Old Man Mo's origins were extremely mysterious. All these years, no one in the Eight Extremities World had known of his true origins.
However, not only was he the oldest Martial Saint of the current Eight Extremities World, his supreme martial arts were also one of the top legacies of the Eight Extremities World.
Compared to the various legacies of the six Sacred Lands, the martial arts of Old Man Mo's lineage were in no way inferior.
What the martial practitioners of the Eight Extremities World took even more delight in discussing was the fact that Old Man Mo who had always lived in seclusion and rarely clashed with others, no one knew if all that he had previously displayed was all that he had.
Even Yan Zhaoge was more or less able to distinguish the various martial arts that Old Man Mo was proficient in. However, having had very little contact with him, he was also hard pressed to see through the other party's foundations.
He had not thought that Old Man Mo would take the initiative to reveal his identity today, causing Yan Zhaoge to feel slightly surprised.
Still, thinking carefully about Old Man Mo's earlier actions, including how while Old Man Mo had been surprised that the Sacred Sun Clan was connected to the World beyond Worlds a year ago, he had seemed to know of its existence.
Yan Zhaoge looked at Old Man Mo. Perhaps it was because he had slain someone of the Radiant Light Sect that Old Man Mo viewed him in a different light, or perhaps Old Man Mo had some other thoughts in mind. Anyway, this old senior had revealed his true abilities today, even taking the initiative to do so.
"Do you plan on returning now?" Yan Zhaoge asked.
Old Man Mo shook his head, "The treasure that assisted this old man in traversing the wound of the sky has long since been used up. If this old man does not cultivate to the third level of the Martial Saint realm or above, I will not be able to return to the World beyond Worlds."
He paused for a moment before continuing, "Also, this old man has no intention of returning to the World beyond Worlds now."
"From the looks of it, the Radiant Light Sect is still powerful. This old man does not wish to rely on the protection of other powers. Being able to avoid them and live in this world, this old man is very satisfied."
Saying thus, Old Man Mo made a 'please' gesture towards Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di, inviting them to sit at Verdant Pill Island.
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di both agreed. After contacting someone of the clan to send the news back, the two then headed together with Old Man Mo to Verdant Pill Island where he resided.
When they arrived at Verdant Pill Island, Old Man Mo's disciples naturally came to greet them.
Towards Old Man Mo's return, his disciples were also rather happy.
These people also reported everything they had seen and heard to Old Man Mo. Hearing that the Sacred Sun Clan and the Heavenly Thunder Hall had indeed been destroyed, and that a great battle that shocked the heavens had once erupted at the foot of Broad Creed Mountain, Old Man Mo knew that Yan Zhaoge's words were not false.
As they sat down, Old Man Mo pondered for a moment before asking, "How much does your sect know about the World beyond Worlds and the Radiant Light Sect?"
Yan Zhaoge said, "The Eight Extremities World is not the only heavens and earth in this world. While I do not know how many heavens and earth like the Eight Extremities World there are, it should not be a small number. Meanwhile, the World beyond Worlds seems to be of a higher level."
"The feeling it gives off is somewhat similar to the relationship between the world before the Great Calamity and the Heavenly Court above the Nine Heavens. Perhaps the difference isn't that great, but it's still similar."
Hearing his words, Old Man Mo nodded, "It is indeed similar. The spiritual qi in the World beyond Worlds is abundant, far surpassing that of the Eight Extremities World. It would be easier for martial practitioners to cultivate by breathing and nourishing their qi there."
"Still, it cannot be said that the World beyond Worlds completely surpasses the Eight Extremities World. While people of the Eight Extremities World generally have to surpass the third level of the Martial Saint realm before they can ascend to the World beyond Worlds, the World beyond Worlds does not just have martial practitioners above the third level of the Martial Saint realm."
"Amongst those who were originally born in the World beyond Worlds, there are Martial Grandmasters, Martial Scholars and even Body Refinement martial practitioners, their numbers extremely great as it is unknown how many there are."
"This old man was born in the World beyond Worlds. Afterwards, in order to avoid calamity, I coincidentally descended to the Eight Extremities World."
