Chapter 42

Both of them now clearly understood that they were no match for the monstrous beast. They ran towards the depths of the rocky area with perfect默契.

As the enraged beast rushed to the pile of rubble, it suddenly sensed something, its pupils constricting sharply. It then braked abruptly, stopping in its tracks, and immediately crouched down, trembling with extreme fear.

Unfortunately, Ye Tianming and Mu Yong did not witness this scene at that moment.

The two did not walk for long before they stopped. The deeper they went, the fewer the piles of rubble became, and the surroundings felt increasingly eerie.

Mu Yong said in a low voice, "The beast doesn't dare to come in, which clearly indicates that there might be a more dangerous presence here... Ask your tower ancestor if it's dangerous here."

Ye Tianming shook his head, "No need to ask."

Mu Yong was puzzled, "Why?"

Ye Tianming said, "To my tower ancestor, there is no place in this world that is dangerous."

Mu Yong: "......"

"Ha ha!"

The small tower burst into laughter.

Ye Tianming thought to himself, "Tower ancestor, I'm right, aren't I?"

The small tower laughed, "You are indeed right, but don't think that by saying nice things to me, I will give you guidance. This is a trial, and everything must be done by yourself. Only then will the trial have meaning, understand?"

Ye Tianming nodded, "Tower ancestor, I will strive to survive and leave here on my own."

As he spoke, he glanced around, feeling increasingly uneasy about the place.

Ye Tianming said, "Brother Yong, let's go back and fight that beast, what do you think?"

Mu Yong nodded immediately, "I have the same idea."

The two turned and ran.

But at that moment, a sudden change occurred. The ground in front of them suddenly split open, revealing a path leading deep underground. A terrifying aura then swept them into it.

Ye Tianming felt a dizzying sensation. He wanted to resist, but he couldn't move at all. After an unknown amount of time, he felt his buttocks hit the ground.

At that moment, Mu Yong's voice came from beside him, "Ouch, that hurts like hell."

He had landed face-first.

Ye Tianming quickly got up and looked around. When he saw the surroundings, he was stunned.

They were now in a grand hall, surrounded by dozens of towering stone pillars. Each pillar was carved with ancient runes, and the ceiling was a void, impossible to see clearly. Floating beside the pillars were some eerie green flames, casting an even more sinister and eerie light on the hall.

Not far above the hall, there was a black chair, and an old man was sitting on it.

"Damn!"

At that moment, Mu Yong suddenly said, "This is... the Extraordinary Sanctuary. How could it be here? Shouldn't it be in the high-level area?"

Ye Tianming turned to look at Mu Yong, somewhat puzzled, "The Extraordinary Sanctuary?"

Mu Yong asked, "You don't know?"

Ye Tianming shook his head.

Mu Yong said in a low voice, "Brother, you know nothing, and your family sent you here. Do they want you to die here?"

Ye Tianming said, "I came here for training."

Mu Yong gave him a thumbs up, "The person who sent you here for training is really bold, of course, you are also bold."

Ye Tianming: "......"

Mu Yong explained, "This relic belongs to the Extraordinary Dojo, which is part of the Extraordinary Civilization, which in turn belongs to the Super Divine Civilization. I know you probably don't know what a Super Divine Civilization is, but it's a very powerful civilization. And here..."

He looked around, excited, "This must be the core area of the Extraordinary Civilization. Damn, I didn't expect the core area of the Extraordinary Civilization to be in the low-level area. Brothers, we are in luck."

Ye Tianming was very cautious. Seeing his caution, Mu Yong laughed, "No need to be cautious. Since they brought us here forcefully and didn't kill us, there's only one explanation."

Ye Tianming asked, "What?"

Mu Yong laughed loudly, "Without a doubt, they must have taken a liking to us and want us to inherit the Extraordinary Civilization."

Ye Tianming asked, "What's your basis for saying that?"

Mu Yong said, "That's how it works in books."

Ye Tianming's face darkened.

Mu Yong analyzed seriously, "Brother, think about it. Would they bring us here for no reason and not kill us? This clearly means they like us. Just wait and see, watch me perform."

He looked at the old man sitting in the distance and bowed deeply, "Greetings, senior."

The old man did not respond.

Mu Yong bowed deeply again, "Senior, not to boast, but my brother and I are top-notch geniuses. To be honest, I come from the Super Divine Civilization, the Star Civilization. From the day I was born, I was blessed with extraordinary phenomena, and the power of countless stars gathered to cleanse me. I am destined to be the Lord of the Stars..."

Ye Tianming: "......"

Mu Yong then pulled Ye Tianming over, "And my brother, senior, don't look at him, but he is only at the Great Tribulation stage, yet he can create his own cultivation techniques and open a new path... Moreover, his name is Ye Tianming. What is destiny? Born to be the protagonist, this is his era!"

The small tower: "......"

Ye Tianming felt a bit embarrassed and pulled Mu Yong, "Brother Yong, don't say such things..."

