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Chapter 688: Imu's Third Reward!
Imu wore a loose, pure white Robe, his feet stepping on a soft black and white Blanket.
He leaned casually on a scarlet Sofa with gold-trimmed patterns, silently reading the Medical Arts treatise written by Dr. Kureha.
This Guest Hall covered an area of about four hundred square meters.
However, it didn't have much Furniture or Decorations, appearing quite spacious while looking very elegant and simple.
In the center of the silver and white Domain, several golden-red Lotus Flowers bloomed.
"Lord Imu, Saint Longinus is waiting Outside the Hall."
Ubuyashiki Kanata, wearing a purple Kimono with a Wisteria Flower Decoration in her short black hair, walked in quietly and reported in a gentle Voice.
Speaking of which, she was already ten years old.
Her older sisters, Hinaki and Nichika, were already twelve, so their Height had increased, and the childishness on their faces had lessened.
"Mm, let him in."
"Yes."
Ubuyashiki Kanata heard the command, turned around in her Wooden Clogs, and left.
Not long after, she returned, slightly bowing, leading a Red-Hair youth with a Height of one meter eighty, carrying a Red Sheath Long Sword on his back.
Imu slightly raised his Gaze.
A pair of Golden Pupils with Ripple patterns held a calm Gaze, looking directly into Longinus's trembling azure Eyes.
"Cassius, Longinus, pays respects to our great Celestial Dragon Ancestor, God of the Celestial Dragons, Lord Imu!"
*Bang*
Longinus knelt down without hesitation, his knees hitting the Ground heavily, in the exact same posture as the Slaves in his former home used when kneeling before him.
However, he understood clearly that there was a difference.
Those Slaves knelt before him out of Fear, while he knelt before Lord Imu out of reverence and worship.
"Heh, get up. You are my Descendant, and I am your Ancestor. We are originally Family. Sit down and have a Conversation with me."
Imu's indifferent tone carried a hint of warmth.
This scene reminded him of when he first met Mihawk.
At that time, his 'Previous self' was also in the Room of Authority of Pangaea Castle, saying the same words, 'You are my Descendant, and I am your Ancestor,' to a younger Mihawk.
Even though there was no Blood Relation between them.
After all, these Celestial Dragons were the Descendants of the twenty Kings who followed him back then.
But as the 'God' of the Celestial Dragons, viewing them as his Descendants was, in a sense, not a problem.
"Yes, Lord Imu!"
Seeing Lord Imu being so amiable towards him, Longinus's original Nervousness slightly relaxed. He thought to himself, "That's right, this is my Ancestor!"
This thought also made him instinctively feel a sense of closeness towards Imu.
He then straightened up and Respectfully sat on the Single Sofa beside him, also getting a clearer view of Imu's appearance.
"This..."
He wasn't sure if it was an illusion.
Longinus felt that Imu's Aura, while not as imposing as that of the 'Giant God Soldiers', was more like the cold Moonlight emitted by the high-hanging bright moon in the night sky.
"Red-haired, blue-eyed, exceptional Sword Talent, sharp Gaze. You are very similar to King Cassius back then. It seems you should be his Reincarnator."
Imu spoke in a deep, meaningful voice, as if recalling the time nearly a thousand years ago.
"My Previous Life was the First Generation Cassius Ancestor..."
Longinus was startled and asked hesitantly, "Lord Imu, do you still remember those Ancestors from back then? Were those Ancestors very Strong?"
"Of course I remember. Every time I see those twenty Weapons in the Empty Hall, their appearances surface in my mind."
Imu's Corner of Mouth curved up, and he looked at the other person with a Smile.
"As for their Strength, it was naturally extremely Strong. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to overthrow the Invaders who descended upon the World from outside the sky."
"According to current terms, each of them should have possessed what is called Admiral Level Combat Power."
Longinus's heart trembled upon hearing this.
Didn't this mean that back then, Lord Imu was followed by twenty individuals with Admiral Level Combat Power?
What a spectacular scene that must have been?
And the extraterrestrial Invaders who fought against Lord Imu and his group must have also possessed similar powerful Combat Power, right?
Then how earth-shattering must that great War nine hundred years ago have been?
"You're right. Back then, the various Influence/Power combined probably had about sixty Powerhouses comparable to Admirals."
Imu lightly spoke words that sent shivers down Longinus's spine.
Sixty Admirals?
In this current Era, even if you added everyone up, there probably aren't fifteen Admiral Level Combat Power users. But the next second, Longinus realized that Lord Imu seemed to be able to know what he was thinking.
