The Shining Star Above The Heaven-Chapter 538: Arrived at the Meeting Place

In front of Vera’s house, a man wearing a kasaya was interacting with Evin, entertaining her with some of his tricks using energy. He was clearly a monk. Baek Jimin and Vera, watching them not far from the house, sat with smiles on their faces. Seeing Evin’s happy expression made them smile warmly in return.

However, they were stunned when several figures suddenly appeared. Baek Jimin immediately lit up with joy, especially when she saw one particular man among them.

Aldrian had teleported them all here, but once they arrived, he couldn’t help but fix his eyes on the monk. The others who had come with Aldrian also turned to look at the monk, but it was Xin Haotian who reacted visibly, surprised at the sight because he knew this monk.

The monk, who didn’t seem surprised at all by the sudden appearance of Aldrian and the others, met his gaze with a smile.

"Benefactor Aldrian, it’s been a while," the monk said.

Aldrian stepped forward, slightly bowed, and clasped his hands.

"I didn’t expect to meet you here again, teacher ’Karma Seeker’," he said.

The monk standing before him was the same one he and Xin Haotian had met in the Forgeheart Kingdom, after returning from Dragon Back Mountain. At the time, Aldrian had known nothing about the mysterious monk, but over the course of his journey, he eventually learned his true identity.

When he looked into the monk known by the title "Karma Seeker," there was little information available—only that the abbot of the Buddhist sect bore the title Venerable Karma Seeker.

He had already suspected that the monk might be the abbot of the Buddhist sect, especially given his cultivation at the peak emperor stage. Still, discovering it to be true left him with questions. Why had the leader of the Buddhist sect been walking alone back then? He also spoken a line that Aldrian had recalled many times during his travels.

"Not every being’s heart can hold righteousness, and even if they have a righteous heart, not all of them can bear the weight of that righteousness,"

At one time he want to meet with this monk to asked him for an answer, because that statement is truly related in some of the cases he face along in his journey. Now he actually meet with this monk here like the fate has arrange it for them.

"Well, this is how fate and karma work. To think that Benefactor Aldrian is the one who saved Miss Vera’s condition. Her case is quite special—I didn’t dare to treat her recklessly, and not many would, as it could easily put her life at risk," said Venerable Karma Seeker.

Aldrian nodded in understanding, because that was true. When Vera arrived from the Atria Empire, she was already injured. The devil energy in her dantian was the lingering effect of Pride’s technique, which was also infused with his sword intent.

To heal such a wound, one would need to overpower that energy while simultaneously repairing the dantian. Sword intent and devil energy from a peak emperor stage devil were not forces to take lightly. A single mistake could leave Vera crippled for life.

Venerable Karma Seeker was not a specialist in healing techniques. While he might have been able to suppress the devil energy or the remnant sword intent, healing the damage completely was another matter. There might be only one physician capable of treating Vera’s condition, but that man’s whereabouts were unknown.

All Venerable Karma Seeker could do was tend to her external wounds and keep her alive for as long as possible.

From this encounter with Venerable Karma Seeker, Aldrian finally realized who the generous monk that had been helping Vera stay in this place. He let out a quiet sigh. To think that his interest in Evin and in healing Vera would lead him to meet this monk again.

"Yes, it truly is fate. I never thought I would see Teacher Karma Seeker here," Aldrian said.

Venerable Karma Seeker nodded with a smile, his gaze filled with kindness as he looked at Aldrian.

"So, I assume Benefactor Aldrian is heading to the meeting between the Flamecrest and Rivas families?" he asked.

Aldrian was slightly surprised by the question but still gave a nod.

"Yes. I suppose Teacher Karma Seeker has heard the news. I won’t lie to you—Aldrey Flamecrest and Irene Rivas are my parents. As their son, it wouldn’t be right if I didn’t go and take care for this situation. Besides, I’ve already prepared for this moment."

Upon hearing Aldrian’s answer, Venerable Karma Seeker nodded again.

"Then, may this monk accompany you to the meeting place?"

Aldrian and the others in his group were stunned. The ladies already knew the monk’s identity, having been told about it in the past. When Aldrian addressed him as Karma Seeker, they immediately understood—this monk was the abbot of the Buddhist Sect. But now he wanted to accompany them to the meeting place?

