"If we genuinely want to stop the evil baby from absorbing the outside world's energy, we have to start
with those thousands of large of earth dragons," Parker informed.
He paced back and forth, ransacking his mind for ideas that might be effective. "If only we have a
thorough understanding of those earth dragons, maybe we can find a way to stop it..."
He trailed off.
"Studying those earth dragons is complicated, and it will also take us years before we could finish. Only
the ancient Earth Masters can successfully accomplish it.
Unfortunately, they have ceased existing in the three thousand big and small universes. How are we
going to find one?"
Queen Siobhan worriedly asked.
The other divine gods in the vicinity were just as worried. Most of them had their shoulders slumped,
and their eyes cast down in a mournful gaze.
Parker's suggestion was reasonable, but it would be almost impossible for them to find a proficient
Earth Master.
Peterson seemed to be deep in thought, and his mouth was set in a semi-pout. Suddenly, he asked,
"Austin, can you do it?"
With an expectant look in his eyes, he shifted his gaze towards Austin.
Hearing Peterson's proposal, the rest of the divine gods followed suit. All eyes were suddenly fixed on
him.
Most of them knew that Austin was good at the Earth Exploring Technique.
"Although I have some understanding of the Earth Exploring Technique, I am still far inferior compared
to the ancient Earth Masters.
I don't think I am the right person to complete this task,"
Austin immediately answered.
He had a precise estimation of himself. Recently, he had indeed made significant progress in the Earth
Exploring Technique.
However, it wasn't enough to be at par to the great Earth Masters long ago.
During his stay in the Karakoram Mountain, he had encountered ninety-nine fierce earth dragons. All of
them were colossal and powerful. Up until now, Austin could remember vividly how they all looked like.
Thinking back, he felt that he couldn't thoroughly study those massive earth dragons.
"It's fortunate that we have such an excellent young man who is adept in the Earth Exploring
Technique.
You're a remarkable cultivator, Austin. You have comprehended the Earth Exploring Technique on a
certain degree despite your young age. Surely, in the future, you will definitely reach the ancient Earth
Masters' level,"
Parker commended Austin.
"But you're right. It would be difficult for you to study the gigantic earth dragons now," he sighed. He
paused for a while, and eventually, he mentioned, "However, I have another candidate." All his peers
suddenly looked at him inquisitively.
Then, Parker waved his sleeve.
Instantly, a figure appeared beside him.
Before them, a skinny old man appeared. He was a shriveled creature, and he looked as though a puff
of wind could blow him down. The old man's deep wrinkles seemed to carve a map of his life.
His eyes were green, but they seemed to have lost their twinkle. He had a resigned look on his face as
if life had taken everything away from him.
His palms were surprisingly large, like two fans. All of his nails were as verdant as the rich grass. They
were sharp and long, good enough to strike a beast in a single blow!
As soon as they all laid their eyes upon him, they immediately felt a biting chill coursed throughout their
whole bodies.
It was a mysterious and powerful energy. It tingled through them like electrical sparks on the way to the
ground, gathering on their toes.
He was like a living zombie!
"This is Master Santos.
I believe that you have heard of this legendary person,"
Parker introduced. He smiled when he saw the dumbfounded expression on his peers' faces.
"What? Master Santos? Really?"
everyone repeated. The divine gods couldn't help but ask twice since they found it impossible for this
fabled person to be in the same space as them right now.
In the past, Santos Yang was known as one of the most powerful Earth Masters in the three thousand
big and small universes!
The crowd gazed at the unkempt zombie-like elder in front of them. He didn't seem to have the
commanding presence the respected Master Santos used to have.
"I understand what you're all thinking. This person is indeed Master Santos. Unfortunately, his spiritual
soul was seriously injured, and his divine essence was damaged.
As a result, he had lost a portion of his sanity," Parker clarified. Then, he began telling the story of how
he stumbled upon the great Earth Master.
"Back then, Master Santos was being pursued. He fled into various places using the Earth Exploring
Technique.
We met by coincidence as he was trying to get rid of some of his pursuers. He was badly injured, and it
seemed like he was going to lose his life at any moment.
Of course, I helped him from the unfortunate situation he was in.
Over the years, I have been trying my best to regain his former vitality.
Master Santos seemed to be getting better after numerous treatments.
But there are still instances where he would spiral down into his state of unconsciousness.
Occasionally, he would recover some memories and communicate with others."
Parker looked at the old man.
"I see."
Everyone nodded their heads. They all felt bad for the elder.
At this moment, it seemed that Santos Yang was in his unconscious state. Since he appeared, he didn't
even look at anyone's eyes. His gaze was focused on a certain void as if something had attracted him
in that direction.
"Can Master Santos really help us?"
one of them reluctantly asked. Given the state he was in, it appeared that he was in no condition to be
in his usual self.
"Yes, even though he used to be a famous Earth Master, could he really help in such a state now?"
someone echoed.
"There are days where he will regain his sanity.
So he might be able to help,"
Parker hesitantly answered.
Everyone's heart sank.
The uncertainty in Parker's voice saddened them.
"Austin, I have a task for you. Since you are familiar with the Earth Exploring Technique as well, you
will have to accompany Master Santos to study the thousands of earth dragons.
Is that okay?"
Parker requested.
"Really? I-"
Austin was at a loss for words. He didn't expect such a privilege would be bestowed upon him.
Since Santos Yang appeared, Austin's eyes had never left him.
On the outside, the famous ancient Earth Master looked like a living zombie.
However, Austin could feel that from time to time, an astonishing law power of earth would course
through Santos Yang's body.
Indistinctly, streaks of mysterious runes flashed through his green eyes, shaking Austin's soul.
'What a powerful earth law!'
Austin mentally exclaimed, lost in the elder's sea of green eyes. He captured the mysterious runes
gleaming in his eyes. For a split second, he had an epiphany!
"What do you think?"
Parker frowned. He waited for Austin's answer, whose mind seemed to be adrift.
"Of course! It would be my pleasure to accompany him,"
Austin finally answered, after coming back to his senses.
It would be a great honor for Austin to keep such a talented Earth Master company.
"Well, I'll communicate with Master Santos first, and then you can set off,"
Parker informed him.
"Set off? Where are we going? Are we going to the Earth?"
Austin asked simultaneously.
Did Parker have a way to send him back to the Earth?
If that was the case, that would be great.
Austin could return to the Earth and take his parents and brother out.
"You don't need to go back to the Earth for the time being.
First of all, you and Master Santos have to check every nook and cranny of the three thousand big and
small universes.
Because each of those said earth dragons has something to do with a particular cosmos in the three
thousand big and small universes.
Therefore, there should be something in each of the universes that resonates with an earth dragon on
the Earth,"
Parker explained.
"Yes, you are right."
Austin nodded.
He had a good cultivation base in the Earth Exploring Technique, so he knew that Parker's conjecture
was very reliable.
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