Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

"Alkaid?"

As Alkaid stepped out of the hall, Zong Yan, who had been collecting the spoils of battle, had already sensed something.

His movements slowed slightly, and his gaze involuntarily followed Alkaid's figure.

But what followed in his sight made him involuntarily widen his eyes.

Light.

Even though humans' understanding of light was merely superficial, Zong Yan's keen senses as a Martial Saint allowed him to detect the anomaly of the light surrounding Alkaid immediately.

In a trance, he felt as if the "light" around Alkaid seemed to come to life, continuously converging towards his body.

So much so that...

The light effects around him visibly distorted.

It was as if he had transformed into a black hole, ceaselessly absorbing the light from his surroundings and concentrating it upon himself, dimming the light around him slightly.

No!

It wasn't as if!

"What is that?"

"What's happening!?"

"The light around Lord Alkaid seems..." Discover more content at empire

With successive exclamations emerging from the martial masters and grandmasters of the Medicine Sect who were also paying attention to him, Zong Yan instantly realized that something inexplicable and extraordinary was indeed happening to the youth who had continuously shocked him.

Truly like a black hole weakened by countless magnitudes, he absorbed and distorted the light within a few dozen meters, causing the light around him to dim in an aberrant fashion.

And such anomalies...

Not to mention the other martial masters and grandmasters, even he, as a Martial Saint, could see it clearly.

The scene before him surpassed his understanding of the Martial Path.

"Alkaid's condition seems a bit unusual..."

At this moment, Zhang Tianji noticed something and suddenly exclaimed.

Zong Yan also quickly saw the fresh blood seeping from Alkaid's skin.

This obvious sign of injury made his expression solemn.

But when he carefully observed Alkaid's facial expression, he found it to be filled with indifference and composure, as if the injury was nothing to scoff at for him.

Combined with the current scene's wonder and eeriness...n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

He ultimately said nothing, only recording this moment.

He planned to find time later to ask the chairmen what exactly was going on.

Fortunately, Alkaid's condition did not last long.

In just a few minutes, a hint of vitality appeared on his indifferent expression.

Following that, his complexion turned slightly pale, and the aura on his body declined at an unbelievable speed.

At this, Zong Yan could not help himself and quickly stepped forward, "Alkaid..."

But when he met the sparkling brilliance in Alkaid's eyes, he stopped again.

Alkaid's physical condition was poor...

But his mental state seemed unprecedentedly good.

He could even read a hint of genuine joy from his eyes.

For a moment, he did not further disturb Alkaid but simply waved his hand to the people around, preventing others from getting closer.

Alkaid also did not speak, directly taking out a bottle of Snow Ginseng Pill and swallowing all the remaining elixir in one gulp.

After consuming the elixir, another half an hour passed before the continually declining aura on Alkaid's body gradually stabilized.

Even though he still seemed weak...

Inside him, there was a vigorous vitality growing incessantly, nourishing every part of his muscles and bones.

"Prepare the herbal concoction for me."

Alkaid instructed, "A ten-day supply."

"I'm on it!"

Zong Yan personally took on the task.

Alkaid did not say much, quietly refining the power of most of the half-bottle of Snow Ginseng Pill, replenishing his body that was "starving" from the rapid breakthrough, and promoting rapid metabolism.

Without any exaggeration, after breaking through the restraints and stabilizing that state, he was growing stronger almost every moment.

Xie Yusheng, as the Tian Nan Saber Absolute, naturally had no lack of equipment for decocting medicine at home.

Zong Yan did not spend much time before he delivered the first batch of herbal materials.

Alkaid swiftly consumed them, replenishing the energy needed for his body's transformation.

This process continued repeatedly until dusk, when it finally paused.

By then, Zhang Tianji and the others had turned the Xie Family's estate upside down, sorting out everything useful.

In between, the Security Bureau officers, who heard gunshots and other disturbances, came to investigate, but swiftly left after Zhang Tianji showed a special identification document.

...

"Phew!"

As the lights of thousands of homes began to illuminate, Alkaid let out a long breath.

"Let's go, into the city."

He said.

Zong Yan nodded.

He looked at Alkaid, opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something but didn't know where to start.

Seeing this, Alkaid was not secretive, "Three hundred billion Red Star Currency, you can start preparing it."

"The application has already been submitted."

Zong Yan replied.

But after saying this, he realized something was amiss.

Alkaid had mentioned this matter just a few hours ago; there was no need to reiterate it.

Saying it now...

The next moment, the Martial Saint from the Medicine Sect seemed to connect the dots, his heart shaking violently as he stared hard at Alkaid, "You... just now?"

"As you saw."

Alkaid said slowly, "I have undergone Blood Replacement and Marrow Cleansing, and stepped into the Martial Saint realm."

"Buzz, buzz!"

That simple sentence made Zong Yan feel as if his brain had been hammered harshly, causing him to feel dizzy and disoriented.

Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do?

What did I just now...

Hear again?

Martial Saint?

For a long time, Zong Yan seemed to have barely recovered the thinking ability of a normal person.

Looking at Alkaid who was close at hand...

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something but eventually managed only two words, "Martial Saint?"

Then he added four more, "Became a Martial Saint?"

"Hmm."

Alkaid responded calmly.

