Xu Zimo nodded and said, "I fear that before the Heavenly Mandate even begins, this very place of contention will frighten off a great many people."
"They are merely inferior people. True powerhouses would never grow timid or retreat because of this," Lin Ruhu replied.
"Are you preparing to contend for the Heavenly Mandate?" Xu Zimo asked, looking at Lin Ruhu.
"The Heavenly Mandate is naturally yours. Of course I'll go help you," Lin Ruhu replied.
"If you want to contend for the Heavenly Mandate, I respect your choice."
"If you do not wish to contend, then stay at the True Martial Sacred Sect. You are not allowed to go," Xu Zimo replied.
Hearing Xu Zimo's words, Lin Ruhu froze for a moment.
He hurriedly asked, "Why?"
"A place like Trapped Void Island—even I do not have absolute confidence there. If you go, I have no way to guarantee your safety," Xu Zimo replied.
"Do you think I'm the kind of person who fears death?" Lin Ruhu asked.
"The meaning is different. Your grandfather has only one grandson, and you are also one of my few good friends."
"If we go Beyond the Heavens in the future, whatever path you wish to take, even if it costs you your life, I will not stop you."
Xu Zimo explained, "But this Contention for Destiny is destined to be an era borne by me. I do not want it to become the place where your bones are buried."
"If you wish to contend for the Heavenly Mandate, I can let you go."
"But if you are going to help me, or if you merely want to prove yourself, then there is no need for you to go. It would be utterly meaningless."
Xu Zimo's words were blunt. As one of the Ten