Chapter 37: Parting.
"Sigh..."
With a sigh, the Profound Old Ghost said softly, "It all depends on your destiny now. This isn't the place to talk. I'll take you somewhere more secluded."
With that, the Profound Old Ghost took Mu Chen and vanished, transforming into a fleeting afterimage. Aside from the lingering fluctuations of Primordial Power, the area was as silent as it had been before.
...
Fifteen minutes later, under the Profound Old Ghost's guidance, Mu Chen found himself at the foot of a mountain. Before him was a craggy cliff face, pitted and uneven, clearly weathered by the ages.
"Alright, kid. This place will do," the Profound Old Ghost said calmly, setting Mu Chen down.
Mu Chen was surprised. "How is this place any different from before?"
"Silly kid, didn't you just subdue a Royal Beast?" The Profound Old Ghost laughed and gave Mu Chen a knowing wink.
