Tantai Jing knew exactly what his mentor meant. Every psionics user hoped that one day they might see the very end of this realm. But in the ten thousand years of occult history, how many psionics users had ever had such an opportunity?
What an honor! Even if they were destined to fall short before reaching that boundary, they would still shine with the most dazzling glory of a psionics user's life.
"Your disciple offers his congratulations in advance, Teacher..." Tantai Jing fought to contain his excitement, slowly knelt down, and bowed deeply to the other man.
Lan Jiufeng, however, looked puzzled on the spot. "...Why are you acting like you're mourning at my grave? Don't you realize how stupid you look?"
Tantai Jing wiped away nonexistent tears and said solemnly, "No, I'm just letting you see it while you still can. When the time comes to mourn at your grave, I'll be crying for the living, not the dead."
"Hmm, you make a very good point." Lan Jiufeng laughed heartily and withdrew his weapon. "What else is there? Hurry up and tell me everything at once!"
"The Katai catfolk and Bakwei birdfolk are invading the Far Shore starfield. Your disciple is in New Shenzhou and can't leave for the time being."
Lan Jiufeng nodded, looking a little bewildered, as if to ask why he was being told such a trivial matter.
"Jing, do you hold a military post?"
"Strictly speaking, your disciple is a reserve major general of the Blue Star Commonwealth... But I haven't served a single day on active duty, so I suppose I don't hold a military post."
"Have the cats and little birds produced some hidden expert of unparalleled talent, someone who requires you to take command in person?"
"No. The Azure Guard has deployed