Asahi Royal Palace. Before the throne, myriad rays of dawn light streamed forth. A phantom figure stood suspended within them, its aura incomparably powerful, making none dare meet its gaze.
Below, Xuyao entered the hall with sword in hand. Looking at the phantom figure above, he said calmly, "Father King."
"Not bad."
Before the throne, King of Asahi spoke, offering a word of praise before continuing, "Investigate one more person and report back as soon as possible."
"Who?"
Xuyao's face showed surprise as he asked.
King of Asahi waved a hand. Within the great hall, laws transformed, and a Plain-clothed Figure appeared. Heaven and earth carved out its features, reflecting its face and aura.
Xuyao looked at the phantom Plain-clothed Figure before him, and a strange glint flashed through his eyes. Him?
When he had fought the Shura Ascetic before, this person had watched from afar. Thus, he was no stranger to this face.
"Why is Father King interested in this person? Is there something unusual about him?"
Puzzled, Xuyao asked.
Before the throne, amid the myriad rays of dawn light, King of Asahi nodded slightly and replied, "I suspect this person is human."
"Oh?"
Xuyao looked astonished. "Human? Does Father King have any basis for this? No humans have appeared in Xu Ri City for a very long time."
"For now, it is only a suspicion. Humans differ from other races. Though their lifespans and innate talents are inferior to ours, their cultivation speed far surpasses that of every other race. That young man's strength is no weaker than yours. Judging by his age, he should be little more than a hundred years old. To glimpse the Mortal Immortal Realm within a century—such cultivation is indeed remarkable," King of Asahi said solemnly.
"A hundred years..."
Xuyao narrowed his eyes