Chapter 235: Eternal Clan’s Sky Monitoring Bureau
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Zhuang Zun and the others were led into the reception hall by the servants.
Inside the reception hall, they met the City Lord of Archean City, Roda.
Apart from Roda, there were two members of a different race – two males, one middle-aged and the other young.
Besides their black hair and black pupils, they did not look much different from the Aeonians.
After briefly sizing up the two individuals, Zhuang Zun paid them no more attention and simply pulled down his hood, revealing the face of an Aeonian underneath.
He looked as young as Roda, but the Aeonians only reached adulthood at the age of 50. So, Zhuang Zun was probably old enough to be Huo Sheng’s father…
His facial features were less refined than Roda’s.
Roda’s facial features were more delicate, the type of elegant and handsome young man. Zhuang Zun’s facial features were more rugged, giving off a somewhat inflexible and unyielding impression.
The four people behind Zhuang Zun also lifted their hoods.
Lu Ming’s gaze swept over them.
Of the four people behind Zhuang Zun, two were Aeonians and the other two were from a different race.
After a brief assessment, the five individuals led by Zhuang Zun, said in unison, “Greetings to City Lord Roda.”
They bowed slightly, showing courtesy without groveling, and their tone was just right.
Roda also stood up and cupped his hands at the five people in front of him, saying, “Greetings to the five Lords of the Skywalkers.”
His attitude was neither servile nor overbearing.
Roda was originally a rich young master of the Eternal Clan, but several decades ago, his family suffered a catastrophe, and he was the sole survivor who managed to escape to Archean City.
However, this did not mean that Roda had severed ties with the Eternal Clan.
In the end, the destruction of the Roda family was just an internal family conflict. In the grand scheme of things within the Eternal Clan, this matter was as insignificant as a grain of sand.
Roda did not hold any grudges against the Eternal Clan because of this. The rise and fall of families were part of the natural order of the world. What he held enmity towards were the enemies who had wiped out his family.
Now, regarding these so-called Skywalkers…
Long before Zhuang Zun and the others arrived, Roda had already explained their identities to Lu Ming.
The Skywalkers belonged to the Eternal Clan’s Sky Monitoring Bureau.
And this Sky Monitoring Bureau was highly renowned within the Eternal Clan.
Its function was to monitor the development of the entire Black Mist Zone and eliminate anything that might pose a significant threat to the Black Mist Region.
It was the intention of the Sky Monitoring Bureau to monitor everything under the sky!
The Aeonians were a prominent race in the current era, and it was very likely that they were the strongest race in the current Black Mist Zone. Moreover, the Aeonians had a tendency to act like saviors, taking the world upon themselves —a trait that had contributed to their excellent reputation.
It could be said that everything had its pros and cons.
Back to the main topic.
In the cultural climate of the Aeonians, the Sky Monitoring Bureau had become an essential department of the Eternal Clan.
There were many experts in this department, and it was rumored to even have divine beings among its ranks!
Moreover, there were said to be treasures hidden within the bureau, and some of its members possessed the ability to foresee the future.
In any case, this group of people often appeared at the source of the disasters before they occurred and extinguished the signs before the disaster erupted.
As the key department of the Eternal Clan, they had access to the clan’s extensive intelligence network, so approaching Roda directly, knowing he was an Eternal Clan member, posed no problem.
Roda requested Lu Ming to stay for one more night due to the prestige of the Sky Monitoring Bureau.
It was not that he was afraid of the Sky Monitoring Bureau—this organization had a positive reputation, as evidenced by the demeanor of Zhuang Zun and the others.
Rather, it was because the Sky Monitoring Bureau seemed to be a harbinger of disaster. Wherever their members appeared, significant problems would arise.
After exchanging pleasantries, the group took their seats.
Without Roda needing to say anything, Zhuang Zun took the initiative to speak, “City Lord Roda, the five of us have come to Archean City because the elders within the bureau have foreseen that this region around the Hundred Thousand Mountains will face a great catastrophe.”
“To prevent a disaster that could bring suffering to all living beings, we have come here and hope to seek Lord Roda’s help.”
Zhuang Zun’s words were straightforward and factual, with no unnecessary politeness.
Roda’s expression changed upon hearing this.
Although he had a premonition that the arrival of the Sky Monitoring Bureau’s members in Archean City was likely not a good omen, Zhuang Zun’s straightforward statement still made him uneasy.
He had no choice but to ask, “May 1 inquire about the nature of the events foreseen by the elders of the bureau?”
Without Zhuang Zun needing to respond, a delicate-looking female member of the Eternal Clan standing beside him immediately spoke, “According to the elders’ observations, all they know is that the impending disaster in this area is related to dreams. The focus is on individuals with pale faces who are seriously ill, but beyond that, the elders cannot see more.”
The disaster detection system of the Sky Monitoring Bureau was not infallible and was prone to errors.
