Standing in the Book Collection Pavilion, Old Master Zao was before Wang Zhan.
The mont the System appeared, a look of surprise swiftly flashed across Old Master Zao's face.
He sensed a gentle power seemingly erge from nowhere within Wang Zhan's body. It stabilized everything within him and then quickly began to restore his vitality.
But before he could investigate, Wang Zhan suddenly opened his eyes. A brilliant light, sharp and unparalleled, seed to burst forth from them.
After a mont, Wang Zhan composed himself. Though he looked weak, he still managed a smile for Old Master Zao.
"Thanks, old man!"
Old Master Zao was taken aback. Good heavens, this boy certainly has so nerve!
Then, he found it rather amusing and felt a rare, unadulterated sense of gratification.
Wang Zhan was the first person in a long ti who dared to call him an "old man" to his face, yet, surprisingly, he didn't feel any aversion.
He chuckled heartily and waved his hand, preparing to depart. Yet, he spoke without hesitation.
"Interesting, very interesting! Boy, it seems your fortuitous encounter in the Book Collection Pavilion ends here. It's ti for you to leave. Staying longer will only invite more trouble. After you depart, He Girl will grant you another opportunity on my behalf, but that will be all. I'm too old to endure another incident like this."
Indeed, Old Master Zao genuinely believed he had unraveled Wang Zhan's secret.
Wang Zhan might not be from this era; perhaps he was a figure revived from remote antiquity or even earlier ancient tis. Otherwise, why would his body possess a domain—sothing typically only comprehended after reaching the Martial King Realm?
This could only be explained by the unique nature of a revived individual.
Therefore, continuing to shelter such a person of unknown origin within their most core territory was inherently dangerous. It was best to deal with it swiftly and decisively.
However, he had severely underestimated Wang Zhan.
"Hey, old fellow, can I ask a question? Otherwise, I won't be able to live with myself. You initially said I could try to empty the Book Collection Pavilion. You can't just go back on your word, can you?"
Old Master Zao paused, his expression nearly freezing. He glanced back at Wang Zhan, a ghost of a smile playing on his lips.
What an audacious young man, really pushing his luck. Is he getting too arrogant, or does he think I'm past my pri?
But he also knew that Wang Zhan was adept at reading people. The more he considered it, however, the more irritated he beca with the boy. Compared to him saving the boy's life, what was a re opportunity?
"Then what do you propose?"
Wang Zhan chuckled, his face alight with a brilliant smile.
"Just answer one question for , and I'll leave imdiately."
"Very well, ask."
That shouldn't be an issue.
"What exactly is it within my body that has you so concerned?"
Wang Zhan's words were sharp, directly targeting the domain within his body.
In truth, he didn't need to ponder much to grasp this critical point.
The Old Man couldn't possibly discover the System; otherwise, he would have undoubtedly dissected Wang Zhan. As for his physical attributes, they were his own; there shouldn't be any anomalies there.
Thus, by deduction, only that domain could explain the worry in the Old Man's eyes; it was also the most unusual aspect of his condition.
Of course, Wang Zhan harbored so speculations of his own.
Perhaps it was sothing stirred up by the Human Skin Manuscript that had beco a part of his body. Uncontrollable, it might even be a ticking ti bomb, which was why the System had taken it over.
His speculations weren't unfounded.
The attributes displayed by the System were based on his actual condition, providing him with clues.
Take the extre attributes, for instance; Wang Zhan found them much easier to comprehend now.
Originally, the extre attributes were subordinate to the basic attributes. Now, they had beco an independent category. However, his other attributes didn't seem to have decreased. Wang Zhan couldn't figure it out for the mont and decided to set the matter aside.
After a mont of contemplation, Old Master Zao realized Wang Zhan was not easily fooled.
He simply pointed to his own head and said softly,
"That thing in your head is called a domain. It can be illusory, or it can be tangible. To be precise, it's a type of Dao fruit, much like the beast cores you get from hunting beasts...
I don't know if you understand the distinction between those at or above the Grandmaster Realm and those below it. In essence, its existence marks the greatest dividing line between Grandmasters and ordinary Martial Artists…"
Wang Zhan fell into deep thought, his mind racing—not about the domain, but about these people.
They clearly knew about the Federation and the Beast Clan. But why did they, also humans, choose to remain aloof? At most, they would occasionally intervene personally, perhaps treating it as re child's play, but they would never commit fully…
"Of course, I'm not saying this to make you arrogant because you possess the potential to beco a Grandmaster, to further advance as a Grandmaster, or even to reach higher realms ahead of schedule. Rather, I want to tell you this:"
The Old Man's expression was solemn. He wasn't smiling; he looked at Wang Zhan with utmost seriousness.
"In this world, fortune and misfortune are always intertwined. With loss cos gain. There's no such thing as a free lunch, nor do pies fall from the sky.
