Upon learning from Handsome Fatty Wang that the Gate of Life was sealed, Ye Qing naturally wouldn't choose to leave through it anymore. According to Handsome Fatty Wang, the major forces outside are currently doing their utmost to excavate the exit of the Gate of Life.
At this point, even if Ye Qing managed to reach the exit of the Gate of Life, he definitely couldn't get out. Moreover, even if Ye Qing could get out, it might still be troublesome. After all, Ye Qing came out from the Tomb of Ghost Valley Master, so surely many would want to question him about what exactly was inside. Being surrounded by those people would be a real hassle.
