Looking at that almost transparent residual soul, Chu Zheng's brow slightly furrowed, his voice calm yet tinged with complexity:
"Why do you go to such lengths?"
If not for this Spirit Deer expending its essence to forcibly protect Bai Nian's strand of residual soul, it would likely have already been completely obliterated in the rapid evolution torrent of the Cave Heaven World.
If outside, unimpacted by the hundredfold acceleration of time, Bai Nian might still have ample lifespan to live peacefully.
That cluster of residual soul lightly flickered, a faint thought emanating, carrying the steadiness of one who has weathered many storms:
"Congratulations, Master, on your successful emergence..."
The blurred contours of Bai Nian's face slowly appeared, as he bowed in the direction of Chu Zheng:
"I have one matter, pondered for a long time, hoping Master will permit." His voice carried a hint of plea: