“You think your master doesn’t want to reveal his true self and make the events of the past public?”
“It’s just not the right time yet.”
“If it weren’t for you being bullied by those people, and me unable to stand by, plus the pressure of this inheritance, I wouldn’t have chosen to show myself today.”
The old Taoist sighed.
“Not the right time?”
“What do you mean, Master?”
Chu Feng asked.
“If my calculations are correct, Saint Master Enlightenment has likely reached the sixth level of Dragon Transformation.”
“Meanwhile, I’m still at the fifth level, with some distance to go before reaching the sixth.”
The old Taoist explained.
“He’s already at the sixth level?”
Hearing this, Chu Feng understood everything and realised why the old Taoist was reluctant to reveal his true identity.
After all, the sixth level of Dragon Transformation granted combat power comparable to a third-grade Martial Exalted.
Such strength would be among the most formidable in the entire Saint Light Galaxy.
If Saint Master Enlightenment had indeed reached the sixth level, the old Taoist, as he was now, would not be his match.
As long as the old Taoist didn’t reveal his true identity, Saint Master Enlightenment might not go out of his way to kill him, even if he caused trouble.
But if he exposed himself as Zhuge Yuan Kong, Saint Master Enlightenment would undoubtedly stop at nothing to eliminate him.
“Wait, Master, how did you know I knew you’re Zhuge Yuan Kong?”
Chu Feng suddenly asked.
“I know many things, including that you’ve mastered the grand formation I set up, allowing you to teleport freely using its power.”
The old Taoist stroked his beard, speaking with a smug grin.
“Master, did you plant a spy near me?”
“Or have you been secretly watching me?”
Chu Feng asked.
“Don’t worry about that.”
“First, deal with this inheritance, then I’ll take you to the Gale Hunter Clan to investigate your three little friends.”
The old Taoist said.
“Master, you’re willing to take me to the Gale Hunter Clan?”
“But didn’t Master Tang Chen say the Gale Hunter Clan is unfathomably dangerous and not to be ventured into lightly?”
Chu Feng was both surprised and delighted.
He was thrilled that someone could take him to the Gale Hunter Clan to uncover the secrets of Yan Ru Yu and the others.
Yet he was also concerned, as Master Tang Chen had warned of the clan’s dangers.
“Dangerous it may be, but how can I, as your master, ignore my disciple’s affairs?”
“Rest assured, I’m confident about entering the Gale Hunter Clan.”
“Enough talk, let’s deal with this inheritance first.”
As the old Taoist spoke, he approached the stone tablet.
Buzz.
The moment his palm touched the tablet, light began to flow.
The power within the tablet, as if finding an outlet, surged into his body through his hand.
Soon, the light on the tablet faded completely, and its sacred aura vanished.
The stone now looked utterly useless.
Crack.
Crack.
Then, the stone shattered, turning to dust and drifting away.
Yet this place was sealed by a formation, with no trace of wind.
Chu Feng knew the inheritance of the Ancient Spirit Domain had been claimed by the old Taoist.
The process of obtaining it was far smoother than Chu Feng had expected.
So Chu Feng was overjoyed.
“Master, how’s the inheritance?”
Chu Feng asked excitedly.
But the old Taoist didn’t respond.
Upon closer inspection, Chu Feng saw light swirling around him, giving him a sacred appearance.
Yet he stood motionless, as if petrified.
Even his eyes didn’t blink.
Seeing this, Chu Feng refrained from disturbing him.
He felt the old Taoist’s mental consciousness might have projected elsewhere.
Perhaps he was meeting the master of the Ancient Spirit Domain.
The owner of that ancient voice.
They were likely engaged in some conversation.
At this moment, anything Chu Feng said would go unheard.
All he could do was wait patiently.
This state lasted a full hour.
After an hour, the light around the old Taoist merged into his body, and he finally awoke.
“Heh, my dear disciple, this inheritance is no small thing. It’s like stumbling upon a massive treasure. I’m benefiting from your fortune!”
Upon waking, the old Taoist grinned so widely his yellow teeth were fully on display, showing just how thrilled he was.
But perhaps due to his sleazy appearance, his smile resembled that of a triumphant villain, not a good person’s.
Chu Feng, however, didn’t care about the aesthetics of his smile. He was only curious about the inheritance.
“Master, what kind of inheritance is it?”
Chu Feng asked eagerly.
After such praise from the old Taoist, Chu Feng knew it must be extraordinary.
“This inheritance relates to realm spiritist techniques. I won’t tell you just yet. When I pass it to you later, you’ll naturally understand.”
“But Chu Feng, your master is also a realm spiritist, and this inheritance is useful to me. Can I cultivate it for a while first, then pass it to you?”
“Rest assured, this inheritance isn’t a cultivation resource, so when I pass it to you, it will be complete, with no impact on your use.”
The old Taoist was honest.
He could have made up an excuse to delay giving Chu Feng the inheritance, as only he truly knew its nature.
But he didn’t deceive. He openly admitted he wanted to cultivate it first, which was why he wasn’t passing it to Chu Feng yet.
“Master, go ahead and cultivate it. You can pass it to me when you’re done.”
“I’m in no rush.”
Chu Feng had no objections.
He knew that, despite the old Taoist’s cheerful facade, he carried a deep grudge.
The old Taoist needed revenge, and the best way wasn’t through martial power but by crushing Saint Master Enlightenment with realm spiritist techniques.
Since this inheritance was useful to him, Chu Feng wouldn’t be stingy.
In fact, if given the choice, Chu Feng would have chosen to let the old Taoist cultivate it first.
“What a good disciple. I’m truly blessed by your fortune.”
Seeing Chu Feng’s agreement, the old Taoist grew even happier.
“Master, did you just meet the senior of this place?”
Chu Feng asked.
While he wasn’t overly curious about the inheritance, trusting the old Taoist would eventually pass it to him, he was very curious about the owner of that ancient voice.
They must be an immensely powerful figure. Why would such a person stay here?
And why pass this inheritance to others?
“That was a great figure. I didn’t see their true form, so I don’t know who they are.”
“My dear disciple, I know you’re curious, but since this figure doesn’t wish to reveal themselves, we, as master and disciple, can’t do much.”
“The martial world is vast, with many hidden masters, each with their own motives.”
“Some create relics to pass down their techniques, not wanting them lost.”
“Others simply want to showcase their prowess, letting the world know their might.”
“Some even treat it as a form of amusement.”
“They find joy in watching others unravel the puzzles they’ve set.”
“You don’t need to worry about their motives. As long as they mean no harm, they’re good people.”
“As for us, we just need to reap the benefits.”
“And with your talent, if you keep cultivating, you’ll one day reach their level, or even surpass them.”
“So why bother about them?”
The old Taoist spoke naturally, not as overzealous encouragement but as if he genuinely believed Chu Feng could achieve such heights.
He had immense faith in Chu Feng’s future.
“Well said, Master.”
Chu Feng nodded in agreement.
He felt that, until his abilities reached that level, some things were indeed beyond his reach.
“Say, my dear disciple, are you really not curious about what inheritance I got?”
“Why don’t you ask when I don’t tell you?”
Suddenly, the old Taoist looked at Chu Feng with a sly grin.
“Not curious. You’ll pass it to me eventually.”
Chu Feng said.
“You’ve got some nerve, kid.”
“But the less curious you are, the more I want to tell you.”
“This inheritance is extraordinary, called the Ancient Cosmos Diagram.”
The old Taoist spoke with animated pride.
