On the other side.
Within the Scalegorge Waterscape.
The investigation team, consisting of Ling Sha and Dan Heng, arrived at the Ancient Sea.
Behind them, they also brought a large contingent of Cloud Knights.
"Dragon Master Tao Ran is here to welcome you all."
Ling Sha stood at the front as the divisional head of the Alchemy Commission, her gaze involuntarily drifting toward the surroundings of the Dragon Master.
At this moment, only Dragon Master Tao Ran was left here.
"Ling Sha pays respects to the Dragon Master Elder, and apologizes for the long absence."
"I believe the Elder is well aware of our purpose in coming this time."
"Tao Ran... Elder?" Dan Heng's brow furrowed tightly the very first moment he saw Tao Ran.
"When I was exiled, you were already nearing your reincarnation limit, yet... how have you become like this now?"
As a Dragon Master, Tao Ran did not have dragon horns growing on his head, but rather a branch resembling that of a Mara-struck monster.
"All of this is thanks to your past life."
The Dragon Master smiled.
"If not for your reckless actions back then, why would I have needed to forge a new path in order to shoulder the way to liberation for our entire clan, turning myself into this ghost-like state."
"Mr. Dan Heng, you have returned twice, yet you have consistently refused to grace us old fellows with your presence. It is truly a pity."
"Yet now we must meet under these circumstances. Fate truly plays with people."
Dan Heng said indifferently:
"I came with Miss Ling Sha today not to reminisce."
"Well said." Tao Ran nodded expressionlessly.
"Since the Divisional Head sent an invitation, how could the Dragon Master have any reason not to attend."
Ling Sha smiled faintly.
"Ling Sha