My gorgeous wife Chapter 1943 - 1912: Preparing to Set Out

Li Chen did not press the Three Lives Everything Armor for more. He understood that its recognition of him as master meant it would not deceive him, as it was now his magic treasure. Furthermore, he had learned from other Supreme Treasures that nurturing such an artifact demanded its Origin Energy, a significant cost that some treated as sacrificing its very essence. This latest request was already immense, and Li Chen was unwilling to ask for anything further.

"Only two... just two..." Li Chen found himself lost in thought. He had a multitude of individuals he wished to bring back from the dead, yet with only two Nine-leaf Resurrection Flowers available, he couldn't decide who to choose. The weight of countless regrets pressed upon him.

"Perhaps I should defer this difficult decision until we return to the Heaven Realm," he mused, shaking his head and opting to postpone the choice once more. Making such a judgment was proving to be exceptionally challenging.

His cultivation journey had been arduous, marked by numerous trials and the sorrowful loss of many cherished companions along the way. Such a life, replete with regret, could not be fully mended by simple resurrection. Certain events, once they transpire, can never be undone.

Two days later, Li Chen finally felt his inner balance restored. He abruptly rose from his cultivation state, letting out a long, freeing howl towards the heavens.

"It appears your cultivation has advanced," Li Changkong observed with a gentle smile as he approached.

Li Chen simply nodded in response, remaining silent.

Li Changkong offered an awkward chuckle, acutely aware of the distance that separated his younger brother from the others. He realized his efforts to bridge the gap were likely futile.

As Li Chen emerged from his cultivation, Yang Xin ceased his own quiet practice, while Bai Tianyi, who had been idly entertaining a small bug, rushed over.

"Are you alright?" Bai Tianyi inquired.

Li Chen shook his head. "I wasn't truly harmed; the damage was primarily to my Divine Soul. After these two days of focused cultivation, I've nearly fully recovered."

To Li Chen now, physical harm was almost insignificant, perhaps even negligible. With his Indestructible Body, even severe wounds simply required a span of time to mend. The most critical damage incurred this time stemmed from the Seven Slaying Sword, affecting his Divine Soul. While his depleted cultivation and physical injuries were rectified within a few hours, the wounds to his Divine Soul necessitated more than a day of recovery.

"Divine Soul?" Li Bihai, who had also approached, heard this and questioned it, believing he might have misheard. He had thought that only experts in the Soul Realm could condense their Divine Soul.

Li Chen offered no extensive explanation, merely nodding. "I suspect the so-called Four Emperors Territory will not be as bustling as it once was. Let us head there now. By the way, how far is the discovered location of the Four Emperors Territory from here?"

Li Bihai contemplated the question for a moment before replying, "It is difficult to precisely calculate by distance alone. The Ancient Battle Realm is exceptionally vast. To give you an idea, a typical Kuotian Realm King would require approximately ten days to reach it with their current cultivation."

"Ten days," Li Chen mused. "Is that referring to the standard speed of a regular Kuotian Realm King?"

The speed of a regular Kuotian Realm King? Li Changkong and Li Bihai exchanged glances, unable to suppress a wry smile. It seemed this young man recognized his own extraordinary capabilities. However, aside from their combat prowess, their travel speed was not substantially faster than that of other Kuotian Realm Kings. Moreover, their group lacked any other Kuotian Realm Kings; even if someone possessed a specialization in speed, their limited cultivation would significantly restrict their pace.

"In that case, I estimate I can reduce that travel time to about two days," Li Chen deliberated before stating.

"Two days?" Li Changkong exclaimed in surprise. "Is that five times the speed of a regular Kuotian Realm King?"

"Roughly," Li Chen confirmed with a nod. He considered that if he wished, he could even transport the entire group instantaneously using the Great Void Shifting technique. However, the Great Void Shifting was not only one of his trump cards but also consumed an immense amount of Yuan Force. Given that the area outside the Four Emperors Territory was undoubtedly populated with experts, and the potential exposure of his Supreme Treasures, Li Chen hesitated to recklessly deplete his Yuan Force simply to expedite their journey.

Should his identity have been exposed, numerous individuals would undoubtedly covet his Supreme Treasures. While the Four Emperors Territory boasts exceptional items, they are merely on par with Supreme Treasures. Furthermore, among the inhabitants of the Four Realms, there might well be Destroyers present.

To such formidable beings, Li Chen would inevitably be a target marked for elimination.

After deep contemplation, Li Chen finally pinpointed the precise term that would describe his predicament should his identity be revealed.

An Enemy of the World!

Indeed, he would truly be an Enemy of the World.

This wasn't a figment of his imagination or an overblown concern; it was simply a stark reality dictated by self-interest.

"Upon our arrival at the Four Emperors Territory, I expect you to follow my directives," Li Chen stated, addressing Li Changkong, Li Bihai, and the assembled Martial Artists under their command. "If this arrangement cannot be met, I will escort you close to the Four Emperors Territory and then we shall part ways."

"Pray tell, what is the reason for this?" Li Changkong inquired. While he didn't object to yielding command, Li Chen's sudden insistence on taking charge was surprising, given his previously detached demeanor.

Li Bihai, possessing a more perceptive mind than Li Changkong, subtly tugged at his brother's arm. He quietly elucidated Li Chen's precarious circumstances, prompting Li Changkong to grasp the situation.

Once enlightened, Li Changkong ceased his questioning, falling into a thoughtful silence.

This younger brother, despite his apparent good fortune, faced an immensely challenging path to survive the brutal cultivation world and reach this current stage.

Perhaps due to his ingrained habit of navigating adversity, Li Chen managed dangerous situations with a greater adroitness than they could.

Fully understanding this, Li Bihai voiced no further objections.

"Since you concur, we shall proceed with this plan," Li Chen announced. "However, I urge everyone to prepare to conceal and disguise themselves throughout our journey, as the conditions within the Four Emperors Territory remain unknown. Until we can officially enter the territory for the trial, every one of us remains in a perilous state."

Li Chen's eyes narrowed as he continued, "In certain aspects, the dangers lurking outside the Four Emperors Territory might prove even more formidable than the trial itself."