Sha Chen had killed Maitreya.
However, Maitreya's soul had managed to escape, which made Sha Chen's expression turn slightly grave.
Still, he wasn't particularly worried, or at least not frightened and panicky.
Although the Buddha light belonged to a Saint, and Sha Chen was concerned that the two Saints might come together, he was not completely without the power to resist. With his current strength, he indeed couldn't confront two Saints. But relying on the Flowing Sand River Cave, fending off an attack or two, parrying a few blows—that was still feasible.
Nevertheless, for safety's sake, Sha Chen planned to enhance his power as quickly as possible, aiming to advance either his physical body or his cultivation. The most likely path is my physical body, he felt. My mana requires sufficient resources to advance, and my current reserves are nearly depleted. In fact, they're completely exhausted. I must increase my resources as soon as possible.
Sha Chen returned to the cave.
