459 The First Steps

John's gaze turned heated as he heard the Grand Elder reveal this, as he was looking at the names of the most talented cultivators to ever walk the world.

"These names belonged to cultivators that inspired fear and awe back in the ancient times. Only the ninth place spot belongs to someone of our timeline, the Astral Emperor," the Grand Elder explained.

"Astral Emperor? Does he still live?" Iris asked, a tinge of excitement in her voice as she enjoyed learning about the world she lived in.

"Indeed he does. He's the Emperor of the Astral Empire, who is one of the strongest powers in this world," the Grand Elder replied.

"How strong is the Astral Empire compared to our Heavenly Lightning Sect?" Iris asked, enthusiasm again present in her voice.