Yes. In his current state, let alone rushing back to Southern Frontier, he probably could not even make it out of this secret realm.
He forcefully suppressed the anxiety in his heart, and his gaze became sharp once more.
He looked at Gu Sheng and said in a deep voice.
"Gu... Gu, my friend? Thank you for telling me the truth. I, Situ Qingfeng, distinguish clearly between gratitude and grudges. You saved me from my predicament, and I will surely repay this favor! The Golden Winged Great Peng secret realm may be important, but what is missed is missed. There is no use forcing it. For now, I will stay and help you! Once matters here are settled, we can seek another way!"
As he spoke, he attempted to circulate the True Essence within his body.
Though weak, an aura that was pure and condensed, far beyond that of an ordinary sect realm cultivator, slowly spread out from him! He had astonishingly reached the late stage of the Heavenly Martial Realm!
Surprise flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes.
Situ Qingfeng had been sealed for a thousand years. Not only had his cultivation not fallen, but despite the damage to his foundation, he had actually broken through to the late stage of the Heavenly Martial Realm?
It seemed that the Heavenly Marrow Spirit Liquid and the Soul Sealing Restriction, while imprisoning him, had also indirectly protected and nourished the foundation of his cultivation.
"Alright."
Gu Sheng did not decline.
"Then let us leave this place first. Xiao Beixuan may have fled, but there is no guarantee he will not set an ambush at the exit. We need to return to Great Desolation City as soon as possible."
Situ Qingfeng nodded and struggled to his feet.
Though his steps were unsteady, his eyes