Chapter 1718: I Thank You

"That's not it." Chen Yu shook his head: "It's not like you don't have a brain; you belong to the type who has both courage and strategy."

"Then I thank you for not regarding me as someone with well-developed limbs but a simple mind." Zhao Ping laughed, then straightened his expression: "In the past, I was indeed the kind of person who didn't have much of a brain."

"But after following Wu Bo and understanding his work, I suddenly realized that dedication doesn't necessarily mean charging into the fray at the front." Zhao Ping raised his head and said solemnly: "There is a type of person who contributes silently from behind the scenes; Wu Bo is such a person, so I respect him."

"So you also happened to take a liking to his work?" Chen Yu nodded in approval: "That's quite good. If you feel you can enjoy this work, then go ahead and do it with confidence."

"Rest assured, since I have decided on this matter, I will definitely do it well." Zhao Ping nodded heavily. He had pondered this matter for a long time, so this time, he must do it well.

"Then you must think clearly. This job of Wu Bo's is not as simple as you think. No matter how you look at it, this job is a huge challenge for you."

Chen Yu thought for a moment and said: "Moreover, lurking abroad without any family or friends also means there isn't a single person around you worth trusting."

"I know. I have already considered this matter seriously. Wu Bo is getting on in years; if he can find a successor sooner, he can retire in peace sooner," Zhao Ping said.

"Good, the starting point is fine. Keep it up." Chen Yu smiled, then hesitated for a moment: "However, pay more attention to Wu Bo recently and spend more time with him."

"What's wrong?" Zhao Ping saw that Chen Yu's expression was somewhat serious, and he couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

"Because Wu Bo's time may be running out," Chen Yu said.

"What did you say? Wu Bo, he..." Zhao Ping was shocked. He stared blankly at Chen Yu; he knew that Chen Yu could not possibly be joking about this matter.

He said Wu Bo's days were numbered, could it be...

"I see that in Wu Bo's Life Appearance, this tribulation is destined," Chen Yu sighed slightly and said: "This is Life; no one can escape it. So... you should be more attentive."

Zhao Ping was stunned and couldn't say a word. After a long time, he let out a breath and said: "You mean, Wu Bo might have a tribulation?"

"Yes, a Life-and-Death Tribulation," Chen Yu nodded: "And for this tribulation, he will most likely not be able to escape it."

"Then what should we do? Since you can see it, there must be a way to break it. Can you help Wu Bo?" Zhao Ping raised his head and looked at Chen Yu with hope.

"Do you really think fate and destiny are so simple, that they can be changed just by saying so?" Chen Yu stared at Zhao Ping, and he suddenly smiled: "Going against the Heavenly Dao to change one's fate is something many people just talk about. Destiny is determined by Heaven; do you really think it's that easy to change?"

"Then what should we do? Are we just going to watch Wu Bo..." Zhao Ping stopped there, unable to say another word.

"So, treat him better these next few days," Chen Yu sighed slightly.

"Mr. Chen, I feel that you are not a cold-blooded person," Zhao Ping steadied himself and asked hurriedly.

"Of course I am not a cold-blooded person, but before the Heavenly Dao, all living things are but ants, so I can only pretend not to see," Chen Yu sighed and said: "You must understand that some things are not that you don't want to do them, but that you are powerless. Although I am a Dharma Cultivator, I admit that I do not have the ability to go against the Heavenly Dao to change fate."

Zhao Ping clenched his fists tightly: "But you could clearly do something."

"What could I do?" Chen Yu glanced at him and said: "Like you, I have not transcended the Three Realms and Five Elements. Regarding these matters, what can I do?"

"But..." Zhao Ping still tried to argue, but Chen Yu interrupted him: "Instead of talking to me here about these meaningless things, you'd better think about how to spend more time with him."

After Chen Yu finished speaking, he walked away. Zhao Ping stood there blankly, watching Chen Yu's back, and did not say a word for a long time.

In a seaside villa, Wang Yu sat respectfully opposite Chen Yu.

"Mr. Chen, the attacks on me by the Apocalypse Society have decreased a lot recently. This is thanks to you killing several experts of the Apocalypse Society last time; otherwise, I would still be hiding here and there to avoid them."

Yes, previously Wang Yu was almost chased to the point of having nowhere to run. The human-bomb attacks and the near-suicidal tactics left him physically and mentally exhausted.

Sometimes he had to be extremely careful when eating and sleeping, fearing that he would encounter followers of the Apocalypse Society. That feeling of being unable to eat or sleep in peace truly made him wish he were dead.

But last time, Chen Yu beheaded five of their Red-robed Archbishops with one sword, and now those people have become very obedient.

"My action this time was to force Jiutun to show himself. Sure enough, just as I expected, after destroying one of his venues and killing several of his subordinates, this guy finally couldn't sit still," Chen Yu smiled slightly.

"Jiutun... has appeared?" Wang Yu was shocked.

He knew that the True God worshipped by the Apocalypse Society was Jiutun, but he had always thought this guy didn't exist at all. However, he never dreamed that Jiutun actually existed and had even appeared.

"Of course, I met him just today," Chen Yu nodded: "But you don't need to be too afraid of him. This guy's strength is currently damaged and he is slowly recovering; otherwise, he would have already turned hostile against me."

"He is a god, after all," Wang Yu said cautiously: "Will his appearance be a huge threat to the Dusong Society?"

"The threat is not great; you can rest assured about that," Chen Yu laughed: "The most important thing for Jiutun right now is to restore his own strength."

"With Mr. Chen here, of course I'm not afraid," Wang Yu steadied himself: "It's just that the activities of the Apocalypse Society have become more and more frequent recently. What... exactly do they want to do?"

"The more frequent the activities of the Apocalypse Society, the more it shows they are anxious," Chen Yu said indifferently: "Jiutun is anxious to restore his strength. He is the first to awaken among the many sleeping Ancient Gods, so this guy is eager for quick success."

"If he hasn't been able to advance further by the time others awaken, then he will have completely lost the initiative. Once the Spiritual Energy fully recovers, he will still be at the very bottom."

"So that's how it is." Wang Yu finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Originally, the difference between the Dusong Association and the Apocalypse Society was merely a matter of political views, but now, thinking that he had to deal with a god, the matter felt somewhat terrifying.