Chapter 894: Chapter 563_2
"...I still have one question unclear, can I ask Masamune for guidance?"
"Certainly."
Su Yue asked, "What is their purpose?"
"Those shadows formed by the spirits of the old era, new age ambition... If they choose to stir up trouble, there must be a purpose."
"Purpose..."
"There is no confirmed news, I just have a very strong premonition."
Arasaka Masamune softly repeated Su Yue’s words, then lifted his head, gazing at the surrounding murals again.
――The demons with beastly traits on the mural still cast their gaze from above, and in front of the Eight-headed Serpent’s Like a Mountain grand body, the eight heads, with eight pairs of crimson eyes, also fixated on the scene below.
Arasaka Masamune had been seated since the start of the conversation, and even earlier, never moved from his spot.
It is exactly the central position under [Eight-headed Serpent’s] gaze on the mural.
And at this moment, everyone suddenly thought of something.
――This is the foot of Mount Fuji, where it once connected directly to the deep well of the Eight-headed Serpent’s body.
In other words...
This is the most divine and noble place of old Fusang, where all heavy sins and pollution originated.
And Arasaka Masamune, the man who ended the old era alongside Lord Heikawa, always sat here, treating it as his retirement place, conveying an implied message.
The elderly man before us might have been constantly vigilant about something, preparing for something.
......
The black aircraft engraved with the iron sixteen-petal chrysanthemum soared in the sky, surrounded by Flying Spirit Beasts, seemingly able to perceive it, dared not approach and disturb, choosing to circle from afar.
Inside the luxurious carriage.
Lisa’s golden-green eyes watched the mountain ranges and scenery below rapidly retreating, her golden ears twitched.
She absorbed so much information suddenly, still a bit dazed at the moment.
Chelina and Zumama seemed similar, silent.
Su Yue and Finn Xi appeared to have no intention of speaking either, just exchanged a glance with Lin Guang.
――To be honest, this conversation is already quite heartfelt, even a bit too heavy for a first meeting topic.
It’s not that further deepening isn’t possible, nor isn’t sharper probing possible.
But... that would be meddling in internal affairs, striking at existent pain points.
And now, how to contemplate the received information, everyone had a scale in their heart.
Silence lingered in the carriage for a while.
Finally, Vishdair grabbed a fruit from the tray beside him, put one in his mouth, looking at Lin Guang:
"The old guy seems to say nothing wrong, besides being too sentimental and emotional."
"What do you think?"
Before Lin Guang could reply, Chelina already gave an answer: "What’s actually said isn’t important, the key is how he acts."
Her words were completely unconcerned with Arasaka Koichi driving ahead.
Arasaka Koichi indeed wasn’t angry, instead opened a conversation box with a smile:
"From your tone, it seems father discussed many Fusang topics of the past with you all."
Su Yue pondered slightly: "Masamune should have been the second figure in resisting old Fusang, right?"
Arasaka Koichi’s voice carried unspeakable pride: "Naturally, father’s prestige had always been second only to Lord Heikawa."
"If not, Arasaka Group, established by the resistance army then, essentially being Fusang’s [official], how could it be named solely [Arasaka]?"
"Of course, it also includes Lord Heikawa’s dislike for mundane affairs... Otherwise, likely back then the name would have become Heikawa Group instead."
He wasn’t at all wary of discussing the relationship between Heikawa and Masamune, even dared to tease slightly.
"Father often complained to us, saying he was initially moved by Lord Heikawa’s trust, only later realized he was pushed to handle administrative duties due to Heikawa finding it troublesome."
Remyu stuck out her tongue: "Dad is just like that."
However, Su Yue’s eyes showed a hint of doubt.
He pondered for a moment, asked: "Does Masamune have any injuries?"
Once this question was uttered, several people turned to him, a bit puzzled why he drew this conclusion.
"He should be of the same age as Mr. Heikawa, but I feel... his aura seems..."
――A bit too weak.
In his mind, Lin Guang nodded, finishing what he didn’t say.
Although Masamune said he entrusted most of his power and True Intent to the Contracted Beast King, with the serious glimpse just now, Lin Guang possessing True Intent naturally sensed his aura did not meet expectations.
It felt...
Even at prime, only slightly stronger than Arasaka Koichi ahead?
According to his Perception, Arasaka Koichi, hailed as Fusang’s future pillar and support of the new generation, currently has a root Dao Mark of about two—that’s a very promising foundation, having a considerable chance of breaking through to Seven-Star by accumulating Dao Marks over time.
Even if breaking through with three Dao Marks counts as the lowest tier of Seven-Star, probably stuck at 70 would never rise, getting instantly killed by top-ranking Seven-Star, but at least it’s Seven-Star potential.
Yet potential remains potential... He reckons currently quite distant from Six-Star Peak, at best higher than Finn Xi by one or two levels, approximately 64 or 65 levels.
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