Having glimpsed the scenery of the Heavenly Human Realm, he was not profoundly moved by the attainment of Martial Saint.

But such a nonchalant response left Zong Yan wryly smiling to himself.

He felt that the shocks he had received that day exceeded those of the entire year.

No!

Not just one year, but looking back over the past ten years, his emotions hadn't experienced such a roller coaster of intense changes as they had today.

Martial Saint!?

It was agreed that it would take another two months for him to become a Martial Saint, yet he also...

He had barely come to accept it.

Two months then, two months it is.

But then, in the blink of an eye, in the effort of one afternoon, he directly broke through!?

Doesn't he have any sense of time anymore?

Doesn't he have any credibility anymore?

Is he really going to give this old man, who's past the prime of life, even a moment to catch his breath?

"I..."

Zong Yan really didn't know what to say.

Was the gap between people really this vast?

However, he knew that Alkaid had already demonstrated Martial Saint Combat Power previously and had no need to deceive him about such matters.

For a moment, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh, issuing a heartfelt exclamation from deep within, "Martial Saint, ah."

He looked at Alkaid's youthful face.

Despite having anticipated this day, he never imagined it would come so quickly.

Both are Martial Saints, yet the Alkaid before him, merely nineteen, was like the rising sun, with boundless prospects and immeasurable potential.

And he...

Past the prime of life, with each day bringing him closer to the twilight of his years, his life diminishing year by year.

He truly couldn't compare.

"Transfer the money as soon as possible."

Alkaid said.

Three hundred billion!

Zong Yan gave a bitter smile. How many days had it been? Was the three hundred billion Red Star Currency, which he thought he wouldn't need for several years to come, to be cashed out now?

"Additionally..."

Alkaid paused: "Soon, you, and all of you, will be faced with a choice."

"What?"

Zong Yan didn't understand.

"Just transfer the three hundred billion Red Star Currency."

Alkaid said.

Seeing that Alkaid didn't elaborate, Zong Yan had to refocus his mind and concentrate on the "three hundred billion Red Star Currency."

He said directly, "I have already reported the news to headquarters this afternoon. The headquarters was very surprised by your achievement of defeating a Martial Saint as a Grandmaster. Ji Pingtian, the chairman, will personally come from headquarters, expected to arrive by tomorrow afternoon.

In the meantime, they will also quickly mobilize internal funds, and once your strength is confirmed, the three hundred billion Red Star Currency will be transferred to your account at once through the various companies under our Benevolent Society's banner."

"Good."

Alkaid nodded.

As he spoke, he had already settled into the same vehicle they had arrived in, closing his eyes to rest and recuperate.

Seeing this, Zong Yan did not disturb him.

He needed some time to properly digest the continuous shocking news brought to him by Alkaid.

"Martial Saint, ah."

He couldn't help but sneak a glance at Alkaid, who was holding a black Treasure Bead and resting with his eyes closed.

A nineteen-year-old young Martial Saint.

Especially since...

He had the combat record of battling Martial Saint Level demons even before he became a Martial Saint.

Now having broken through the human limit and stepping into the Martial Saint Realm, his combat power...

In the midst of many Martial Saints, it was absolutely top-notch.

Even if not as strong as the Martial Saint painstakingly cultivated by Red Star who went to the Artifact Sect, he could, with the advantage of his age, absolutely reclaim a spot without question.

For the countries of the Middle and East Continent, the hope of turning over a new leaf was on the horizon.

With this thought, Zong Yan finally managed to catch his breath, and a smile involuntarily spread across his face.

This investment...

It was worth it!

...

Compared to Zong Yan's cheerful mood at this moment, Alkaid was rather cold and indifferent as he went through the memories within Zhao Sheng's Soul Capturing Orb.

The matter...

Was not yet over.

The Soul Fragment of Zhao Sheng clearly recorded the cause and details of Xia Wuyuan's death.

The cause of death...

Unbelievably simple.

Because...

Zhao Sheng made a phone call.

Alkaid closed his eyes.

...

"It's a misunderstanding! The incidents with Yulong International and Baisheng Chemical Plant were really just misunderstandings!"

"I need you to give me an explanation!"

"You will see our Liao Family's response. We won't let such a trivial matter affect the friendship between us."

...

Just like that.

And then...

Less than half a day.

...

"Xia Wuyuan is dead. This is a small token of our apology."

"No rush, I remember more than one person was involved. Among them, one is a talent who is highly regarded by you, right? You know I have a fondness for talented people!"

"..."

"There's a problem?"

"No problem. Any of your requests will be met."

"Good, send him over. A talent? Heh, I want to have a little fun with him myself."

"As you wish. The prey you require will be arranged immediately. They will come knocking of their own volition, to kill or maim as you please."

"Then, I'll be watching your performance."

...

"The prey is en route. I wish you a pleasurable hunt."

The call ended.

"Interesting, these people...are quite interesting..."

At the end of the memory fragment, Zhao Sheng stands up and ends with a playful, mocking laugh: "Since they're so understanding... when the time comes, I'll take them in, have them as my barking dogs, and enjoy a little entertainment now and then, won't I?"

...

The scene ended there.

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(The title of the chapter going live is coincidentally the same as the previous book, what a coincidence.)