Capítulo 1327: Chapter 1204: Trial
In front of the Artifact Spirit of the Thunder Emperor Spear, none of Qing Zi’s people dared to act rashly, otherwise, even though the opponent was just an Artifact Spirit, it could still easily destroy them.
While everyone was filled with envy and jealousy, the apparition erging from the Thunder Emperor Spear finally shifted its gaze away from Ye Fan.
Glancing at Qing Zi and the others, the Artifact Spirit of the Thunder Emperor Spear said in a deep voice, “For tens of thousands of years, according to the master’s calculations, Tianxuan Continent will usher in the most glorious era of Emperor Road’s contending.”
Hm?
Upon hearing the words of the Thunder Emperor Spear’s Artifact Spirit, everyone looked at each other in disbelief. Would such a glorious era really arrive?
Before everyone could co to any conclusion, the Artifact Spirit continued, “In accordance with the master’s will, he wants to leave his legacy in this glorious era, passing down the Thunderclap Treasure Skill. He did not prove the Dao to beco an Emperor, hoping that the one who inherits his legacy can fulfill this wish on his behalf.”
“It is precisely for this reason that the master’s underground palace opened this ti. You are very lucky to be the candidates for inheriting the master’s legacy.”
The Artifact Spirit’s voice was small, but it struck everyone’s mind like a clap of thunder.
Except for Ye Fan, everyone present was ecstatic.
Previously they thought there was no hope, but unexpectedly, there was a twist, and there was still hope to inherit the Thunder Venerable’s legacy. How could they not be ecstatic?
Qing Zi looked at Ye Fan with a sneer, but unexpectedly, Ye Fan didn’t even look at him, making his full-strength punch feel like it landed on air, with no point of force.
“Kid, although you have cultivated the Thunderclap Treasure Skill, the Thunder Venerable’s legacy may not be yours!”
Inwardly, Qing Zi was steely determined. In terms of cultivation and comprehension, he believed he was no worse than anyone, especially stronger than Ye Fan. He didn’t think his hopes were smaller than Ye Fan’s.
“Let say this: the master’s legacy is not so easily inherited. To receive the legacy, you must pass through two tests set by the master. Those willing to stay and take the test, step forward. Those unwilling, I can send them away now!”
The Artifact Spirit of the Thunder Emperor Spear glanced at everyone, continuing before they could act: “However, once you stay and fail the tests, the only path is death. Consider carefully!”
Scrsh!
Upon these words, everyone’s expressions changed!
Among them, many older generation Holy Embryo Realm Peak cultivators began to consider retreating.
Although they didn’t know what the tests entailed, it was obvious that they were unlikely to succeed; otherwise, they would have broken through to the Divine Power Realm long ago, and not been stuck at the Peak of Holy Embryo Realm for so many years.
Pa!
Ye Fan took a firm step forward; he believed he could pass the test. Even if he ultimately couldn’t, he certainly wouldn’t die—Elder Xuan wouldn’t watch him die.
Seeing Ye Fan choose to stay and accept the test, many were deeply stirred, prompting even so of the older strong people, who initially intended to quit, to grittily decide to stay.
Even a Little Cultivator at the Peak of the True Essence Realm like Ye Fan wasn’t afraid to die, so why should they be? Instead of just leaving, why not take a leap of faith, maybe it would lead to a bright future!
Pass the test, accept the legacy; fail, death! It’s that simple!
Listening to the Artifact Spirit of the Thunder Emperor Spear, Qing Zi also hesitated. Though he had confidence, there were others on-site like the Ancient Saint and Tianxuan Saint who were on par with him in talent and comprehension. He wasn’t certain of victory.
However, seeing Ye Fan having the courage to take the risk, Qing Zi gritted his teeth, steeling his determination, and with great difficulty, took a step forward, expressing his willingness to stay.
Yet, a few still chose to withdraw, not daring to risk their lives for an intangible future.
With so many people present, in the end, only one would inherit the legacy, while the rest would die. They couldn’t gamble on being the only winner.
“Congratulations, you are quite self-aware. Let send you away now!”
The Artifact Spirit of the Thunder Emperor Spear smiled, waving at the few cultivators who chose to leave, then they flickered in place and disappeared.
After teleporting those people away, the Artifact Spirit of the Thunder Emperor Spear acted as if it had done sothing trivial, and continued to address those who stayed, including Ye Fan: “You are the excellent ones, truly courageous. Congratulations, you passed my test.”
Everyone looked around at each other, puzzled by the Artifact Spirit’s intention. They hadn’t done anything; how had they passed its test?
“Great perseverance, great fortitude, putting life and death aside, believing in oneself; this is the test I have for you!”
The Artifact Spirit of the Thunder Emperor Spear laughed mischievously, “In other words, I deceived you earlier. Failing the test won’t result in death, only being sent away. The master is benevolent; how could he kill the innocent randomly? I just wanted to see if you had the courage to face death and erge victoriously.”
“So that’s it!”
Everyone couldn’t help but harshly scorn the Artifact Spirit of the Thunder Emperor Spear in their hearts. This fellow was too sly. Who could have guessed an Artifact Spirit of a dignified Venerable’s weapon would lie?
