CHAPTER 433: 235. FAITH

"Sir, is that you?"

Under the glow of the fiery sunset, Chen Che asked these words with a slight tremble in his lips.

The kind and towering figure merely glanced at him, gently patted the rock beside him, and said in a warm voice, "Sit."

He lit a cigarette and handed one to Chen Che, one that he rolled himself.

Chen Che sat beside him, his fingers slightly trembling as he lit the cigarette, his eyes somewhat blurred.

Chen Che’s throat choked with emotion; there were many things he wanted to say, yet he couldn’t express them.

In the council hall, everyone watching this scene, seeing Chen Che at this moment, was full of confusion.

They did not understand why Chen Che, who endured a century of solitude, could not remain calm when seeing this figure, to the point where his emotions nearly collapsed.

They would never know the status this person held in Chen Che’s heart.

Chen Che, trembling, placed the cigarette to his lips, took a puff, and after exhaling a mouthful of smoky breath, his emotions had calmed. Looking up at him again, he said without hesitation, "Sir, I am also your student. You don’t need to say it, success does not necessarily have to come from me, but it will definitely include me."

Everyone in the council hall was taken aback.

Why? What is happening?

Even after enduring a century of solitude, Chen Che could uphold his mind in the Illusion Realm and remain unaffected.

Why, after just looking at this man, after merely smoking a cigarette, did he self-destruct, without the man even speaking?

Did his century of solitude fail?

But the towering figure merely chuckled softly. He took a puff of his cigarette, reached out, and gently tousled Chen Che’s hair, like a kindly elder patting the head of a younger generation.

"But if you stay here, what will happen to your world?"

When these words were spoken, everyone felt as if a drum was pounding in their hearts.

It was as if struck by a giant hammer.

How could someone in the Illusion Realm say such a thing?

Chen Che also stared blankly at him.

He chuckled and said, "Every generation has their tasks to complete. How could we allow our responsibilities to become your burdens?"

"The land filled with sorrow and blood is not just about our current world.

This world already has us, but your world cannot be without you.

The people need me, as well as you.

Since you are my student.

Then, learn from me, surpass me."

"The world shouldn’t be this way, shouldn’t be this way."

He stood up, hands on hips, his back stretched out long in the red sun, and Chen Che hid in his shadow, enjoying his protection.

Turning back, his face still bore a gentle smile: "Go back, your world is waiting for you."

At that moment, Chen Che wiped his blurry eyes. He had understood something. He suddenly stood up.

He respectfully bowed to the imposing figure’s back.

"Thank you for enlightening me, sir, I might know... No, I already know what I must do.

Sir, I will always be your student.

Always."

Amid his scratchy yet warm laughter, everything around slowly collapsed.

The entire council hall was silent.

Every face was painted with shock, every face filled with bewilderment.

What on earth was that Illusion Realm?

Is it over?

The entire Fourth Illusion Realm left viewers full of confusion.

In the first three realms, Chen Che upheld his heart to clear them.

But in the Fourth Illusion Realm, Chen Che voluntarily succumbed and was expelled by someone within the illusion.

Is this truly the allure of a demon?

Women can indeed attract men.

But among various matters, national issues, world affairs, and carnal desires, the latter seems to hold little weight.

They truly couldn’t understand who this person in the Illusion Realm was, that could stir such emotional upheaval in Chen Che.

Causing him to collapse completely.

What kind of character could possess such immense charisma?

There probably won’t be a Fifth Illusion Realm, will there?

If the Fourth is already like this, what would happen if there’s a Fifth?

Luckily, the silhouette of the Illusion Realm above Chen Che slowly faded.

Chen Che slowly opened his eyes, and everything around appeared phantasmal.

His gaze swept over the surroundings, familiar faces fell into his view, particularly An Nishang and Xia Na.

Yet Chen Che did not relax his vigilance, slowly getting up, rubbing his forehead, he said, "Where is the Tear of Enchantment?"

"In your hand," said Xu Ziang.

Chen Che opened his hand, looking at the dazzling diamond in his palm, squeezed it forcefully, perceived it, and then exhaled a breath: "Looks like this isn’t an illusion, I’m out.

Director Xu, you didn’t tell me these illusions would last a hundred years.

Such a century of solitude is truly hard to endure."

"We all saw it."

Xia Na stepped forward, helping him down. Hearing this, Chen Che was momentarily stunned, then asked, "You all saw it?"

"The Tear of Enchantment formed a cloud over your head like a holographic screen, allowing us to see everything you experienced in the Illusion Realm, though we saw it on fast-forward.

We saw you endure a century of solitude."

Chen Che was stunned for a moment, then muttered under his breath, "If the one luring me was a real succubus, damn, wouldn’t all my privacy have been exposed to you?"

Upon hearing Chen Che’s complaint, Xia Na and An Nishang let out a sigh of relief. His nonchalant tone indicated that his personality hadn’t been altered by the century of solitude.

The worst fear was that someone would change their character after such an extended period of loneliness.

Especially the final illusion, Chen Che’s solemn and unfamiliar demeanor was beyond imagination.

Both were worried that upon his return, Chen Che would be affected and become different.

Even though a person remains the same, such a change could cause one’s spirit and soul to undergo unimaginable transformations, which could easily lead to a total collapse of one’s character.

Such cases have occurred frequently with the use of the Tear of Enchantment.

But those incredibly familiar with Chen Che knew immediately from his light-hearted tone that he was still himself.

This was what finally allowed them to relax.

Luo Qingtian, seeing all the attention focused on Chen Che, felt a bit displeased, and immediately got straight to the point, inquiring, "Chief Chen, after experiencing the Fourth Illusion Realm, your spiritual power and soul strength should be extraordinarily enhanced?"

Chen Che glanced at Luo Qingtian and said calmly, "Don’t worry, Director Luo, with my current spiritual power and soul strength, rescuing this Little Princess should be a breeze."

"Then it’s up to Chief Chen."

The crowd then returned to the main topic.

They turned their gaze towards Xu Ziang.

Xu Ziang immediately said, "Prepare a basin of hot water, get a bathtub, and you and the Little Princess will soak in it together. Now that you can use the Tear of Enchantment, the water will serve as your connection.

You can use your powerful soul strength to penetrate the Little Princess’s soul power.

The Blood Archbishop is seizing her soul power, you must pull it back, rescue this Little Princess!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately went to make arrangements.

Soon, a room was set up, and a bathtub large enough for two was ready, filled with water.

Chen Che, with the Tear of Enchantment, held Little Princess Xia Yuansi and arrived beside the bathtub. Just as he was about to enter, Xu Ziang suddenly said, "Why are you wearing clothes? Take them off! Otherwise, it might interfere with your connection!"

Chen Che paused: "Take it all off?"

"What do you think?"

"Damn, you’re all watching?"

"Who the hell wants to watch you!"