
"You do speak bluntly." Wan Tianyu snorted, his attitude easing considerably. "However, you are not the first to say such things to me. Yet in the end, were there not very few who succeeded? Fine, why should I argue with you over this? If you truly wish to take on this assignment, I naturally will not stop you. As for the two hundred thousand portions of Cosmic Essence, I will fulfill my promise and give them all to you."
Yang Chen nodded upon hearing this. "That is good. However, there is still one matter regarding this that this junior does not understand. I hope Senior can answer it."
"What is it?" Wan Tianyu asked.
Yang Chen said, "Since Wan Qiuying disappeared within the Flame Spirit Realm, would it not be more efficient for a person of Senior's status and strength to search personally than for Heavenly Separation Realm experts like this junior? Why does Senior not go looking for her yourself?"
"Hmph, do you think this old man does not want to?" Wan Tianyu shook his head. This was not the first time he had answered this question, and his tone carried a trace of impatience. "If I were to enter the Flame Spirit Realm, the Underworld's Heavenly Mandate Realm experts would swiftly rush over once they sensed it. Even if I investigated, I would not be able to do so for long before exposing my whereabouts. This is also why the Gate of Life and Death is