"...Ritualist?"
Annan furrowed his brows slightly, his expression turning solemn.
He did not ask Xitan Pulan pointless questions like "Did you really hear that name?" or "Are you sure?" — If there really was an elderly Ritualist there, the fact that Xitan Pulan had come back alive was already no small feat.
The path of rituals... this was another way to obtain transcendent powers in the world.
Undoubtedly, they were far more dangerous than Transcendents.
The end of the path to transcendence always leads to one place — to grasp the truth and ascend to become an Immortal.
But in this world, there are always people who are attached to the mortal world, indulging in the lavish lifestyle and the tangible benefits, without longing for the distant eternity, truth, and authority.
For them, transcendent power is merely a useful tool to gain glory and wealth.
Since it is a tool... cost-effectiveness naturally needs to be considered.
