Meanwhile.
Ke Ding's pupils suddenly contracted, and he trembled violently!
Sure enough... he had been right.
His entire body went limp, as though all strength had left him. His expression was unreadable. Chen Xun's arrangements for the Immortal Realm had likely begun long ago... By the time he could notice them, it already meant it was too late.
"The outcome you envision is the worst one. So is mine."
A trace of ancient weariness flashed through Chen Xun's eyes. "But if that day truly comes, I will have no reservations. Ke Ding, you have always been clever. I have only ever spoken these words to you."
"Alright."
Ke Ding's voice trembled slightly, his pupils slowly widening. "Chen Xun, Immortal Words will leave behind Heaven and Earth Karma..."
"Only one who dares to question his own heart dares to speak. I have kept this karma for myself."
A glimmer of starlight flashed through Chen Xun's eyes. "Ke Ding, it is still too early to speak of this matter. Ask no more."
"I understand." Ke Ding sat alone upon the Stellar Immortal Platform, his expression dim yet resolute. He sent a voice transmission with a cupped fist salute. "No matter what the future brings, I must never let down my Dao friend."
"Haha!"
Chen Xun suddenly burst into laughter and abruptly turned his head.
The corner of Ke Ding's lips revealed a forced smile as he gently nodded. He needed time to digest this. That was the benefit of asking early and learning early.
Big Black Ox and Little Crimson were startled. What was wrong with Big Brother?
Chen Xun gave Ke Ding a deep look. Having lived through the Heavenly River War and the destruction of the Azure Ancient Holy Region, he was an immortal who would not even blink at