Therefore, the domain concealed in your head, while it might seem like a fortuitous opportunity at first glance, is actually more of a danger. It isn't truly yours, and you cannot control it properly.
I even suspect there's a consciousness from remote antiquity, perhaps even from an era long before that, hidden within your body. He is himself, and you are yourself. But at a critical juncture, he might awaken and completely usurp your place…"
When the Old Man reached this point, Wang Zhan's heart clenched, and a cold sweat nearly broke out on his skin.
This old antique certainly has so skill. And I never expected the System to be like this!
Joking aside, Wang Zhan understood the Old Man's aning.
He was rely suspecting that an undying ancient entity was lurking within him, perhaps biding its ti to seize his body.
That was precisely why he could comprehend such things without tutelage and had obtained the Dao fruit exclusive to powerhouses at and above the Grandmaster Realm.
Realizing this, Wang Zhan actually relaxed and let out a silent sigh of relief. He then earnestly expressed his gratitude to the Old Man.
"Regardless, I must thank you for your assistance today and for saving my life! Senior, if you can trust , then as long as I live, I will definitely repay the life-saving grace you've shown
today!"
In any case, I'm still too weak; overthinking is pointless right now.
A smile finally touched the Old Man's lips.
It wasn't for any other reason than Wang Zhan's swift change in deanor. Previously, his assertiveness was for his own safety; now, his gratitude was for the act of saving his life.
"Alright, alright, anyone can make grand pronouncents. I don't need you to be indebted to ; just keep it in mind."
This boy almost made it sound like I owed him sothing! The very thought is irkso.
After all the effort I went through at my age to save his life, is this how people repay such kindness these days?
Fortunately, Wang Zhan was not an unperceptive person.
Wang Zhan chuckled.
"In that case, this junior shall take his leave. Farewell, Senior. If fate allows, we shall et again in the mortal world!"
With that, Wang Zhan turned to leave. The host had issued an order to see him out; staying longer would not be a mark of youthful naivety but of disrespect.
Unexpectedly, however...
"Wait!"
The Old Man suddenly called out to him.
When Wang Zhan turned back, puzzled, he saw only a palm-sized ancient book, carried by a breeze, landing in his hand.
When Wang Zhan looked around again, the Book Collection Pavilion was deserted. Only a hearty laugh echoed, gradually fading away.
"Since you already possess a domain—though it's like sothing too precious to discard yet offering little substance if consud—it is, after all, a trump card. So, take this and have a look."
"He's out, he's out!"
"It's him, it's him! That's Wang Zhan, the master of those Martial Artists!"
"He doesn't look like he has three heads and six arms. Why do all these people listen to him, and why do they still look so fierce?"
In truth, Wang Zhan's appearance was sowhat disappointing to so of the people drawn by the commotion stirred up by the Human Race warriors in the Small World.
But Qing Shu, Yang Qi, Su Tao, Xu Yuyu, and others on good terms with Wang Zhan all had joyful expressions.
"Are you alright now?" Xu Yuyu asked.
"What actually happened?" Su Tao asked.
"Do you need our help?" Qing Shu asked.
Only Elder He regarded him with a solemn and serious expression, saying nothing.
A smile finally appeared on her face only when Wang Zhan approached her, observing the etiquette of a junior.
"You're alright?"
"Yes. But when the Old Man asked
to co out, he ntioned you had other arrangents for . What did he an by that?"
Wang Zhan was sowhat perplexed.
Elder He naturally knew what that old fellow ant. However, since Wang Zhan would find out soon enough, she didn't bother explaining.
The Pure Yuan Liquid was like a second life for the Qín Family, who specialized in cultivating their ntal energy. Since the Old Man had promised it, even if he didn't ntion it again, Elder He would certainly not forget.
After all, Wang Zhan was her junior. In this Small World, the only people one could truly rely on were one's own kin.
"It's alright. Wait here for a mont. I need to go in and speak with my Martial Uncle for a bit, then I'll co back for you."
With that, she turned and entered the Book Collection Pavilion.
anwhile, Wang Zhan quickly dealt with the curious crowd. After briefly summarizing his experiences, he recounted them in detail, causing Xu Yuyu to frown slightly.
What on earth is he talking about? It doesn't add up at all!
Why would Wang Zhan lie?
She was unaware that Wang Zhan then turned to her and said sincerely,
"Miss Xu, thank you! If it weren't for you, I might have been in real danger this ti."
As he spoke, he made a point of winking aningfully at Xu Yuyu.
Xu Yuyu paused, then silently withdrew from the crowd.
Let Wang Zhan say what he wants. What can I do? I'm just an outsider here...
However, the mont Elder He stepped into the Book Collection Pavilion,
a dozen or so Elders and over a hundred sect disciples instantly appeared before Wang Zhan, surrounding him and his companions tightly. This was clearly preditated.
The leading Elders, in particular, had grim expressions, their hostile intentions palpable.
"Boy, answer us honestly! What exactly happened in there?"
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