“Old friends?” Zu An repeated, stunned.0

“Of course, I am not talking about 'friends' like us, but rather those who share great karma with you in this world. You will know soon enough.” The Necropolis Emperor chuckled and didn’t talk about it in more detail. Instead, he focused on pouring the wine. There was a wistful look on his face. “This really is a nostalgic taste…”2

As he spoke those words, his figure gradually disappeared. For some reason, even though Zu An had clearly only known him for a short time, he felt really sad inside, as if an intimate friend had just left him.0

As the Necropolis Emperor completely disappeared, the surrounding space suddenly distorted. Zu An discovered that he was in a spacious martial arena that also resembled a large military drill ground. The majestic Yin Mountains in the distance, as well as the surging Naihe Oblivion River, were faintly visible.0

“This should be a valley near the Yin Mountains,” Zu An muttered, then realized...0