Someone from deep within the giant palace slowly responded, "I’m just a hollow husk now. I've wasted away in the mortal realm for many years, barely clinging to life. I'm not worthy of your praise."　　0

The man in black robes walked forward on the path lined with decaying corpses that were all true immortals in the past. 0

It was quite tragic; almost all who had insisted on staying had died, despite having once achieved immortal status. What had been the point of staying behind? For the sake of a vague and elusive legend, they ended up in such an undignified state.0

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The figure in black robes shook his head and peered into the depths of the giant palace, saying, "Friend, there's no need for modesty. How many people throughout history had such the necessary courage to dare reside permanently in the mortal realm and coexist with the physical self.” Then, he immediately took out an object that shined in the void. "I've come here to ask you to fulfill an old acquaintance's favor."　　0

The grandeur of the giant palace was unsettled by a cold and eerie voice that said, "Such a grand spectacle. There must be more than just one or two peerless experts appearing tonight. What is the purpose of all this?"　　0

"I was summoned by an old friend to help him seize a special physical body....0