Following the main force, Fuxi soon led everyone to the coast of the Eastern Sea.
Along the way, he had gotten to know these men fairly well.
Though they talked a fierce game, they were not actually that bad at heart.
Most of them were all talk.
Fuxi treated them courteously, and gradually, they came to think well of him.
"We may be heading onto the battlefield soon. Stay as close to me as you can. I'll do everything I can to keep you safe."
Fuxi looked at them, his expression grave.
On the battlefield, staying alive would not be difficult with his strength as a peak Great Luo Golden Immortal.
But protecting these men might stretch his reach beyond its limits.
He might have to bring out some of his signature tricks.
He had several magical artifacts that could lay down numerous formations in an instant.
As long as these fellows did not stray too far from him, keeping them safe was still possible.
At his words, they all looked disdainful.
"Damn, what did I just hear? A peak Great Luo Golden Immortal, and a battlefield rookie at that, wants to protect us veterans? Just how little do you think of us?"
"Just don't drag us down when the time comes. Hide behind us, and we can keep you alive."
"You seem like a decent fellow. Just hide behind us. We can't very well let you lose your life."
"We've already gotten several heavenly generals killed, but you seem all right and know how to play along, so we'll let you live this time!"
Fuxi did not take their words to heart.
He understood what they were thinking.
At the same time, he knew even better that they would ultimately need his protection.
And despite all the disdain these