Published: January 10, 2025
Qin Chen narrowed his eyes.
The depths of the Dark Ancestor Land were extremely dangerous; even Sikong Anyun's father, Sikong Zhen, could not save her? What kind of danger was it?
What could make Sikong Anyun's father say such things?
By now, Qin Chen was very clear that Sikong Zhen, Sikong Anyun's father, was a powerful figure in the Sikong Sacred Ground and also the master of the Black Jade Continent, a true supreme-level expert.
Moreover, this person possessed extraordinary cultivation; he was not an ordinary supreme but a mid-stage supreme.
Qin Chen had fought against the experts of the Dark Clan before, and generally, the strength of the Dark Clan's experts was slightly superior to that of the experts in this universe.
A half-step supreme was already comparable to an average human race supreme expert.
If even a mid-stage supreme like Sikong Zhen felt that the depths of the Dark Ancestor Land were dangerous, it could be seen just how formidable that danger was.
However, Qin Chen merely paused for a moment before smiling.
He looked at Sikong Anyun and said lightly, "Are you afraid?"
Sikong Anyun shook her head and said, "Anyun is not afraid; Anyun is just concerned about your safety, young master. With your identity, there are many ways to increase your strength without taking risks."
Sikong Anyun was no fool. Seeing Qin Chen continuously absorbing the Dark Source in the Dark Ancestor Land, she understood his intentions.
However, she hadn't felt that it was dangerous before, so she didn't stop him.
"Moreover, Anyun has heard my father say that there is a huge secret in the Dark Ancestor Land, a secret that is key to our Dark Clan invading this universe. As the young master constantly makes moves in this Dark Ancestor Land, Anyun fears that once you return to the Dark Continent..." Sikong Anyun did not continue, but her meaning was clear.
Regardless of Qin Chen's identity, the Dark Ancestor Land was crucial for the Dark Clan's invasion of this universe. If Qin Chen disrupted their plans, he would undoubtedly face targeting from other powerful members of the clan.
By then, even if Qin Chen had a high background, he would inevitably encounter trouble.
"Take risks?"
Qin Chen smiled slightly, his expression casual and relaxed. "In this Black Jade Continent, there is nothing that makes me feel threatened. Moreover, no one in the clan has the right to punish me for whatever I do here."
Qin Chen said indifferently.
This statement was very simple.
But in Sikong Anyun's ears, it made her shudder because the meaning contained within this sentence was too profound, making her think of many things in an instant.
Qin Chen looked up and gazed into the depths of the Dark Ancestor Land.
After hearing Sikong Anyun's words, Qin Chen knew that he had to go deeper into the cave.
"No matter what mission the Dark Ancestor Land originally carried, as long as it can grant me even a slight increase in strength, then this place will have new significance. This new significance may even outweigh its original mission of conquering this universe."
Qin Chen said lightly.
"Moreover, if heaven offers an opportunity but one does not seize it, one will suffer the consequences."
Qin Chen's gaze turned distant, deep and profound, his voice murmuring, containing the essence of the path. "The path contends with others, like hundreds of ships competing for flow, thousands of sails racing. Sometimes, if you hesitate and miss the opportunity, your future will become entirely different."
"If I am not mistaken, the reason your Sikong Sacred Ground guards this Black Jade Continent must have a purpose, one that is significant enough for you to sacrifice a lot and willingly come to this universe to pioneer it."
"No matter what your pursuits are, if you only think of proceeding step by step, then I can only say that you will never take that step."
"Without progress, there is retreat; the path is fought for, not given."
Boom!
Qin Chen spoke casually, but it reverberated like thunder in Sikong Anyun's heart.