“I am the Emperor of Humanity, named ‘Huai’. I wonder if anyone in the world today still remembers me, or what the state of the outside world is now,” the white-robed figure said slowly.
At these words, Lin Yun was stunned, his heart surging with shock.
“You… you’re the Human Emperor?” Lin Yun could hardly believe it.
“You know my name?” The Human Emperor looked at Lin Yun.
“I… I’ve heard a little,” Lin Yun nodded nervously.
Throughout the trials, Lin Yun had sensed that the relic’s master was an immensely powerful figure from hundreds of thousands of years ago.
But he never imagined this was the Human Emperor’s relic!
Lin Yun finally understood why each trial’s requirements were so demanding!
This was left by the Human Emperor!
“I didn’t expect anyone in today’s world to know my name,” the Human Emperor said with a sigh.
Then, he looked at Lin Yun: “Per my original design, once the array suppressing the Demon Lord was destroyed, this relic would emerge, and my lingering consciousness would awaken. That means the Demon Lord has escaped its suppression. Are you aware of this?”
Lin Yun now understood why the relic had suddenly appeared.
“I… I know a little. The Demon Lord has indeed escaped and returned to the demon clan,” Lin Yun nodded, sweat beading on his forehead.
Lin Yun knew, of course, since he was present when the Demon Lord was released and had been involved…
He couldn’t help but wonder how the Human Emperor would react if he knew this…
“You’re sweating quite a bit. Is it hot here?” The Human Emperor looked at Lin Yun.
Under the Human Emperor’s gaze, Lin Yun felt increasingly guilty, like a thief caught in the act.
“Well… it’s mainly because I’m nervous meeting you, Human Emperor,” Lin Yun quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead.
“You’re not being truthful. Truth and lies cannot escape my eyes!” the Human Emperor said slowly.
Lin Yun gritted his teeth and confessed: “Human Emperor, in truth, I was present when the Demon Lord escaped. I bear some responsibility.”
Lin Yun chose not to lie, even if it meant facing the Human Emperor’s wrath.
The Human Emperor frowned: “Oh? Tell me exactly what happened!”
Lin Yun recounted the events in detail.
“I never imagined it would be our human race that ultimately released it,” the Human Emperor said with a sigh.
“I bear some responsibility. If you wish to punish me, I accept it!” Lin Yun said firmly.
Had he known the consequences would be so grave, Lin Yun would have done everything to stop it, but he hadn’t known it would lead to the Demon Lord’s release.
“You tried to stop it, so I don’t blame you. Besides, the Demon Lord is already free; blaming anyone now is pointless,” the Human Emperor said slowly.
Then, he looked at Lin Yun: “Back to the matter at hand. Since you’ve reached this point, if you pass the final test, you can inherit my legacy, but you must also take on my mission.”
“Please, Human Emperor, tell me about the test,” Lin Yun replied.
Lin Yun knew that passing the Human Emperor’s personal test and earning his legacy would be extremely difficult.
But he had to face it.
“Within the stele before you is a complex array. If you can unravel it, you’ll receive the final legacy,” the Human Emperor said.
“Unravel an array?” Lin Yun was startled.
He knew nothing about arrays; how could he possibly solve one? He was well aware he lacked the skill!
“Is there a problem?” The Human Emperor looked at Lin Yun calmly.
“Human Emperor, every craft has its mastery. I’ve focused on cultivation, physical strength, divine consciousness, and swordsmanship, but I’ve never studied arrays, so I can’t solve them,” Lin Yun admitted frankly.
“Among cultivators, those who study and master arrays are rare, but to become my successor, you must have some proficiency in arrays,” the Human Emperor said.
Lin Yun was stunned.
Did this mean he could never become the successor or receive the legacy?
From the relic’s trials, Lin Yun could tell the Human Emperor was highly skilled in arrays, with many array mechanisms throughout, including the beast in the previous trial, imprisoned by his array.
Lin Yun couldn’t help but say: “Honoured Human Emperor, though I don’t understand arrays, I believe I excel in other areas. Since few cultivators master everything, could you give me a chance?”
Lin Yun wanted to fight for an opportunity.
“Given that you’ve reached this point and shown sincerity, I’ll give you a chance. You have half a month to study arrays. If you show exceptional talent, I may accept you as my successor.”
With that, the Human Emperor waved his hand, and a vast stream of information surged into Lin Yun’s mind.
It was about arrays, though only a small portion.
“If you can master what I’ve given you within fifteen days, you’ll pass the test,” the Human Emperor said.
“Alright, I’ll try,” Lin Yun could only agree, steeling himself.
He sat cross-legged.
“Here goes.”
Lin Yun closed his eyes and began reviewing the information in his mind.
After going through it once, his expression grew heavy.
“To master all this in such a short time is tough,” Lin Yun thought, sighing inwardly.
The information was vast and complex, making his head spin.
Though he hadn’t studied arrays before, his daughter had, so he’d picked up some basics indirectly.
After reviewing the content, he immediately felt that even a month wouldn’t be enough, let alone fifteen days!
But he had no choice; he could only try.
“Here goes…”
Lin Yun exhaled, then began studying and practicing the content in his mind.
Arrays were complex, but since he had to learn, Lin Yun focused fully.
…
Fifteen days passed in a flash.
Sweat rolled down Lin Yun’s forehead, his nerves taut. Though he’d been studying and making progress over the fifteen days, he was still far from mastering what the Human Emperor required.
