Jiang He knew that Old Jiang was drinking with Chi Zhenshan, so he did not rush to summon him back.
Instead, he strolled home, waiting until their conversation was over before calling him to his side.
He simply did not expect—
When he brought Old Jiang back downstairs to his own building, he once again saw that towering figure.
"Uncle Chi?"
"Eh." Chi Zhenshan stood at the entrance of the unit door, smiled as he responded, and walked over.
"You and Zhilei left too early. There are still some things I must tell you face-to-face…"
"Don't worry, this time it's not about feelings."
As he spoke, Chi Zhenshan extended his hand, holding out a palm-sized pouch.
Jiang He looked at the pouch, feeling that it seemed familiar.
Then he heard Chi Zhenshan explain: "A few days ago, Zhilei asked me about the price of these. She said you were interested in this kind of Spatial Storage Pouch."
"This is a transcendent item crafted by a friend of mine. I got another one from him. The internal space is eight million cubic meters—it can store some miscellaneous things. From now on, it's yours."
Eight million cubic meters of space?!
How much could be stored inside?!
Too precious!
Jiang He subconsciously wanted to refuse, but Chi Zhenshan grabbed his wrist and forcefully stuffed it into his hand.
"This isn't for free. You can consider it as 'payment'."
He looked Jiang He straight in the eyes and said seriously: "Feelings cannot be forced. Whether you and Chi Zhilei end up together or not depends on the two of you."
"But, she is my only daughter."
"Jiang He, I want you to protect her. Now, and in the future."
"Even if I am no longer around."
Why did Chi Zhenshan sound as if he were entrusting his daughter before death…
Could it be that he had encountered something, making him believe he would die?
Jiang He hesitated for a moment, then activated his transcendent power.
The Prophet's specialty—Revelation of Time!
Since he was in doubt, then he would see it with his own eyes!
This was the power of time!
Of course, Chi Zhenshan was a top-tier A-rank transcendent, the difference in energy levels far too great.
To prevent himself from being drained dry, Jiang He deliberately imposed restrictions.
What he wanted to see was—
[Within half a year][Death Probability][High or Low]
Even with these restrictions, and only asking for a vague answer, Jiang He's spiritual power was instantly drained away.
At the same time, he received the answer.
[Extremely High]
As expected.
Jiang He's face turned pale as everything became clear.
The Revelation of Time did not show the "absolute future," but rather the "possibility."
Since it was related to life and death, the stronger one's power, the greater the chance of survival, and the lower the probability of death.
Even in an apocalypse, the probability of survival for the strong would far exceed that of the weak.
Chi Zhenshan, a top-tier A-rank transcendent, was naturally a true powerhouse.
Yet his probability of death was abnormally high.
This meant that unless it was a universal catastrophe like the end of the world—where no one could survive—it was highly likely he would encounter a life-and-death crisis within half a year.
Thinking of his behavior, Jiang He felt that Chi Zhenshan had probably already run into such a crisis, which explained the high probability of death.
"This is…" Chi Zhenshan saw Jiang He's pale face and immediately understood what had happened.
"Revelation of Time—you were trying to glimpse my future."
Jiang He's path as a Prophet was no longer a secret.
He nodded and spoke tactfully: "Uncle Chi, your forehead is darkened, there may be a…"
"A calamity of bloodshed, right." Chi Zhenshan was not surprised.
Instead, he looked at Jiang He with even more admiration.
Just having stepped into D-rank, yet already able to use a time skill to glimpse even a corner of an A-rank transcendent's future—no wonder he valued this child so much.
"So, I want you to take care of Zhilei for me."
"But…"
Jiang He was just about to speak when Chi Zhenshan interrupted.
He looked him firmly in the eyes: "I'm entrusting this to you."
"…I promise." Jiang He said.
Chi Zhenshan smiled: "Thank you."
Only then did Jiang He continue: "Uncle Chi, if you encounter something, I… and Old White, perhaps we could directly help you."
Chi Zhenshan's smile grew wider.
"Thank you, but no need. Just watch over Zhilei for me."
Jiang He's own power might be weak, but Old Jiang's strength was undeniable.
After Jiang He's energy breakthrough, Old Jiang had also recovered to the peak of D-rank, his strength reaching a new level.
Would Chi Zhenshan truly not need the help of such a powerhouse?
Jiang He was baffled.
After thinking for a while, he added: "By the way, Uncle Chi, Instructor You… might be in some danger."
"You Chunsheng?" Chi Zhenshan's eyes flickered in surprise.
It wasn't the kind of surprise that meant "You Chunsheng is actually in danger," but rather "Jiang He actually knew about this."
Remembering Jiang He's reaction before the training camp began, he suddenly understood.
"Old White told you?"
"Don't worry, we already know about this… He is safe for now."
"You don't need to worry."
Jiang He: "…"
So everyone already knew Instructor You's mental state had problems.
The instructors were working with a transcendent lunatic and could still remain calm.
That was impressive in its own way.
After finishing his request, Chi Zhenshan did not linger.
He rose into the air, and with a whoosh, flew off into the distance.
Jiang He returned home, tossing the newly acquired storage pouch to Old Jiang.
Old Jiang caught it, rummaged inside, and then tossed it back.
Jiang He reached his hand into the pouch, letting his spiritual power probe inside.
He "saw" in the vast interior space a winged, long-tailed giant lizard covered in colorful scales.
Though it was clearly a corpse, it had no sign of death, its eyes closed as if in slumber.
This was an Ultimate Beast?
It was the first time Jiang He had seen one with his own eyes.
He observed it for a while before closing the pouch.
Turning to Old Jiang, he asked:
"Old Jiang, do you know what Uncle Chi encountered?"
"He didn't tell me about that. And I don't have any affinity with time—what I see might not be more than what you do."
Old Jiang shook his head and said, "Anyway, he's fine for now. More importantly, there's something else…"
What could be more important?
Just as Jiang He was wondering, Old Jiang spoke.
"The Prophet is in trouble."
"What!?"
Jiang He's eyes widened.
The Prophet was in trouble?!
He was the founder of the Transcendent Council, the strongest prophet in the world!
In the future Old Jiang had experienced, even when the Council was utterly destroyed, and nearly all thirteen members perished, the Prophet had still survived, even reaching X-rank transcendence!
How could such a mighty existence be in trouble?
Old Jiang said: "Give me clearance. I'll go to the Temple of Time in Tianya City to see what happened."
Without hesitation, Jiang He nodded.
"Go!"
With his command, the restrictions on the Heroic Spirit were lifted.
Old Jiang pierced through the walls, shooting up into the clouds like an arrow, flying far into the horizon.
Jiang He also wanted to know what had happened to the Prophet.
He activated Five-Sense Sharing, switching to Old Jiang's perspective.
At that moment, it was as if he had gained the power to soar through the skies, flying at extreme speed, almost feeling the planet itself rotating beneath him.
Before long, a city built upon high mountain clouds came into view.
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