Giving Up the Ancient Scripture and Returning the Way They Came

After seeing this picture.

Chen Ning's heart couldn't help but flutter slightly.

He always felt that he had some inexplicable connection with this picture.

At this time.

Even if he wasn't after the Prajna Ancient Scripture, he still wanted to decipher the secrets of this diagram.

He desperately wanted to know who the person in the picture was.

"Brother Chen, this is very strange. The picture is right in front of us, and we all know it depicts a person holding a sword, pointing it at the sky, yet we can't see through the person's appearance or the origin of the sword at all. The soul realm of the founder of the Hall of Heroic Souls is truly powerful."

Zhuge Bai gave a thumbs-up.

Upon hearing this, Song Qingzi couldn't help but laugh and said, "What the young palace master says is absolutely right. Our founder of the Hall of Heroic Souls was once Saint Realm, which is why he possessed such breathtaking skills."

Upon hearing this, everyone...

They all nodded deeply.

The Hall of Heroic Souls has a history of only ten thousand years.

The reason it could rise to become a super power so quickly was because its first patriarch was Saint Realm.

It laid a solid foundation.

However, there was no one to carry on the legacy.

No Saint has ever appeared in the Hall of Heroic Souls over the years.

That's why he had no choice but to settle for fifth place in a super power.

Everyone speculated that perhaps the Hall of Heroic Souls was eager to advance the sect further during his tenure, which was why he invited soul cultivators from all over the world to break the restrictions of the Prajna Ancient Scripture.

"Young man, that's true, but some details don't hold up to scrutiny. The patterns on your diagram are incredibly vast and complex; no one can decipher them alone. If we were to join forces to decipher it, how would we distribute this Prajna Ancient Scripture?"

The Snake Venerable's very words revealed him to be a seasoned veteran.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"That's right, one person can't solve it alone. If we join forces, how will we divide the Prajna Ancient Scripture?"

Song Qingzi smiled slightly, "The Prajna Ancient Scripture is the foremost soul Cultivation Method in the world, so it cannot be distributed to everyone like cabbages. However, I can give each of you one scroll."

Upon hearing this...

Everyone's expression changed.

"The promised sharing of the Prajna Ancient Scripture has turned into receiving only one scroll. That's a huge reduction."

The Snake Venerable immediately expressed his dissatisfaction.

The expressions of some top soul cultivators from super powers also changed.

"You should also know what it means for one person to obtain something and for it to be shared by everyone. This is already the greatest sincerity my Hall of Heroic Souls has shown. If you are unwilling, then leave."

Song Qingzi spoke coldly.

Everyone fell silent.

"It's already quite an achievement that the Hall of Heroic Souls is willing to part with even a single scroll. Such fortuitous opportunity makes even a single scroll a priceless treasure. I'll keep it."

"Indeed, there are twenty-three of us. If each of us were to obtain the complete Prajna Ancient Scripture, it would be as common as cabbage. We might as well work together to decipher it and cultivate good karma. In this way, we will also have a stronger bond with the Hall of Heroic Souls."

Many people agree with this.

With such fortuitous opportunity before them, it would be too difficult for them to back down.

"One volume it is, let's work together to decipher it!"

The Snake Venerable finally spoke.

The strongest representatives here all agreed.

Some of the soul cultivators who were still hesitating nodded in agreement.

He prepared to unleash his Divine Power to decipher the pattern.

Zhuge Bai's soul flickered slightly, and a hint of excitement appeared in his eyes, but Chen Ning stopped him.

"What's wrong, Brother Chen?"

Zhuge Bai asked.

"There's something fishy about this. If you trust me, then give up on this Prajna Ancient Scripture."

Chen Ning's voice was not loud.

But it still reached the ears of some people.

Upon hearing this, Song Qingzi was slightly angered and said, "Sect Leader Chen, I respect you as the master of the Dragon-Seeking Sect, but you shouldn't slander my Hall of Heroic Souls like this. Since you feel there's something fishy, then tell me what's fishy, and I'll listen attentively!"

"I was just saying that casually, don't take it to heart."

Chen Ning smiled and offered no explanation.

Song Qingzi's face immediately turned green.

The others also looked at Chen Ning.

In fact.

It would be problematic if the Hall of Heroic Souls were willing to share the Prajna Ancient Scripture with everyone.

But the Hall of Heroic Souls clearly has an attitude of "if you are not willing, then give up."

This is why they are so convinced.

Not to mention.

If a powerful force truly wanted to harm them?

From then on, he fell from grace.

Damaged reputation is secondary.

The other super powers will certainly not let the Hall of Heroic Souls go.

This kind of behavior.

That's enough to make the Hall of Heroic Souls pay a heavy price.

Although the Hall of Heroic Souls ranks fifth among the super powers, it cannot withstand the wrath of the forces behind them.

So.

At this moment, they were all focused on deciphering the pattern.

Zhuge Bai hesitated for a moment.

Having come this far, Brother Chen wants to give up without even giving it a try.

He couldn't understand it for a moment.

Suddenly.

He remembered the words his grandfather had told him before he left.

"For anything involving decision-making, I'll listen to you, Brother Chen."

Final.

Zhuge Bai nodded to Chen Ning: "Alright! I'll give up too."

Out of trust in my grandfather and Brother Chen.

Zhuge Bai gave up on deciphering the pattern.

Chen Ning smiled faintly; there was no need for so much explanation now.

When his gaze fell upon Grandmaster Ge.

Chen Ning then kindly reminded him, "Grandmaster Ge, although we've only met a few times, I must remind you that there are many doubts surrounding this matter. Perhaps it would be better to abandon it."

Upon hearing this, Grandmaster Ge shook his head and sighed, "Sect Leader Chen, you are a young prodigy, a person of extraordinary talent, with a limitless future. But I am already old, and my talent is limited. With this Prajna Ancient Scripture before me, if I do not strive to learn it, I will only have regrets. Thank you for your kind intentions, Sect Leader Chen."

After saying that.

Grandmaster Ge also prepared to unleash his Divine Power to decipher the pattern.

Chen Ning shook his head slightly. After all, they were just strangers who had met by chance, and he couldn't explain too much. Giving a reminder was already an act of kindness on his part.

The reason why Grandmaster Ge was so persistent was because of that alchemy gathering.

Ever since I witnessed the brilliance of the two younger generation members at the Dan Conference.

He became somewhat dejected.

The younger generation is truly formidable.

It terrified him.

Finally.

He obtained the Prajna Ancient Scripture from the Hall of Heroic Souls, which was an incredible fortuitous opportunity.

He must seize this opportunity.

"Sect Leader Chen, since you've given up, please return the way you came. Don't disturb others."

Song Qingzi's tone was indifferent.

Obviously.

He was worried that while everyone was focused on solving the puzzle, they might be ambushed.

Knowing his concerns, Chen Ning led Zhuge Bai to return the way they came.

At this moment.

The burly man also said in a muffled voice, "Since there's no complete ancient scripture, I won't stay any longer. I'll give up too."

The burly man finished speaking.

Everyone was startled again.

This hidden soul cultivator was also about to retreat.

This was truly unexpected.

Song Qingzi said coldly, "In that case, I won't stay any longer. Please leave."

The burly man chuckled, then slowly followed Chen Ning and his companion.

"Gentlemen, the mediocre have already given up; they are destined to be forever separated from the ancient scriptures. Let us act now."

Song Qingzi turned around and was the first to release a vast Divine Power into the painting.

One of the patterns lit up instantly.

But this is just the beginning.

There are many more such patterns, each requiring the infusion of Divine Power to light up.