At the same time.
Ke Ding's pupils suddenly contracted, and he began trembling violently!
Sure enough... he had been right.
His entire body went limp, as though all strength had drained from him. His expression was unreadable. Chen Xun's arrangements for the Immortal Realm had likely begun long ago... By the time he could sense them, it already meant it was too late.
"The worst outcome you imagine is also the one I imagine."
A trace of ancient weariness flashed through Chen Xun's eyes. "But if that day truly comes, I will have no more reservations. Ke Ding, you have always been clever. I have only ever said this to you."
"Alright."
Ke Ding's voice trembled faintly, his pupils slowly widening. "Chen Xun, Immortal Words leave behind the karma of heaven and earth..."
"Only those who dare question their hearts dare speak. This karma is one I leave for myself."
Starlight flickered in Chen Xun's eyes. "Ke Ding, it is still too early to speak of this. Ask no more."
"I understand." Ke Ding sat alone upon the Starry Immortal Platform, his expression dim yet resolute. He clasped his hands and transmitted, "No matter what the future holds, you alone, Daoist friend, must never be betrayed."
"Hahaha!"
Chen Xun suddenly burst into laughter and abruptly turned his head.
A strained smile appeared on Ke Ding's lips as he nodded lightly. He needed time to digest this. That was also the benefit of asking early and learning early.
Black Bull and Little Scarlet were startled. What had happened to Big Brother?
Chen Xun gave Ke Ding a deep look. An Immortal who had endured the Celestial River War and the destruction of the Ancient Saint Sacred Domain, who would not so much as blink at the tragic deaths of all living