Chapter 768: Chapter 651: Remnants of the Former Dynasty (Part 2)
The dean observed Qin An’s expression, nodded, and said, "It’s not bad. You managed to maintain such a calm demeanor when hearing such shocking news, Mr. Qin. You truly exceed my expectations."
"However, while calmness is commendable, you must maintain it at all times and never show panic."
Qin An slightly nodded to indicate he understood: "Please continue, Dean. I’m also very interested in these remnants of the former dynasty."
It’s more than just interest; Qin An even wanted to know what exactly these remnants were planning.
After all, the betrayers of the Forbidden Area now regarded him as a thorn in their side. If these guys were also colluding with the former dynasty’s remnants, then Qin An would face even greater danger.
The dean paused briefly before continuing, "Back then, the Daqian Kingdom paid a huge price to overthrow the former dynasty."
"And the brutality of the former dynasty was beyond your imagination; it can be described as people living in misery even over a thousand li."
"Therefore, these remnants of the former dynasty are as brutally unreasonably as the former dynasty itself."
"They escaped Xuanjing City back then, hiding away and developing quietly. No one knows what level they have reached."
"But recently, those betrayers of the Forbidden Area seem to want to collude with them."
At this point, the dean paused in his speech before continuing.
"This matter is known not only to me but also to Your Majesty and others. Yet, there is nothing they can do."
"Before leaving Xuanjing City, they used a sacred relic to cover their tracks from being discovered by anyone."
"Unless they choose to reveal themselves, no one can find them."
"And this time when those betrayers found them, it proves they intentionally let the betrayers know their location."
Qin An pondered for a moment and said, "If that’s the case, then it’s a big problem."
The remnants of the former dynasty are not comparable to the Demon Pseudo-Gods; those creatures are like street rats in Xuanjing City.
But the remnants of the former dynasty have their foundations.
According to what the dean just said, neither the emperor of the Daqian Kingdom nor the other high-ranking officials currently have any solution.
Qin An then asked, "Dean, are you telling me all this because there’s no solution, just reminding me to proceed with caution?"
The dean nodded, sighing heavily, "That’s right, we must be cautious. To be honest, neither His Majesty nor the other high-ranking officials of the Daqian Kingdom believe in the concept of a Savior, but I am different."
"I believe in destiny very much and also believe in this prophecy. Therefore, I think Mr. Qin might be a blazing sun in the dark age to come."
"Thus, I wish Mr. Qin to be extremely cautious and not act recklessly."
"After all, when Mr. Qin returned to Xuanjing City, he went through a massacre that almost cost him his life."
Qin An thought for a while and nodded, "Thank you, Dean, for the reminder. I understand."
He was preparing to leave.
He came to chat with the dean to follow the emperor’s instructions and see if he could uncover any clues related to the traitors.
But unfortunately, Qin An did not discover anything unusual.
The dean appeared extraordinarily loyal to the Daqian Kingdom and even provided a significant clue, warning him about the former dynasty’s remnants.
Since he couldn’t find the reason or any clues, Qin An didn’t feel the need to stay longer.
Upon returning, focusing on training and improving his skills as an Array Master and Alchemist is best.
As long as he enhances his strength, he can overcome even the strongest opponents or the most terrifying plots with sheer power.
If one’s strength is insufficient, no amount of information or clues can be leveraged.
Without the capability to track down the root cause or counter threats, it’s all futile.
The dean nodded, then shook his head, "Mr. Qin, you can wait a moment while I fetch something. Consider it a gift and a small contribution to the world."
Qin An had already risen but sat back down after hearing this, patiently waiting for the dean’s next move.
The dean slowly stood up and went into the inner room.
Not long after, he came out holding a wooden box.
The moment the dean emerged, Qin An saw the wooden box and appeared astonished.
He felt a certain power within him being stirred by the box, causing a tremendous vibration.
Very quickly, Qin An knew what lay inside and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Is this a Manifest Saint relic?"
The dean nodded, presenting the wooden box to Qin An and saying, "The Manifest Saint relic is incredibly precious; even those of us have a hard time acquiring one."
"But this particular relic was born right after a Manifest Saint expert from the former dynasty died during a battle with the Daqian Kingdom, and I acquired it by chance."
"At the time, I didn’t need it anymore, so I kept it, intending to give it to the one who needs it."
"I never expected that after so long, no one was worthy of receiving it."
"Now that Mr. Qin has appeared, I think you might need this more than I do."
Qin An opened the wooden box without hesitation and took out the Manifest Saint relic.
It was a finger bone radiating a mesmerizing glow.
He needed it now, so he had no reluctance in accepting it.
Qin An immediately used Void Essence to communicate with the light within the finger bone.
Once connected, the finger bone turned to ash, covering Qin An’s body and merging into him.
Soon, a rumbling sound echoed in Qin An’s mind, spreading like a tide.
In an instant, Qin An had forged a second bridge of power.
Taking a deep breath and feeling the subtle changes within, Qin An clenched his fists.
"Thank you, Dean; this saves me a great deal of effort in building an ultimate foundation."
Now, Qin An was just one Manifest Saint relic away from completing the foundation for his next realm.
At that time, Qin An might be able to fully advance to the Manifest Saint Realm.
The dean smiled slightly, "It’s good that it can enhance your strength. I wish I could infuse all my power into you, but I can’t. I know Mr. Qin has many tasks ahead, so you should go first."
The dean was straightforward, and so was Qin An.
He refrained from further words, stood up, clasped his fist in farewell, and left.
After leaving the academy, Qin An briefly sorted his thoughts, realizing that enhancing his strength was currently most important.
As for other schemes, he would deal with them as they arose.
With this in mind, he headed towards the Alchemy Master Alliance without hesitation.
...
Meanwhile, the winds of change swept across the world.
In a deep forest, a Tiger Demon, covered in various patterns, was searching for something.
The Tiger Demon exuded the powerful aura of the Unity Realm, a force capable of shaking any Tao-level city.
Yet, at this moment, the Tiger Demon’s face showed fear, as if he were standing not in a forest but the most dangerous place on earth.
The map in the Tiger Demon’s hand was slightly damp, soaked with his sweat.
Following the map’s description, he searched for a long time.
Ultimately, the dense forest suddenly opened up to reveal a foggy space ahead.
The Tiger Demon did not continue forward but stood before the misty area and put away the map.
Unexpectedly, he knelt on the ground, loudly declaring.
"This humble demon, by the command of the Forbidden Area’s betrayers, seeks an audience with Your Majesty. Please open the fog so that I may enter and discuss matters further!"
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