The white-robed elder's reply made Ji Tianxing frown slightly.
"You know me?"
The white-robed elder shook his head and smiled, "Of course not. Today is the first time I've seen you.
However, half a month ago, the Head Protector greeted me and mentioned your name and deeds. "
Ji Tianxing was puzzled and asked, "May I ask who you are?"
The white-robed elder stroked his beard and said with an amiable expression, "My surname is Hong, and my name is Chengtian. I was appointed by the Divine Master to guard the Clear Sky Pagoda.
Now that I'm old, I've stepped down from my post and will be spending my remaining years in Heaven Saint Palace. "
Hong Chengtian's tone was calm and indifferent, and his expression was carefree.
Just from his expression and appearance, one could see that he was open-minded and broad-minded.
However, Ji Tianxing's expression changed when he heard these words, and a look of surprise flashed across his eyes.
"Hong Chengtian? You're the previous Head Protector, the current Third Protector of Heaven Saint Palace? "
Hong Chengtian looked at him in surprise and smiled, "You brat, you actually know about my past? Did Lin Daoyi tell you? "
Ji Tianxing shook his head and explained, "Divine Envoy Lin did not mention your deeds. I saw them in the books of the Divine Book Pavilion."
Previously, when he had been in the Divine Book Pavilion, he had flipped through more than three hundred thousand books in order to quickly understand the situation of Shenwu Continent.
Coincidentally, there were dozens of books that mentioned Hong Chengtian.
A thousand years ago, Hong Chengtian had been a Martial Saint whose might had shaken the world.
He had been highly regarded by Divine Master Taihao and had been appointed as the Head Protector of the Clear Sky Pagoda.
However, several hundred years ago, Hong Chengtian had mysteriously disappeared for ten years.
When he had reappeared, he had returned to the Clear Sky Pagoda with serious injuries and had almost died.
Although he had not lost his life and had luckily survived, his strength had not been restored.
However, his strength was unable to recover, and his cultivation level was constantly falling.
Since then, he had lived in seclusion on Godseal Mountain for decades, and there had been no trace of him.
A few decades later, the Third Protector had broken through to the Martial Sage Realm and was rewarded by the Divine Lord Taihao. He was made the Great Protector of the Clear Sky Pagoda.
As a result, Hong Chengtian and the three Guardians' identities were swapped.
The previous three protectors had become the current Great Protector, who was in charge of the entire God-Bestowment Mountain.
As for the Great Protector Hong Chengtian, he had become the current Third Protector, living in seclusion in the Heaven Saint Palace.
More than a month ago, Ji Tianxing had read these stories in the book and paid special attention to them, so they were still fresh in his mind.
At this moment, Hong Chengtian was right in front of him. He carefully sized him up and saw some clues.
On the surface, Hong Chengtian looked hale and hearty, and his complexion was rather good.
But in reality, his Soul Core was damaged, and his aura was obscure and weak. Obviously, he was heavily injured and had yet to recover.
Even his strength had dropped from Martial Sage Realm to Cross Calamity Realm.
Ji Tianxing could faintly feel that Hong Chengtian's strength might be comparable to the Second Guardian's, which was between the seventh and eighth level of the Tribulation Transcending Realm.
At this moment, Hong Chengtian looked at him kindly and said with a smile, "You can be considered a legendary figure in God-Bestowment Mountain.
Two months ago, you offended the Divine Master's dignity and incurred the Great Protector's punishment. You were sent to sweep the floor of the Divine Book Pavilion.
Now, you have attracted the Oracle and become the Son of Oracle, which only appears once every 200 years. You are now living in the Heaven Saint Palace.
This experience of twists and turns is really exciting! "
After saying that, Hong Chengtian stroked his beard, and a sincere smile bloomed on his old face.
Ji Tianxing could see that Hong Chengtian was open-minded and kind. He had a whole new level of respect for him, so his words were filled with admiration.
Thus, he stood up and cupped his hands towards Hong Chengtian and Tianxing. "Greetings to the Third Guardian."
Hong Chengtian waved his hand and said with a smile, "You don't have to be so formal, and you don't have to call me Third Guardian. Just call me Elder Hong."
As he said that, he actually took the initiative to sit down cross-legged beside Ji Tianxing.
Ji Tianxing did not stand on ceremony and sat side by side with him. They looked at the sky and the morning sun, and chatted with interest.
"Elder Hong, why did you come to the Holy Altar today? Are you also waiting for the Divine Light? "
Hong Chengtian nodded and said with a faint smile, "Yes, for so many years, I have come here four times a year, and I will definitely be baptized by the Divine Light once."
Ji Tianxing thought for a while and asked, "I heard that the Divine Light from the Kingdom of God is most useful for warriors in the Primordial Soul Realm and the Tribulation Realm. It has little effect on Martial Sages.
You are baptized by the Divine Light every year. Could it be … related to your injuries? "
Hong Chengtian tilted his head and looked at him. He said with a playful smile, "You are really like what the rumors say. You are really free and unrestrained, and you do whatever you want.
If it were other disciples or God's Disciples, even if they knew, they would not dare to ask.
You, on the other hand, are asking about this in front of me. Are you trying to expose my shortcomings? "
Although he said that, there was no hint of blame in his expression and tone.
Ji Tianxing also showed a faint smile, and said with a calm tone, "Some people are humble, polite, and elegant on the surface, but in their hearts, they are vicious, treacherous, and cunning.
But I am different. Since I have nothing to ask for, there is no need for me to pretend.
The reason why I am asking is because I am concerned about your injuries. "
Hong Chengtian looked at him and nodded sympathetically. "Hmm, you're so young, but you're quite experienced. You have a lot of insights. What you said is right.
I have cultivated my body and mind in the Heaven Saint Palace for hundreds of years. Now, my state of mind is like water, and I have returned to my original state.
Falling from the Martial Sage Realm to the Cross Calamity Realm has allowed me to understand many things.
You are very similar to me. Both of us are tired of deceit and scheming against each other. We would rather be straightforward with people than be hypocritical. "
As he spoke, he looked at the sky calmly with a faint smile on his face.
The golden morning sun shone on his white robe and long hair, making him look like an otherworldly sage, an immortal in the clouds, with an ethereal temperament.
He and Ji Tianxing felt like old friends when they met and they hit it off. Thus, they started to chat.
"What happened back then is my biggest secret. Naturally, I cannot mention it to anyone.
However, my injuries are too serious. My Primordial Spirit is injured and I am still unable to heal it.
All these years, I have been baptized by the Divine Light every year to suppress my injuries and prevent them from worsening.
In addition, I have been studying the Way of Elixir Pills to find a way to heal my injuries.
If not for the help of the Divine Light, my skills would have deteriorated rapidly.
After hundreds of years, I am afraid that I am not much stronger than you … "
After Ji Tianxing heard this, he frowned and thought for a while. Then, he asked, "Elder Hong, can you tell me the situation of your Primordial Spirit injury and what are the symptoms?"
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