"Destroy the world?" Li Chen looked at Zhang Shutong and smiled, "It’s not that I look down on you, but destroying the world is not that easy."

Looking up at the sky: "This starry sky is truly too vast, so vast that it is unimaginable, almost everyone cannot cover every corner of this starry universe in their lifetime. So, it is possibly stronger than you imagine."

"Perhaps the World-Destroying Beast can indeed destroy this starry universe, but it would take a very long time. As long as we find the meaning of living within this starry universe, that’s enough." Li Chen whispered.

"Forget it, I won’t discuss this with you, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving first." Shaking his head, dispelling the chaos in his mind, Li Chen reached out and patted Zhang Shutong’s shoulder, ready to turn and leave.

Looking at Li Chen, Zhang Shutong’s gaze revealed a bit of curiosity.

Because he had never seen such an eccentric cultivator.

Since becoming Zhang Shutong, he had encountered all kinds of people, cunning, slow-witted, intelligent, foolish, persistent, lazy.

Yet, he had never met someone as complex as Li Chen.

He seemed to carry a carefree attitude that cares about nothing. Yet, at the same time, he could feel the strong and steadfast will of this king.

He had his own ideas and firmly believed in himself without wavering.

Such a person is arrogant and stubborn, but also has a very strong inner self.

However, if such a person discovers they have taken a wrong path, the damage they suffer will be the greatest.

Li Chen’s conviction was indeed extremely unwavering, indicating he would never regret his choice.

Perhaps he would need a long time to understand the meaning of that sigh on the Three Lives Bridge.

...

"Brother Li Chen is back!"

Within a hidden formation guard, Bai Tianyi suddenly exclaimed in delight, startling the people nearby.

A group of people stood up, Yang Xin quickly dismantled the formation guard.

However, upon seeing the distant figure, everyone present frowned.

Because Li Chen had not returned alone!

"Isn’t that the destroyer from before?" Li Changkong said with a somewhat stiff voice.

"Could it be that Li Chen was taken hostage by him?" Li Bihai’s expression turned serious.

Hearing this, Yang Xin’s face also turned unsightly, with fluctuations of aura occasionally emanating from her.

At this moment, Bai Tianyi spoke up: "No, Brother Li Chen doesn’t have any restrictions on him, and that destroyer is extremely weak as well. From his condition, even if he were to act, he wouldn’t be a match for Brother Li Chen."

The group exchanged glances, unable to suppress the thought of another possibility.

Li Chen... captured a destroyer?

And one of the Eighth Rank Shen Heaven Realm Heavenly Sovereign level?

This... seems even more exaggerated than previously eliminating an Immortal Emperor!

"Brother Li Chen!" Bai Tianyi quickly ran over.

Li Chen smiled and reached out to pat Bai Tianyi’s head, then said to everyone: "Don’t worry, it’s all fine now."

"Well, what is this..." Li Bihai couldn’t help but look toward Zhang Shutong behind Li Chen.

"Hmm..." Li Chen paused, then spoke, "I rescued him casually when I returned, and he followed me, that’s all."

Upon hearing this, the faces of the group grew increasingly peculiar; casually rescuing someone, then the person just followed you.

This was a destroyer, after all; you said it was so dangerous before, yet you were proactive about bringing him along this time, aren’t you just asking for trouble?

Moreover, this destroyer is a Heavenly Sovereign of Shen Tian Realm!

How big is your heart!!

"Um... can we talk?" Li Bihai and Li Changkong exchanged a glance, then called out to Li Chen.

"Sure." Li Chen agreed straightforwardly.

He also felt this matter needed to be explained to them; otherwise, having this fellow beside him indeed would make them uneasy.

Actually, Li Chen hadn’t actively asked Zhang Shutong to follow him; rather, this guy simply wouldn’t leave, stubbornly sticking with him.

Originally, Li Chen could have knocked him out and left alone.

But considering the guy’s condition, if discovered, it would probably mean death, so Li Chen couldn’t bring himself to do it.

It’s not about being soft-hearted, but after spending a not insignificant Rank Seven Body-Continuing Pill to save him, letting him perish so easily seemed like a waste...

Moreover, Li Chen did want to probe some information from Zhang Shutong.

Such as the previously mentioned... Zhang Lu!

Upon hearing this name again, Li Chen felt indescribable.

Just as he had suspected, Zhang Lu was indeed not dead.

Not only was he alive, he had somehow made it to the Ancient Battle Realm.

In Li Chen’s eyes, Zhang Lu is an exceptionally dangerous individual.

After all, Li Chen had used all his Supreme Treasures at the time, but ultimately couldn’t keep the guy. Moreover, at that time, Zhang Lu was of the same Grade of cultivation as Li Chen!

For this reason alone, Li Chen considers Zhang Lu’s potential threat to be even higher than some Daoist Lords!

Not exaggerated at all!

Until now, at the same level, few could withstand several of his attacks.

But this guy managed to escape even when Li Chen used all his cards. From this alone, once his cultivation recovered, it would probably be a rather troublesome disaster.

After a long explanation that Zhang Shutong bore no malice, the two brothers slightly eased their minds but wouldn’t get too close to Zhang Shutong, simply greeted him and ran to the other side. Clearly, they were still quite wary of Zhang Shutong.

After all, not everyone can have such a large heart like Li Chen.

"Is he really harmless?" Yang Xin couldn’t help but ask Li Chen through Sound Transmission.

"He should be fine, plus he’s of the Eighth-Rank Heavenly Sovereign level. Once he recovers, he could wield considerable combat power. For now, let him stay with us. Don’t worry, I have means to counter him; he won’t get the chance." Li Chen replied.

Yang Xin nodded, saying nothing further. Since Li Chen had already decided, she only needed to follow Li Chen.

Perhaps, in her world view, Li Chen had already become the sole core.

"The Four Emperors Territory should be in the mountain range ahead." Li Chen opened the Eye of the Dao, scanned the surroundings, and upon confirming no other powerhouses were approaching, he finally spoke, "Next, let’s rest a bit and prepare to head to the Four Emperors Territory."

"Hey, the treasure left behind by the Palm Realm Powerhouse, there’s indeed some anticipation."