Chapter 500

The old grandmaster and his young apprentice were not affiliated with any particular faction. They had devoted decades to cultivation. The old grandmaster had reached the pinnacle of his craft, but further advancement had become elusive, leaving him feeling stuck and desperate for a breakthrough. Recently, he learned that an ultimate grandmaster in Josona had died under mysterious circumstances. Some claimed he had simply passed away, while others whispered that a young man had been responsible for his demise. The latter theory seemed preposterous, yet it stirred something within the old grandmaster. As the years took their toll, he could feel his vitality waning. The thought of death hung heavy over him. His lifelong cultivation for strength and longevity felt increasingly futile. With this new information, no matter how slim the chance, he felt compelled to investigate. If the rumors were true and the ultimate grandmaster had been killed, then the assailant might possess