Mu Yong said seriously, "Brother, I know you are low-key, but remember, opportunities are to be pursued. We men must learn to sell ourselves."

Ye Tianming thought about it and found it to be true.

After Mu Yong's passionate speech, the old man still did not respond.

Mu Yong continued, "Senior, my brother and I have always admired the Extraordinary Civilization. If we can inherit the Extraordinary Civilization, we swear by the name of the Sword Master Guanxuan Ye Guan that we will do our utmost to revive the Extraordinary Civilization."

The small tower: "......"

The old man still did not respond.

Mu Yong's face darkened. Why no response?

Ye Tianming pulled on Mu Yong's sleeve and whispered, "Do books say that when entering a secret realm, besides possibly gaining inheritance, one might also be possessed?"

Possessed?

Mu Yong's face changed instantly.

Both of them felt a chill run down their spines.

Mu Yong's throat moved, "Senior, if you really don't like us, we won't disturb you. Goodbye... no, see you later."

He then pulled Ye Tianming and turned to run.

But after a few steps, an invisible force enveloped them, and they could not move.

Their expressions froze.

"Cough."

At that moment, a cough came from behind them. The old man, who had been sitting in the chair, slowly opened his eyes.

The old man stood up and took a step forward. In that step, he was already in front of Ye Tianming and Mu Yong.

The old man looked at Mu Yong, then at Ye Tianming, and finally his gaze settled on Mu Yong. He said hoarsely, "The Star Civilization?"

Mu Yong nodded, somewhat cautious, "I am indeed from the Star Civilization."

The old man said softly, "When my Extraordinary Civilization was a Super Divine Civilization, the Star Civilization was just an ordinary civilization. Now, my Extraordinary Civilization has disappeared into the annals of history, while the Star Civilization has become a Super Divine Civilization... Truly, the world is unpredictable."

He then coughed violently and said, "I heard that the reason the Star Civilization was able to rise again was because of a super genius in your civilization, named... Mu Xingchen?"

Mu Yong nodded, "That's right."

The old man smiled, "The main reason is that this ancestor of yours had a connection with the Sword Master Guanxuan, right?"

Mu Yong, hearing the bitterness in the old man's voice, replied respectfully, "Making good friends is also a form of strength."

The old man laughed, "You are right, making good friends is also a form of strength. I have been waiting here for so many years, hoping to meet someone like the Sword Master Guanxuan. I heard he has a son..."

Mu Yong said solemnly, "Senior, to be frank, that young master is unlikely to come here."

In other words, the son of the Sword Master Guanxuan would not look favorably upon the Extraordinary Civilization.

The old man sighed softly, "Time has not been kind to the Extraordinary Civilization."

Suddenly, Ye Tianming said, "Senior, a woman once asked her father how she could marry a general. Do you know how the general answered her?"

The old man turned to look at Ye Tianming and smiled, "How did he answer?"

Ye Tianming said, "He said to marry him when he was still a soldier."

Mu Yong looked at Ye Tianming in surprise. Damn, intellectuals are different. They can talk about inheritance so subtly and elegantly, unlike himself, who only knows how to boast.

The old man was slightly stunned, then laughed. He looked at Ye Tianming, "You are Ye Tianming?"

Ye Tianming nodded.

The old man said, "To name oneself with the word 'destiny,' is it ignorance or arrogance?"

Ye Tianming said, "My mother gave me this name. I believe she had her reasons. But since she dared to name me 'destiny,' she must... have some skills."

The small tower: "......"

He was not arrogant, but he could see that the old man was observing them. In such a situation, one must not be overly modest. A gentleman can be reserved but not weak. When faced with an opportunity, one must seize it.

The old man stared at Ye Tianming, then suddenly laughed strangely, "I won't argue with you, but those destined for greatness never die and always surpass their contemporaries... Young man, I have a task for you. If you can complete it, the inheritance of the Extraordinary Civilization will be yours. Dare you?"

Ye Tianming said, "Can my brother and I take it together?"

Mu Yong looked at Ye Tianming but did not speak.

The old man laughed, "No problem."

Ye Tianming looked at Mu Yong, who smiled, "Let's take it."

Ye Tianming looked at the old man, "We will take it. What is the task, senior?"

The old man said, "Survive."

Both of them were puzzled.

At that moment, the old man opened his palm, and an ancient sword suddenly shot up into the air, spreading a terrifying sword aura around it.

The entire Extraordinary Sanctuary felt this aura.

Mu Yong said in a trembling voice, "The aura of a civilization's ancestral artifact..."

At that moment, the old man's voice echoed throughout the Extraordinary Sanctuary, "The inheritance of the Extraordinary Civilization is now passed to Ye Tianming and Mu Yong..."

As he spoke, his voice grew weaker, as if he was disappearing from the world.

Ye Tianming: "......"

Mu Yong: "......"

The old man, seeing their pale faces, smiled, "Survive, and the inheritance of the Extraordinary Civilization will be yours."

Mu Yong could not help but say, "You old fox..."

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