At the mention of Ancient Ao Language, Oden's voice suddenly popped into Lu Yuan's head.
"Oh? Ancient Ao Language—what a familiar name. Our language back then was called Oke Language. Is this what they call our old language now?"
Halfway through speaking, Oden sounded somewhat helpless.
"Ancient Ao Language is simply what people nowadays call the Oke Language from our time."
Hearing this, Lu Yuan asked curiously, "Oden, was the language you spoke back then different from the Imperial Language used today?"
Oden nodded. "Based on my observations of the writing on your side, the difference is indeed quite significant. But I know them all. When a few of us old fossils chatted down below, one of them spoke Imperial Language. He should count as the predecessor closest to your era."
"Still, he was naturally quiet. But after enduring for so long, even someone who did not like talking ended up talking. So naturally, I learned some Imperial Language too. And after listening to you speak and use it during this time, I've basically figured the Imperial Language out."
Lu Yuan nodded in understanding and asked, "Then when you have time, could you teach me the language you mentioned before? I'm very interested in ancient languages."
Oden twisted about on the spot, indicating that there was no problem at all.
Knight Longsong continued his lecture.
"Because many languages have yet to be fully identified, and it has not been confirmed whether they contain Contamination, while even confirmed ones are difficult to decipher, a special title emerged within the Empire: Ancient Linguist."
"Ancient Linguists are extremely, extremely scarce within the Empire. Usually, only Knowledge Transcendents would choose this path. But because it is so dangerous, there is a severe shortage of talent. As your teacher, I strongly do not recommend that