Some Trials, but Not Many

"This space is indeed somewhat special."

Upon entering the inheritance space, Lu Changzhi felt a slight stirring in his heart.

Unlike the outside world, where energy is abundant and complex, the space here feels much simpler overall.

It mainly relies on the power of the Five Elements, plus some derivative powers based on the Five Elements.

Describing it as a secret realm isn't entirely accurate.

To be precise, this can only be considered a space at most.

Lu Changzhi raised his hand and glanced at it.

A mark of the five elements now appeared on his wrist.

"This must be the protection measure used here."

The succession of the Five Elements Saint Emperor, while emphasizing competition, does not advocate a life-or-death struggle.

On the contrary, minimizing casualties was the primary objective.

This mark is the most important means.

If danger is suddenly encountered, it can be quickly activated to trigger the array restrictions existing in this space and resolve the crisis.

However, once used, one will be immediately sent out of this space, thus missing the opportunity.

When he first learned about these things, he planned to have Xiang Li use the mark, so that he wouldn't have to rush to do anything.

But upon reflection, Xiang Li must also possess trump cards given to him by powerful figures like Xiang Qingcang.

This method is still too cumbersome.

In comparison, it would be better to retain some means to temporarily obstruct the process.

His gaze swept around.

The next moment, Lu Changzhi's gaze fell upon the palace in front of him.

The light of opportunity, extending outwards, pointed precisely at that magnificent palace.

Brush.

With a thought, he concealed Lu Changzhi presence and headed straight for the palace.

At this moment, a large number of cultivators had entered the space.

This space is not very large.

Right now, it's bustling with people, and everywhere is showing signs of great liveliness.

It was nighttime.

Not long after, Lu Changzhi arrived near the palace in the dark.

Not far away, Xiang Li's figure could be seen; he had already arrived at this place.

Centered around Xiang Li, the descendants of the Xiang Clan fawned over him like stars around the moon.

Before them was a road leading to the palace.

Ahead of the road stood a legion of puppets, each emanating an aura of different attributes. The leader of the puppets was dark gold in color, with a sharp aura that exuded a powerful and intimidating presence.

Xiang Li did not make a move, but the Xiang Clan's younger generation around him were already clearing a path for him.

"It seems that this inheritance is not given entirely unconditionally."

With a soft voice, Lu Changzhi moved to a different spot.

There is more than one path to enter the main hall.

After changing location.

Lu Changzhi flipped his palm.

The Nonhuman Plaque appeared in his hand.

As spiritual energy was poured in, an aura instantly surged forth, enveloping Lu Changzhi.

Tread.

Lu Changzhi walked inside.

Immediately afterwards, the sounds of heads and bodies turning could be heard all around.

"It seems that these Nonhuman Plaque aren't always useful."

He spoke softly, Lu Changzhi paused slightly.

The next moment, his aura trembled slightly.

Then, his figure vanished from the spot.

Though there are many puppets, none can touch the hem of your clothes.

On the other side.

Xiang Li suddenly turned her head and looked in the direction where Lu Changzhi was.

I can't see or sense anything.

But for some reason, he had a vague feeling that something had happened over there.

"Could it be that there's someone else?"

An idea flashed through Xiang Li's mind.

But this idea was immediately rejected.

This palace is the site of the lineage of the Five Elements Saint Emperor.

Of all the countless people who came in, apart from him, everyone else would have wasted their efforts.

Upon realizing this, Xiang Li regained his composure.

Of course, he wasn't entirely inactive.

At this time, with the cooperation of the younger generation of the Xiang Clan, many of the attribute puppets guarding this place, despite possessing considerable strength, were also eliminated.

Xiang Li stood up and walked forward, looking at the most intimidating and powerful dark golden puppet.

The next moment, a fierce battle was about to break out.

On the other side...

Lu Changzhi had already reached the steps.

From the very beginning, one can clearly feel the array's restrictive effect, as well as some weak suppressive force.

Lu Changzhi was not surprised at all by this.

This situation is all too familiar; the steps weren't placed there for nothing.

This was clearly also a test.

There are 108 steps.

Lu Changzhi tried it out and came to a conclusion.

The effect of the steps here on suppression and restriction is somewhat too limited.

It seems that we don't necessarily have to take it one step at a time.

After all, this is not a difficult task in itself.

At that moment, Lu Changzhi leaped forward.

Each step involves climbing more than ten steps, taking large strides.

One hundred and eight steps.

In just a few breaths.

Before them stood the palace gates.

"The Five Elements Saint Emperor is somewhat too merciful."

After a moment's reflection, Lu Changzhi gently shook his head.

To say that these 108 Dao Grade are just ordinary steps is clearly not true.

But if we're talking about a clear test...

Lu Changzhi was still quite skeptical about this.

There are some, but not many.

Brush.

Lu Changzhi raised his hand and took out an array plate from his storage ring, then threw it out.

The next moment, light unfolded, transforming into the image of a similar palace gate.

At this moment, outside the steps, Xiang Li, with an overbearing manner, slammed the dark gold puppet into the ground.

Lu Changzhi glanced at it, then got up and went to the palace gate.

He activated his Five Elements Sacred Physique and pushed it towards the palace gate.

Although the door is large, it doesn't feel heavy.

The gate slowly opened.

A long-sealed aura wafted over.

Lu Changzhi walked into the hall and looked around.

"Senior?"

Lu Changzhi spoke softly.

There was no response, and nothing happened.

Lu Changzhi's gaze settled on one spot.

There, on the ground, was a cushion with the words "Sit here" written on it.

The lines of light, representing a stroke of luck, also point towards the seat cushion.

Lu Changzhi walked over quickly.

Sit cross-legged.

One can then sense the presence of array-like formations and restrictions all around.

However, since no power has been injected, these arrays show no signs of being activated.

Lu Changzhi tried to infuse his power into it.

Brush.

The scene before my eyes suddenly began to change.

At this moment, it felt as if I were in a separate space.

Lu Changzhi remained calm and waited Jingjing.

Sure enough, a moment later, a voice rang out, saying:

"I lingered here, though I felt no connection to this place, but I realize that many years have passed since then."

"Now, we have finally awaited a new Five Elements Sacred Physique."

As the sound rang out, a beam of light appeared in Lu Changzhi's field of vision.

"Junior Lu Changzhi greets Senior."

Lu Changzhi spoke up.

"Lu Changzhi." The voice rang out, and the name was pronounced.

"A nice name."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changzhi understood.

This is clearly not a photograph left by the other party, but rather a thought left behind by them.