Chapter 67: The Thousand-Year Pavilion

"Bang... Bang... Bang..."

Amidst a series of fierce roars, figures could be seen charging madly towards the pavilion. However, without exception, the moment they came into contact with the light barrier, they were all repelled by the fluctuations of the barrier and crashed heavily to the ground.

This situation persisted for a moment. After nearly half of the people had collapsed on the ground, the rest stood there with malevolent expressions, their gazes filled with resentment as they looked at Du Fei, who was inside the light barrier.

Du Fei was not particularly surprised by this expected scene. He was well aware that if he were to obtain the legacy of the Xuan You Sect, it would not be easy for him to leave!

What slightly surprised Du Fei was the extent of these people's madness.

However, this madness was beneficial to Du Fei. If these people were to die instantly, Du Fei would be even more welcoming.

Of course, this was just a thought, and in reality, it was almost impossible.

After a brief, somewhat peculiar glance around, Du Fei sat down cross-legged and began to meditate, slowly adjusting his breathing.

No matter what, he had already entered the interior, and he was not afraid that the cooked duck would fly away. It was better to first restore his strength and then make other plans.

Du Fei did not immediately go for the items in the pavilion but instead sat down to meditate. This rather strange behavior made the people on the stone platform feel somewhat helpless.

These people thought that if they were in Du Fei's position, they would have already rushed over to see what good things were there. But they did not expect Du Fei to be so calm!

"This... is a bit troublesome..."

Zhu Le's gaze lingered on Du Fei for a moment, then slowly swept around. Noticing that Gongsun Hong, who had been with Du Fei, had also disappeared, he took a deep breath and whispered.

Zhu Le now had some regret about the previous conflict, but it was too late to change anything.

Taking a deep breath, he coughed and scanned the surroundings, finally focusing on Bai Yi. He smiled lightly and said, "Young Master Bai, I wonder if there is a chance for us to cooperate?"

Bai Yi understood the meaning behind Zhu Le's words. After a brief glance around, he smiled and said, "Cooperation is possible, but with so many people here... even if we cooperate, it might not be very beneficial."

"As long as you cooperate, there will be benefits... Among those who can still move, some are yours, and some are mine. I believe Young Master Bai understands this, right?" Zhu Le's gaze swept around as he chuckled.

"You're right, but I'm afraid the benefits won't be enough to share!" Bai Yi said slowly.

"Let's split it fifty-fifty! There are three stone boxes inside. Each of us gets one, and the remaining one we split. Whatever we get, it's our fate! What do you think?" Zhu Le's gaze swept into the pavilion, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes.

"Very well..." Bai Yi smiled lightly, his gaze slowly falling on Ba Han, who was smirking nearby. "I wonder if Brother Ba can put aside his prejudices and cooperate once?"

"Cooperate with you two?" Ba Han bared his teeth, a strange smile on his face. "Your plans for Du Fei are your business, but don't drag me into it..."

With that, he took a few steps back and closed his eyes to rest.

Seeing this, Bai Yi and Zhu Le exchanged a glance and then slowly shook their heads.

Although they wanted to eliminate Ba Han as an unpredictable factor, now was not the right time to act!

Moreover, even if they were to act, Ba Han was not an easy opponent.

Realizing this, Zhu Le and Bai Yi exchanged another glance, found places to sit, and decided to wait. What happened next could only be left to fate!

"Phew..."

Du Fei slowly exhaled, feeling that his true qi had recovered to about eighty percent. He then slapped the ground and sprang up.

His gaze slowly swept behind him, noticing the hostile gazes. Du Fei sneered inwardly.

If these people thought he was a soft target, he did not mind making this place a battlefield.

After all, he had done similar things before!

Taking a deep breath, he cleared his negative emotions and focused his attention on the pavilion in front of him. He did not believe that the first layer of protection was the only danger.

The pavilion had an ancient and simple design, and the material used to build it was clearly extraordinary. Despite the many years, there were no signs of damage.

Narrowing his eyes, Du Fei gazed at the pavilion for a moment, feeling a sense of nostalgia.

This pavilion must have been a sacred place of the Xuan You Sect a thousand years ago. Only the most outstanding disciples would have been qualified to enter, and the fact that it was so well-preserved showed the sect's importance of this place!

After a moment of thought, Du Fei took a deep breath and carefully stepped into the pavilion.

As soon as he entered, the light dimmed slightly. After a moment, Du Fei adjusted to the lighting inside.

The interior of the pavilion was quite exquisite, different from its exterior. Apart from the three ancient stone boxes on a prominent stone platform, there were some intricate carvings on the walls, and at the deepest part of the pavilion, there was a place that resembled a spirit tablet.

Without rushing to touch the stone boxes, Du Fei carefully examined the carvings for a while.

The carvings mostly depicted strange human figures. Du Fei examined them for a long time but could not discern any peculiarities.

It was the spirit tablet at the deepest part that made Du Fei sigh.

"Xuan You Ancestor's Tablet!"

Six elegant characters confirmed that this was a crucial place for the Xuan You Sect. The Xuan You Ancestor was likely the founder of the sect.

For a moment, Du Fei felt a strange sensation. After a moment, he stood before the tablet and, following the customs of the Xuan Wu Continent, bowed slightly and murmured, "Xuan You Ancestor, I, Du Fei, have obtained the legacy of the Xuan You Sect today, and I will promote its martial arts! If I achieve something in the future, I will surely rebuild the Xuan You Sect to honor your intentions!"

After speaking, Du Fei exhaled. No matter what, he had a deep respect for the ancestors. Anyone who could establish such a legacy was not simple!

After gazing at the tablet for a while, Du Fei was about to turn away when his eyes suddenly twitched.

"This is..."

He noticed that the tablet was slightly tilted, revealing something behind it.

After a moment of hesitation, Du Fei walked over and slowly moved the tablet to one side.

Behind the tablet was another human figure carving, but this one was different from the others, appearing more lively.

This feeling made Du Fei pause for a moment, and he continued to stare at it.

"This is..."

After a while, Du Fei's mind suddenly clicked, and his gaze quickly swept around. After several rounds of observation, Du Fei was fairly certain that his guess was correct.

"This is a... map!"

Thinking of this, Du Fei's lips twitched slightly. He was somewhat skeptical of his own judgment.

However, after ordering Xiao Bai to scan the map into the system and display it in a flat form, Du Fei had to admit that it was indeed a map, albeit an incomplete one.

"What is this all about?" After a moment of thought, Du Fei felt rather puzzled.

If his guess was correct, the existence of this map in such a peculiar way suggested that the object it pointed to was not ordinary. Although he did not know what the map indicated, it might be the most valuable thing in the pavilion.

Du Fei was somewhat confident about this idea, but he knew too little about the Xuan You Sect to determine the map's purpose.

After a moment of hesitation, he extended his right hand and released a burst of true qi, which struck the carving and damaged a corner of it.

With this action, the strange feeling from the carving instantly disappeared. In the blink of an eye, all the carvings around turned into fine sand and fell to the ground.

Du Fei was secretly amazed by the consequences of his action.

But the more mysterious the map, the greater its value.

As for the incomplete map, it was not necessary to consider it at the moment. As long as it did not fall into the hands of others, it was the best outcome!

Taking a deep breath, Du Fei straightened the tablet, then slowly turned around and focused on the three ancient stone boxes in front of him. These were his main objectives today!

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