Hao Chen looked at the yellowed ancient book in his hands, his face still wearing that scholarly smile.
Then he said, "If we do not read, what else are we supposed to do?"
"Although I have read every book here no fewer than several thousand times, there are still many whose true meaning remains impossible to grasp."
"You and I both have endless lifespans, and we must remain here for now. If we do not find something to occupy ourselves with, I fear we will be the first to go mad."
Hao Chen answered unhurriedly.
Old Gu Xuan did not buy that at all and went straight to the point. "What do you think of this young man?"
"No human has come here for tens of thousands of years. What does it matter whether he is a genius or a fool?"
"Without him, even if we waited another tens of thousands of years, we might not see a second human. This place is a damned hellhole!"
As Hao Chen spoke, his gaze turned upward.
This was a sea abyss ten thousand meters deep, with a vast ocean overhead. No human would ever suddenly arrive here.
Much less stumble by accident into a sea abyss ten thousand meters deep.
"So, by your words, you acknowledge him as well?"
Gu Xuan's face lit up, and he hurriedly asked.
Hao Chen merely smiled. "Our acknowledgment does not mean he can truly obtain the Death God Inheritance."
"The final decision is not ours to make. It depends on whether he can comprehend one of the rules of heaven and earth within it."
"Only by comprehending a rule can one possibly control and wield it in the future."
"Whether he possesses such a fortunate opportunity depends solely on himself. Neither of us can interfere."
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