Did that mean the gathering of the leaders of the major territories would be complete? All of them would be present in one place.

Still, Aldrian responded to Venerable Karma Seeker with a smile.

"Of course you can, Teacher. With you coming with me, it gives me a boost in confidence," he said, prompting a warm smile from the monk.

"Benefactor Aldrian must be jesting. How could my presence affect your confidence? You are already one of the most influential figures on the continent—more than myself. Even without me, Benefactor Aldrian is more than capable of handling it," Venerable Karma Seeker replied.

"No, I’m serious, Teacher. With you accompanying me, it will definitely give me more credibility and support," Aldrian said. He wasn’t lying. If Venerable Karma Seeker stood beside him, it would raise his standing in front of many. It would also increase the pressure on the Flamecrest and Rivas families if they still intended to act recklessly.

With the venerable Karma Seeker’s appearance, all the leaders of the major territories on the continent will gather. With all of them assembled in support of him, he doubts the Flamecrest and Rivas families will do anything stupid—though even now, he doubts they would, with all those people gathered there.

"Um... mister, are you leaving again?" a small voice suddenly called out. Aldrian turned and saw Evin looking up at him.

He smiled warmly and gently stroked her head.

"Yes, unfortunately I have to go. There’s something your brother needs to take care of. So be good, and take care of your mother until I come back, alright?"

Evin nodded innocently, though inwardly she felt sad that Aldrian had to leave again. Aldrian could sense it. He gave her another gentle pat in consolation, then looked up at Baek Jimin and Vera, who were already standing close to him.

The way Vera looked at him now was very different from the last time they met. He thought she already knew his identity, so he wasn’t surprised by the respect and admiration in her eyes.

"Is everything alright? How’s your condition?" he asked Vera.

"Ah, nothing’s wrong. I’m truly grateful for Lord Aldrian’s help. I apologize for not recognizing you the first time we met," Vera replied with a slight bow.

"It’s okay, don’t worry. I’m just glad there are no more problems with your body," he said, waving his hand. Then he turned to Baek Jimin with a smile.

"Let’s go," he said.

Baek Jimin nodded and glanced at Vera beside her.

"We’ll go ahead," she said, receiving a nod from Vera in response.

Baek Jimin stepped closer and stood beside Aldrian.

"See you later," he said one last time to Vera and Evin before he, his group, and Venerable Karma Seeker disappeared.

Vera looked at the spot where Aldrian had just stood and sighed. She couldn’t believe that the one who saved her was the mysterious swordsman everyone talked about. She hadn’t known his face before because she was already ill here when Aldrian’s face became known across the continent. But she was familiar with the story of the mysterious swordsman—one that had caused uproar throughout the lands several times.

When she finally learned that Aldrian was that person, she was truly shocked and felt somewhat embarrassed. To think that the famous swordsman was the one that healed her.

While Vera was still lost in thought about Aldrian, he and his group had already arrived at the meeting place.

The location was a vast stretch of land pinched by two forests, one from the Flamecrest family’s territory and the other from the Rivas family. It was a good choice for the meeting—close enough to the nearest towns of both territories to make travel easier for everyone.

Aldrian teleported high into the sky with his concealment active, covering his entire group so no one could detect their arrival. He also enveloped the ladies in his energy, making them float. Sylphia, Baek Jimin, Eleine, and Xin Haotian were not really surprised that they had already arrived—they had long given up trying to fully understand Aldrian’s abilities and simply accepted them as they were.

Xin Haotian, in particular, was no longer shocked because of Aldrian’s connection to the higher realm.

Venerable Karma Seeker, however, was the most astonished. He couldn’t resist Aldrian’s teleportation, and suddenly found himself here—far from the Buddhist territory. There was no sign or warning of the sudden movement, which left him truly amazed by Aldrian’s power. This was the first time he had experienced Aldrian’s ability firsthand, and he inwardly nodded.

"Truly amazing ability. I couldn’t even react," he thought, eyes fixed on Aldrian’s figure.

"As expected from one who carries the continent’s weight on his shoulders."

He then looked down below. Not far from them, a massive gathering of people stretched out—if counted, it could reach thousands.

A large tent stood not far from them, surrounded by many guards who prevented anyone from approaching. Aldrian knew that tent was the place where the meeting was held.

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