One Step Too Late, Xu Zhan's Promise

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Zhan stopped circulating the Astral Energy Divine Emperor Breathing Method.

When Ning Shen heard the words "Source Saint" from Xu Zhan, he was briefly confused before suddenly understanding.

There was only one Source Saint in Xia Nation: Su Yuan.

Su Yuan must have used the Source Saint alias to issue challenges through Hui Valley Square, then climbed the Wisdom Valley Three Rankings after the challenges ended.

That was why Xu Zhan had come to Blue Star to find him, following the Astral Energy Divine Emperor Breathing Method based on the terms of their transaction, with a try-it-and-see mindset.

Ning Shen secretly assessed the old man. He had come all the way to Blue Star in search of someone based solely on a transaction from decades ago.

Not only was he highly intelligent, but his decisiveness and speed of action were terrifying. His strength was even more unfathomable.

Seeing that Ning Shen remained silent, Xu Zhan quickly laughed heartily. "I forgot to introduce myself. I am from Wisdom Valley Star, all alone in this world, and my name is Xu Zhan."

"Young man, what about you?"

"Senior, this junior is called Saint Ning Ran."

Ning Shen gave Xu Zhan a slight bow.

"Saint Ning Ran, a fine name!"

Xu Zhan praised him, his eyes rolling.

"If this old man's guess is correct, you are currently fighting that planet's Astral Beast for control of the planet."

"Would you like this old man to kill that Astral Beast for you?"

Ning Shen replied awkwardly, "No, no. There is no need to trouble you, Senior. I can handle this myself."

"Fine, pretend this old man said nothing. With your talent, it will not take long for you to kill that Astral Beast anyway."

Xu Zhan withdrew his