The old warrior monk Qu Hu had been seriously injured during the battle at Celestial Northern Prison. Even after spending two days on recovery, he was still quite weak and stayed below deck, meditating and regulating his breathing.0

Meanwhile, the other three chatted casually on the deck about the diplomatic mission.0

"Peace can never be achieved just by talking things out. If we don't have the power to stand against the Demon God, this world can never be at peace. That's just the way it is," Li Chengfeng said firmly. 0

He continued, "I know you think of the Demon God as that little creature you raised and that she has feelings of attachment toward you. But if the imperial court entrusts the fate of the entire world to something as fleeting as your emotional bond, then it's only a matter of time before the world is doomed."0

Chu Liang understood the logic behind Li Chengfeng's reasoning. So, he asked...0