After finishing his journey through that world, Li Qi could have returned directly. He could have summoned the alien gate to make the Yellow Mud Ancient Path reappear and welcome him back.
However, the gains from a single Lesser Thousand World were simply not enough, so Li Qi decided to check out other worlds first.
It would be best to explore the Chaos once more, find a Greater Thousand World, and reap the rewards there.
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