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Upon hearing Wang Lin's words, Han Li, who had just flown in from afar, immediately cupped his hands and said, "Second Brother, you flatter me. I was of no help whatsoever just now, so there's no need for thanks."

Han Li stopped there, his expression suddenly turning one of deep shame.

He explained somewhat embarrassedly, "To be honest, when I arrived here, I noticed the scale of the battlefield. Feeling my cultivation was too low, I feared that staying here would not only be of no help but also a burden to everyone. Therefore, I left the center of the battlefield first. I am truly ashamed to have failed your trust..."

"--puff!"

Han Li's words were sincere, but they also made Xiao Yan, who was standing next to him, burst out laughing.

"Hey Third Brother, you're such a coward! You're a Nascent Soul cultivator, and you're proficient in formations. How come you run away faster than a rabbit when things go wrong?"

"Look at me, I'm only at the Dou Wang level now, but I still managed to exchange a few blows with that monster just now, didn't I?"

Han Li's cheeks flushed slightly from what he said, and he lowered his head in shame, without uttering a word in rebuttal.

He has always acted this way, cautious to the core. In any situation that might endanger his life, his first reaction is always to temporarily avoid the danger and find the safest solution.

This had long become his way of life, and even when his brothers teased him, he felt there was nothing wrong with admitting it.

At this moment, Lin Dong seemed to remember something, and he looked at Xiao Yan with a hint of doubt and asked, "Fourth Brother, I remember when you met us last time, you said you were only a Dou Ling, right? How did you break through to Dou Wang in such a short time?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately perked up.

He raised an eyebrow and said, "Hehe, isn't that simple? I've been eating pills like candy lately, and my cultivation has been advancing by leaps and bounds. Besides, my teacher was successfully resurrected, right? Not only did he regain all his strength, but he also turned misfortune into blessing and broke through to the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm in one fell swoop!"

"Nine-Star Dou Sheng?"

Lin Dong was slightly moved.

He remembered that in the Doupo world, this level of skill would definitely make someone a top-tier powerhouse.
"That's right!"

Xiao Yan nodded vigorously and continued, "After my teacher was resurrected, he also gave me his Bone Spirit Cold Flame. I used the Burning Technique to refine it, and my cultivation level improved by a lot!"

He spoke with great enthusiasm, finally fixing his gaze intently on Zhu Chen:
"By the way, brother, I've basically got everything ready on my end. Our teacher is in top form right now, and with him backing us up, we can venture into the magma world beneath the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower and the ancient Tuoshe Emperor's cave anytime! Just give the order, and I'll lead the way!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed across Zhu Chen's eyes.

He didn't expect Xiao Yan's progress to be so fast. Not only did Yao Chen successfully revive, but he also reached the level of a nine-star Dou Sheng.

This undoubtedly gave them great confidence to explore the Tuoshegudi Cave next.

Zhu Chen was about to ask about Yao Chen's current situation.

However, before he could finish speaking, an indescribable pressure suddenly descended without warning, freezing the air in the entire world.

Immediately afterwards, a solitary and cold figure appeared silently above the crowd.

It was Lu Mo who had left and then returned.

The other party was still dressed in a black robe, his face was blurred, but his eyes, which were as deep as an ancient abyss, were now as sharp as knives.

Lu Mo's gaze slowly swept over Wang Lin and the others, finally settling on Zhu Chen.

“I have always been here; I have never truly left.”

His voice was flat and emotionless, yet it carried a coldness that seemed to pierce through eternity.

Everyone felt a chill run down their spine upon hearing this.

Xiao Yan, in particular, instantly recalled the melodramatic plot of "clone backlash" that had just crossed his mind, and a chill ran down his spine.

Lu Mo looked at Zhu Chen and continued in that emotionless tone, "Before, I wasn't sure why Wang Lin's fate would repeatedly take subtle detours, or why some of his choices would exceed my expectations... Until just now, after hearing what you all said with my own ears, I finally know..."

His aura began to become dangerous and oppressive, and the surrounding temperature suddenly dropped, as if he were swallowing up even the light. Zhu Chen felt an immense pressure.

At this moment, Lu Mo's voice suddenly turned cold, carrying an unquestionable tone of judgment: "You people don't belong here. You are the ones influencing him, trying to lead him astray from his proper path..."

"My purpose in being is... to ensure that this established 'history' continues to run along the correct trajectory until the end, and any interfering factors must be eliminated."

As Lu Mo spoke expressionlessly, he slowly raised his right hand.

In an instant, a chilling power began to gather in his palm.

That power seemed capable of annihilating time and space and reversing the laws of nature.

"Now, I will set things right and eliminate you 'variables' that should not exist."

As Lu Mo finished speaking, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense.

Zhu Chen frowned, gathering his magical power, and immediately made preparations to deal with the situation.

Xiao Yan, Lin Dong, and Luo Feng also instantly entered battle mode.

Even Han Li, who is usually cautious and ready to make a run for it at any moment, now had an extremely ugly expression.

Because he felt that the space around him had been completely sealed off.

"They are Wang's brothers, do you dare?"

Wang Lin's expression changed drastically. He stepped forward and used his body to forcefully block Lu Mo.

Lu Mo turned his gaze to Wang Lin, his eyes filled with a complex and unfathomable expression, a mixture of almost obsessive protection and an unyielding resolve.

"I cannot control your choices, but your path can only be followed according to my plan, and there is no room for error."

Before he finished speaking, the terrifying power gathered in Lu Mo's palm was already poised to be unleashed.

"Come on."

Zhu Chen knew that he was no match for Lu Mo.

While the other party was being stopped by Wang Lin, he quickly opened the cross-dimensional passage back and notified Luo Feng, Xiao Yan and the others to hurry back.

"Let's go, we'll listen to our eldest brother!"

Xiao Yan and Lin Dong could hear the anxiety in Zhu Chen's tone.

Knowing that this was something they could not interfere with, they immediately opened the interdimensional portal and returned to their own world.

Luo Feng followed closely behind.

Han Li, who had left without a word, had already left before them.

……

Chat group —

[Xiao Yan: @Zhu Chen, @Wang Lin, what exactly happened just now? Why did that Lu Mo suddenly come back to kill us again?]

After returning to his own world, Xiao Yan immediately sent a message in the group chat.

Lin Dong followed up with a message:
[Lin Dong: @Zhu Chen, Big Brother, why did you call us back? I had just prepared the starting stance for the Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger...]

...(End of chapter)