They felt as if they were in a dream.

Lu Ning smiled and then continued, "I'm going back to the Mist now."

Upon hearing this, the exiled deities and Yan Bing immediately regained their seriousness.

Just as they were about to go to the Ruins of Return with Lu Ning, Lu Ning said, "You don't need to come along anymore."

Many of the exiled deities and Yan Bing were taken aback, then showed signs of anxiety.

Yan Bing, in particular, frowned and asked, "Lu Ning, why won't you let us go with you?"

Chieftain Talin also inquired, "Yes, Lord Lu Ning, let's go together!"

Lu Ning said, "You're likely to run into trouble with the next opponent."

Lu Ning plans to find the other two pillars next. Yan Bing and the other gods are only lower-level gods, and even the aftershocks of the battle are enough to kill them.

The disposable dangerous items he conjured had no effect on the pillar.

Bringing them along won't help; in fact, it will distract him from taking care of them.

From now on, he will have to walk this path alone.

Yan Bing was somewhat unwilling, biting her lip as she asked, "What kind of opponent can't we deal with?"

Lu Ning calmly said, "It is stronger than a high-ranking god. Even the aftershocks are something you cannot withstand."

Upon hearing this, Yan Bing was speechless.

After a moment of silence, she nodded quietly: "Alright then."

Then Lu Ning looked at Yan Bing and said, "I'll send you back to Earth."

Yan Bing nodded silently.

"And what about us?" Chieftain Tarlin asked anxiously.

Lu Ning said, "You can stay here and wait for me to come back."

The exiled deities exchanged glances, then said nothing more.

A pale light flashed in Lu Ning's eyes, and the next moment, Lu Ning and Yan Bing disappeared from the spot.