265 Stronghold Ancien (2/2)

”…” Stronghold Ancient was shaken and said, ”So Your Highness is aware that I knew your true self?”

”Just a hunch.” Jin Rou chuckled. Indeed, this was only a hunch in his part but something he believed on. After all, he was invited personally by a big shot. Just how difficult was it to see an Ancient?

Very difficult. Only other Ancients and Ethereals had the capability to do so.

And Jin Rou also knew who gave Stronghold a heads up.

”Father has suddenly contacted me and said that His Highness Jin Rou might be going in True Realm and he wanted me to escort you personally.” Stronghold Ancient confessed, ”However, the time you ascended into our place came exactly the moment I was having a dangerous breakthrough, thus I wasn't able to meet you and just told Woodrain to meet you personally. I know that you are in a disguise, that's why I said nothing except a warning not to offend you.”

”Please forgive this lowly being, Your Highness.” Stronghold Ancient was about to kowtow,

But Jin Rou stopped him and said, ”I told you that it's okay. It's not that big of a deal. I came here because I want to see the dear son of that old general of mine.”

Jin Rou chuckled and said, ”And indeed, you guys have almost the same appearance. And the tenacity and perseverance to seek the dao, too. It's all the same. You are like the doppelganger of your father.”

”...” Stronghold didn't know what to say. To receive such a compliment from the Celestial King was like the heavens have granted him another pair of wings. He was a big shot here in Starlight, but when he was in front of Jin Rou, he was only a little kid.

He didn't expect that the Celestial King who ran away from his responsibilities was this nice. Or maybe he was only nice to him because of his father.

But the fact remained that Jin Rou was nice to him.

”So, how are the things here in Starlight?” Jin Rou asked, ”Is there something weird happening?”

”Something weird?” Stronghold contemplated for a while and said, ”Recently, there are weird dark-colored portals opening. Though nothing was coming from it, it was giving a chilling vibe that even I wasn't sure of.”

”Dark-colored portals, you say?” Jin Rou's eyes flashed and his expression became serious which made Stronghold surprise.

Just what kind of things were capable of warranting such an expression from Jin Rou?

”Where and when did the last opening of this portal?” Jin Rou asked.

”In the territory of Seismic Island Constellation. It happened a year ago. But there are no casualties there as everyone was safe and sound.” Stronghold answered. He didn't filter any information and gave everything he knew.