"So, only by entering this palace can we find the entrance to the Qingfeng Sect's inheritance?" Li Xuan asked Xing Ba somewhat surprised after listening to his explanation.
From Xing Ba's account, Li Xuan had a general understanding. The four people from Feng Shendu earlier were from the Jiuli tribe. Initially, the five of them had formed an alliance, but they were unable to enter the palace. In their frustration, Feng Shendu and the other three began to confront Xing Ba.
There was an invisible restriction surrounding the palace. Without finding a way to break it, entry was impossible. Although restrictions could be forcefully destroyed, neither Xing Ba nor Feng Shendu's group of five had managed to budge it.
Initially, Xing Ba wasn't entirely certain if there was an inheritance from the Qingfeng Sect within this palace. However, such a powerful restriction served as indirect confirmation.
"The expert who set up this restriction must be incredibly strong. Even with the combined efforts of the five of us, we couldn't even ascertain the nature of the barrier. Moreover, I sense this restriction is quite peculiar, and the interior might be fraught with danger," Xing Ba nodded.
Li Xuan fell silent upon hearing this. No wonder Feng Shendu and the other two had retreated so decisively; it was because the restriction was impossible to break. Yet, having come this far only to be unable to enter, Li Xuan felt a sense of dissatisfaction.
In the next moment, Li Xuan unleashed a sword strike.
Boom!
Terrifying sword light flickered, then converged into a single point and slashed down fiercely. However, the sword light striking the palace vanished as quickly as a stone sinking into water. Yet, in that fleeting instant, a golden barrier briefly materialized before disappearing.
Xing Ba's pupils constricted. Although Li Xuan hadn't broken the restriction, he had at least made it momentarily visible. This suggested Li Xuan's combat prowess surpassed that of his and Feng Shendu's combined efforts!
With this thought, Xing Ba cast a look of mixed emotions at Li Xuan.
At this moment, Li Xuan sighed helplessly, "It won't work. I can't force it open."
"Let me try again," Xing Ba was about to speak when Li Xuan suddenly interjected. Seeing this, Xing Ba took a step back and then froze, watching Li Xuan's actions.
Li Xuan produced a brush in his hand, and then, holding the brush, he drew a stroke in the void.
Crack!
In the next moment, Xing Ba was utterly stunned. The barrier that had momentarily appeared now revealed its true form, and before them, a blank area approximately three meters wide had appeared.
"This... this is broken?!" Xing Ba swallowed and stared blankly at the brush in Li Xuan's hand, his face etched with shock.
Li Xuan himself was also astonished. After his earlier attempt failed, the Heavenly Dao Brush's voice suddenly echoed. Acting on a hunch, Li Xuan had taken out the Heavenly Dao Brush and tentatively drawn it across the void. To his surprise, the restricted barrier had actually opened.
"Young master, believe me now, right? This restricted barrier is indeed a bit tricky for you, but for me, these are minor matters. Of course, you don't need to be too modest, who told me the Heavenly Dao Brush is the number one in this world..."
Listening to the Heavenly Dao Brush's words, Li Xuan speechless tossed it into the Suppression Prison.
"What the heck! Used and then discarded? Young master, you men really..." the Heavenly Dao Brush exclaimed speechlessly upon seeing this.
Li Xuan directly blocked the Heavenly Dao Brush's communication, then sighed inwardly, thinking how verbose and narcissistic this Heavenly Dao Brush was.
"This young master... forget it, I'll go chat with little tower." The Heavenly Dao Brush naturally felt the link with Li Xuan being unilaterally severed. Muttering to itself, it then flew directly towards Cang Ling Tower's location.
"Brother Li, I am truly impressed," Xing Ba said, cupping his fists in admiration, without inquiring about the nature of the Heavenly Dao Brush.
Li Xuan smiled faintly and replied, "I merely borrowed external aid. Brother Xing, let's go."
