To tell the truth.
He had fought his way across the universe, conquering south and battling north. He truly did not believe that entering the world meant inevitable collapse. The Immortal Realm... was merely a more powerful heaven and earth. He still wished to lead Undying Mountain of the Human Race to carve out a land of their own, rather than live under another's roof.
The moment those words fell, the atmosphere on Ancient Mountain instantly grew tense.
Li Yang lowered her eyes, her heartbeat quickening. Big Brother Qin Ming's ambitions were far too lofty. Yet one could not judge a person by appearances. Though this senior seemed amiable and carried himself with the bearing of an immortal, who knew whether he might suddenly unleash thunderous fury?
The air abruptly fell silent.
"Ha ha!" Chu Wue, whose expression had remained calm, suddenly burst into hearty laughter. His laughter shook Ancient Mountain without end and made everyone's scalps tingle.
Not long after.
The laughter gradually faded.
Chu Wue gazed at Ancient Mountain. "Do you all know that the Ascension Passage carries the power of Eternal Ancient Mountains and Rivers nourishing the lower realm? To casually say that you wish to leave is hardly a wise move. What do you think, little friend Qin Ming...?"
When that gaze fell upon him, Qin Ming's mind trembled.
He struggled to speak in a low voice. "Undying Mountain will remember this great favor. In the future, this junior shall personally repay it!"
"Can you truly bear the weight of those words?"
"Yes!"
Qin Ming answered with ringing conviction. His immortal path had never been smooth sailing. He had merely traded immense risks again and again for opportunities. He was gambling—gambling that this peerless powerhouse was a man of broad mind and grand vision, with no