Yun Che's heart stirred slightly. The Lord of the Underworld's words were like a pebble, sending ripples through his once-resolute heart.
"The Flower of Reincarnation... the Abyss of Reincarnation..." Yun Che murmured, his gaze wavering.
On one side lay unknown dangers and a fate that might be manipulated; on the other, an elusive hope and a genuine way to return to Earth. How should he choose?
He glanced at the Pioneer beside him. Her golden eyes were also filled with conflicting feelings. Clearly, the Lord of the Underworld's words had shocked and unsettled her as well.
"Let me think about it."
Yun Che took a deep breath and said this to the Lord of the Underworld. The matter was far too important; he needed time to digest it and weigh his options.
The Lord of the Underworld nodded, seemingly unsurprised. "Very well. I'll give you three days. Three days from now, I'll return to Azure Luan Glazed Light. I hope you'll have an answer for me."
With that, he said no more. His figure flickered slightly, and he vanished from the square of Azure Luan Glazed Light with the two old men behind him, as though they had merged into the void, leaving it as if they had never appeared.
Only after the Lord of the Underworld had completely disappeared did Yun Che breathe a sigh of relief, realizing that cold sweat had soaked his back.
Facing the Lord of the Underworld just now, he had felt as though he were walking along the edge of a towering cliff. The slightest misstep would shatter him to pieces.
He had not attempted to seize anything from him. Before a Transcendent like this, he would definitely be detected, and for now, he lacked the confidence to withstand the other man's wrath.
"Pioneer,