Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 724 Is the Master of Highest Heaven Tower Still Alive? [2nd Update]

Chapter 724: 724 Is the Master of Highest Heaven Tower Still Alive? [2nd Update]

"I recognize, and you recognize." Xie Linyuan fell into deep thought, "King Qin doesn’t recognize, so this person cannot be from the Imperial Court."

"That’s not necessarily true." Hua Yingyue shrugged, "Even within the Xiang Imperial Family, I don’t know everyone."

"No, Brother Xie is right, this person is definitely not an Imperial Court member." Yan Shunhua suddenly smiled, "Because although my aunt recognizes him, she is not particularly familiar. Or has King Qin forgotten what my aunt was in charge of when the previous emperor was around?"

Hua Yingyue frowned slightly, "Negotiating with Jianghu Sects?"

"Indeed." Yan Shunhua nodded, "So, this individual must be someone from the Jianghu, and not an unknown figure."

Xie Linyuan blurted out, "Could it be the Beiming Sect Master? He masters the Yin Yang and Five Elements. Even Su Han Yan has managed to survive until now, why not the Beiming Sect Master?"

"Makes sense." Huo Jingyu also nodded gently, "As Her Royal Highness the Princess mentioned, this individual wields the Beiming Arts. His white hair might not be natural, but rather a backlash from cultivating arts."

Xiang Mingyu pondered, "Beiming Sect Master Xing Yun? Indeed, I have seen him a few times."

Yan Shunhua remained silent, with a profound look in his eyes.

Besides Beiming Sect Master Xing Yun, there were other experts in their era who mastered the Beiming Arts.

So who exactly is Yan Tingfeng among the old acquaintances?

**

Global Center, Heaven-reaching Tower.

"Tower Master, the Flowing Cloud Fan was taken by the Si Family, but moments later, it was stolen by a mysterious woman." Modi bowed, "I believe that this person, if not the same, belongs to the same faction as the one who rescued Yuan Yiming back then."

The Sky Tower Master responded with a soft "hmm." He turned around, holding a weapon resembling a staff in his hand.

Modi’s pupils slightly contracted, "Tower Master, this is..."

"You recognize it; this is the holy object of the Beiming Sect." The Sky Tower Master said slowly, "The Infinite Ruler, a magic artifact of every generation of Sect Hierarchs."

Though the Beiming Sect and Mount Penglai are two different sects with distinct paths of arts, they both trace back to the Shenzhou Taoism Technique.

Only an Art Practitioner can wield the magic artifact using magic power.

Modi appeared subtly excited, "Then in the old days, Beiming Sect Master Xing Yun..."

"Correct, he used it as well." The Sky Tower Master smiled, "Moreover, he was the only one who became the master of the Infinite Ruler."

Modi cautiously asked, "May I know why the Tower Master brought out the Infinite Ruler?"

"The Spirit Summoning Battle in the Northern Lands is about to commence a new round." The Sky Tower Master smiled faintly, "For this round, the grand prize will be this."

Upon hearing this, Modi sharply raised his head, involuntarily exclaiming, "Tower Master?!"

How could such a significant treasure be surrendered?

"Modi, you are in charge of emotions, yet sometimes you cannot control your own." The Sky Tower Master sighed, "I am using the Infinite Ruler as the grand prize for the Spirit Summoning Battle to actually confirm one thing."

"I am ashamed." Modi cupped his fists, "Please enlighten me, Tower Master."

"What I need to confirm is—," the Sky Tower Master enunciated, "whether the Master of Highest Heaven Tower is truly not dead."

"!"

The words struck like thunder, leaving Modi visibly startled.

Could the Master of Highest Heaven Tower possibly be alive?

How is this possible?

If he isn’t dead, who on earth could rival him?

"Humph, all Six Great Sects have left legacies, why is it that the Highest Heaven Tower hasn’t left a trace?" The Sky Tower Master spoke indifferently, "People of Shenzhou always said that after Princess Yongning died, the Master of Highest Heaven Tower didn’t retaliate against the Imperial Court but instead took over the affairs of the world from her."

Modi kept his head down.

That indeed is what the history books record.