After speaking, Li Xuan took the lead and walked towards the blank area, with Xing Ba following closely behind.
As Li Xuan and Xing Ba entered the restricted barrier, the blank area quickly expanded and restored itself. Soon, the restricted barrier became hidden once more.
Upon entering the grand hall, Li Xuan and Xing Ba saw a square table. An elderly figure was seated, with his eyes closed, resembling an ancient monk in meditation.
Li Xuan and Xing Ba exchanged glances, then simultaneously walked towards the square table.
"I never imagined that after ten thousand years, our Qingfeng Sect's restricted gate would be opened by two young children," the old man said, his eyes suddenly opening to look at Li Xuan and Xing Ba.
Li Xuan and Xing Ba halted in their steps. There was actually someone alive here!
"Young master, this is merely a clone. No need to worry," the Heavenly Dao Brush's voice resonated in Li Xuan's mind. The old man seemed to sense something and looked towards Li Xuan, a flicker of surprise in his eyes, but he remained silent.
"Junior Li Xuan, greets senior."
"Junior Xing Ba, greets senior."
Li Xuan and Xing Ba bowed in unison, showing respect. After all, this was the territory of the Qingfeng Sect. Even though it had declined, this fact could not be denied.
The old man nodded with a smile and said, "I am Qing Yazhi, the last Sect Master of the Qingfeng Sect. This body is also one of my clones. Since you two can enter this place, it signifies you have a destined connection with our Qingfeng Sect."
"Senior, is there an inheritance?" Li Xuan asked after some thought. Xing Ba was taken aback; Li Xuan was too direct.
Qing Yazhi looked at Li Xuan with some surprise, then nodded with a smile, "You little fellow, you're quite interesting. However, the path I followed, this sect's inheritance might not be of much use to you."
"Brother Xing, congratulations," Li Xuan was surprised. This Qing Yazhi was indeed extraordinary, able to see through him. Furthermore, based on Qing Yazhi's words, he had clearly chosen Xing Ba as the successor of the Qingfeng Sect.
Xing Ba looked at Li Xuan with a complex expression. After all, they had only managed to enter because of Li Xuan. Now, Qing Yazhi had chosen him.
"Little fellow, you don't need to feel burdened. The path he walks is different from yours. To put it bluntly, the legacy of our sect would be of little use to him," Qing Yazhi said with a smile, seemingly seeing through Xing Ba's inner turmoil.
"Brother Xing, he's right. Take this inheritance," Li Xuan said, nodding at Xing Ba.
"Brother Li, thank you," Xing Ba took a deep breath and cupped his fists towards Li Xuan. Xing Ba understood that even if the Qingfeng Sect's inheritance was of little use to Li Xuan, it would still be highly sought after in the outside world. Even at auction, the price would likely be substantial. Yet, Li Xuan had generously ceded it to him.
"Junior will surely cultivate diligently and will not disgrace the prestige of the Qingfeng Sect!" Xing Ba declared, then bowed to Qing Yazhi.
Qing Yazhi nodded slightly and flicked his finger, sending a stream of spiritual light into Xing Ba's forehead, where it vanished.
"Senior, I don't want this inheritance, but I believe your sect should have some treasures, right? Perhaps immortal artifacts or precious artifacts. Could you casually give me one?" Seeing Xing Ba close his eyes and absorb the Qingfeng Sect's inheritance, Li Xuan turned to Qing Yazhi expectantly.
Qing Yazhi's mouth twitched, then he sighed exasperatedly, "You little fellow, you have a thick skin. However, I can also see that you are a person of genuine sentiment. Take this Chong Feng, it was my personal sword."
As Qing Yazhi spoke, he waved his hand, and a spiritual sword instantly appeared before Li Xuan. Li Xuan's face lit up with joy, and he grasped Chong Feng. Sensing the sword intent emanating from within the sword, his heart surged with excitement.
"Senior, this... is this a King Sword?!"