"Finality Stele?"
In a hidden corner not far outside the Evil Dao Domain Pass, Lu Ren slowly opened his eyes. A flash of enlightenment passed through them. "No wonder Crane Heaven Ancient Ancestor insisted on setting the challenge for a hundred years from now... So he actually wants to use the Finality Stele to cultivate Finality Fusion to the second level!"
"But what exactly is this Finality Stele...?"
Lu Ren still had doubts.
At that moment, the voice of the Reincarnation Ancient Pagoda rang out in his mind. "The Finality Stele is a stele left behind by a Dao Severance powerhouse. It very likely preserves traces of insights into Finality Fusion!"
"I see..."
Lu Ren nodded slightly. Then, a sly smile flashed across his eyes. "If I secretly activate Destiny Transfer while Crane Heaven Ancient Ancestor is comprehending the Finality Stele... wouldn't that turn it into me doing the comprehending while he gains no insight at all?"
"However, doing that would be too obvious. Crane Heaven Ancient Ancestor would definitely notice something was wrong."
"Right!"
Lu Ren's eyes suddenly lit up, and his thoughts instantly became clear. "Why don't I make a fake Finality Stele and pretend to comprehend it as well? That way, even if he notices something amiss, he won't have any way to suspect me!"
Half an hour later.
Ying Qianhun entered the great hall alone and cupped his hands toward the Crane Heaven Ancient Ancestor, who was sitting cross-legged and healing. "Lord Crane Heaven Ancient Ancestor, the seal on the Finality Stele should take about another month to undo. When the time comes, you and Demon-Refining Ancient Ancestor may both go comprehend it."
"Good."
Crane Heaven Ancient Ancestor nodded in acknowledgment and continued regulating his breathing with his eyes closed.
A month later.
Crane