"I don’t believe he didn’t leave himself a way out." The Sky Tower Master said, "When the news of the Infinite Ruler spreads, the Yunjing Rong Family will definitely make a move, and then I will know if the Master of Highest Heaven Tower is still alive."

Modi suppressed his shock, "Yes, Tower Master, I will take care of it immediately."

**

The next day.

Ye Wanlan placed the Flowing Cloud Fan safely in the Rong Family, then prepared to return to the Global Center.

"Miss Ye, don’t go yet!" It was then that Old Master Rong hurried over, looking serious, "I’ve just received word; a new round of the Spirit Summoning Battle has started!"

"Spirit Summoning Battle?" Su Xueqing was surprised, "Isn’t that a variety show from the Northern Lands? I’ve heard there are real psychics, and also actors invited by the show."

"Indeed." Old Master Rong had a serious expression, "Last year, they invited me to be a judge. Few had real skills; they were all second-rate. Alas, it was dull."

Ye Wanlan nodded slightly, "Then does the new round of the Spirit Summoning Battle have any special features?"

"Yes, very much so, because this round is being held suddenly. Ordinarily, each round starts in March." Old Master Rong folded his hands behind his back, "Moreover, in this edition, all participants must be under twenty-seven."

"Twenty-seven?" Ye Wanlan narrowed her eyes, "At this age, to find a genuinely skilled psychic, they must be geniuses cultivated by powerful families."

"Isn’t that so?" Old Master Rong sighed, "Spirit communication, like medicine and divination, greatly values time. Even gifted young psychics can’t compare to old folks over a hundred."

"That is indeed true." Ye Wanlan smiled gently, "Of course, there are exceptions to everything. When Rong Shi was eighteen, he already surpassed the Supreme Elder of the Great Purity Sect in divination."

"Cough, cough, cough..." Old Master Rong began to cough sharply, then smiled bitterly, "Miss Ye, in a millennium, there’s only been one ancestor like Rong Shi, his talent could be called terrifying."

Su Xueqing agreed, "Palace Master Yun Qing’s talent in medicine is also unparalleled."

"The age limit isn’t the main point." Old Master Rong added, "This round’s grand prize is the Infinite Ruler."

Ye Wanlan sharply looked up, "The Beiming Sect Holy Object?"

"Undoubtedly!" Old Master Rong took a deep breath, "So with this news, psychics worldwide are raring to go, and many recluses are likely to make a move."

The Infinite Ruler, to those in spirit communication, is akin to the Shen Wei Spear, the Sword Saint’s Sword, the Qin King Whip, or the Prince Yan’s Sword to martial artists—it is an unmatched treasure.

"Such an important item, why wouldn’t the Northern Lands keep it to themselves, instead of publicizing it..." Su Xueqing frowned, "This must be a conspiracy."

"Not a conspiracy, but an open stratagem." Ye Wanlan smiled slightly, "But I, must go."

Knowing there are tigers in the mountains, yet heading towards Tiger Mountain.

Because on this Tiger Mountain, there is something she must obtain.

The Ocean Stabilizing Pearl allowed her to see the events from the perspective of Penglai Saintess Yue Zheng, but there is nothing from the perspective of Beiming Sect Master Xing Yun.

The historical fragments, she must piece together.

If she can also bring back Yue Zheng and Xing Yun like she did with Xie Linyuan and the others to Shenzhou, it would be an even greater joy for her.

"Elder Rong, I’ll leave enrollment to you." Ye Wanlan said to Old Master Rong, "I need a suitable false identity."

Old Master Rong hesitated, "Miss Ye, you wouldn’t rather..."

"No need to consider." Ye Wanlan said matter-of-factly, "I know there are many dangers ahead, but since the opponent has already revealed their cards, I naturally have to play mine."

But at the card table, it’s not always the first to show their cards who wins in the end.

"All right." Old Master Rong said, "I’ll have Xiao Qi accompany you, so you both can look out for each other on the show."

"Thank you." Ye Wanlan smiled, "Rest assured, Elder Rong, we’ll come back alive."

"Miss Ye’s magnanimity." Old Master Rong even bowed to her, "In going to compete, you must be cautious of three people."

Ye Wanlan cupped her fists, "I’m all ears."

"The first person is the heir of the Romanov Family of this generation," Old Master Rong said slowly, "Main Romanov."