Hum!
Unexpectedly, before Lü Jie could make a move against Chu Feng, a change occurred deep within the Ancient Spirit Domain.
A radiant light bloomed from its depths.
Though the light swept in all directions, it wasn’t blinding, but rather exuded an intense sanctity.
Its holy aura was several times stronger than the oppressive, sky-shrouding light that had appeared earlier in the Ancient Spirit Domain.
When this light emerged, everyone present was deeply captivated.
Upon closer inspection, they saw the light originated from an object: a stone tablet.
The tablet appeared ordinary, with no inscriptions on its surface.
Yet the aura it emitted drove all the spirit masters present into a frenzy.
If the Ancient Spirit Domain held an inheritance, this glowing stone tablet was surely it.
“An inheritance, the Ancient Spirit Domain’s inheritance has appeared?”
Seeing the tablet, many faces changed.
After their earlier experiences, they had thought the inheritance would never manifest.
They believed themselves unworthy of receiving it.
But now, the tablet’s appearance changed their minds.
However, the more certain they were that the tablet was the inheritance, the more frustrated they became.
They were all barred outside the Ancient Spirit Domain.
Even if they wanted to seize the inheritance, they had no chance.
The only ones with an opportunity were the two inside the Ancient Spirit Domain: Chu Feng and Lü Jie.
Swoosh!
Suddenly, a figure shot up within the Ancient Spirit Domain, heading straight for the tablet.
It was Lü Jie.
Roar!
But before Lü Jie could get close, an invisible barrier blocked his path.
“A formation?”
Lü Jie realised an invisible formation was obstructing him.
He employed various techniques to break it.
But they were useless. He couldn’t even make the formation reveal itself, let alone crack it.
“Even Lü Jie is powerless?”
“Could we still have a chance?”
Seeing Lü Jie unable to approach the tablet within the Ancient Spirit Domain, hope flickered in the eyes of Master Mule Camel, Master Ghost Face, and others.
They thought they might still have a shot at the inheritance.
So, they took out their fragments of the Ancient Spirit Domain map.
They hoped to find some clue in the fragments.
But before they could act on this thought, an ancient voice resounded.
“Touch this tablet, and all answers will be revealed.”
“But of you two juniors, only one is qualified.”
After these words, the ancient voice faded.
Yet everyone understood its meaning.
The voice was calling for Chu Feng and Lü Jie to duel, with only the victor able to pass the barrier and approach the tablet.
The hope that had just ignited in Master Mule Camel and others turned to bitter disappointment, some even wanting to cry.
“Damn it, these map fragments are useless. I wasted so much effort collecting them.”
In a fit of rage, Master Mule Camel tore his carefully gathered Ancient Spirit Domain map fragments to shreds.
Others followed suit.
The map fragments were supposed to be the key to securing the inheritance.
But from start to finish, they had been useless, like a scam.
Especially when the ancient voice indirectly declared that only Chu Feng and Lü Jie had a chance at the inheritance.
This left everyone utterly despairing, feeling they had no hope of obtaining it.
At such a time, the map fragments were worthless.
While most felt stifled or angry, some were overjoyed.
These were the disciples of Master Enlightenment, with Lü Jie being the most elated.
A duel with Chu Feng was, to him, a foregone conclusion.
If he didn’t hold back, Chu Feng couldn’t possibly match his strength.
“Chu Feng, I won’t say I’m bullying you.”
“Leave the Ancient Spirit Domain now, and I’ll overlook your earlier disrespect.”
Lü Jie said to Chu Feng.
He didn’t seize the chance to attack Chu Feng directly.
Instead, he chose to spare him.
This wasn’t out of kindness, but rather his ruthless nature.
Killing Chu Feng outright would be too easy.
He wanted Chu Feng to live in pain, to trample his dignity, to make him live forever in Lü Jie’s shadow.
“Sorry, I came here today for this inheritance.”
“If you want me to back down, there’s only one way: defeat me.”
Chu Feng said to Lü Jie.
His words shocked not only Lü Jie but nearly everyone.
Was Chu Feng mad?
Even with his talent, he had only mastered the first level of Dragon Transformation. How could he compete with Lü Jie, who had reached the third level?
“Truly seeking death.”
“If you want to die, I’ll grant your wish.”
As Lü Jie spoke, he raised his hand, striking from afar.
Hum!
In an instant, a surge of boundless formation power formed a hundred-metre-long blade, slashing down from the sky toward Chu Feng.
This time, Lü Jie showed no mercy.
He unleashed the full power of the third level of Dragon Transformation.
This was comparable to the strength of a sixth-rank Supreme, a strike that, even if it didn’t kill Chu Feng, would exact a heavy toll.
But to everyone’s surprise, Chu Feng’s expression remained unchanged in the face of such power.
Because in the red chessboard, Chu Feng had not only broken many formations but also gained unexpected rewards.
Before, he indeed couldn’t have faced Lü Jie at full strength.
But now, things were different.
Hum!
Suddenly, the void trembled.
The giant blade formed of formation power began to crack, then dissipated.
“This…”
Not only were Lü Jie and the onlookers shocked, but even Chu Feng’s eyes showed surprise.
He hadn’t made a move.
The breaking of the formation power had nothing to do with him.
As everyone puzzled over this, the ancient voice spoke again.
“My inheritance, today, only one may claim.”
“But those present will not leave empty-handed.”
“These two have both broken the chess formations.”
“Breaking the chess formations has already earned them rewards.”
The ancient voice declared.
These words made everyone realise.
The one who nullified Lü Jie’s attack wasn’t Chu Feng but the power of the Ancient Spirit Domain.
But no one cared about that. Their attention was fixed on two words: rewards.
“Rewards, what rewards?”
Not only the onlookers but even Chu Feng and Lü Jie were puzzled.
They hadn’t noticed any so-called rewards.
“The rewards are within you, but they haven’t manifested because your ability to break the chess formations was the collective wish of all present.”
“So, the rewards for you two will be shared with everyone.”
The ancient voice explained.
“Shared? Does that mean we can get rewards too?”
Hearing this, the previously dejected crowd showed a faint glimmer of joy.
Some even began to fantasise: if the so-called reward was the Ancient Spirit Domain’s inheritance, wouldn’t they have struck it rich today?
