After Wan Yao'er emerged from the stone door, Chen Ming noticed a new composure and confidence in her expression and knew she had gained a great deal.
He did not press her for details about the inheritance. After a few simple questions, he called everyone together to prepare to leave the Inheritance Hall.
"We shouldn't linger here."
Chen Ming surveyed their surroundings and said gravely, "The Inheritance Hall's restrictions have already weakened. I'm afraid it won't be long before the whole place collapses. Gather everything we can take and get out as quickly as possible."
Everyone sprang into action. Several formation masters carefully searched the hall and discovered a few storerooms in the side halls, stocked with plenty of Spirit Stones, pills, and Artifact Refining Materials. Although their quality was not exceptional, they still represented a considerable fortune for a rising power like Divine Wind Island.
Chen Ming directed the disciples to sort and pack the supplies, putting everything into Storage Bags.
About four hours later, they had stripped the Inheritance Hall inside and out. Once they confirmed nothing had been overlooked, they retraced their steps out.
The moment they stepped through the Inheritance Hall's entrance, the entire mountain suddenly shook violently. Countless fissures opened across its surface, and loose stones rained down. Chen Ming's expression changed, and he shouted, "Move! The mountain's collapsing!"
No one dared delay. They unleashed their escape techniques and raced down the mountain.
Wan Yao'er stayed close beside Chen Ming, looking back as she flew. The towering mountain was collapsing from its summit, with boulders tumbling and dust billowing skyward, like a sleeping giant beast turning over.
A dazzling white light flashed halfway up the mountain where the Inheritance Hall stood. Then the entire hall collapsed along with its platform, vanishing into the rolling clouds