The reason Wang Tao left Changhe Base without even attending the banquet was to look for the Golden Eagle that helped him a lot in his previous life.
Since he came to Changhe Base, he naturally had to find the Golden Eagle.
In his previous life, before ascending to the Seventh Level, Wang Tao did not have flying ability and generally traveled by riding the Golden Eagle.
In this life, although he already possesses flying ability, flying would consume a large amount of physical strength, and he needs to retain some physical strength for battles, making long-distance flying unsuitable. If the Golden Eagle is around, he wouldn't have to worry about wasting physical strength. Besides, the Golden Eagle's large size would be convenient for rescuing survivors.