My Life Anthem Covers the Globe

Chapter 483 483: News Returns, The City Grieves

Unbelievably, a Supreme Saint Master descended upon the Ninth District!

Pei Jing was stunned on the spot, for a moment he didn't even know how to react.

He understood.

Figures of this caliber don't appear here without reason; as the strongest forces in the world, they carry the heavy burden of human resurgence on their shoulders, and it's not unusual for them to remain unseen for years.

"Could it be, the relief of this disaster is due to the intervention of this Saint Master!?"

Pei Jing seemed to connect the dots, and his heart tightened involuntarily.

After all.

With the involvement of Saint Master Level power, the dangers of this disaster might far exceed everyone's expectations, and thus, deep down, he couldn't help but flash a hint of doubt and worry.

However, before long.

He noticed the group behind him, disheveled, panting, not unlike fugitives.

"Isn't that... Nie Bao, Lu Zhan and the others!?"

Pei Jing was startled, then showed a look of relief.

Though a bit of a mess.

But.

Since they all survived, it means Su Qi is also unharmed.

And Pei Jing's change of expression seemed to trigger some unpleasant memories for Nie Bao and the others, something familiar, as if they had witnessed it somewhere before...

Before they could exchange pleasantries.

Pei Jing cupped his hands and bowed towards the Celestial South Saint Master, respectfully saying, "Your honor..."

But before he could finish, the Celestial South Saint Master interrupted him: "You're that kid from the Jiuyuan Pei Family, still quite dashing it seems, but surely you didn't all gather here just to welcome me, did you."

As he spoke, the Celestial South Saint Master's gaze on Pei Jing carried a hint of an amused smile.

He knew of the Nine Abyss Saint Master's fiery temperament.

And this junior of the other party openly went against the latter and still managed to retreat fully intact.

Truly intriguing.

Pei Jing was very shrewd and immediately realized the Celestial South Saint Master did not wish to reveal his identity, otherwise he wouldn't have intentionally interrupted him.

Thus, he tactfully skipped over it, naturally responding, "Not at all, the city's populace, upon learning of the fleet's return, gathered spontaneously to thank the heroes who quelled this disaster, after all, Su Qi..."

He was about to mention Su Qi's merits but realized that with the Saint Master's appearance, the credit for quelling the disaster most likely had been misunderstood, so he promptly changed his words: "Su Qi, being the main force against the eerie invasion, naturally people are truly grateful."

The Celestial South Saint Master nodded.

However.

This was already the second time he'd heard the name Su Qi.

He glanced around.

Indeed.

Within the bustling crowd, he saw many banners praising Su Qi, all were filled with utmost accolades.

He quickly realized this was probably a celebration for Su Qi's victorious return!

Therefore.

The Celestial South Saint Master grew increasingly curious about this person whom he'd never met.

Unfortunately...

He sighed slightly and said, "Yes, they should be well celebrated; everyone who fights for humanity is a hero, they're all in the back, I won't steal the limelight, why don't you arrange a place for the two of us to stay first."

The Celestial South Saint Master, seeing the newly revived 'God' beside him, assumed the other was not used to such lively scenes, and thus took it upon himself to make arrangements.

Yet.

Su Qi wasn't unresponsive.

When he saw each face in the crowd, stretched up on tiptoe, beaming with joy, he felt an unprecedented surge of vitality!

As if all the world's colors would pale in comparison to this vitality.

This is humanity!

They can endure long darkness, withstand countless hardships, as long as they see hope, this race will burst forth with dazzling brilliance in the cold, dark universe!

Only.

The Celestial South Saint Master's words, as they fell into Pei Jing's ears, made him mistakenly believe that the Saint Master disdained ostentation, preparing to leave all the glory of the feast for Su Qi in the great ship behind, thus nurturing future talents.

This is understandable too.

Because.

With Su Qi's talent, even a Supreme Saint Master probably wouldn't turn a blind eye.

Thus.

Pei Jing immediately arranged for Lin Nan to have people lead these two distinguished guests to rest, then waited proudly for Su Qi's figure to appear.

"This little guy, looks like this time, the Ninth District won't be able to keep him..."

At this moment, Pei Jing completely showed the demeanor of an old father witnessing his daughter getting married, fully aware that the reason the Saint Master visited the Ninth District was most likely for Su Qi.

And after Lin Nan instructed the staff to arrange accommodations for the Celestial South Saint Master and his companion, he couldn't help but feel perplexed.

Truthfully, Pei Jing's behavior was somewhat abnormal.

From beginning to end, Pei Jing hadn't inquired about the identities of these figures.

Even though Pei Jing knew them, in such circumstances, introductions would be expected, yet all of this seemed purposefully omitted by Pei Jing, leaving Lin Nan and others confused.

However.

This suspicion was quickly set aside by them.

Because, at this time, the hatch of the hovering ship in the sky opened.

One by one, several figures emerged, quickly descending.

And these Transcendents...

Pei Jing hardly recognized any, not only that, but their expressions seemed to carry a trace of solemnity and sorrow.

All of a sudden.

This made Pei Jing's heart swell with a terribly ominous premonition.

Descending were Wang Ming and the seven others.

They had received private messages from the Celestial South Saint Master, tasked with handling this situation.

"Su Qi..."

"Did he... not return with you?"

Pei Jing's voice started to tremble as his gaze passed over Wang Ming and the others, finally resting on the beleaguered Nie Bao and others.

At this moment.

Wang Ming's mood was equally complex.

Though used to death due to frequent battles in otherworlds under the Celestial South Saint Master, this moment still felt difficult to articulate.

But some things happen unexpectedly, without warning.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his sadness, and solemnly said, "Su Qi, he was a good child."

"But..."

"I'm sorry, we couldn't bring him back safely."

In an instant.

It was as if a thunderbolt had struck from the clear skies above.

The taut string within Pei Jing shattered instantaneously!

Everyone who heard this sentence, their smiles froze unnaturally.

The entire venue...

Became eerily silent!

The previously joyful scene seemed to be paused at that moment.

Until Lin Nan choked out: "How is this possible!?"

"He's so young and gifted, it shouldn't be, you must have made a mistake."

He found it truly hard to accept.

And his words echoed the sentiments of countless others.

In that moment.

Tears poured out in torrents!

The city wept in unison.