Once everyone had dispersed, only Shen Luo and Ao Hong remained in the hall.
Ao Hong descended from the dais, sat directly on the bottom step, and patted the space beside him.
Seeing this, Shen Luo said nothing more and walked over to sit beside Ao Hong.
"Brother Shen, can you really not stay a few more days?" Ao Hong asked, gazing straight ahead.
"I'm afraid not. I have an enormous problem of my own to deal with," Shen Luo said with a shake of his head and a wry smile.
"I truly need your help to take revenge on the other three seas." Unwilling to give up, Ao Hong continued trying to persuade him.
"As things stand, you've already done very well. There really isn't much I can help with. As long as you don't act too hastily and follow the arrangements you've made, taking revenge on the three seas within ten years isn't impossible," Shen Luo said frankly.
"With you here, I would feel more secure." Ao Hong smiled, drawing his gaze back to Shen Luo.
Shen Luo hesitated briefly before continuing, "What I need to do now really cannot wait, so staying at the Dragon Palace is out of the question. But whenever you need me, just send word. I will certainly come and lend you a hand."
"In that case, I won't press you any further." Hearing Shen Luo say this, Ao Hong could only let the matter drop.
Several days later, on the shores of the East Sea.
After recuperating for a few days, Shen Luo prepared to take his leave of the Dragon Palace and head to Heavenly Mechanism City.
Ao Hong came to see him off, accompanied by Qing Chi and a group of trusted Waterfolk commanders.
"Brother Shen, I won't waste