Words might come to an end, but their meaning was boundless.
With the conversation at an end, everyone felt the urge to depart. They only wanted to return to Destiny Island as quickly as possible and bring back this earth-shattering news.
Just then, Shen Yun suddenly said, "After this battle, I have gained some insight into the Great Dao. I plan to enter seclusion here for further cultivation, so I will not travel with you all."
"Hm?!"
At this, the Ancestral Dragon looked surprised, but his expression was soon replaced by delight. "Congratulations, Heavenly Venerable, on climbing another hundred-foot pole!"
Upon reaching the Immortal King Realm, all spiritual pills and wondrous medicines were but empty illusions. To improve one's cultivation, everything depended on a single word: enlightenment.
For that very reason, every chance at Enlightenment was irreplaceable. It concerned one's progress along the Great Dao and could not tolerate the slightest mistake.
"I shall stand guard for the Heavenly Venerable..."
Sword Saint Xuanxiao spoke solemnly and immediately stepped forward, intending to take on the duty of protection.
Before he could finish, however, the Qilin Emperor raised a hand to stop him and gently shook his head.
"With the Heavenly Venerable's abilities, even the Devil Ancestor falls far short. Let us not draw legs on a snake." The holy beast was astute and had vaguely seen through the situation, so he advised them with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Sword Saint Xuanxiao also felt that it made sense.
What use would there be in him staying behind if even Shen Yun could not resolve the trouble? He might even become a burden instead.
With that thought, he took a jet-black token from his sleeve and respectfully presented it. "Should the Heavenly Venerable require anything, simply use this token to send word.