The Mystic Woman Avatar had not even finished speaking.
Su Shi'er's eyes flew wide, and he blurted out, "Sect Master Ren Yunzong?!"
The Mystic Woman Avatar nodded, not the least surprised by Su Shi'er's guess.
"It seems you have also learned of that person from this palace's memories."
"However... Sect Master Ren's bearing resembles the figure in Fairy's memories in form, but not in spirit. And after so long, the two are likely not the same person."
As Su Shi'er spoke, he frowned again.
The Mystic Woman Avatar smiled. "You should seek verification of this matter from Sect Master Ren, rather than look to this palace for answers."
Su Shi'er nodded. "Fairy speaks reasonably. Su will consider this matter carefully.
"As for another question, does Fairy know this treasure's origins?"
The Mystic Woman Avatar simply shook her head. "I do not! According to the information this palace gathered in the past,
"there were broadly two claims in the Cultivation World during ancient times.
"One claim was that this treasure had been naturally conceived by heaven and earth; the other was that it had been forged by someone.
"The former needs no further explanation. If it was truly born of heaven and earth, its power would naturally be astounding. And viewed alongside the prophecy, it would fall within the laws of nature.
"But if it was the latter... then the matter deserved deliberation. Yet one thing was certain: even if it truly was the latter, it must have been the work of Immortals from the Immortal Realm.
"Cultivators of the Cultivation World could not forge such a treasure. Their abilities were insufficient, and they could not find the materials either!"
The Mystic Woman Avatar spoke at length, her attitude toward Su Shi'er remaining sincere and earnest throughout.
"I understand. Regarding this