Chapter 705 215: Drunken Daoist, Taking 3 Heads (4)

Wang Teng said with a cold smirk, "Daoist, if you wish to see Lord Shen, you'll have to follow protocol. He isn't someone who sees just anyone."

The Drunken Daoist said nothing more, instead turning to look toward the five-story building.

He could sense an extremely powerful individual within that five-story building, someone far stronger than anyone else present.

'A Unity Realm cultivator... yet he gives me the feeling of someone who surpasses the Celestial Spirit Realm. That's a gap of two Grand Realms. How did he do it?'

A hint of surprise colored the Drunken Daoist's words. "Even during the Era of Ten Thousand Cities, someone like him would have been an unparalleled genius, destined to shine brightly."

The moment those four words—"Era of Ten Thousand Cities"—were spoken, the expressions on Wang Teng and Ma Yuan's faces changed slightly.

By now, some rudimentary information had been passed down from headquarters to the various branches of the Observatory.

Headquarters, considering the magnitude of the news, had decided to release it gradually.

They, too, knew what the Era of Ten Thousand Cities was.

Wang Teng immediately sensed an ancient and antiquated aura emanating from the Drunken Daoist.

This ancient aura was the kind that could only be accumulated over the long passage of time, proving that this man hailed from an ancient age.

"Daoist, are you from the Era of Ten Thousand Cities?" Wang Teng asked.

The Drunken Daoist nodded. "That's right. I'm just an old relic from the Era of Ten Thousand Cities. Can I see your Lord Shen now?"

He didn't make a move because, despite having committed endless slaughter during the Era of Ten Thousand Cities, he was a man of principle.

First, he would not attack those whose principles aligned with his own.

Second, he would not attack the kindhearted.

Third, he would not attack the unarmed.

And the vast majority of those he had killed were from the Daoist Sects.

After hearing what the Drunken Daoist said, Wang Teng shot Ma Yuan a meaningful look.

Ma Yuan immediately understood and started walking toward the five-story building.

However, he had only taken two steps when Shen Bai's voice drifted out from the five-story building.

"Let him come up and see me. All of you, make way."

The Observatory members present were all aware of Shen Bai's ability to perceive his surroundings.

Ma Yuan stopped walking toward the five-story building. Instead, he pointed at it and said, "Daoist, please go on ahead."

Since Shen Bai had already given the order, his subordinates certainly didn't dare to disobey.

Afterward, all the Observatory members present quietly took their leave.

Witnessing this, the Drunken Daoist nodded. "Not bad. Well-organized, calm, and composed. The Celestial Spirit Realm masters here are of truly excellent caliber. Even in the Era of Ten Thousand Cities, they would be considered the elite of the elite."

This was his assessment of the Observatory members.

Ma Yuan and Wang Teng did not reply.

Seeing this, the Drunken Daoist found it rather dull and took a step forward.

Immediately after, his body dissolved into starlight and vanished.

...

「Inside the Observatory's five-story building.」

Shen Bai finished pouring the tea and slid a cup across the table toward the opposite seat.

The Drunken Daoist's hands rested on his knees, his piercing gaze fixed on Shen Bai, completely ignoring the cup of tea before him.

Shen Bai leaned back, relaxed, in his chair and met the Drunken Daoist's gaze.

After a long moment, the Drunken Daoist shook his head. "Truly impressive. Young and promising. Though you're in the Unity Realm, the feeling you give me is stronger than even someone at the Celestial Spirit Realm Peak. How on earth did you manage that?"

Shen Bai smiled. "Senior, it's not convenient for me to say much about these things. As a senior yourself, you wouldn't forcibly pry information from a junior like me, would you?"

The Drunken Daoist chuckled. "You're an interesting one. An old relic like me from the Era of Ten Thousand Cities shows up, and you're not the least bit nervous?"

Shen Bai shook his head. "Not nervous."

"And why is that?" the Drunken Daoist asked.

Shen Bai thought for a moment before answering, "Senior, you have no killing intent. You likely came here either to see me or to learn some information. Am I right?"

He couldn't sense any killing intent from the Drunken Daoist.

Furthermore, his Infinite Divination Skill showed him a brilliant expanse of gold, proving there was no omen of great danger.

So, Shen Bai was rather curious about the Drunken Daoist's true purpose.

The Drunken Daoist nodded in approval. "Your mind is sharp, and you're very cautious. You even possess a Daoist Sect's Divination Technique. A true prodigy."

"Since I am the guest, allow me to explain my purpose for coming."

"First, my origins..."

Then, in the room of the five-story building, the Drunken Daoist began to slowly recount his story.

When he finished hearing how the Drunken Daoist was resurrected, a murderous glint flashed in Shen Bai's eyes.

'An entire Sect was sacrificed... The Wild Taoist Sect's sins are truly monstrous.'

Only then did the Drunken Daoist pick up his teacup and take a sip. "That's right. Even for a Killing Star like me from the Era of Ten Thousand Cities, I can't stand to see people who harm innocents. So I took the liberty of eliminating that person."

Shen Bai composed himself and poured a cup of tea for himself as well.

'Perhaps I should temporarily set aside my plans for grinding Skill Level and focus on eradicating these three Demonic Forces first.'

'If word of the Mad Blade Sect's annihilation gets out, it will likely cause turmoil throughout the Jianghu.'

'But that's a matter for later. Right now, I need to figure out the Drunken Daoist's purpose for coming here.'

At this thought, Shen Bai spoke directly.

"Senior, let's not beat around the bush. Why, exactly, have you come here?"

'Based on what the Drunken Daoist had just said about his personality and past experiences, Shen Bai now had a measure of the man.'

'This man lives by his own code. As long as you don't violate his principles, he's as gentle as sunlight.'

'But if you do violate them, he will transform into a Killing Star.'