The Lord's Residence in the Old Imperial City.
The aged city lord was reviewing important documents, including quite a few letters sent by the Masked Dean.
Although a powerful golden aura radiated from his body, it was rapidly aging. Anyone could tell that this old man was nearing the end of his life.
Even after reaching the True Mansion Stage and forming a Small World within his mind, one could only increase the time the physical body could contain the soul and extend one's lifespan somewhat.
The soul and physical body of a living being could not continue eternally. This was a fundamental "rule" established by the universe.
When one's lifespan ended, the body collapsed and the soul dispersed!
Even the Masked Dean, who could control time, could not escape the constraints of this rule. Sooner or later, he would face death as well.
Only a transcendent being who could truly break through the "rules" could extend their life eternally... But no such person had ever appeared on Earth.
The city lord should originally have been able to live much longer. Unfortunately, some battles in the past had inflicted irreparable injuries upon his body. He had consumed a great deal of his lifespan merely to move about freely as he did now.
"Ding, ding, ding!"
An information alert sounded.
Only particularly urgent matters would be sent directly to the old city lord.
Lifespan check: 23 years old, human of the Chana Empire, male. Obtained an S+ score in the Combat Ability testing area.
In addition, a three-dimensional image of Yu Jing was projected in its entirety.
"Another genius has arrived. The Dihua Ability Institute has produced quite a few talents these past two years. Little Lei, is this the disciple you mentioned to me before?"
Lei Lu happened to be