Chapter 1049: Chapter 1049

"This Black Water Ancestor, his strength truly is formidable..."

Retracting his gaze, Lu Yingtian thought to himself cautiously.

Like him, these Quasi-Saints have mostly survived from ancient times, living countless years in this Primordial Land.

As for knowledge and experience, he naturally wouldn’t be lacking!

Among the Quasi-Saints from the same era, even if he hadn’t seen the True Man in person, he surely would have heard their names.

As for those who achieved Quasi-Saint status after them, he knew more or less about some of them.

Chen Hai’s face was completely unfamiliar to him, and he was equally certain this was the first time hearing the name Black Water Ancestor.

Could someone with such power have emerged out of nowhere?

Just the thought alone made Lu Yingtian feel it’s unlikely.

"Could it be that this Black Water Ancestor lived in an era even older than mine?"

"When I was traversing the Primordial Land, he had already hidden away and rarely revealed his presence?"

"Otherwise, how to explain his unfamiliar name, yet possessing such terrifying strength?"

As thoughts surged in his mind, Lu Yingtian contemplated quietly.

The more he thought about his suspicion, the more plausible it seemed.

He dared not look directly at Chen Hai, afraid of losing himself again in his eyes that seemed to hold myriad emotions, and, while Chen Hai wasn’t paying attention, he only stole a few glances from the corner of his eye.

Inadvertently, his heart was filled with apprehension towards Chen Hai.

If he weren’t still uncertain about his suspicion, he might have already respectfully called Chen Hai senior by now.

"Taoist Friend Lu, with you and a few others, plus me and Taoist Friend Kugu, the numbers are not few!"

"Even if there is danger inside the Land of Slumber, with so many of us, we should be able to handle it."

"If there’s great peril inside that we cannot deal with, what good would gathering more people do? Going inside would still lead only to a dead end."

Chen Hai naturally didn’t know Lu Yingtian’s inner thoughts. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ novelFɪre.net

Though he noticed his strange expression, he didn’t think much of it.

Glancing around and seeing nearly ten people gather here, he tentatively spoke up, suggesting.

During the journey to the bottom of this submarine crack, someone might conceal their prowess, but even so, the ones arriving first at the entrance to the Land of Slumber are surely among the most powerful.

Earlier, the assembly of Quasi-Saints in the grand hall numbered only about thirty, and now a third had arrived here. In Chen Hai’s view, if not entering now, then when?

Of course, if others insisted on continuing to wait and were unwilling to enter the Land of Slumber, he wouldn’t force them; he’d stay here, continuing to wait with them.

After all, Chen Hai had always preferred to remain low-key, leaving the spotlight to others.

"Black Water Taoist Friend speaks correctly. Actually, before you arrived, we had already prepared to enter the Land of Slumber."

"But because you suddenly appeared, we delayed for a moment."

"Coming early is not as good as coming at the right time. With you Black Water Taoist Friend joining us, should anything happen, we’ll be more assured in our response!"

With a chuckle, Lu Yingtian quickly replied.

His words were plain and simple, but there was always an odd sense of flattery in his manner and tone.

Whether others noticed it, Chen Hai wasn’t sure, but he himself felt somewhat that way.

Before he could respond, Ancestor Kugu and Fang Ping, who traveled with him, began nodding repeatedly in agreement with Lu Yingtian.

Perhaps this was because Lu Yingtian had always been respected in Fang Ping and others’ eyes.

With Fang Ping and Ancestor Kugu nodding in agreement, those with Lu Yingtian naturally had no objection.

After all, what Lu Yingtian said, about them having already prepared to step into the Land of Slumber, wasn’t just pleasantry but indeed factual.

Adding the strength of Chen Hai and Fang Ping would enhance their battle capability, giving them more confidence to face risks—a reason not to oppose.

However, they also knew that once inside the Land of Slumber, their paths might diverge or even lead to conflicts over certain interests.

But at least for now, the larger and stronger their group, the more advantageous it was for entering the Land of Slumber.

"What’s your opinion, Black Water Taoist Friend?"

Seeing Chen Hai furrow his brows, seemingly pondering something, Lu Yingtian hesitated slightly, then tentatively asked.

Though Ancestor Kugu and Fang Ping expressed their intention to enter immediately, in his view, their decision didn’t count; what really mattered was Chen Hai’s opinion.

After all, on the Primordial Land, only those with power commanded genuine respect.

Ancestor Kugu and Fang Ping might have decent strength among Quasi-Saints, but when faced with him, Lu Yingtian, he could take them both on.

Only Chen Hai, who traveled with them, remained elusive in his mind, even making him feel he might not be able to defeat this person.

Combined with his prior suspicions, he naturally wished to respect and inquire about Chen Hai’s thoughts.

"Me? What opinion could I have?"

"Since everyone has agreed, let’s just go right in!"

After a slight pause, Chen Hai nodded in response.

Reaching the bottom of this submarine crack, he and several with Ancestor Kugu had long prepared.

At this moment, his energy was at its peak, fully prepared, and as the one who initially suggested entering the Land of Slumber, he naturally had no objection.

"It’s good that Taoist Friend has no objection. Entering the Land of Slumber, we may immediately face unknown dangers, but if not us, who will?"

"Let me take the lead on this!"

"Everyone, remember not to dawdle, just follow me right in!"

Lu Yingtian’s boldness was apparent.

Everyone understood that taking the lead meant risking the unknown, yet without hesitation, he had already accepted this role.

Turning back to advise the others, he strode into the large vortex.

"Kugu, Fang Ping, stay close, let’s go inside as well!"

Leaving a word to his companions, Chen Hai also strode into the vortex.