"Forget it!"
Zhang Xuan was rendered speechless. He didn't think that those fellows would flee so quickly, as if they had seen a ferocious beast.
He did want to kill the Otherworldly Demons, but Yan Xue and the beast were only interested in talking to them.
Seeing Zhang Xuan's expression, Zhao Ya and the others couldn't help but smile.
"They might not be afraid, but they don't want to complicate matters. After all, the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn is of utmost importance at this point … "
Fearing that Zhang Xuan would feel awkward, Lozosy explained.
"Un."
"Zhao Ya and Wei Ruyan, these paintings are of great value. Take them all!" Zhang Xuan turned to the two of them and said, "Zhao Ya and Wei Ruyan, these paintings are of great value.
"Yes!"
Zhao Ya and Zhang Xuan nodded at the same time and flew over.
"Cough cough … Zhang Shi, these are all treasures left behind by Kong Shi. Isn't it a little disrespectful to take them away like that?"
Mingshi Tang and the other two master teachers looked at Zhang Xuan helplessly.
To take three of them right from the start … Wasn't that a little too disrespectful to Kong Shi?
"Then what you mean is …"
Zhang Xuan asked.
"No matter what, we should at least pay our respects before taking them …" one of the master teachers said with a reddened face.
"…" Zhang Xuan was rendered speechless.
He had thought that it would be a good suggestion, but who would have thought that it would be this?
Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan instructed, "Continue!"
Zhao Ya and the others moved swiftly, and it didn't take long for them to collect all of the paintings on the wall.
"Let's go!" After collecting the paintings, Zhang Xuan took out the Prime Amulet and asked, "Little Amulet, where is the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn?"
"It's at the very center of the Inner Sanctum," Little Amulet replied.
"Lead the way!"
Without any hesitation, Zhang Xuan instructed.
Little Amulet nodded in response before flying straight ahead.
There were many layers of the Prime Hall, and it was hard to tell how many paths there were.
Along the way, they encountered quite a few treasures, and Zhang Xuan arranged for them to be collected. Like a swarm of locusts, they didn't even leave behind an ordinary stone statue.
Seeing how a genius like Zhang Xuan was so greedy, the two master teachers felt helpless. They couldn't help but wonder if it was the right decision to follow this fellow here.
If Kong Shi knew that he had such a junior, he would probably die of anger!
"Why aren't there any decent treasures? Is Kong Shi that poor? "
Different from their shock, Zhang Xuan was displeased as he collected them.
Along the way, the items collected included paintings, zithers, brushes, and the like. They were extremely valuable and would definitely fetch a sky-high price. However, there was not a single decent item. Compared to the treasures obtained from the branch palaces, they paled in comparison.
"…" The two master teachers clutched their chests.
These words were too disgraceful, so he could only pretend not to hear them.
Proceeding forward, they soon arrived at a hall.
"It's here …"
Little Talisman said as it lightly swayed on a stone tablet.
Buzz!
As if something had been activated, a tall statue in the middle of the hall slowly turned around.
It was none other than Kong Shi!
"The fact that you are able to enter this hall means that you have cleared the first trial. However, if you wish to obtain the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn, there's still one last trial to go through."
An indifferent voice rang out, seeping into one's mind, giving one a feeling of being bathed in the spring breeze.
Obtaining the Prime Amulet, obtaining the crux of the formation, and entering the Prime Hall … These were all trials. Those who were able to make it this far were definitely top-notch geniuses, and they were qualified to receive the heritage. However, there was still one last trial to go through.
"The passageway ahead is filled with Illusory Formations, Slaughter Formations, and all kinds of Inner Demons. If you are able to clear it, you will be able to see the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn and have a chance to tame it. If you are unable to do so, don't worry, there won't be any danger to your life. However, you will be teleported out of the Prime Hall, and you will have nothing to do with my heritage for the rest of your life!"
The statue said as it pointed forward.
Zhang Xuan turned his gaze over, and indeed, there was a passageway at the center of the hall. It extended far into the distance, and it was impossible to see the end of it.
"Let's begin. Each of you only has a single chance. You can enter the passageway together or individually. There's no limit to how many people can enter," the statue said.
"How does this passageway work?"
Zhang Xuan turned to Little Talisman and asked.
Even with his eye of discernment, he was unable to find the slightest trace of a formation at all. How in the world was this trial supposed to work?
Did it affect one's state of mind in some way?
"This was left behind by Kong Shi to test his juniors. I'm not too sure about the details," Little Talisman replied awkwardly.
"Alright then."
Zhang Xuan activated his Eye of Insight and scanned the passageway, but he was unable to find anything at all. It was as if there was no one in the passageway, and there were no energy fluctuations at all.
"Teacher, I'll give it a try first. Regardless of whether I succeed or not, I'll be able to prepare you for it."
"Teacher, I'll give it a try first. Regardless of whether I succeed or not, I'll be able to prepare you for it!"
Zhao Ya said as she took a step forward.
"Be careful!"
Even though Kong Shi had said that there was no danger, Zhang Xuan still couldn't help but feel a little worried.
"Un." With a smile, Zhao Ya led the way forward. It didn't take long for her to arrive at the passageway, and without any hesitation, she stepped into it.
Weng!
A white ray of light shrouded her, and in the next moment, the young lady seemed to have fallen into some kind of illusion. She stood motionlessly on the spot.
Some time later, a cold aura emanated from her body, and it was as if she had morphed into the Queen of Ice. Powerful energy surged into the surroundings, threatening to shatter the passageway.
However, despite her overwhelming strength, the passageway was even more resilient. No matter how powerful her attacks were, nothing happened.
"It seems like Zhao Ya's Pure Yin Body has been awakened once more …"
After a while, Luo Ruoxin suddenly said.
Zhang Xuan took a closer look, and just as Lozosy had said, Zhao Ya had grown even stronger. She was only a step away from reaching Ancient Sage, and it seemed like she would be able to make a breakthrough at any moment now.
Under the effects of the Pure Yin Body, she emanated an aura reminiscent of a fairy, making her look even more elegant and alluring.
Every single one of her movements seemed to be in harmony with nature, and there was a unique charm to it.
As expected, in just a few short minutes, her unique constitution had been awakened once more, and it had become even more perfect.
Hu!
Just as Zhang Xuan was about to take a closer look to see what kind of energy had caused her unique constitution to undergo such a metamorphosis, a ray of light suddenly shrouded her once more. The next moment, as if she had been teleported away, she vanished from the spot.
"Failed!"
The voice of Kong Shi's sculpture echoed in the air.
"Failed?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback for a moment before realization struck him.
The sculpture had said that those who failed would be teleported out of the Prime Hall. From the looks of it, it seemed like Zhao Ya had been teleported away.
"Teacher, allow me!"
Seeing that her senior had been teleported away, Wei Ruyan walked up to Zhang Xuan.
Just like Zhao Ya, she felt as if she had fallen into an illusion. Not too long later, her unique constitution was awakened as well, and a poisonous aura emanated from her body.
Even though she had failed to push for a breakthrough to Ancient Sage, her strength had undergone a huge transformation. It seemed like she was only a step away from reaching the final step.
Soon, she was teleported away as well.
"Let's go together!"
Seeing that Luo Qiqi and the other two master teachers were intending to head over as well, Zhang Xuan nodded.
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