Imu said softly, "You're right, I can indeed hear your Inner Voice. No need for Nervousness, you'll get used to it."
"Yes!"
Longinus immediately became reserved, afraid of thinking anything that might anger Lord Imu. However, he heard the latter continue the previous topic.
"Sixty Peak Experts. When the War concluded, only five people, including myself, survived."
"..."
The young Longinus was dumbfounded, completely at a loss for words. Fifty-six Admiral Level Combat Power users died in one great War?
"That's right, we were the original Five Elders of the World Government."
Imu seemed to have been reminded of the past and was in the mood for a Conversation, which gave Longinus a feeling of being greatly enlightened, glimpsing into the River of History.
"Later, their Life Level did not successfully advance, and they eventually died of old age, while I chose to retreat behind the scenes and hand over Authority to the next generation..."
Speaking of this, Imu lightly sighed. He didn't continue talking about what happened later.
But Longinus knew that afterwards, Lord Imu must have become interested in the Cosmic Star Sea and eventually mastered the Miracle-like Star Gate Power.
At the same time, he was attracted by the phrase 'Life Level did not successfully advance'.
This should be the key to Lord Imu's Longevity for nearly a thousand years. But Longinus was not a rash person, so he naturally wouldn't actually ask.
The problem was that he couldn't stop his thoughts, and Imu still heard them.
"The Domain of Life Level is still too early for you now, and even a bit distant for those Admirals outside. However, you must first reach their level."
"At that time, I will guide you to attempt to touch the Life Level I reached before."
Longinus was ecstatic upon hearing this.
He clenched the hem of his clothes tightly with both hands, suppressing the Excited surging within him.
He hadn't expected Lord Imu to promote him like this, which made his feeling of worship gradually become more fanatical.
He then asked, "Lord Imu, you said the Life Level you 'reached before', then you are now..."
Imu did not answer directly but looked at the other person calmly.
"Remember, Strength has no Upper Limit. There are levels above levels, endlessly."
"Yes, I understand!"
Longinus understood. Lord Imu must have reached a higher Life Level, perhaps even advanced from Human to the level of God.
But when Imu spoke the next sentence, Longinus's Eyes suddenly widened.
"Mm, I called you here this time, besides wanting to see you, I also prepared to teach you Swordsmanship for a month. This is my third Graduation Reward for you. How much you can comprehend depends on your own Ability/Skill..."
Imu wore a loose, pure white Robe, his feet stepping on a soft black and white Blanket.
He leaned casually on a scarlet Sofa with gold-trimmed patterns, silently reading the Medical Arts treatise written by Dr. Kureha.
This Guest Hall covered an area of about four hundred square meters.
However, it didn't have much Furniture or Decorations, appearing quite spacious while looking very elegant and simple.
In the center of the silver and white Domain, several golden-red Lotus Flowers bloomed.
"Lord Imu, Saint Longinus is waiting Outside the Hall."
Ubuyashiki Kanata, wearing a purple Kimono with a Wisteria Flower Decoration in her short black hair, walked in quietly and reported in a gentle Voice.
Speaking of which, she was already ten years old.
Her older sisters, Hinaki and Nichika, were already twelve, so their Height had increased, and the childishness on their faces had lessened.
"Mm, let him in."
"Yes."
Ubuyashiki Kanata heard the command, turned around in her Wooden Clogs, and left.
Not long after, she returned, slightly bowing, leading a Red-Hair youth with a Height of one meter eighty, carrying a Red Sheath Long Sword on his back.
Imu slightly raised his Gaze.
A pair of Golden Pupils with Ripple patterns held a calm Gaze, looking directly into Longinus's trembling azure Eyes.
"Cassius, Longinus, pays respects to our great Celestial Dragon Ancestor, God of the Celestial Dragons, Lord Imu!"
*Bang*
Longinus knelt down without hesitation, his knees hitting the Ground heavily, in the exact same posture as the Slaves in his former home used when kneeling before him.
However, he understood clearly that there was a difference.
Those Slaves knelt before him out of Fear, while he knelt before Lord Imu out of reverence and worship.
"Heh, get up. You are my Descendant, and I am your Ancestor. We are originally Family. Sit down and have a Conversation with me."
Imu's indifferent tone carried a hint of warmth.
This scene reminded him of when he first met Mihawk.
At that time, his 'Previous self' was also in the Room of Authority of Pangaea Castle, saying the same words, 'You are my Descendant, and I am your Ancestor,' to a younger Mihawk.
Even though there was no Blood Relation between them.
After all, these Celestial Dragons were the Descendants of the twenty Kings who followed him back then.
