Shen Yi had discussed with Qinghua before, about his current awkward predicament.
Unless he truly cast everything aside, sought no contention nor desire, finding a haven to live an ascetic life like a cloud or crane, there was no choice but to wade through muddy waters.
Seeing how things are developing, it seems the entire Human World has been pulled into the fray.
Not to mention cultivating all the way, only to die lonely in some desolate mountain, that would leave one questioning what was it all for.
Even if it were truly feasible.
He could solve the troubles plaguing him, escape Hongze, slay Zi Ling, cut down Qingluan, and emerge unscathed today thanks to favors he owed to many.
By retreating, Hongze surely would have no one left for protection.
