Ju Hua, of course, knew who the white-haired old man was. This abode had been left behind by Qi Supreme, and the white-haired old man was its Abode Spirit. In Qi Supreme's lifetime, the old man had always followed him!
The old man might have been only an Abode Spirit, but with the boundless power of this abode at his command, even a Dominator or Master of an Alien Universe would likely be no match for him here.
Of course, Qi Supreme hadn't left this spirit behind to guard the abode. He had done so to let it choose cultivators with sufficient talent for him, then have them perfect the "Nine-Fold Space" technique he had left behind.
This "Nine-Fold Space" technique was, naturally, the Blue Flower Mark in Ju Hua's soul. As things stood, the Blue Flower Mark could only transform the power of Dao Lords and those below them. Only when it could transform the power of Eternal Emperors and Supremes would it truly be complete!
As Ju Hua pondered this, the old man introduced himself. He didn't say much, only that he was the spirit of this abode. He also explained that the abode had three perilous trials, and that Ju Hua would receive the benefits his master had left behind once he passed them all.
Now that he knew more of the truth, Ju Hua naturally didn't hesitate. He chose to press on.
Before Ju Hua could continue, however, the old man handed him a Life-Bound Dao Talisman, saying it was his reward for passing the previous trial. Ju Hua naturally accepted it.
A Life-Bound Dao Talisman was a treasure, after all. Ju Hua had no use for it now, but it would be useful to leave it to a family member or disciple in the future.