Seal of God: Crossing the Snake Demon God, Devouring Evolution

Chapter 239 Twenty-one Years Old

An Lan followed Li Zhengzhi's steps and headed all the way to the top floor of the Magic Temple.

Before your eyes, the three-meter-high light gate stands dazzlingly, like the entrance to a mysterious other world, emitting a strange and charming halo. It is the key to the top floor.

The two passed through the light gate, and a very wide space suddenly appeared. Its scale far exceeded the magic temple outside, and a sense of vastness was overwhelming.

Rich and pure magical fluctuations, like dynamic air currents, surge freely around, stirring every sense.

The huge hall stretches for hundreds of meters in diameter, with doors neatly arranged on all sides, revealing a sense of the unknown and mystery. In the center of the hall, a glowing hexagram magic circle lurks quietly, as if waiting to begin a fantasy journey.

Seeing An Lan looking at the door, Li Zhengzhi took the initiative to explain: "The rooms here are all trial fields, and some are residences for high-level mages. Only those with the cultivation level of Saint Mage and above are qualified to live here."

An Lan nodded, secretly sighing that this magic temple was truly full of hidden talents and had an extraordinary style.

"Captain An Lan, once you step onto the magic circle, you can go directly to my office." Li Zhengzhi made an invitation.

"Thank you, Palace Master Li, for leading the way."

An Lan followed instructions and stepped onto the magic circle. In an instant, there was a flash of light and he was in a separate space.

"Captain An Lan, please take a seat."

Li Zhengzhi greeted him warmly, and then said with emotion: "Captain An Lan, you have such a strong talent. I have never seen it before in my life. You are so young but have such a high level of cultivation. The Son of Samsara and the Sword God of Light in the past are not as good as you."

"Palace Master, you are too kind. Your strength is truly unfathomable and admirable." An Lan responded modestly, dealing with this commercial flattery.

"This is my useless disciple Tan Wan. Tan Wan, come and meet Captain An Lan."

Li Zhengzhi looked at the woman behind him. Tan Wan was born with a pretty face and a bit of pride. Now that she knew An Lan's identity, her pride was completely suppressed, leaving only a look of unwillingness. She stepped forward and performed the magician's etiquette: "Meet Captain An Lan."

"Hello, Miss Tan Wan." An Lan answered politely.

"Captain An Lan, what do you think of my disciple?" Li Zhengzhi asked.

"Both his talent and strength are good." An Lan commented truthfully.

Upon hearing this, Tan Wan felt ashamed and angry. As the hall master's favorite student, she had always been proud of her top status. This evaluation sounded like a disrespect to her, and she thought to herself that this man was too arrogant.

She didn't know An Lan's age, and just thought that he looked young because of his high level of cultivation. Li Zhengzhi couldn't guess either, and just felt that he was not very old.

Li Zhengzhi asked again: "How do you compare with your partner?"

An Lan scratched his head, a little embarrassed, but frankly: "I am very lucky to have that group of companions. They are in their respective temples, and their talents and strengths are all top-notch."

Tan Wan’s face became increasingly ugly.

She was originally summoned by her master to see An Lan. At this moment, she couldn't help but say, "Captain An Lan, although you are in a high position and have great power, please don't deny my efforts. I will definitely surpass you in the future!"

An Lan was stunned. It was the first time that someone a few years older than him called him a senior. The difference between his identity and his apparent age was too great. Li Zhengzhi knew that An Lan had not yet broken through the ninth level, but because of his outstanding achievements in hunting down demons, he believed that his strength was unpredictable.

"Do you know Lin Xin?" An Lan suddenly asked.

"Natural understanding."

"Is it possible that Lin Xin and I are from the same demon hunting group?" "The same class? What!"

Tan Wan was so shocked that her face turned pale and she asked anxiously, "How old are you this year?"

An Lan sighed: "Time flies, I'm already twenty-one."

"Twenty-one!" Tan Wan was stunned, and Li Zhengzhi was also shocked.

Li Zhengzhi had already checked An Lan and knew about the founding of the Demon Hunting Group. He was already amazed at his speed of promotion. He originally guessed that he was around 30 years old, but who would have thought that he was actually 21. He thought it was outrageous and thought to himself that the luck of the Knights Templar was truly against the will of heaven.

"So he formed a demon hunting group when he was sixteen?"

Tan Wan turned pale and her voice unconsciously rose. Her face was full of disbelief. She looked as if she had heard something from an Arabian Nights fairy tale. Her body was trembling slightly. Such an amazing thing was completely beyond her comprehension.

An Lan looked calm, nodded slightly, raised his eyebrows innocently and asked, "What else?"

"I had overestimated you in my heart, but I didn't expect that I would underestimate you in the end."

Li Zhengzhi frowned slightly, unable to hide his astonishment on his face, and smacked his lips, but he knew An Lan's identity very well and didn't expect that she would lie about such a thing, so his expression was full of mixed emotions.

"Haha, Palace Master Li, you're too kind." An Lan raised the corners of his mouth in a humble smile, his expression calm and peaceful.

Li Zhengzhi let out a long sigh, as if he had unloaded a huge burden. His shoulders relaxed and his whole body exuded a sense of ease, as if the haze was swept away and his eyes became clear again.

"An Lan, before the holy war, I agreed to hand over Long Haochen's leader. Do you know why?"

Li Zhengzhi suddenly changed the subject, his eyes burning with inquiry.

An Lan's lips curled up slightly, and a smile bloomed: "Of course I know, because we are the same kind of people."

"Oh? Tell me about it." Li Zhengzhi raised his eyebrows slightly, a look of surprise on his face, and leaned forward with interest.

"I feel confidence in you, the kind of confidence that dares to challenge the strongest man on the continent, the Demon God Emperor."

An Lan's eyes were calm and he spoke eloquently, "The reason why you agreed to hand over Long Haochen was, firstly, that the alliance was not well prepared for this holy war and the gap in strength between you and the demons was significant; secondly, you were not strong enough to face the Demon King at that time."

Li Zhengzhi smiled, his mouth wide open, his eyes showing more appreciation, he clapped his hands and praised:

"Yes, I am not ready yet. Although the six holy temples have conflicts on weekdays, they can unite in the face of a powerful enemy. But if we want to counterattack the demons, recover lost territory, or even drive them out of the continent, the key is to defeat the Demon King."

When mentioning the Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu, Li Zhengzhi's expression was stern and his eyes were as sharp as torches:
"I heard that his spiritual power is as high as one million, which is a new level. If there is no one in the alliance to fight him, even if the demons are slightly stronger, they will eventually be defeated. Before I met you, I thought I was the most likely person to challenge him and die with him."

As he spoke, his aura changed, and his kind face became fierce, like a sharp blade out of its sheath.

"I am sixty-seven years old this year. If I am given another hundred years, I may have a chance of winning. If a holy war breaks out and the alliance collapses, the ending will be tragic. That is why I agreed to hand over Long Haochen because the time has not come yet."

Li Zhengzhi paused, then smiled and looked at An Lan, "But now, perhaps in less than a hundred years, I see infinite hope in you. I hope you will take on the important task of challenging the Demon King. Perhaps in ten years, you will be able to fulfill my lifelong wish."

"I understand that the Knights' Temple has always wanted to take the lead, unite the six major temples, integrate the alliance's strength, build a unified country and fight against the demons. I have no objection to this proposal, but I hope that the Magic Temple will take the lead. The other temples also have their own considerations, so it has been shelved for many years. If one day, you can defeat me, the Magic Temple will act according to your proposal."

Li Zhengzhi's eyes were sincere and full of expectation.

(End of this chapter)