Ever since master and disciple had confirmed their relationship, this was the first time Golden Jade True Person had looked at Fan Lang with such an expression.
Fan Lang's heart tightened. His thoughts raced as he prepared his explanation.
"Master may think I concealed many things before, but that is not actually the case. I know very little about this Black Hand as well. I did not know about his special abilities, or I would not have let myself fall into danger. But since Master has asked this far, this disciple has no choice but to reveal some secrets I did not explain before, so the three seniors can advise me." Fan Lang spoke solemnly.
"Mm. Good disciple, go ahead." Golden Jade True Person's expression softened somewhat. The other two great figures listened attentively as well.
"You should all know that I am actually an Awakened One, and my previous life had no small background. Before dying, my previous life arranged five enemies for me, each from one of the Five Paths among the Six Paths: the Demon Path, Devil Path, Ghost Path, Asura Path, and Heavenly Path. Each reincarnation plane corresponds to one enemy. Every time I kill one enemy, I can obtain one of their abilities. Conversely, if they kill me, they can gain benefits as well. This was what my previous life told me. As for who these people are and what abilities they possess, I know nothing. I can only make judgments through certain sensations, and even those judgments are inaccurate. I cannot determine their exact locations."
"So this was a trial left behind for you by your previous life."
"Yes. Although I concealed some things before, it did not have much impact. I had already explained the most important points in advance. First, an enemy