Zhuo Mengshen saw the situation as clearly as a polished mirror. Anyone here with such strength had to be either an expert from one of the Demon General Sects or someone from the Demon God Sect.
They had picked him, and he had no way to refuse unless he wanted to die.
Since that was the case, he might as well obediently do as they wished. Perhaps this really was his good fortune.
As long as he completed the task properly for that important figure, even a casual reward from them would benefit him immensely.
"You're a clever one. Good." The old man smiled and glanced at the disciples surrounding Zhuo Mengshen.
Zhuo Mengshen immediately waved his disciples away.
"You came all this way and gained nothing. You must be unwilling to accept that," the old man continued only then.
"Senior, I'm simply less skilled than others. Even if I can't accept it, what can I do?" Zhuo Mengshen sighed.
"You won't be poorly rewarded after you handle this task," the old man said with a faint smile. "Consider it something to make up for your failure to become a Demon General."
"I will spare no effort," Zhuo Mengshen said respectfully.
"Aren't you going to ask what the reward is?" the old man asked.
"I wouldn't dare. Whatever you bestow upon me will be an honor, Senior," Zhuo Mengshen said.
He dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction before this old man.
"You may not dare, but this old man can still tell you beforehand, so you know what to expect," the old man said. "If you succeed, you'll receive a cultivation method."
At the mention of a cultivation method, Zhuo Mengshen's expression shifted slightly.
"You don't seem particularly surprised." The old man smiled. "You're at the Primordial Ancient Realm Late