"There is naturally not just a single heavens and earth like the Eight Extremities World," Old Man Mo smiled, "From what this old man knows, there are thousands of such worlds."
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di's expressions did not change as they nodded slightly.
Old Man Mo continued, "In terms of geographical area, the World beyond Worlds is who knows how many times larger than the Eight Extremities World. The place where this old man lived that year was known as the Royal Reed Sea, which was already much larger than the Eight Extremities World."
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di exchanged glances.
The name of the Royal Reed Sea easily made them think of one of the thirty-six Heavens of Daoism's scriptures, the Zhuluo Royal Reed Heaven.
Yan Zhaoge could not help but smile, "I wonder if there are Tangyao Mountain and Duan Jinggu?"
Old Man Mo smiled as well, "I have never heard of them. The name of the Royal Reed Sea must have been given to the Zhuluo Royal Reed Heaven by those of post-Great Calamity times."
After laughing, Old Man Mo asked, "I wonder how much do you and your father know about the Radiant Light Sect?"
Yan Zhaoge said slowly, "Is it related to the Dim Radiant Sect of the past? I know that in the World beyond Worlds, other than the Radiant Light Sect, there is also the Dim Darkness Sect. "
Old Man Mo rubbed his palms together in admiration, "That's right, it is precisely so."
"Once, under the leadership of their Chief, the Dim Radiant Emperor Yin Tianxia, the Dim Radiant Sect flourished for a time, possessing great power. However, following the death of their Chief, the Dim Radiant Sect declined as well, internal strife occurring within the sect, finally causing this massive entity to split apart, forming the Radiant Light Sect and the Dim Darkness Sect which have always been embroiled in conflict."
Hearing Old Man Mo's narration, Yan Zhaoge's gaze flickered, "Please wait a moment. I heard you mention the Dim Radiant Emperor Yin Tianxia just now?"
Old Man Mo nodded, Yan Zhaoge saying, "The Dim Radiant Sect existed before the Great Calamity. Reading through ancient texts, I have some understanding that before the Great Calamity, the Dim Radiant Sect should not have produced a figure who could claim the title of Emperor."
"That's right. Yin Tianxia was a figure who only appeared after the Great Calamity, surpassing his predecessors and opening up a new era for the future." Old Man Mo answered, "According to what this old man knows, it was not that he claimed the title of Emperor in vain, becoming a laughingstock for others. Instead, with his strength, he was indeed able to claim the title of Emperor."
"It is just a pity that such a figure declined after flourishing, resembling a shooting star. This old man has no intention of offending you. It is just that in the Eight Extremities World, looking at the exalted Heaven Shaker of your sect that year, this old man often thought of the Dim Radiant Emperor. "
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di did not feel offended as they both nodded, "Since that is so, this Chief Yin is indeed a rare figure."
Old Man Mo clapped lightly, a pillar of light rising from within the great hall where the three were, streams of light lingering by the side.
Inside the beam of light, there was something that looked like a metal fragment floating quietly.
The metal shards were half black and half white. They were one and the same, illustrating the changes between light and darkness.
Yan Zhaoge looked at Old Man Mo, who sighed, "It was precisely because of this that this old man's family met with disaster that year, virtually all of our clansmen dying tragically."
"This old man has studied it for many years, yet is still unable to grasp the gist of it. I only know that this item seems to be related to Yin Tianxia that year, which is why the Radiant Light Sect values it so much."
"This old man wishes to get rid of this source of trouble. However, when I think of the enmity of the annihilation of my race, I just don't want to let the Radiant Light Sect benefit so easily."
Old Man Mo did not have the thought of diverting the trouble to someone else. He had also killed more than a single Radiant Light Sect disciple that year. If Broad Creed Mountain was exterminated by the Radiant Light Sect and he was found by them, it would not end well for him either.
Yan Di asked, "Why did senior not seek out the Dim Darkness Sect?"
Old Man Mo smiled bitterly, "It was already a blessing from the heavens that I was able to escape with my life from the heavy encirclement."
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di both nodded slightly.
Old Man Mo looked sincerely at Yan Zhaoge, "This thing might be of great use, but it might also be disadvantageous to you and your father."
Looking at that metallic fragment, Yan Zhaoge pondered. (To be continued.)
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