Chapter 4832
“If you leave this place with me, what will happen to the other challengers on this floor?”
Kai asked.
“They will be teleported out, and the passage to this floor will be sealed,” Nan Batian explained. “However, each of them will receive a pass mark. In a hundred years, a new guardian will take over this floor.”
“That works.” Kai nodded, relieved. This meant Lin Keting would be safely transported out of the ladder, eliminating any potential danger for her—and saving him the trouble of searching for her.
“Follow me!” he ordered.
“Yes, sir…” Nan Batian bowed in deference.
By now, any trace of contempt he once had for Kai had completely vanished. Instead, he was filled with awe and fear. For someone to so effortlessly dispel the power of a Golden Immortal, their strength and background had to be extraordinary.
Not to mention, Kai possessed a spirit sword and a divine beast—things far beyond the reach of ordinary Mahayana cultivators.
“Senior, right now, you’re only operating at a third of your original strength,” Kai said. “If you enter the Heavenly Realm, you’ll likely be further suppressed, and your cultivation will weaken even more.”
“Moreover, the resources in the Heavenly Realm aren’t well-suited for immortals like you. Here, take these immortal stones. While they may not be as potent as those from the Heavenly Realm, they should at least help you maintain your current cultivation level.”
With that, Kai pulled out a storage bag containing 100,000 immortal stones and handed it over.
Nan Batian accepted the bag, eyes wide in disbelief. “Mr. Chen, are you sure this is okay?”
“Of course,” Kai said, tossing the bag to him. “You’re under my command now. Naturally, it’s my responsibility to provide the resources you need.”
Nan Batian was overjoyed. In this place, he had been completely deprived of resources, forced to rely solely on his own spiritual energy just to survive.
Without a steady supply, he knew it was only a matter of time before his strength was completely drained.
Clutching the storage bag, he took a deep breath, then cupped his fists and said solemnly, “Mr. Chen, from this day forward, I, Nan Batian, will follow you until death!”
“In the Heavenly Realm, I won’t need your help right away. But once I get there, I may have some tasks for you,” Kai said.
Right now, he had Mr. Shi in the Heavenly Realm, a figure powerful enough to dominate the entire realm. However, once Kai arrived, his influence wouldn’t be nearly as strong.
“No problem! As long as I can return to the Heavenly Realm, if Mr. Chen ever needs anything, just let me know!” Nan Batian said, patting his chest confidently.
“I have a question. Do you know who the guardians of the other levels in this ladder are? How strong are they? And what kinds of worlds exist on those levels?” Kai asked.
Nan Batian shook his head. “I’m not sure about the other guardians, but I can say with certainty that they are all prisoners like me.”
“As for the world on each level, it changes. For example, this world will likely disappear when the ladder reappears in a hundred years, replaced by a completely new one.”
“The reason is simple—this world’s resources and cultivators are nearly exhausted, making it unfit for future challenges.”
Hearing this, Kai remained silent, hoping that the fourth level wouldn’t change. Yun Li had mentioned an immortal cave on that level, and if the world was replaced, the cave would likely vanish as well.
“Mr. Chen, two people are approaching,” Nan Batian suddenly said, his brows furrowing. “They’re also cultivators from the Heavenly Realm—most likely here to challenge me.”
“There’s no need to worry. You’re no longer a prisoner or a guardian,” Kai reassured him. “If they dare to attack, I’ll handle it myself.”
“In the Heavenly Realm, everyone knows my name…” he added arrogantly.
But his words weren’t an exaggeration. After the battle at the Dao Sect, nearly every cultivator who had entered the Heavenly Ladder had heard of him.
“Mr. Chen, you’re truly incredible!” Nan Batian gave him a thumbs-up.