The phantom of the Ancient Hall, a purely illusory existence, visibly solidified before their eyes at this moment.
In just a few breaths, a majestic Ancient Hall appeared out of thin air beside the ruined bridge by the lake.
The hall stood several hundred zhang tall. Glazed tiles sloped down from its roof, its exterior walls were entirely bronze in hue, and Demon Fox Carvings of every shape and form covered the walls.
The doors were even more magnificent. Two demon fox sculptures were etched upon them, one on each side, their eyes lively as though they were living creatures—yet they turned a blind eye to the two arrivals.
Even more peculiar was that the entire hall seemed cast as a single whole, without the slightest seam, inexplicably giving one the indescribable sense of perfect unity.
Yun Qingyi slowly walked to the doors and raised her hand to touch them.
With that simple touch upon the doors, the eyes of the two demon fox sculptures flashed in succession, streams of light sinking into Yun Qingyi's body.
A few breaths later, as the spiritual glow faded, the once-solid doors suddenly became illusory and slowly vanished.
The entrance was open. Yun Qingyi turned to look at him, unable to conceal her delight. "Chu-dage, you can come in now."
Chu Mu nodded. With a Spirit Radiance Blessing upon himself, he walked step by step to the entrance. No anomaly appeared, and only then did he relax slightly.
"Chu-dage, you don't need to worry."
"I'm the Qingqiu Demon Emperor now. Once this Inheritance Treasure Trove manifested, it automatically recognized me as its master and came under my control. There won't be any problem."
As though sensing Chu Mu's concerns, Yun Qingyi hurriedly explained.
Chu Mu gently stroked the wall of the Ancient Hall, feeling