But whenever the words were about to leave his lips, he seemed to see the person in front of him, clad in white like snow, disappear into the vast snow, and felt an inexplicable tugging pain in his heart.
Qing Su asked, "So, disciple, how many years do you think it will be before the end-of-world calamity befalls this realm of ours?"
"If we take an optimistic view, maybe a few tens of thousands of years left."
Li Ping'an replied slowly:
"Previously, we hunted so many innate gods and demons beyond the skies, that the Essential Source Object of Heaven and Earth has thickened considerably.
"If no external forces intervene and the Six Saints do not suddenly betray this world, perhaps we could survive another eon before the end-of-world calamity arrives.
"That's the most ideal scenario."
Qing Su asked, "Why do you say that?"
"Because I personally feel, or rather, judging from the various signs at present, the Transcender Teacher will not give us too many chances."
