Not Only Would He See the Inheritance With His Own Eyes, He Would Also See Its Destruction

"Master, please follow me."

The Mechanism Spirit spoke, then drifted downwards.

"It's underground?"

Mu Fan paused for a moment, then said:

"So why don't we just go around it?"

Lu Changzhi sensed it for a moment and replied:

"A barrier has been set up around this location. Starting from this position will not trigger the barrier or the attack below."

After some thought, it seems that the restrictions here can still be bypassed using Nonhuman Plaque.

The Mechanism Spirit probably didn't expect these things.

However, he never expected it to happen outside the island.

After landing, all you see is thick soil mixed with gravel, a chaotic mess with little distinctive character, like the darkest place under a lamp, making it hard to imagine exploring it.

Click, click.

The mechanism activated, and soon, with some soil and rocks falling, a road appeared in front of the two once again.

This time, the road is long and deep.

Soon, they arrived at a rather cramped space.

The moment you step inside, a flash of light appears.

An old man's figure appeared in the void ahead.

"Junior, I don't know what methods you used to find this place, but your ability and luck are both extraordinary."

As the sound rang out, Lu Changzhi sensed the figure.

The other party at this moment is not a remnant soul, but merely a projection created during its lifetime.

"Now that you've arrived here, congratulations! You've finally received my inheritance."

The figure stood with his hands behind his back, speaking slowly.

All that was mentioned concerned his experiences, reputation, fame, and the benefits of inheriting his legacy.

"Now, you can finally see where my legacy lies."

Just as Lu Changzhi was about to fall asleep, the figure and voice finally paused slightly.

At the same time, accompanied by a sound, a huge box slowly rose from the ground, and then the lid opened, revealing the many things inside.

There are books, artifacts, and all sorts of other collections and resources.

"These are them?"

Lu Changzhi asked the Mechanism Spirit.

"The complete inheritance is inside the box," the Mechanism Spirit replied.

Lu Changzhi nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on the figure.

Looking back on all those experiences, even though he'd gone to so much trouble to finally see him, Lu Changzhi felt that, comparatively, it seemed rather... easy?!

At this moment, the figure spoke again:

"Congratulations, junior. From now on, you will not only witness my legacy, but also see--"

As he was speaking, he suddenly stopped.

Lu Changzhi's eyes narrowed slightly, and he saw the figure suddenly burst into laughter, then his voice abruptly changed, becoming serious as he said:

"Its destruction!"

One could clearly sense the exhilaration of successfully fooling someone in his voice.

At that moment, Lu Changzhi suddenly understood what the Mechanism Spirit meant by the so-called "empty thing".

For an ordinary person, it would take an immense amount of effort to get here.

Then the inheritance was real, and finally, there was a sense that the task was about to be completed.

That was it.

It's definitely not something you can easily accept.

As Lu Changzhi pondered these thoughts, he suddenly realized a problem.

That's not right.

Isn't this a little too quiet?

Nothing happened; there was no sound.

Putting this next with what I just said makes it feel a little awkward.

Mu Fan seemed to snap out of his daze and said:

"Are you kidding me?"

"This is no joke," said the Mechanism Spirit.

"It's because I can prevent the mechanism from being triggered; otherwise, all the power here would be activated, destroying everything that can be destroyed."

Mu Fan paused for a moment:

"Isn't this just luring people here to kill them, a trap from the very beginning?"

"I don't know what a pit is, but my old master told me that if I ever learn what pity and regret are, I should not pity the cultivator, nor regret the destruction of all that he has."

The Mechanism Spirit:

"The old master told me that after his death, he might become highly sought after, attracting many cultivators seeking his inheritance. However, most of them, like those in his lifetime, would only be interested in the novelty. Those who regard mechanical arts as unorthodox and unworthy of respect—if their descendants were to perish in the pursuit of this inheritance, heaven and earth would know how ridiculous that would be..."

Lu Changzhi listened Jingjing to the Mechanism Spirit and came to understand why Wei Chen did what he did.

According to the information from the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, it is indeed as the Mechanism Spirit described.

They were often looked down upon during their lifetime, but after their death, they are regarded as inheritors and become quite sought after.

What's even more interesting is that those who like to do this are often the same type of people.

In that case, destroying it is indeed better than ruining it.

Of course, something unexpected has clearly happened.

I inquired with the Mechanism Spirit.

There's nothing more to worry about now; we can stay here and wait for the inheritance to be completed.

"Hmm?" Lu Changzhi suddenly realized:

Why stay here? Why not just move out?

As soon as he finished speaking, a bright light suddenly shone from all around, illuminating the entire area.

Lu Changzhi glanced at it; it was also a kind of restriction.

His gaze fell upon the Mechanism Spirit, and he heard the latter say:

"The old master told me that I am the culmination of his life's work. Without me, he would destroy everything without hesitation. But I make him reluctant to part with me. The old master said he wished he could continue living so that I could become smarter, but birth, aging, sickness, and death are the will of Heaven."

"The old master said I would be alone for a very long time, hoping I could slowly understand what choice is. He said he didn't want to be an indecisive person either, but it was just too difficult, and in the end, he could only let me make this last choice for him."

Mu Fan took a deep breath and said:

So, now you know what choice is?

Choice, in essence, is a consideration, a weighing of options, involving factors far beyond instinct. The ability to make choices is enough to demonstrate a considerable level of intelligence.

"I don't know what the choice is," the Mechanism Spirit replied.

"But the guy who just hit me told me I had no choice."

As soon as the words fell, Mu Fan couldn't help but look at Lu Changzhi.

Lu Changzhi coughed lightly and said:

"I didn't expect there to be such a reason. In that case, you stay here and take the inheritance. I'm going to rest outside for a while."

After saying that, Lu Changzhi got up and walked outside.

The Mechanism Spirit has awakened, but not much.

Taking out the Observing Chair, Lu Changzhi lay back and looked up at the Mechanism Holy Island above, shaking his head inwardly.

"It seems that Qi Zhan's Modest Fortune is truly remarkable."

Given the intelligence level of the Mechanism Spirit, it will most likely follow the procedure. The time will be about right. Even if no one reaches this step, the inheritance and the sacred island will be destroyed together.

Qi Zhan's current condition—missing three limbs—and considering his recovery, the consequences will likely be dire.

In comparison, being sent flying by Mu Qianqian's spear was clearly much better.

"The work on the mechanical arts is almost finished. Now, we can take a break for a while."

After considering the arrangements for what to do next, Lu Changzhi said softly.

And just as he finished speaking...

The system responded:

"Master, I'm afraid this won't work."