"Can we at least stay until the Heavenly Tribulation comes?" The ladies asked Long Chen, who shook his head.
"No. I've already started touching the threshold. It can come anytime now. Don't worry; I can take care of myself. I'll meet you both soon," Long Chen answered as he stepped forward and hugged both the ladies before he sent them back.
After he became alone once again, Long Chen looked at the Snake Monarch, who was flying around.
"So partner, where to now?" Snake Monarch asked Long Chen, frowning.
"Nowhere to. You're also going back. I want no casualties around myself, and you're one of them," Long Chen answered, shaking his head as he stepped closer to the Snake Monarch.
Placing his hand on the Snake Monarch, Long Chen said softly. "No matter how annoying and nonsensical you are at moments, but you're still my friend. So you need to be safe too."
