Pretending To Be A Boss
Chapter 903 - 60: Tang Feiji's Awakening

Once they returned to the Sea of the Gods, under the influence of the Destroyer's Tomb, the two species were finally able to communicate.

That day, after Tang Feiji escorted Bai Mansheng and others away from the Holy Mountain, he did not return to Baichuan City as Bai Mansheng had requested.

He told Bai Mansheng that Tang Xian had other arrangements and that he still had something he must do.

Bai Mansheng did not doubt him; after all, Tang Feiji had always presented himself as not being particularly clever.

This was one of the rare occasions where Tang Feiji lied.

In truth, Tang Xian had given no such arrangement. At the moment when the Master of Eden attempted to "seize control" of his body, even Tang Xian couldn't immediately think of all the contingency plans to overturn the situation.

Following Junlin—this was entirely Tang Feiji's own decision.

In fact, along the way, Junlin and Tang Feiji did have exchanges.

But it was much like how Junlin had encountered the Dark Crow; the two of them were essentially speaking past each other, completely incomprehensible.

Thus, Tang Feiji had no choice but to follow Junlin, waiting for the moment Junlin could understand his intent.

Junlin felt nothing towards this weak dragon. To it, this dragon was merely at the level of being ranked fortieth or so in the Sea of the Gods' arena.

When it came to the weak, Junlin had always been unwilling to spend much time dealing with them.

If it wished to follow, Junlin let it follow.

The Sea Demon glanced at Tang Feiji, eyed it for a few moments, and then lost interest. It had encountered far too many powerful beings, and just by the feeling of the Soul Crystal, it could gauge the strength of the other party.

[How long has it been, Junlin? Your power has grown stronger again. But I should remind you, there are no more sea beasts here. Though the arena can still be repaired, the Sea of the Gods will never return to its former glory.]

After saying this, the Sea Demon let out a self-mocking laugh.

Junlin responded:

[I just need a safe place.]

[What's wrong? Got yourself into trouble? What kind of trouble would force someone as proud as you to need to hide?] The Sea Demon's curiosity was piqued.

Junlin indeed did not wish to hide, but it even less wanted to break its word.

[I have a prior pact with Tang Xian. Until the day he and I face each other in our final battle, I cannot die. I cannot die so early—I must become even stronger.]

The Sea Demon could somewhat understand this peculiar camaraderie among men, much like the bond between the Red Emperor and Junlin—though enemies, they held mutual respect.

Promises made under such circumstances carried particular weight.

The Sea Demon shifted its gaze and pointed at Tang Feiji, asking:

[What's the deal with this dragon?]

Junlin shook its head.

Noticing the topic had turned to itself, and finally understanding Junlin's words, Tang Feiji realized this was likely a special place and said:

[I'm here to take back what Tang Xian gave you!]

Junlin instinctively frowned. It quickly understood what Tang Feiji was referring to.

What Tang Xian had gifted, naturally, were the two Soul Crystals of the Destroyer. One orange crystal had been consumed by Junlin, while the other crimson crystal was hidden in Junlin's ear.

Junlin retrieved the Soul Crystal from its ear. In the pitch-black deep sea, the crystal's crimson glow shone brilliantly.

The Sea Demon gasped:

[Why is it with you? Have you already killed Tang Xian?]

Junlin ignored the Sea Demon, instead looking at Tang Feiji and mockingly said:

[You want to take it back? Sure, but then what? Tang Xian's character—I, as his rival, know him better than anyone. Since he gave it to me, he wouldn't intend to take it back. A divine-grade crystal—I dare not even consume it. And you, weakling, what can you possibly do?]

Tang Feiji, in its beast form, was much larger than Junlin, but in Junlin's eyes, it was nothing more than an oversized ant.

It sneered:

[If I were you, as weak as you are, I'd obediently wait for Tang Xian's return, let him guide you step by step on what to do.]

The equally arrogant Tang Feiji, unwilling to suffer Junlin's humiliation, let out a roar and bellowed:

[What you dare not do, I dare! You think just because you've crossed swords with Tang Xian a few times, you truly understand him? If that's the case, then I'm the one who knows him best in this world!]

Orange light emerged in the dragon's eyes. Though Tang Feiji was fully aware that if Junlin grew displeased with its attitude, it could easily kill him, it remained unrestrained:

[I've faced life and death with him countless times. You say you understand him—then could you tell if… perhaps he's already unable to return!]

Junlin was momentarily stunned.

A certain sorrow flickered in Tang Feiji's expression, and the orange glow in its eyes dimmed after that statement.

The Sea Demon couldn't comprehend what these two were discussing, but it seemed as though some terrifying battle had unfolded on land.

[Unable to return? That guy's last display of divine power pulled you all back from the brink of death in an instant. He must've been confident about facing the Arbiter. In fact, news from the Myriad Beasts Realm in recent days confirmed the Arbiter has fallen. There's no reason he wouldn't have returned!]

Tang Feiji had thought it would feel satisfaction in mocking Junlin but found it lacked even the will for that emotion.

Back when Tang Xian had urged them to leave the Holy Mountain, every word he spoke—save for an exchange with the Dark Crow—subtly hinted this was a trial of life and death.

For Tang Feiji, Junlin, Bai Mansheng, Tang Xian only insisted on their departure.

Bai Mansheng might have sensed something, as Tang Xian's condition was clearly abnormal. Leaving him to face the Arbiter alone was extremely dangerous.

Junlin simply believed in Tang Xian's word, trusted that Tang Xian had some means of survival.

Just as it had always believed that someday, the greatest individuals of this world would be none other than itself and Tang Xian.