"Elder Wuming, you've arrived just in time!" Ouyang Qingqing said with a smile, "If you hadn't appeared in time, we would have been in real danger. You are truly our savior!"
"While that may be true, have you considered the repercussions this incident will cause?" Elder Wuming stated directly, his eyes filled with solemnity, as if in his view, none of this should have happened.
"Elder Wuming, what's wrong?"
Lu Fan asked with an awkward smile, feeling somewhat surprised.
"You still have the nerve to ask me? If it weren't for you causing such a huge mess, I wouldn't be so worried!"
Elder Wuming shook his head and said, "You should know that the Beast Race and the Human Race have had grievances for a long time. Now that you've instigated things, it's likely that a major war between the Beast Race and the Human Race will break out before long!"
"Should I just stand by and watch the Human Race be humiliated?"
Lu Fan smiled slightly, his gaze appearing somewhat scattered. After Elder Wuming's words, he felt as if he had done everything wrong, yet in his own understanding, he didn't believe he had made any mistakes.
"Some things are difficult to say, and even harder to say directly!"
Elder Wuming smiled faintly, "But with what you've done, there will inevitably be war between the two races!"
"Didn't they retreat? Will they come back?" Hu Yu asked curiously.
"If I'm not mistaken, the Beast Race will likely unite before long and jointly deal with the Human Race!"
Elder Wuming stated seriously, "If that's the case, you should understand the gravity of the situation, which is beyond our ability to handle!"
With these words, Lu Fan nodded slightly, "Elder, I quite agree with what you've said. However, since things have already happened, why are you so concerned? Are you truly afraid of the Beast Race?"
"Alright, you are still young and haven't considered some things thoroughly!" Elder Wuming waved his hand, his expression becoming even more solemn. He knew very well that some matters were simply like this, and no amount of words could change anything.
The next morning, Lu Fan and the others were led back to Zhongzhou Academy by Elder Wuming. The return seemed quite urgent, as if these matters were of utmost importance to him.
Upon their return to Zhongzhou Academy, they received news that the Beast Race was gathering, preparing to attack the Human Race. Even more terrifying was that the Beast Race was filled with experts. If a war were to break out with the Human Race, it would undoubtedly cause immense turmoil, and the Human Race might even fall into a state of emptiness.
Among the entire Human Race, Zhongzhou Academy was likely the strongest force. Most of its students were at the Saint level, and there were even many Saint Kings. These powerful individuals were the backbone and the future hope of the Human Race.
Elder Wuming stood at a high point in Zhongzhou Academy and addressed the crowd, "Now that the Beast Race has gathered, if my guess is correct, they are definitely coming for the Human Race. As the pillars of the Human Race, you should set an example. Do you understand!"
"We will never disappoint the Elder, even if we die!"
The crowd shouted in unison, their expressions solemn, as if this was all their duty. After all, they had enjoyed the best resources of the Human Race, and thus they had to defend it; otherwise, what would be their purpose?
Faced with the crowd's response, Elder Wuming nodded with satisfaction. Having their words was at least proof that Zhongzhou Academy's strength would not be too weak, nor would it be looked down upon.
After this all-hands meeting, Elder Wuming went to Lu Fan's residence and said to him, "Tonight, you will accompany me to the secret realm of Zhongzhou Academy to receive the inheritance of Zhongzhou Academy!"
"Tonight?"
Lu Fan frowned, "But the situation is critical now, and Zhongzhou Academy is preparing for war. If I go to receive the inheritance now, won't I be unable to come out?"
"You may not realize it, but among the entire Human Race, there are no more than five Great Saints. Do you know what that means?"
Elder Wuming said with a wry smile, "And among the Beast Race, there are numerous royal clans, and each royal clan has a Great Saint level expert. This means that if a conflict truly erupts, we are no match for the Beast Race!"
"But if I enter the inheritance land, won't the Human Race lose a major fighting force!"
Lu Fan's eyes were serious, "Although I am not as strong as a Great Saint, I can still kill a Half-step Great Saint. If I am gone, it may not be a good thing for the Human Race!"
"You are also crucial to our Human Race!" Elder Wuming said with a wry smile, "If you can use the power of the inheritance to break through to a higher level, or even comprehend the highest realm, perhaps in the war between the two races, the Human Race can reach the highest echelon!"
"You mean this inheritance is that powerful?"
Lu Fan was slightly surprised, his eyes filled with joy. If that were the case, he would be willing to try, as it would at least help resolve the troubles for the Human Race.
"This is also why I want you to go to the secret realm tonight!"
Elder Wuming nodded solemnly, his expression earnest. In truth, he wished to change the current situation where the Human Race had always appeared weak and subservient to the Beast Race. However, he knew very well that this was no small matter. It was necessary to wait for the new generation to grow and carry the true burden before they could contend with the Beast Race.
But now, it seemed things were not that simple. After all, the Human Race still appeared weak, and even more terrifyingly, if this situation continued, it would lead to endless troubles and even widespread destruction, which was not what he wanted. But now, this seemed to be the only way.
Lu Fan initially wanted to refuse, but in the end, he realized he couldn't. He needed to bear many of the Human Race's responsibilities; it was his duty.
Every chosen one should reach the highest realm; this was their aspiration. It was a pity that achieving such a realm required a great price, a fact they naturally understood.
As night fell, Lu Fan, led by Elder Wuming, entered the secret realm of Zhongzhou Academy. From the outside, the secret realm appeared unremarkable. However, upon entering, Lu Fan felt a sense of dread, for directly in front of the secret realm was a vast darkness, like a bottomless pit.
Looking at Lu Fan's retreating figure, Ouyang Qingqing asked with some confusion, "Elder Wuming, when will he come out? What is the mystery within this place? Why is it called a secret realm?"
"Whether he can come out depends on his fortune!" Elder Wuming sighed.