Extraordinary Realm from Persuasion System

However, the old master had weathered many storms, and he still possessed considerable endurance.

”So, do you think you can stop him?”

The old master was clearly not speaking to Zhang Beixing but to the two middle-aged men standing on either side of him.

Upon hearing the old master’s words, the two middle-aged men exchanged a glance and then kneeled in front of Zhang Beixing. Zhang Beixing did not refuse, as these two middle-aged men were performing the etiquette of juniors in the pugilist world.

In terms of strength, they indeed counted as Zhang Beixing’s juniors, so there was no problem with such a gesture.

”Senior, if you need, I can offer you some help.”

The old master’s age clearly marked him as senior to Zhang Beixing.

Zhang Beixing genuinely meant these words, as he sincerely hoped for another Extraordinary Level being to emerge in his country.

”If it were ten years ago, I would have gladly accepted, but now there’s no need.”

The old master shook his head, smiling as he declined Zhang Beixing’s offer of assistance.

”But Ancestor, I think you should still accept.”

”Yes, Ancestor, that’s the insight of an Extraordinary Powerhouse.”

The strength of these two individuals reached the level of a Great Grandmaster, with the man on the left even reaching the peak of a Great Grandmaster.

Although they hadn’t reached the threshold of the Extraordinary Level, they still had some understanding and knew full well how important the insights of an Extraordinary Powerhouse were to the old master at this time.

”The path must be walked on one’s own, and what’s more, at my age, even if I gained insight, I probably wouldn’t have the ability to achieve a breakthrough.”

Besides Zhang Beixing, no one noticed that the old master sighed when he said this.

Zhang Beixing’s eyes showed a trace of melancholy, indeed, what use would the old master’s insights be even if he gained them?

Now the old master’s physical strength had reached such a point that, although he might live for decades more, achieving a breakthrough seemed unlikely.

”You didn’t come because of me, did you?”

A faint smile appeared on the old master’s lips.

Yes, the smile was so gentle, as if he had let go of everything.

In Zhang Beixing’s eyes, perhaps nothing in this world could stir the old master’s heart so dramatically.

”We came because we sensed a special energy emanating from the forest, so we came to take a look.”

Since the old master didn’t want more interaction concerning himself, Zhang Beixing shifted the topic to the real reason for their visit.

”Yes, according to that old Taoist from back then, this time should be when the seal is somewhat weakened.”

”Seal?”

Leng Bing exclaimed in surprise.

”How come it sounds like something out of an immortal fantasy novel?”

With Leng Bing’s words, everyone except the old master and Zhang Beixing nodded in agreement.

If only the old master and Zhang Beixing knew, perhaps the legends of immortals might indeed be real.

Their power reached the level of a Transcendent, and the other was infinitely close to the Extraordinary Level.

Thus, they might at any moment briefly feel a special energy.

Even such fleeting insights caused them to break out in a cold sweat, the oppressive feeling as if they were ants before a mountain-sized bobcat.

Therefore, in Zhang Beixing’s heart, he believed there surely existed other levels beyond the Extraordinary Level, just that he couldn’t reach them now.

And Leng Bing’s words were like a night lamp, illuminating Zhang Beixing. Perhaps those people were truly the so-called cultivators.

”I wonder what kind of existence lies in the forest.”

When Zhang Beixing asked this question, there was a hint of hesitation on the old master’s face.

Then Zhang Beixing gestured for those next to him to leave. The old master also drove out the two middle-aged men beside him.

This time, the two middle-aged men didn’t react at all, because they were fully aware that in the face of an Extraordinary Level powerhouse, not even twenty more could prevent Zhang Beixing from being harmed.

So their presence here had no meaning; it was wiser to step out.

Once the room was left with only the old master and Zhang Beixing, the old master spoke seriously.

”Actually, I haven’t seen it myself, but it’s said that a tribe exists in the forest, which calls itself the Ancestral Dragon Tribe, tasked with sealing Xu Fu and guarding the Ancestral Dragon Stele.”

Even though Zhang Beixing had mentally prepared, he couldn’t help but freeze at this statement.

After all, whether it’s Xu Fu or the so-called Ancestral Dragon Stele, they’re both figures of history, and the myths associated with them are nothing short of extraordinary.

The Ancestral Dragon aside, it’s known to all as the true emperor of the ages.

”As for Xu Fu, according to history books, shouldn’t he have gone to that island country? How could he be sealed here?”

”History, as they say, is written by the victors, so it’s not very reliable.”

The old master smiled and shook his head. Zhang Beixing, not being someone to fuss, understood the meaning behind his words.

”So, those things are indeed real.”

Zhang Beixing’s expression gradually grew serious. If all this is true, the events to come might very well overturn the entire world.

”The future might usher in a storm of bloodshed, and no creature on Telos will be able to stay out of it.”

The old master sighed helplessly, as if his aged eyes had already glimpsed the turmoil of the future.

”Then those things in the West, are they real too?”

Zhang Beixing suddenly recalled Marina speaking to him about werewolves and vampires. If all this is to unfold, even as the sole Transcendent, it might be hard to keep Great Xia safe.

”I haven’t seen the supernatural beings of the West, but back then, that old Taoist claimed to be the last Qi Cultivator.”

The words ’Qi Cultivator’ struck Zhang Beixing like a heavy blow to the chest.

Zhang Beixing felt a suffocating heaviness in his chest, as if stuck with unshed blood.

Seeing Zhang Beixing’s state, the old master waved his right hand, sending three points of light shooting toward Zhang Beixing’s chest.

Zhang Beixing wanted to dodge, but the very next second, he stopped in his tracks.

The three points of light hit Zhang Beixing’s chest and turned into three silver needles. Accompanied by the sound of blood dripping on the ground, the discomfort gradually faded away.

”When I first heard those words, I felt much like you do now.”

The old master smiled slightly as Zhang Beixing formally made a junior’s bow to him, acknowledging his lifesaving grace.

”If that’s so, then please, senior, accept my insights into the Extraordinary Level.”

At this moment, Zhang Beixing was somewhat anxious, for no one knew when the events of the future would unfold.

”I said before, I won’t accept your insights, and it’s okay if I don’t reach the Extraordinary Level. It’s nothing more than a title.”

The old master’s face always bore a gentle smile.

In the instant Zhang Beixing met the old master’s eyes, it was as if he saw something, and then he smiled and shook his head, just that this smile carried an unusual touch of self-mockery.

”I was being presumptuous as a junior. Since that’s the case, I want to go into the forest and see the Ancestral Dragon Tribe and that legendary stele.”

”I knew you’d say that, so I’ve prepared everything for you.”

The old master said no more, leading Zhang Beixing into a side room, where, at his gesture, Zhang Beixing followed him.

The old master then handed a wooden stick to Zhang Beixing.

”Divine Whip!”