Inside the private room, Ling Xian's expression was haggard and his eyes were lifeless. As if he was being shrouded by a dark cloud, he was full of hopelessness.
In the past 10 days, other than completing 200 missions, he spent the rest of his time thinking about his fortune. But no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn't find any clues.
This made him hopeless and he felt a deep sense of helplessness.
To him, this kind of helplessness and hopelessness was very rare. Ever since he began his cultivation journey, he has faced countless enemies and faced far too many obstacles. But he has never felt hopeless.
However, there was nothing he could do in this matter.
"It looks like I have to give up."
Ling Xian bitterly smiled, he was full of unwillingness. But what could he do no matter how unwilling he was? If he starts a war against the Shang Qing Sect, he will not be able to return.
There was no way he was going to joke around with his life. Other than this, nothing else would work.
"For this fortune, I have sacrificed far too much. But in the end, it was all for naught."
Ling Xian's fists tightened and then loosened. His usually bright eyes were now dim and lifeless.
However, when he remembered all the heaven-defying things he has done, his eyes brightened.
"No, I cannot give up. I have to find a way. I have even broken the seal from the heavens. Ever since I began my cultivation journey, I have done far too many heaven-defying things. Do I have to accept my fate and not defy God? "
Ling Xian's expression turned determined and he mumbled, "I do not believe that God will not take care of me. Then I will defy God and reach the peak!"
As soon as he spoke, a terrifying wave of Qi rolled out of him. If it weren't for the array, this private room would've crumbled into pieces.
However, just as this wave of Qi rolled out, a compliment arose from outside the door.
"You truly are a multi-talented Heaven's Favorite. It's only been 10 years and you have reached the intermediate stage of the completion level."
"Hmm?"
Ling Xian frowned slightly. Then, he saw a white-haired elder push open the door and enter. He couldn't help but be startled. At this, the elder smiled, "What is it? Are you surprised to see me?"
"That's true. I cannot believe you, the leader of the Path of Arrays, would come find me." Ling Xian nodded. This elder was the leader of the Path of Arrays. Other than the Supreme Elder and the Saintess, he was one of the seven people with the highest position in the Shang Qing Sect.
The array grandmaster grinned, "Then guess, why am I looking for you?"
"I have no idea." Ling Xian shook his head. He was not in the mood to play guessing games.
"Why do I feel like you're in low spirits?"
The array grandmaster raised an eyebrow and said gently, "If you run into any trouble, just tell me. I have some power in the Shang Qing Sect. I will help you solve it."
"Thank you for your kindness."
Ling Xian bitterly smiled, thinking that he couldn't help with this. Nobody in the Shang Qing Sect could either.
Hearing this rejection, the Leader of the Path of Arrays frowned and didn't say anything else.
"Since the Leader of the Path of Arrays is here, you must be looking for me." Ling Xian smiled and changed the topic.
"That's right." The leader nodded and said something that made Ling Xian's heart pound. "You've heard about the ancient ruins, right?"
At those words, Ling Xian's eyes exploded with light. His instinct told him that an opportunity had appeared.
However, in order to not arouse the grandmaster's suspicions, he hid his excitement and said softly, "I have. Everyone in the Shang Qing Sect is talking about the ruins. I don't think many people don't know about it."
"That's right." The array grandmaster stroke his beard and made another statement that made Ling Xian even more excited.
"The reason I am looking for you today is to invite you to join me in the exploration of the ruins."
Hearing this, Ling Xian's heart pounded. He understood that this was an opportunity in a hopeless situation!
Though it was only a short statement, to him, it was a ray of hope that lit up his dark future!
Therefore, why wouldn't he be excited? However, he knew very well that he cannot go overboard. Plus, there were many things he needed to confirm.
Therefore, he merely got excited for a second before he regained his calmness, "Invite me? The Shang Qing Sect is full of talented people. I don't think there is a need for me. "
"The Shang Qing Sect is full of talented people. I don't think there is a need for me here."
Seeing that Ling Xian's expression was calm and unmoved by the ancient ruins, the grandmaster's compliment intensified.
"Array and crafts?"
Ling Xian frowned, "Please speak clearly."
"Here's the thing. These days, us old guys have been exploring the ruins. You also know that as long as it is an ancient ruin, there will always be many mechanisms. "
The grandmaster explained, "If we aren't careful, not only will we lose our lives, but the ruins will also be destroyed. These days, most of the traps have been broken by us. There is only one left, but we are helpless. "
"This trap is a little strange. It has a natural barrier that only allows one person to pass through. Not one more can pass through. It is made from the combination of arrays and crafts. In other words, we must find someone skilled in both arrays and crafts in order to break it. "
The grandmaster grinned, "In the entire Shang Qing Sect, you are the only one who fulfills this strict requirement. Coincidentally, you have returned to the Sect. Therefore, the Supreme Headmaster sent me to invite you to help us solve the last obstacle. "
"What an interesting trap. It requires someone skilled in both arrays and crafts. It sure is harsh." Ling Xian's eyes brightened as he began to believe him.
Though he wasn't too sure about the ancient ruins, he knew that every single ancient ruin has many strange traps. Therefore, it was reasonable that one needed to be proficient in both arrays and crafts to open this trap.
However, he had another question, "Even though the trap only allows one person to pass through, why not let the grandmaster of crafts solve the part before you go in and solve the part with arrays?"
"I want to as well. We all want to."
The grandmaster bitterly chuckled, "Sadly, we have already tried. No matter which part is solved first, as long as the first person leaves, the part that is solved will automatically be restored. In other words, only when two people enter at the same time can we solve the trap. "
"I see."
Ling Xian's eyes shone brighter and brighter. To enter at the same time and only allow one person to enter … this was basically made for him!
In the entire Shang Qing Sect, in the entire Yuezhou, it was hard to find a grandmaster who was skilled in both arrays and crafts!
In other words, an opportunity had appeared. Ignoring whether or not he can steal from those original leveled cultivators, at the very least, he now has the right to enter the ruins!
Plus, he is entering openly!
This was like a ray of hope in a hopeless situation. It was enough to make Ling Xian happy. Don't forget, he was full of hopelessness before. Now that there was a ray of hope, why wouldn't he be happy?
"How about it? Are you willing to lend us a hand?" The grandmaster smiled, his old eyes flickered with anticipation.
"As a pupil of the Shang Qing Sect, of course I will." The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up, revealing a bright smile.
A great opportunity was right before his eyes. If he didn't go, then he would truly be an idiot.
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