Imu's Third Reward!

Imu wore a loose, white robe and stood on a soft black and white blanket.

He was seen casually leaning against a crimson sofa with gold trim, silently reading the medical manual written by Dr. Kureha.

This guest room occupies an area of approximately 400 square meters.

However, there wasn't much furniture or decorations, making the space feel quite empty while also giving it a very elegant and simple look.

In the center of what appears to be a space of silver and white, several golden-red lotus flowers bloom.

"Lord Imu, Saint Longinus is waiting outside the hall."

Wearing a purple kimono and with a Wisteria Flower decoration on her short black hair, Kanata Ubuyashiki, a Ubuyashiki, quietly Earth Flow and announced in a soft voice.

She's already ten years old.

The older sisters Hina and Hinaka, are already twelve years old, so they have grown taller and their faces have lost some of their childishness.

"Yes, let him in."

"Yes."

Upon hearing the order, Kanata Ubuyashiki turned and left, stepping into her wooden clogs.

Before long, she bowed slightly and led in a Red-Haired young man who was about 1.8 meters tall and carried a long sword with a red sheath.

Imu slightly raised his eyes.

A pair of golden pupils with rippled rings gazed calmly at Longinus's violently trembling azure eyes.

"Cassius Family, Longinus, pay homage to our great Celestial Dragons ancestor, the God of the Celestial Dragons, Lord Imu!"

[Bang]

Longinus knelt down heavily without hesitation, just as the slaves in his household had knelt before him.

However, he was well aware that there was a difference.

The slaves knelt before him out of fear, while he knelt before Imu out of reverence and worship.

"Hehe, get up. You are my descendant, and I am your ancestor. We are all one family. Sit down and let's talk."

Imu's indifferent tone carried a hint of gentleness.

This scene reminded him of the time when he first met Mihawk.

It was in that Moon Chamber of Pangaea Castle that the 'predecessor' uttered the words 'You are my descendant, I am your ancestor' to the even younger Mihawk.

Even if they are not actually related by blood.

After all, these Celestial Dragons are descendants of the twenty kings who followed them in the past.

But as 'gods' of the Celestial Dragons, it's not unreasonable in a certain sense for them to regard them as their own descendants.

"Yes, Imu!"

Seeing how kind Imu was to him, Longinus's initial tension eased slightly, and he thought to himself, "Yes, this is my ancestor!"

This thought also made him subconsciously feel close to Imu.

He then straightened up and respectfully sat down on the single sofa beside him, which allowed him to see Imu's appearance more clearly.

"This"

I don't know if it's just my imagination.

Longinus sensed the aura emanating from Imu, though it didn't possess the same imposing presence as the 'Giant God Soldier'.

But it is more like the Cold Moon emanating from the bright moon high in the night sky.

"Red hair, blue eyes, exceptional Swordsmanship talent, sharp gaze—you bear a striking resemblance to King Cassius of yesteryear. It seems you must be his reincarnation."

Imu seemed to be recalling a time from nearly a thousand years ago; his soft voice carried a profound meaning.

"My past life was that of the First ancestor Cassius."

Longinus was taken aback, and asked hesitantly, "Imu, do you still remember those ancestors? Were they very powerful?"

"Of course I remember. Every time I see those nineteen weapons in the Empty Throne Hall, their images come to mind."

Imu smiled and looked at the other person with a slight upturn of his lips.

"As for their strength, it is naturally extremely strong; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to overthrow those invaders who descended from outer space onto the Sea Star."

"According to current understanding, each of them should possess what is considered Admiral combat strength."

Longinus was startled by these words.

Doesn't this mean that Imu was followed by twenty Admiral at that time?

What a spectacular scene that would be!

Furthermore, the extraterrestrial invaders who fought against Imu and his companions must have possessed similarly formidable strength, right?

So how earth-shattering must that great battle have been nine hundred years ago?

"You're right. Back then, the combined forces numbered about sixty powerful individuals comparable to Admiral."

Imu casually uttered a sentence that sent chills down Longinus's spine.

Sixty Admiral?

All of them combined in this era probably don't even amount to fifteen Admiral, but the next second Longinus realized that Imu seemed to know what he was thinking.

Imu said softly, "You're right, I can indeed hear your thoughts. Don't be nervous, you'll get used to it."

"Yes!"

Longinus immediately became reserved, afraid that he might have some wild thoughts that would annoy Imu, but then he heard the latter continue talking about the topic they had just discussed.

"Of the sixty top experts, only five, including myself, survived when the war ended."

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Young Longinus was dumbfounded, utterly speechless. Fifty-six of his Admiral had died in a single battle?

"That's right, we are the original Five Elders of the World Government."

Imu seemed to have his memories of the past stirred up, and he seemed very interested in talking, which gave Longinus a feeling of being feasted on his ears and glimpsing the long river of history.

"Later, they failed to advance to a higher level of life and eventually died of old age, while I chose to step back and hand over power to the next generation."

At this point, Imu sighed softly, and did not continue the story.

But Longinus knew that it was Imu who would later become interested in the Star Sea and eventually master the miraculous power of the Star Gate.

At the same time, he was drawn to the phrase 'failed to advance to a higher level of life'.

This must be the key to Imu's longevity of nearly a thousand years, but Longinus was not a reckless person, so he naturally wouldn't actually ask.

The problem is that he couldn't stop his thoughts from being heard by Imu.

"The realm of life levels is too early for you right now, and even a bit far for those Admiral outside. But you must first reach their level."

"At that time, I will guide you to try and reach the level of life I have previously attained."

Longinus was overjoyed upon hearing this.

He gripped the hem of his clothes tightly with both hands, suppressing the excitement surging within him.

He never expected Lord Imu to promote him so much, which made his admiration for him grow even more fervent.

He then asked, "Lord Imu, you were referring to the level of life you 'achieved' before, so what about now?"

Imu did not answer directly, but looked at the other person calmly.

"Remember, there is no limit to power; there are always higher levels, it's endless."

"Yes, I understand!"

Longinus understood. Imu must have reached a higher level of existence, and it was even possible that he had advanced from a human to a god.

But when Imu uttered his next sentence, Longinus's eyes widened suddenly.

"Well, the reason I called you here this time is not only to see you, but also to teach you Swordsmanship for a month. This is my third graduation reward for you. How much you can learn depends on your own ability."