Chen Chuan opened the envelope and unfolded the letter. Inside was a line of fluent, elegant handwritten Great Shun script.
Judging from the identical mental power lingering on it, it had been written by Mataiola himself.
The letter began by explaining that he had written it before advancing to a higher level, entrusting this letter and several items to a friend worthy of trust.
Chen Chuan checked the date on the letter. It was from ten days ago. Combined with the mental power on it, it was not difficult to conclude that the man had now broken through that boundary.
In fact, ever since Mataiola had revealed his strength in the Federation capital, he should no longer have been able to remain.
From some of the materials left behind by the Celestial Mystery Sect, Chen Chuan had learned that the power gained by crossing that threshold was irreversible. Moreover, the possessors of other higher-level powers likely would not permit such a person to remain any longer.
The reason he had delayed for several months was probably because Mataiola had been handling and arranging his remaining affairs.
Chen Chuan spread the letter open and continued reading.
Mataiola stated that he had already appointed the next leader of the Investigation Group. He believed his comrades shared the same ideals and would shoulder the Investigation Group's heavy responsibility without hesitation.
However, he also frankly admitted that the new leader and the current members were relatively limited in strength.
He explained that the successor he had chosen this time was merely a Mystic Hall Fighter, rather than a Throne.
Although a Mystic Hall Fighter already stood among the world's foremost ranks, it would be nearly impossible for one to speak as an equal with nations around the world and multinational giants. Their future circumstances