"Rose's judgment was correct. These Curses of Knowledge really found it difficult to interfere with me. Perhaps it was because I came here too late."
"If I were still the person I was in Messer City or Mihuang City, I most likely wouldn't have made it through this secret path."
As Tang Qi spoke, he gave the area one final glance.
Two utterly different doors entered his sight: the Gate of the Master, embedded with creations bearing all kinds of Divine Authority, and the Gate of Fate, shrouded in mist, lines, and antlers.
Both of them emanated their corresponding auras with absolute authenticity.
For beings obsessed with either of them, it was almost impossible to resist. They would both choose to push them open.
As for what they would gain after opening them?
Rose Madeline had not told Tang Qi, though Beckfast's Chair had leaked some information.
The reason its Old Master had failed the Library's Administrator Assessment was, to some extent, related to doors containing high-level Curses of Knowledge like these.
However, the temptation of these two doors was not enough for Tang Qi.
He calmly looked away and turned his gaze forward once more. Gentle radiance that did not hurt his eyes enveloped him as he took a step forward.
"Passed the Cursed Secret Path!"
"A sincere welcome to you, young seeker of knowledge. Everything you desire is here."
"Roar"
Tang Qi had been listening to the voice in his mind when a somewhat familiar roar suddenly echoed out.
The radiance scattered, and Tang Qi quickly realized that he was standing on solid ground.
Smooth floor tiles covered in all sorts of fossil patterns appeared beneath his feet. Ahead stood a half-open enormous door, embedded with strange things such as mummies, statues, and rusted weapons, its surface also