Young Master, may I ask where you are heading to? Ping Suoweng eventually regained his wits and asked.

He believed that a master like Li Qiye could travel wherever he wanted. It was a shame that Divine Black was just too small for him to stick around just a bit longer.

Stone Plateau. Li Qiye stared at the horizon with a profound gaze. He paused for a bit before adding: Certain things and fateful connections should end.

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Suoweng sighed after having his speculation confirmed. He guessed that Li Qiye wasnt actually a young cultivator. The guy had many shocking secrets unbeknown to others.

This was the same reason why he showed up in Divine Black. Perhaps he was somehow connected to them. Its just that no one had a clear idea as to what.

Thus, the fateful connection between him and Divine Black had ended, hence his departure. Of course, he didnt dare to pry about this connection or Li Qiyes secrets.

Stone Plateau, the world of the golems. Suoweng only dared to comment on this part.

Yes, it is their ancestral ground. Certain memories resurfaced for Li Qiye. He had forgotten about some people and things due to the length of time.

Golems are no longer the same as before. The world has changed. He sighed and said.

They became uncommunicative after Golem Ancestor, hellbent on finding the path to atavism. Ping Suoweng knew a bit about this history.

In the distant past of the Nine Worlds Epoch, the golems were extremely powerful and prestigious. Alas, the great disaster changed the world and the grand dao.

Later on, an extremely heaven-defying existence appeared and came to be known as Golem Ancestor.

He opened a new path for their race, allowing them to have a method to reach atavism.

Because of this, their race started becoming distant from the rest everywhere in Eight Desolaces. Everyone knew that they were still around but it was different from their prosperous era.

Yes. Li Qiye understood the underlying reasons and nodded: Well, the world should enjoy peace in a sense. Being silent is not necessarily a bad thing and the opposite applies. Too much rowdiness can herald a disaster.

Im not quite sure I understand. Are you saying that prosperity can be a source of disaster? Suoweng hesitated, thinking that he misunderstood Li Qiyes point.

Prosperity is usually viewed from a shallow perspective by most. A few things arent clear within a generation or two. And being reclusive doesnt mean declination either, its just a changing of attitude and method to survive in this world, one with safety and the future in mind. Li Qiye stared at Suoweng and answered.

I see. Suoweng pondered quietly and agreed.

As a sect master, he was aware of many things. After the golems period of isolation, it became hard to see golems in Eight Desolaces. It seemed that their population was dwindling even at their ancestral ground.

Because of this, the races influence decreased. For a very long period, no one exceptional came from there.

On the other hand, some speculated that the golems simply chose to change their ways. Their population and influence might have decreased but not their actual overall power.

This particular theory was neutral; it didn't have a lot of support nor disagreement. Suoweng trusted this theory more now that Li Qiye had said it.

Go. Li Qiye waved his hand and told the sect master.

Will you visit again? Suoweng hesitated for a bit before asking. He naturally wanted to see Li Qiye here again for a multitude of reasons. The sect had boundless potential with him around.

Leave it up to fate. Li Qiye nonchalantly said.

Let us prepare a departure ceremony worthy of you, Young Master. Suoweng asked for permission. He had done so much for the sect so this was justified.

No need. Li Qiye wasnt interested.

Suoweng didnt dare to act on his own accord without permission. He got on his knees and started bowing again to show his gratitude: You have saved Divine Black for sure destruction. You are our benefactor and if you ever need us in the future, just say the words and well jump into a boiling cauldron without a second thought

He spoke from the heart with true sincerity. Li Qiye nodded and accepted the gesture.

Suoweng performed a full kowtow ceremony before quietly leaving. He was a bit disappointed as he gazed at the forces of Divine Black. He needed to think more about its future. Every step must be the right one.

Youre leaving, Young Master? Gong Qianyue poured a cup of tea for him, feeling a bit sad.

Though their time together was short, he gave her plenty of benefits for a brighter future. By this point, she truly viewed him as her young master and would like