NOVPUBThis also astonished Su Changkong, for a master who had certainly died while meditating, to appear in the territory of the Great Flame Empire a thousand years later? This was undoubtedly inconceivable!
"Upon learning this news, according to the intelligence we have collected, the other mysterious masters who have appeared in the Great Flame Empire match the information of masters who had died in history. Those famous masters from history, who should be dead... yet they reappeared in the world; some of them are even not from this era, but martial artists from the previous dynasty."
Xia Yanjie had a bitter smile on his face.
This matter, if told, would be believed by no one, as it completely defied all reason!
The so-called reincarnation of a Martial Saint is achieved through bloodline inheritance, and the actual reincarnated individual is not the original Martial Saint but a completely new entity.
But what happened within the bounds of the Xiayan Dynasty was entirely different, for the actual master who was certainly dead had reemerged in the world!
"Where is it possible for someone who has died to come back to life after thousands of years? Even if they look alike and use the same martial arts, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are the same person! There must be some other reason!"
Su Changkong declared emphatically.
Having been dead for thousands of years and still resurrect? Let alone mere Pseudo-Divine Skill Grandmasters, even Martial Saints, and certainly the most powerful among them, the Ancient Saints, should not be able to do this!
This was essentially reversing life and death, the cycle of reincarnation!
"Yes, there must be a reason, thousands of years have passed... A Martial Saint who has died should have turned to ash," Xia Yanjie and Duanmu Tao both agreed with Su Changkong’s words. They too couldn’t believe that someone who had died thousands of years ago could return to the world. Or perhaps, were their spirits escaping from Ghost Gate Pass?
"What are your family’s current plans?"
Su Changkong looked at Xia Yanjie and inquired.
The Xia Yan family had personally invited Su Changkong to inform him of this matter, obviously hoping he would make an effort.
In response to Su Changkong’s question, Xia Yanjie did not hide anything. He immediately said, "These masters who should be dead have reappeared among the living, vanishing without a trace just as suddenly. Therefore, we want to capture one alive to study what exactly their situation is. These mysterious masters are all once-renowned Pseudo-Divine Skill Grandmasters who were nearly invincible under the Martial Saint realm in their own eras. Therefore..."
The meaning behind Xia Yanjie’s words couldn’t be clearer.
The former lead of the Flame Dragon Guard, Gu Feiyang, was a Pseudo-Divine Skill Grandmaster, but when facing one of the mysterious masters suspected to be the Great Grandmaster ’Kuang Wenfu’ from a thousand years ago, Gu Feiyang not only failed to capture him, but he was also wounded in the encounter.
These mysterious masters all have one thing in common: they are the top-notch masters with a significant footprint in their era, almost each of them having the potential to develop Divine Skills and advance to the Martial Saint realm.
Defeating them would not be easy, let alone capturing them alive.
Therefore, the Xia Yan family thought of Su Changkong!
Su Changkong, unfathomably strong, had once faced five opponents alone in Heavenly Dragon Mountain and slain top Pseudo-Divine Skill Grandmasters like Gu Lie and Mo Junling. If he made a move, there was a great chance of capturing one of the mysterious masters!
That was the purpose of Xia Yanjie seeking out Su Changkong.
"Sure, do you have the whereabouts of these mysterious masters?"
Su Changkong agreed almost without hesitation.
This matter also made Su Changkong extremely curious and interested. It was clear that these powerful beings who had died and had been meditating, now appeared on this land. Could they be some kind of ghostly entities?
To find out, he would have to take action himself, capture one and see!
"Yes, we have received information that there seems to be a mysterious master frequenting Qianlong City. We haven’t startled the snake by striking the grass, and we immediately notified Elder Blade."
Xia Yanjie hastened to say. They had called for Su Changkong personally because they had already discovered the whereabouts of one of the mysterious masters but feared their own Pseudo-Divine Skill Grandmasters couldn’t withstand the enemy, or even die in combat, so they summoned the renowned Su Changkong.
With Su Changkong’s involvement, one might be almost certain of success as he was nearly invincible below the Martial Saint level.
"There is no time to lose; let’s set off immediately."
Su Changkong did not delay and decided to depart at once.
Su Changkong, Xia Yanjie, and Duanmu Tao hurried towards Qianlong City, riding Su Changkong’s white crane. A few hours later, the three arrived within Qianlong City.
Qianlong City, one of the Great Flame Empire’s major cities, was quite prosperous. It was now nighttime, yet the city was busy with people coming and going, brightly lit, with street vendors and those seeking pleasure.
Spring Rain Building, located beside Spring Rain Lake in Qianlong City, offered a clear and beautiful view of the lake within. It was the most upscale establishment in Qianlong City, replete with beauties and fine wine—a place where normal wealthy merchants would feel the pinch while seeking pleasure.
As long as one had money, they could experience imperial-level luxury in the Spring Rain Building.
"It is here. According to the intelligence, that mysterious master has been seeking pleasure and getting heavily drunk in the luxurious private room of the Spring Rain Building for several days," Su Changkong said as he stood in front of Spring Rain Building, looking at the opulent and extravagant structure, with Duanmu Tao beside him.
"Hmm... I can feel it."
Su Changkong nodded slightly; his gaze turned toward the second floor, sensing a distinct and faint aura.
"Let’s go."
Su Changkong immediately stepped into Spring Rain Building, followed by Duanmu Tao and Xia Yanjie.
From a private room on the second floor of the Spring Rain Building, they could already hear the sounds of singing and dancing as well as the fragrance of fine wine drifting out before even getting close.
"Since you’ve come, don’t just stand at the door. Come in."
