The Three Elders were Grand Sect Elders, the highest authority figures of the Polaris Sect. Theoretically speaking, even the Archbishop would have to be deferential toward them. However, the Three Elders had been sitting around doing nothing for decades. They did not concern themselves with the affairs of the sect. After a discussion with a few Sect Elders, Archbishop Polaris left the main hall and headed to the mountain behind the Polaris Sect. There was a cliff near the mountain. On the foot of the mountain, there was a simple-looking wooden house. In front of the house, three statues could be seen. Polaris appeared before the cliff and looked at the statues before him, his mind in a trance. He remembered that the last time he was here was thirty years ago. In the blink of an eye, thirty years had passed. After briefly staring at the statues, he leaped into the air and flew toward the house. Soon, he arrived at the house. Upon closer inspection, Polaris realized that the stat
... Archbishop Polaris tried convincing the elderly man non-stop. He listed out the pros and cons and analyzed the current situation. After a while, the elderly man asked, “Who is this… James? How’s his character?” “Master, he’s a Solean ancient martial artist. Though he’s young, he’s really powerful. I stand no chance against him whatsoever and was easily defeated. Character-wise, he seemed to be a decent and upright man.”Polaris briefly described James. The elderly man thought about it and said, “Alright, I’ll leave this to you.” As he said that, he closed his eyes once again and continued cultivating the Deadwood Martial Technique. “Thank you, Master.” Delighted, Polaris hurriedly left. James knew nothing about the internal affairs of the Polaris Sect, nor did he ask about them. After arriving at the sect, he concentrated on healing his injuries in the manor. As his injuries were almost recuperated, his injuries completely recovered after healing for a few days.
Polaris waved slightly and a document on the table instantly flew toward James. “James, this is detailed information about Rodent. Have a look.” James received it flawlessly and opened the document. A photo was attached to the topmost part of the documents, and it was a little bit blurry. Since the man was wearing a mask and only half of his face was revealed, James could not discern his appearance. Polaris said, “Since we don’t have much time, this is the most comprehensive information I’ve compiled. Rodent is a cautious man. He always wears a mask in public spaces. This photo is the only one I obtained.” “Mhm,” James said and began scrutinizing the photo. Name: Yasser Leonard Nickname: Rodent Age: Approximately 146 years He was born in Westborough City of Sol. Losing his parents at a very young age, he incidentally obtained an Internal Martial Arts cultivation method and became an ancient martial artist. During the defensive war against foreign forces, he was a trai
”By the way, help me locate one more person.” “Delilah’s stepfather?” Archbishop Polaris asked. After investigating the matter, he found out about Delilah and James’ identities. He currently had some insider information. “Mhm.” James nodded and said, “Delilah’s stepfather, Xavion Zachary. I want to see him, dead or alive. If you can’t find him, try locating the documents in his hands.” “I’ll try.” Archbishop Polaris could not be sure that he could find anything. That was because he knew that many had tried and failed. “I don’t understand, James. Is the technology in Xavion’s hands this impressive? Why is everyone searching for him?” James shrugged and said, “How would I know? I don’t work in that field. However, based on the information I received, this is a ground-breaking technological breakthrough. If realized, mankind would take a giant step forward and enter a new age.” “Let’s not rush things. I promise I’ll use everything at my disposal to help you. Now, let’s tal
Under the guidance of Archbishop Polaris, James headed to the summit of the mountain behind the Polaris Sect. Many Sect Elders followed close behind. At the bottom of the cliff behind the mountain, there was a natural cave. Though the entrance was rather small, it was wide and spacious inside. “After you, James.” Archbishop Polaris beckoned James to enter. After traversing a winding road, they arrived at a stone house. The stone house was artificially constructed and rather spacious inside. The area was around 500 square meters, and the stone wall was twenty meters in height. Meanwhile, patterns and texts were inscribed on the surrounding walls. Some recorded cultivation methods, while others recorded martial art techniques. Most, however, were about sword techniques. “We have arrived, James. This was where my sect’s founder entered a closed-door meditation. During his meditation, he inscribed everything he learned on the stone wall. However, centuries passed and no Archbis
Had the Prince of Orchid Mountain crossed into the ninth rank? Upon seeing this, James contemplated. “James, what are you standing there for? What’s written on it?” Archbishop Polaris asked and looked at James in anticipation. James recollected himself and glanced at him, asking, “Can’t you read these words?” “How would I know these words?” Archbishop Polaris wore a bitter smile. James looked at the Sect Elders. Seeing that they were staring at the stone wall with confounded looks on their faces, he asked, “Can any of you read this ancient text?” Everyone shook their heads. James suppressed a snicker and said, “Guys, this is the information age. Couldn’t you find an expert to decipher the meaning of this ancient text? I assure you that those people are adept at it. Just grab a few here and everything will be done in no time.” Upon hearing this, everyone looked at one another. They were stunned. “Why didn’t we think of this?” “That’s right! After deciphering the me
“The Nine Ordeals… What does it mean? The Nine Destructions… “To cultivate this martial art, one has to suffer the Nine Destructions.” … James continued reading. The cultivation method of the Nine Scriptures of Ordeals was recorded at the back. After he finished reading it, James furrowed his eyebrows. Though the martial art was intriguing, the conditions were harsh. One would first have to cripple one’s cultivation. Not a single trace of True Energy could remain. The five organs must be destroyed, the meridians must be severed, the Elixir Field had to be extinguished, True Energy had to be completely removed, and one must be on his last breath. This was called the Nine Destructions, or simply the Nine Ordeals. Theoretically speaking, one could only cultivate this martial art if he was on the verge of death. Upon seeing this, James shook his head slightly. It was impossible. No ordinary man would ever cripple his own martial art to cultivate the Nine Scriptures of O
Upon seeing James leave the cavern, Archbishop Polaris walked over to him and flashed him a bright smile, asking, “How was it, James?” James shook his head and said, “This is too profound for me. I can’t gain any insight at the moment. I have no choice but to record them. I plan to return for now. Once I have the time, I’ll cultivate it.” “Are you leaving already?” “Mhm.” James nodded and asked, “By the way, how many days did I stay in the Sacred Fire Cavern?” Archbishop said, “About three days in total. Since you intend to leave, why don’t we have a meal first? I should at least organize a farewell banquet for you.” James smiled and said, “It’s alright.” “Alright, then.” Archbishop Polaris did not force the issue. “By the way, how did the investigation go?” Archbishop Polaris said, “It’s still ongoing, but I believe the news will arrive soon. Why don’t you stay here for a little while longer? You can leave after the investigation is complete.” “That won’t do.” James