Chapter 507: Still of Use
Right now, Shadow was in an extremely foul mood. He hadn't expected things to turn out like this. In his world, something like this had simply never happened before.
At first, he thought Ye Tian was merely using some sort of illusion technique, but now, he realized it was clearly something far beyond his comprehension.
Ye Tian looked at him, thinking how pitiful he was—only now, at this moment, did fear finally dawn on him.
"To be honest, your strength is a bit surprising to me, but from the looks of it now, you're not all that powerful. Don't tell me that people like you are considered top-tier experts in this world?"
Ye Tian truly found it odd. If someone like this could be considered an elite, then wouldn't that make him the absolute peak of existence in this world?
But he didn't feel much joy about that. After all, he didn't belong to this world in the first place. Though he was here now, sooner or later he would have to leave. Once he left, he would have no more ties to this place.
Many things puzzled him. Originally, he had been in the Journey to the West world, but now, without warning, he had ended up here—and it was all the doing of the Tathāgata Buddha and Bodhisattva Guanyin.
So, at this moment, his heart still harbored resentment. If he ever returned, he definitely wouldn't let them off lightly. They had gone too far.
But how could he get back? He needed a method. Without one, returning would be impossible. That was what mattered most to him now—finding a way back. But how could he do that?
He had to figure it out. So he looked at Shadow. Although Shadow's cultivation wasn't impressive by Ye Tian's standards, in this world he was still considered one of the top experts. Maybe if Ye Tian asked, he might know something about how to return.
"Shadow, you know your strength is nowhere near mine. If you keep fighting me, you won't stand a chance. I think you understand that, don't you?"
Shadow looked at Ye Tian and replied, "You're right. From our earlier fight, I've already realized that. If we continue, I don't stand a chance."
"Since you understand that clearly, let me tell you—I'm not from this world. So, do you know of any way to send me back to my original world? If you do, I'll spare your life."
"What? You're not from this world?"
Shadow stared at Ye Tian. If he'd said that at the very beginning, Shadow wouldn't have believed him. But now, hearing him say it, Shadow found himself somewhat convinced.
Because as far as he knew, no one in this world could defeat him so easily. And yet, this man before him had done just that without breaking a sweat. Who else could possibly do that—unless he wasn't from this world at all?
"You just said you're not from this world. Then where exactly are you from?"
"The Journey to the West world."
Ye Tian truly was from that world, so he continued to look at him and asked, "Can you tell me how I might return?"
"To be honest, I don't know how to get you back. You said... you're not from this world? That really took me by surprise!"
"Surprise? Is that all?"
"Yes, really. I'm just surprised. I honestly don't know how you can return. There are many legends in our world—some speak of beings from outer realms who arrived here by certain means—but they're just that: legends."
"Legends, huh?"
Hearing this, Ye Tian felt a bit disheartened. He desperately wanted to go back, but returning to his original world seemed no easy task.
He still hadn't found a way. The uncertainty made him anxious. How on earth could he get back?
There were many things that couldn't be achieved just by wanting them. Take this for example—he wanted to know how to return, but even someone like Shadow, a top expert in this world, didn't know the answer.
"Hmph. If you can't help me return to my original world, then there's no use keeping you alive. I'll just send you to hell right now!"
Upon hearing this, Shadow's heart clenched with fear. This man was terrifying—if he wanted to kill him, he wouldn't even need to use much strength. A mere flick of the finger would do.
So he knew he had to find a way to survive. Quickly, he said, "You want to go back, right? I may not know how now, but I can help you find a way. Killing me won't help you at all. Why not spare me instead? Don't you think that's wiser?"
"Hmm, what you said does make some sense. Killing you now really wouldn't benefit me. In that case, I'll spare your life. But you need to promise me—if I let you live, it has to be worth it. You'll help me find a way. Can you do that?"
Shadow could only nod and say, "Yes, I swear I'll help you find a way!"
At this moment, his heart was pounding with anxiety. How could someone like Ye Tian exist in this world? He was far too terrifying. If Ye Tian hadn't been willing to spare him, he'd be dead for sure.