Zhuang Zun continued, “According to the bureau’s assessment, this impending disaster near the Hundred Thousand Mountains has been categorized as a Source-level event. Once it erupts, even Source Realm experts are likely to suffer.”
The Sky Monitoring Bureau’s disaster ratings were the same as the levels of Superhumans: Mortal, Physique, Spirit, Source, Ancient, and Divine.
Mortal and Physique level disasters were generally considered insignificant, so typically, disasters were categorized as Spirit level at the lowest and Divine level at the highest.
“Due to the need to deal with the impending disaster of the Blood Flesh Mother Tree, only five members at the Spirit Realm were dispatched from the bureau. Therefore, we not only need Lord Roda’s help in investigating individuals with pale faces but also need Lord Roda’s assistance in combat at certain moments.”
After Zhuang Zun finished speaking, Lu Ming and Huo Sheng were stunned.
“The Blood Flesh Mother Tree disaster?”
Lu Ming muttered and Zhuang Zun nodded, “A Divine-level disaster, the Blood Flesh Mother Tree!”
“The Bureau has already assessed the danger of the Blood Flesh Mother Tree. If this thing is not eliminated, it will become the root cause of a Divine-level war.”
Lu Ming,”???”
Huo Sheng remained silent.
Alright, they certainly did not expect to hear news of the Old Familiar Tree from these people.
But even if they heard it, Lu Ming and Huo Sheng did not really care.
Their own strength was so low that they could not even handle their own affairs, so why worry about such major events that concerned the country and the people?
On the other hand, Roda frowned and fell into deep thought.
No one said anything, giving Roda plenty of time to think. About three minutes later, Roda nodded slowly.
“On this matter, 1 need to discuss it with my two friends. Please wait a moment.”
With that said, Luo Da gave Lu Ming and Huo Sheng a look and the three of them walked to the back hall.
“First of all, I must take responsibility for this matter. This is my responsibility as the City Lord of Archean City.”
In the back hall, Roda told Lu Ming and Huo Sheng.
Huo Sheng also nodded, “This matter is actually related to us…”
As Zhuang Zun had mentioned, this disaster was not limited to Archean City alone; it was happening in the entire region around the Hundred Thousand Mountains. This region encompassed the current residence of the Nangxiang people and even the Southern Mountain where Lu Ming was.
Roda looked at Lu Ming and continued,
“Secondly, I hope to obtain the help of the Land God Association, and this time, we need Mr. Lu to personally meet Quan Chao.”
While Roda held the title of City Lord of Archean City, he did not actually have much authority. When it came to finding people in Archean City, Roda, as the City Lord, was not as effective as Lu Ming, who was the nominal head of the Land God Association.
Lu Ming nodded slightly in agreement.
Roda continued, “Lastly, this incident is also a rare opportunity for your Nanxiang people.”
Huo Sheng raised an eyebrow, “What do you mean by that?”
Roda phrased it simply, “The Eternal Clan is relatively accommodating, so they are willing to help the current generation of Tribulation Transcenders and ensure their safety.”
“But we must also understand one thing. For a populous and vast clan like the Eternal Clan, a few adjectives cannot encompass the entirety of the clan.”
“The Eternal Clan has good and bad people, upright individuals, as well as unsavory characters.”
“Returning to the matter of protection.”
“The Eternal Clan can indeed provide protection for your generation of Tribulation Transcenders, but there are different ways to provide protection. In any case, just going there without thinking much about it, maintaining the continuity of your clan, and protecting your safety, the Eternal Clan can certainly do that. But if you want more…”
Huo Sheng nodded in understanding, “Although it’s called protection, it’s actually a form of charity, and as for how much charity can be given, what we say doesn’t count; it’s up to the Eternal Clan.””
Roda said, “That’s the logic.”
With that said, he changed the topic, “But if you have a relationship with the Sky Monitoring Bureau, then things are different. The Sky Monitoring Bureau holds a high position within the Eternal Clan, and their words carry a lot of weight. If you can get their attention through this matter, it will be quite beneficial for your human race.”
With that said, both Huo Sheng and Roda looked at Lu Ming.
This made Lu Ming sigh deeply.
“So, it requires my intervention, right?”
Roda remained silent.
Because this was an internal matter of the human race.
But then again, without Lu Ming, how could Huo Sheng’s subordinates be worthy of the Sky Monitoring Bureau’s attention?
Seeing this, Huo Sheng, without hesitation, was about to kneel in front of Lu Ming, but he stopped by Lu Ming.
Looking at the pleading look in Huo Sheng’s eyes, Lu Ming thought for a moment and nodded gently.
“Three things.”
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First, go find Quan Chao and ask him to come and see me.”
“Second, bring over the group of my people from Southern Mountain.”
“Third, prepare a room for me in the City Lord Manor and provide some Flamestones.”
“Since things have come to this, I’ll stay in Archean City and see just how ferocious this so-called Source-level calamity is..”