"How do you know about the 'Seven Gods Sect'? Who are you among them?"
Mei Jingtian frowned slightly and asked Ling.
It seems that the ancestor of the Mei family not only knew about the Seven Gods Sect, but also had a certain level of understanding of it.
A thought flashed through Ling's mind, and he briefly explained his decision to become an apprentice.
"You mean... you're going to the Seven Gods Sect to rescue your master?"
"Yes."
He nodded in response.
What is your master's name?
Mei Jingtian still asked with some unease.
When asked about his master's name, Zero was taken aback. He tried hard to recall, but he couldn't remember his master's name.
As far as I can remember...
It seems my cheap master didn't tell me his name...
Thinking about this, Zero was speechless.
His cheap master really thinks highly of him... He asked him to save him but didn't mention his own name at all. How is he supposed to find him now...?
However… Master seemed to have mentioned the name of his enemy, something like… Zu Tan…
Thinking of this, Zero replied truthfully:
“My master never told me his name. He only said that I should go to the Seven Gods Sect to find someone named Zu Tan and avenge him.”
Upon hearing this, Mei Jingtian murmured:
"Zu Tan... Zu Tan... It's him!?"
"You know??"
Zero asked excitedly.
"That demon king, who doesn't know him..."
Mei Jingtian murmured, then turned his gaze to Zero and said seriously:
"Speaking of which, my relationship with your master dates back to the old days..."
"In the old days?"
"You must be very curious about where the Seven Gods Sect is, right?"
He nodded at midnight.
Mei Jingtian replied knowingly:
"What your master said was correct; the Seven Gods Sect was indeed originally located in the Upper Realm."
"Then why...?"
"Don't rush, let me explain slowly—"
A hundred years ago, two geniuses were born in the Upper Realm. They were not even thirty years old, yet they were already at the level of Spirit Saints.
The two shared similar interests and quickly became close friends.
At the same time, a powerful force hidden in the world—the Seven Gods Sect—took notice of these two exceptionally talented men and extended an olive branch to them, hoping they would become disciples of the Seven Gods Sect.
Both Zu Tan and your grandfather were flattered by the warm invitation from the hidden forces.
But your master is unwilling to go to the Seven Gods Sect.
Going to the Seven Gods Sect means leaving the world's gaze.
Your master was worried about his family, so he declined the invitation from the Seven Gods Sect.
Zu Tan had no ties to bear, so he accepted the invitation and entered the Seven Gods Sect...
Several more years passed after that.
One day, Zu Tan suddenly approached your master and asked for his help.
Although your master was puzzled as to why Zu Tan suddenly appeared, the joy of their reunion made him not think too much about it. When he heard that he needed help, he naturally agreed without hesitation.
However, the Zu Tan of that time was no longer the Zu Tan that your master initially knew...
He was blinded by greed, excessively pursuing power, and even went astray...
After finding your master, he used a secret technique to seal the spiritual power within your master's body.
Fortunately, your master sensed something was wrong and his clone escaped, but his main body was trapped by that bastard Zu Tan and could not escape.
Your master told me this through an avatar, knowing that he could no longer stay in the upper realm, and in order to seek a way to break through, he did not hesitate to descend to the lower realm.
He was hoping that one day someone would rescue him.
In the lower realm, those who can discover his clone and successfully inherit his legacy must be people with exceptional talent and extraordinary ability.
Only someone like that has a chance of entering the Seven Gods Sect and rescuing him.
"And you... are the person your master is looking for."
As Mei Jingtian spoke, a hint of excitement flickered in his eyes as he looked at Ling.
"You...know my master?"
Zero asked softly.
After hearing Mei Jingtian's words, Zero had basically confirmed that the Mei family's ancestor not only knew his own master, but also had a good relationship with him.
only……
Why didn't anyone from the Upper Realm stand up to save Master back then?
This was something Zero was puzzled about, and thinking about it, he asked it out.
Upon hearing this, Mei Jingtian sighed and said:
"Speaking of which, your master was the savior of my Mei family... Back then, the Mei family had a bit of trouble, and it was your master who helped us settle it. Your master was powerful, kind-hearted, and didn't have the arrogance of a strong person. He was known to everyone in the Upper Realm."
"The reason I didn't save your master is twofold: firstly, I couldn't, and secondly, it was your master's own request."
"You requested it yourself? What do you mean?"
"You heard what I said before. Your master was using a clone to transmit information. Even with your master's strength, he could only rely on a clone to wait for an unknown possibility. Do you think there is anyone in this Upper Realm who could be a match for Zu Tan, who was once one of the two peerless masters and whose cultivation has greatly increased due to practicing evil arts?"
"Your master arranged everything in a short time."
"Knowing we were no match for that man, he simply surrendered to prevent Zu Tan from going on a killing spree. Then it wouldn't be as simple as just capturing him... Your master was doing all this to protect everyone..."
"But why would he go to the lower realm... Wouldn't there be a greater chance of success waiting in the upper realm? As you all know, spiritual energy is scarce in our lower realm; we might not see a single spiritual cultivator for thousands of years..."
Zero voiced his doubts.
Mei Jingtian nodded and said:
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