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Chapter 397 A Person Who Has Lived for Years

Chapter 397 A Person Who Has Lived for a Thousand Years (Please Subscribe)

After listening to Chen Fan's words, Shi Tao's face remained expressionless. Instead, he asked, "Chen Fan, do you know who you'll be facing on the day you arrive at headquarters?"

"Of course I know."

Chen Fan's gaze fell on him. "When that day truly comes, as Ling Yu's master, you definitely won't stand idly by, right?"

"yes."

Shi Tao sighed. "I know you want to use soul-searching martial arts to get Ling Yu to tell the truth, but you should also know that people who are affected by soul-searching techniques suffer permanent mental trauma, which might be repaired with some rare and precious herbs."

However, the damage to his understanding and future achievements is immeasurable. Moreover, I cannot allow you to cripple him, neither for public nor private reasons.

"Then there's nothing to discuss."

Chen Fan shook his head. "In short, not taking his life is the biggest concession I can make. Perhaps Xiao Hong's arrival wasn't at his behest, but it's because of him that this series of events happened. If anyone is to blame, it's himself."

"..."

Shi Tao was speechless for a moment.

When Ling Yu learned of this, he actually had to blame him.

If he hadn't told Ling Yu, how would Ling Yu have known?

That's precisely why he couldn't bear to see Ling Yu get into trouble.

"Is there really no room for negotiation?"

Shi Tao's tone softened, "Besides crippling Ling Yu, is there any other way to make you stop pursuing this matter? For example, obtaining a few peerless martial arts manuals? A supreme martial arts manual? Or perhaps, guidance from Elder Wang?"

"Old Wang's guidance?"

Chen Fan frowned.

His intuition told him that this person was probably not simple.

"Your strength is indeed very high; you've reached the point where you know certain things."

Shi Tao paused, and after sensing the situation, he continued, "In the Jiangnan District Martial Arts Association, I am actually not the strongest one. The strongest one is Elder Wang."

How strong is he?

Chen Fan asked curiously.

"Having lived for over a thousand years, is that considered strong?"

Shi Tao countered with a question.

"Has it lived for over a thousand years?"

Chen Fan's eyes showed shock.

"When I first met this person, my reaction was the same as yours."

A smile appeared on Shi Tao's face.

To be honest, Chen Fan has remained very calm from the beginning until now, which has left me a little bewildered.

Looking back now, he was actually still a normal person.

At least in terms of emotions, that's the case.

"I know you're curious about this person's identity, and I can tell you some things, and more, if you agree not to pursue it any further."

"Then I'd better not listen."

Chen Fan shook his head decisively.

After all, as his strength grows, he will eventually find out some things.

Of course, having someone like that at headquarters might have some impact on him.

Shi Tao smiled, as if he had expected this, and continued, "Elder Wang, he was one of the survivors of the last great calamity of heaven and earth."

"!"

Chen Fan's eyes widened.

This was the second time he had heard the words "great calamity of heaven and earth".

The first time was in the old man's few words.

"It seems you've already heard about the great calamity of heaven and earth."

A hint of surprise flashed in Shi Tao's eyes, then he nodded. "It's not a secret. Many people in the Awakened Association know about it, and some people in the Martial Arts Association also know about it."

"What is the Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth?"

Chen Fan asked.

"This is hard to explain in just a few words. Even Elder Wang doesn't know much about it. To put it simply, you can think of it as a sudden appearance of spiritual energy in the world. Whether it's humans, birds and beasts, or plants and trees, they can absorb this spiritual energy and become stronger."

"Just like in the time when Elder Wang lived, there were demons and ghosts. At the same time, there were also some great masters who traveled the world to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path. Later, for some unknown reason, the spiritual energy gradually dissipated. Those great masters, despite their great strength, also had to grow old and die one day." Shi Tao sighed.

I don't know whether I feel sorry for the fate of those strong people, or sad for my own future.

"But this old man Wang has lived for a thousand years," Chen Fan said.

"Yes, Elder Wang is very strong, and the cultivation method he uses is quite unique."

"What kind of technique?" Although Chen Fan had already guessed it in his heart, he still asked deliberately.

"The Sacred Heart Mantra".

Shi Tao glanced at him. "A supreme-level cultivation technique."

"The Sacred Heart Mantra".

Chen Fan kept repeating this name.

Even if one obtains the complete version of this technique, without the blessing of phoenix blood within their body, it is impossible to cultivate it to its highest level. Living for a thousand years is probably unrealistic.

So, this old man Wang once killed a phoenix and drank its blood?