But as the 'God' of the Celestial Dragons, viewing them as his Descendants was, in a sense, not a problem.
"Yes, Lord Imu!"
Seeing Lord Imu being so amiable towards him, Longinus's original Nervousness slightly relaxed. He thought to himself, "That's right, this is my Ancestor!"
This thought also made him instinctively feel a sense of closeness towards Imu.
He then straightened up and Respectfully sat on the Single Sofa beside him, also getting a clearer view of Imu's appearance.
"This..."
He wasn't sure if it was an illusion.
Longinus felt that Imu's Aura, while not as imposing as that of the 'Giant God Soldiers', was more like the cold Moonlight emitted by the high-hanging bright moon in the night sky.
"Red-haired, blue-eyed, exceptional Sword Talent, sharp Gaze. You are very similar to King Cassius back then. It seems you should be his Reincarnator."
Imu spoke in a deep, meaningful voice, as if recalling the time nearly a thousand years ago.
"My Previous Life was the First Generation Cassius Ancestor..."
Longinus was startled and asked hesitantly, "Lord Imu, do you still remember those Ancestors from back then? Were those Ancestors very Strong?"
"Of course I remember. Every time I see those twenty Weapons in the Empty Hall, their appearances surface in my mind."
Imu's Corner of Mouth curved up, and he looked at the other person with a Smile.
"As for their Strength, it was naturally extremely Strong. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to overthrow the Invaders who descended upon the World from outside the sky."
"According to current terms, each of them should have possessed what is called Admiral Level Combat Power."
Longinus's heart trembled upon hearing this.
Didn't this mean that back then, Lord Imu was followed by twenty individuals with Admiral Level Combat Power?
What a spectacular scene that must have been?
And the extraterrestrial Invaders who fought against Lord Imu and his group must have also possessed similar powerful Combat Power, right?
Then how earth-shattering must that great War nine hundred years ago have been?
"You're right. Back then, the various Influence/Power combined probably had about sixty Powerhouses comparable to Admirals."
Imu lightly spoke words that sent shivers down Longinus's spine.
Sixty Admirals?
In this current Era, even if you added everyone up, there probably aren't fifteen Admiral Level Combat Power users. But the next second, Longinus realized that Lord Imu seemed to be able to know what he was thinking.
Imu said softly, "You're right, I can indeed hear your Inner Voice. No need for Nervousness, you'll get used to it."
"Yes!"
Longinus immediately became reserved, afraid of thinking anything that might anger Lord Imu. However, he heard the latter continue the previous topic.
"Sixty Peak Experts. When the War concluded, only five people, including myself, survived."
"..."
The young Longinus was dumbfounded, completely at a loss for words. Fifty-six Admiral Level Combat Power users died in one great War?
"That's right, we were the original Five Elders of the World Government."
Imu seemed to have been reminded of the past and was in the mood for a Conversation, which gave Longinus a feeling of being greatly enlightened, glimpsing into the River of History.
"Later, their Life Level did not successfully advance, and they eventually died of old age, while I chose to retreat behind the scenes and hand over Authority to the next generation..."
Speaking of this, Imu lightly sighed. He didn't continue talking about what happened later.
But Longinus knew that afterwards, Lord Imu must have become interested in the Cosmic Star Sea and eventually mastered the Miracle-like Star Gate Power.
At the same time, he was attracted by the phrase 'Life Level did not successfully advance'.
This should be the key to Lord Imu's Longevity for nearly a thousand years. But Longinus was not a rash person, so he naturally wouldn't actually ask.
The problem was that he couldn't stop his thoughts, and Imu still heard them.
"The Domain of Life Level is still too early for you now, and even a bit distant for those Admirals outside. However, you must first reach their level."
"At that time, I will guide you to attempt to touch the Life Level I reached before."
Longinus was ecstatic upon hearing this.
He clenched the hem of his clothes tightly with both hands, suppressing the Excited surging within him.
He hadn't expected Lord Imu to promote him like this, which made his feeling of worship gradually become more fanatical.
He then asked, "Lord Imu, you said the Life Level you 'reached before', then you are now..."
Imu did not answer directly but looked at the other person calmly.
"Remember, Strength has no Upper Limit. There are levels above levels, endlessly."
"Yes, I understand!"
Longinus understood. Lord Imu must have reached a higher Life Level, perhaps even advanced from Human to the level of God.
But when Imu spoke the next sentence, Longinus's Eyes suddenly widened.
"Mm, I called you here this time, besides wanting to see you, I also prepared to teach you Swordsmanship for a month. This is my third Graduation Reward for you. How much you can comprehend depends on your own Ability/Skill..."
