"What would happen if the Outer Domain returned?" Su Changfeng asked in a deep voice.

What would happen?

Elder Wu gave a bitter smile, back when Tuo Shi was at its peak, it took thousands of experts to barely halt the crisis from the Outer Domain.

Now Tuo Shi is far from what it used to be, with only a handful of experts. If the Outer Domain indeed returns, Tuo Shi would certainly be unable to resist.

However, a battle would be inevitable, and along the way, there would be massive destruction and casualties.

"If the situation turns out better, this place will be occupied by the Outer Domain, and humans will survive humbly; if worse, humans may cease to exist." Elder Wu said.

Su Changfeng’s expression shifted slightly. Occupied? Cease to exist? He couldn’t accept either possibility.

"The strength of the Outer Domain has always been formidable. Human lives are as insignificant as dust in their eyes. Therefore, it is not a surprise if it’s the second outcome." Elder Wu sighed deeply, his tone indescribably heavy.

Su Changfeng also fell into rare silence. If it were truly as Elder Wu said, Shen Hanxue and Ye Nianhai would be affected and become part of the annihilation. Su Changfeng could never accept this.

"Shangyun Pavilion, forgive me, but I cannot comply!" Su Changfeng said.

Elder Wu was slightly stunned, then suddenly became agitated: "Su Changfeng, listen to me, there’s no one more suitable than you now. Only you are qualified to take over Shangyun Pavilion. You must understand, the crisis is imminent, this is not just Tuo Shi’s responsibility, it is also yours."

"You can’t imagine the danger of the Outer Domain. This is no small matter. I understand the importance of your wife and daughter to you and I know you prefer the mundane world. But have you considered, if the Outer Domain crisis really arrives, can you truly protect them?"

"I know very well, that’s why I don’t want to be the Squad Leader. I simply do not trust you!" Su Changfeng said.

"Don’t trust me? What do you mean?" Elder Wu was a bit confused. Su Changfeng was unwilling to take up the mantle of Shangyun Pavilion because of him? What does that mean?

"I want to go to the Outer Domain myself!" Su Changfeng’s gaze was firm.

Upon hearing this, Elder Wu stared at Su Changfeng in disbelief, almost doubting his own ears.

But at that moment, he finally understood what Su Changfeng meant, his words of disbelief were about not believing that he could come up with a solution to the Outer Domain crisis, thus deciding to go himself?

However, once inside the Outer Domain, the chances of survival are slim to none. Why would he make such a choice?

"Su Changfeng, I deeply admire your courage, but you must understand, once you enter the Outer Domain, there’s a high chance of no return. There is only an entrance, no exit, and no one knows how to come back." Elder Wu took a deep breath.

"That’s a strange thing to say, if no one knows, how did the forces of the Outer Domain come?" Su Changfeng suddenly laughed.

Elder Wu was once again stunned. He didn’t expect Su Changfeng to realize this point so quickly. Despite its simplicity, he had never thought of this.

After all, even in his eyes, entering the Outer Domain was akin to death, so knowing there was no possibility of return, there was no need to think about how to return.

"Can you really bear to leave Shen Hanxue and Ye Nianhai?" Elder Wu asked.

"Just because I can’t bear it, I must go. Once the Outer Domain invades, regrets will be too late." Su Changfeng said.

Elder Wu never intended for Su Changfeng to go to the Outer Domain, nor did he expect that after Su Changfeng found out, he would immediately decide to personally go and shoulder such a massive responsibility. Supposedly, only he in Tuo Shi has such courage and determination.

"Su Changfeng, I indeed didn’t misjudge you, but leave this matter to me. You’re still so young, it would be too much of a pity to just die like this." Elder Wu said.

He had great hope for Su Changfeng. After all, from the time Su Changfeng arrived at Tuo Shi, in less than a month, he had broken all of Tuo Shi’s records. Even to call him a genius was not an exaggeration. Upon learning of the Outer Domain situation, he immediately decided to go personally, which is unmatched by any of those at the Heavenly Level.

He had no doubt that Su Changfeng’s future achievements would certainly surpass all their imaginations.

In fact, the reason why Su Changfeng insisted on personally going to the Outer Domain was partly to protect Shen Hanxue and Ye Nianhai well, and partly to understand the strange feeling in his heart.

He could clearly feel the summoning from the Outer Domain, and it seemed to lack hostility.

"This matter needs to be considered long-term, how can it be decided so rashly? Let’s go back first." Elder Wu said.

In truth, he understood Su Changfeng’s character. Once he intended to do something, it was hard to make him turn back, but in Elder Wu’s view, having Su Changfeng stay at Tuo Shi and take responsibility for Shangyun Pavilion was most suitable.

"Forget it, there’s no need to consider, I must go." Su Changfeng said without backing down.

Elder Wu’s smile was a bit bitter: "You must know, you’re still young. We don’t know what the Outer Domain is truly like, the hope of returning is slim, I’ve lived for so many years, taking a risk is no big deal, it’s better if I go."

"I’ve made myself clear, I don’t trust you!" Su Changfeng said expressionlessly.

If someone else had said this, it might have been too arrogant, but coming from Su Changfeng, it didn’t seem reckless at all, as his strength was evident.

In less than a month, he completed all the promotional competitions in Tuo Shi. The important thing is, even Elder Wu has yet to discern his limits.

Elder Wu couldn’t help but wonder if given some time, would even he be unable to defeat Su Changfeng?

Of course, this was only Elder Wu’s personal evaluation. In reality, even at his current state, Su Changfeng could already defeat him. However, he hadn’t yet imagined that Su Changfeng had grown to such a degree.

First, the blessing of the skull, followed by the special fruit from the Infinite Cave, Su Changfeng now is no longer who he was before. Not even he knows the extent of his power now.

But one thing is clear to him, the energy flowing within his body is gradually changing his internal constitution.

Su Changfeng today, is even no longer of mortal physique.

After coming out from the Forbidden Land, the group returned to Shangyun Pavilion, and after greeting Elder Wu, Su Changfeng and Chen Qingqing went back to rest.

As for Elder Wu, he stayed in Shangyun Pavilion in a daze. The drastic changes in just a few hours left him feeling as if in a dream, without having yet fully reacted.

First, Su Changfeng’s "resurrection," then his plans were disrupted accordingly. Initially, he was to go to the Outer Domain himself, but Su Changfeng insisted on going personally.

Could it be that in the echoes of destiny, things are truly being guided forward? Is Tuo Shi really about to change?

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