"Yes, besides Elder Wang, there are many others who have survived to this day through other means. For example, some sects from a thousand years ago found some blessed lands. The spiritual energy in those blessed lands dissipates much slower than in the outside world, allowing them to live to this day. In fact, people born in them can even cultivate. Some of the legends that have been passed down over the past few hundred years are often caused by them."

Chen Fan was deeply shocked upon hearing this.

"So, there are quite a few of them?"

"Of course, but most of them are indifferent to worldly affairs, or rather, they don't care about what's happening in our Yan Kingdom. Instead, they hope that the spiritual energy between heaven and earth will increase so that they can make further progress in martial arts. After all, even if they hide in blessed lands, they will eventually die of old age."

"Yes."

Chen Fan nodded.

"So, this Elder Wang is somewhat special; he is indeed concerned about the current situation in Yan Kingdom?"

"That's right."

Respect appeared in Shi Tao's eyes. "The Jiangnan District Martial Arts Association was able to be established thanks to Elder Wang. I am where I am today thanks to him as well. However, people like Elder Wang are always a very small minority. You will find out later. By the way..."

He suddenly thought of something and said, "Although those who have lived for thousands of years do not care about the outside world and focus on cultivating in their blessed lands, it does not mean that their successors are the same."

"Many of their disciples or relatives have chosen to leave the world and are scattered in three mega-cities, influencing the situation in Yan Kingdom. Even the Awakened Association has to treat them with great respect. So, if you ever encounter them, it's best to avoid conflict if possible."

At this point, a deep sense of apprehension appeared in Shi Tao's eyes.

Even he wouldn't dare offend those people, otherwise even Old Wang behind him would have a hard time covering it up.

"I understand, thank you for the reminder, President." Chen Fan took a deep breath.

It seems that the situation in Yan Kingdom is far more complicated than it appears.

Since there are figures from a thousand years ago, could there be ancient monsters that have lived for two thousand, three thousand, or even tens of thousands of years, who have been observing from the shadows all along?

Thinking of this, a chill ran down his spine.

"After our chat, our relationship should have improved somewhat, right?"

Shi Tao smiled and said, "I know you still have many doubts in your heart. If you want, I can arrange for you to meet that Old Wang. I believe he would be very happy to see you. As long as you agree, that matter will end here. How about it?"

Chen Fan fell silent.

It must be said that the conditions proposed by this person were very tempting.

Everyone has curiosity, and he was no exception, especially since this involved something from a thousand years ago.

However, he is a man of principle.

Once you've made up your mind about something, you won't give up halfway.

"I'm sorry, President, but I still can't agree. Thank you for telling me these secrets, but one thing at a time. It's best if Ling Yu has nothing to do with that matter, otherwise, I will definitely take action to cripple him."

Shi Tao's face turned cold, and he said, "Aren't you worried that to prevent this from happening, I'll take action against you right now?"

"I believe that someone of your character, President, would not do such a thing."

Chen Fan shook his head, his expression calm.

Shi Tao was taken aback, then burst into laughter and said, "You're right, I really couldn't do such a thing."

After he finished speaking, the atmosphere quieted down.

Chen Fan looked at him quietly.

To be precise, that's only one of the reasons.

The second reason, and the most important one, is that he is confident in his own abilities.

The reason he didn't choose to go to headquarters now was because he wanted to play it safe and wait until he was stronger before settling scores with Ling Yu.

Of course, every wrong has its perpetrator, and he was only settling scores with Ling Yu. It had nothing to do with anyone else. Even if the person in front of him were to intercept him with absolute certainty, he wouldn't resort to any evil. At most, he would only render the latter temporarily incapacitated.

Doing this naturally requires sufficient strength.

Shi Tao seemed to see what Chen Fan was thinking. He sighed and said, "Chen Fan, you know, your personality is very similar to mine. Once you've made up your mind about something, you won't give up until you've hit yourself hard. Alright, since you've made up your mind, I'll be waiting for you at headquarters."

Regardless of the outcome, I'm really looking forward to our battle.

"I don't expect it."

Chen Fan spoke the truth.

On the contrary, I found it a bit annoying.

"Hahaha."

Shi Tao smiled, stood up, and said, "That's settled then. It's getting late, I should head back."

After saying that, he didn't wait for Chen Fan to say anything, and went straight out of the door.

Chen Fan stood in the conference room, watching the other party leave, and sighed inwardly.

To be fair, this president is indeed a good person. If it weren't for Ling Yu, he and this person would probably have become good friends, right?

"Old Wang..."

His eyes narrowed slightly.

He had a feeling that it wouldn't be long before he would run into this person.