Ye Lingyun slowly advanced into the depths of the Cave, his steps light and cautious. The light inside was dim, with only the occasional purple crystal flickering on the walls casting a faint glow. He could feel the unusually dense star power here, as though every inch of air held ancient secrets.
System, analyze the composition of the star power here, Ye Lingyun silently instructed.
Quest: Explore the Cave. Reward: Unknown.
The system notification rang out in his mind. Immediately afterward, Ye Lingyun felt a cool current pour down through the top of his head, sharpening his awareness. Everything inside the Cave became extraordinarily clear to his senses. Every rock and every crack seemed to tell an ancient tale.
Suddenly, Ye Lingyun stopped before an enormous purple crystal. This crystal was different from the others; its radiance was more brilliant, more profound. He reached out and gently touched its surface.
Rumble!
At Ye Lingyun's touch, the entire Cave suddenly shook, and purple light flooded the space in an instant. A screen of light appeared before him, bearing rows of ancient text that radiated mysterious power.
"This is the inheritance site of an ancient powerhouse," Ye Lingyun said, a trace of surprise in his voice. "Only by passing the trials can I obtain the inheritance."
Ye Lingyun drew a deep breath, determination shining in his eyes. "I accept the trials."
As his words fell, the space within the Cave suddenly warped. An invisible force enveloped Ye Lingyun, and he vanished from where he stood.
When Ye Lingyun opened his eyes again, he found himself standing in a vast arena. Towering purple crystal walls surrounded it, covered in intricate star charts that gave off a faint glow.
"Welcome to the Inheritance Grounds, young cultivator." A deep, commanding voice echoed through