However, everyone couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that failing the test wouldn’t lead to death was certainly good news.
“But don’t get too happy too soon. Although there are only two assessnts, they are not easy to pass.”
The Artifact Spirit chuckled, “The two assessnts are tests of willpower and comprehension; those who are fully qualified in both will inherit the master’s legacy, gaining the complete Thunderclap Treasure Skill legacy. If none can pass, I will seek candidates from other realms until a qualified one is found.”
“Enough talk, let’s begin the first test: willpower. Based on your inner minds, you will be sent into the Illusion Realm. Those who can extricate themselves from it on their own will pass, those who can’t will be eliminated.”
Upon saying this, the Artifact Spirit waved its hand, casting its Spell.
Ye Fan felt a dizzy spell, finding previous mories seed to be sealed and couldn’t be recalled.
When he regained consciousness, he found everything before his eyes significantly familiar; the snow-covered mountain peaks, clear skies unmarred by any clouds.
“Awoo…”
With a joyful wolf howl, an azure wolf, as large as a calf, ca bounding towards him from afar.
“Little Wolf?”
Ye Fan cheered. He couldn’t rember how long it had been since he’d last seen this little guy. Now it was majestic beyond compare, its blue fur shining like satin, smooth and glossy!
The azure wolf arrived before him like a whirlwind, placing its large paws on his shoulders and licking his face full of saliva, more affectionate than long-separated lovers.
That long-forgotten feeling!
Ye Fan couldn’t help but sigh. How many years had it been? Since he ca to the Xuan Realm, he had never returned to Earth, and wasn’t this his master’s secluded retreat on Mount Tian?
“Ye Fan, stop fooling around. Your master is waiting for you. Aren’t you going to see him?”
With a crisp voice, Ye Fan shook violently, reluctantly pushed the wolf’s paw from his shoulder, and turned to look.
A graceful woman was smiling at him and Little Wolf, her every smile and frown so familiar.
“Liuli…”
Ye Fan’s eyes blurred as he ran over and tightly embraced Su Liuli, afraid she would disappear if he loosened his grip.
“What are you doing? Be careful, lest your master sees…”
Su Liuli mockingly struggled for a mont before holding him tight, feeling each other’s heartbeat and warmth!
“Liuli, wasn’t your soul scattered? How co you’re fine now?”
Ye Fan vaguely rembered, before the space passage between Earth and the Xuan Realm, Su Liuli’s soul had been scattered, leaving her a vegetative state. How was she okay now?
“It’s like this, it was Master and Master Yan who jointly perford a heaven-defying secret technique to forcibly gather my soul, bringing back to life.”
As Su Liuli spoke, she led Ye Fan towards Chu Xuanji’s secluded little cottage. Everything felt so familiar, every grass and tree unchanged.
“You little rascal, you still rember how to co back?”
Approaching the small cottage, Ye Fan heard a voice so familiar it couldn’t be more so. Following that, Chu Xuanji, clad in a coarse blue robe, ca out of the room, holding a traditional book in one hand and a Taishi Chair in the other.
“Master…”
Ye Fan couldn’t help but let his emotions show, taking a few quick steps, kneeling before him, clinging to Master Chu’s leg, and bursting into tears.
“Oh dear, the sun rises in the west today, you actually called Master.”
Chu Xuanji sighed as he helped him up, looking him over.
Ye Fan’s nose tingled; he had always called Chu Xuanji “old man,” rarely addressing him as Master.
“Kid, you’re back for good this ti, right? Liuli is okay now. Pick a day, and marry her and Yuxin together, and lead a good life.” Chu Xuanji teased as he looked at Ye Fan and Su Liuli.
“Master, you old rascal!” Su Liuli blushed, stamped her foot, and fled into the room.
Watching Su Liuli’s retreating figure, Ye Fan, caught in the illusion, struggled to calm his emotions.
“This feels too real, doesn’t it?”
Once calm, Ye Fan sighed internally. He, too, was a magician, very knowledgeable about illusion techniques. From the mont he appeared on Mount Tian, he knew it was all an illusion, yet he couldn’t bear to break it because it held his most cherished mories.
But he knew, no matter how lovely, illusions were still illusions, and he must break it to return to himself.
“Master, although I know you’re just an illusion in my mind, I still want to kowtow to thank you for your nurturing through the years!”
With that, Ye Fan knelt once more, heavily kowtowing three tis to the non-existent Chu Xuanji.
“Xiao Fan, what are you doing?”
Chu Xuanji seed bewildered as he stood up from the Taishi Chair, saying, “Are you still going to leave?”
“Thank you for giving such a beautiful illusion.”
Ye Fan spoke to the void, then bellowed, “Break for !”
Whoosh!
With his voice, a small sword shot out from his brow, and under the sweeping sword Qi, he seed to hear the sound of glass shattering in his mind.
Soon after, Ye Fan’s vision went dark, instantly regaining clarity. He stood again in the burial chamber, facing the tall stone platform and coffin.
The artifact spirit of the Thunder Emperor Spear still stood on the stone platform, but its gaze towards Ye Fan held a hint of the unusual!
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