Chapter 307 (2/2)

It was a piece of crimson red metal slab just like burning flames. From afar, one could tell that there were many writings and diagrams on it.

Groups of staff members continued to search for information and test for data around the metal slab.

Hoppes’ disciple, Leon, the burly looking man who looked like a lion, was standing in the middle, giving out instructions.

“It’s not the script from the previous dynasty.”

“What about the minority ethnic groups? Have they been checked?”

“It isn’t that either. Nor is it the northern area’s language. It’s different from the Sand Country’s as well.”

“There’s no change to its height and width, but its temperature keeps fluctuating. It reaches 120 degree celsius at most and 30 degree celsius at least.”

“Based on our study of the diagrams for now, it’s probably describing a set of Killing sword technique.”

“We’ve compared it to the size of an ordinary man’s finger. The words and diagrams ought to have been inscribed by a person with bare fingers.”

Upon James’ arrival, everyone lowered their heads in greeting before they continued with their work. Everyone seemed extremely excited, just like cats who had smelled the scent of fish.

This was in fact how it was. Compared to endlessly exploring synthesis combinations or extracting cultivation methods from already known sword techniques, a sword technique from the Ancient Era was more exciting.

James walked up to the front row, looked at the metal slab which was filled with densely packed words and asked, “How’s the progress?”

“We haven’t confirmed the source of the script, but we currently suspect that it might be related to Westerners. We might need to invite a few Westerner masters to help support our research.” Leon threw a glance at Fang Xingjian. The other time, he was the one examining Fang Xingjian’s Nurturing sword technique, but right now, he was the one reporting the progress of his own work. He continued, “However, Team Leader Hoppes still has no intention of getting involved in this research for now. Therefore, we have no funds for this research yet.”

To continue the research, to enlist the help of other masters… There were many areas which required financing.

James nodded and looked at Fang Xingjian, only to discover that the latter’s eyes were wide-open and staring at the Ancient Era’s sword technique. Fang Xingjian’s eyes were filled with surprise and curiosity.

James secretly nodded to himself, thinking that he could let Fang Xingjian lead this project.

However, just as he was about to speak, a laughter rang out. A strange man with upward slanting brows and bright eyes, white-colored hair, and who seemed both like an old man and a young man walked in. When he appeared, everyone present started to feel nervous.

“Senior James, long time no see.”

“What senior? Your reputation as a Sword Saint in Eastern Sand Region is more well-known than mine.” James smiled and introduced the man to Fang Xingjian, “Xingjian, this is our academy’s new sword arts master. He’s a Sword Saint from the Eastern Sand Region and a grandmaster in sword arts. You’ll have to learn from him.”

Sasa shook his head and said, “Before senior, how would I dare to mention anything about being a grandmaster.” He then turned to look at the Ancient Era’s sword tehcnique, a hint of a scorching glow flashed in his eyes. “I have some hints regarding this sword technique. I’ve once discovered a similar piece of metal slab in Eastern Sand Region. I’d like to head this project.”

A hint of hesitation flashed in James’ eyes and he looked at Fang Xingjian.

From the start, Fang Xingjian had not paid any attention to their conversation. All his attention had been captured by the piece of metal slab right in front of his eyes.

It was because he realized that he could understand the script written on it. In his world, this script was known as Chinese characters.

‘The last words written by Captain Lin Ling of the special forces of Xin Country’s titular organization…’