153: Wartime memories

However, just as Li Wen advanced a short distance, a hurried and slightly trembling cry from Mind Emperor suddenly echoed in his mind.

"Quick! Speed up! I have to admit, this damned force field is too powerful; it's definitely not an ordinary trial!"

Hearing this, Li Wen's heart tightened, and he dared not show the slightest slack.

Mind Emperor continued, "Hurry and rush to the innermost circle; once there, there will be no more gravity's restraint. My psychic energy is already struggling to sustain itself; the situation is not optimistic."

Li Wen knew that the situation was critical, and a slight misstep could lead to his demise.

So, he gritted his teeth, exerted all his might, and unleashed every ounce of power hidden within his body.

Driven by this powerful force, he raced towards the bottom of the valley.

Along the way, the immense external pressure surged like a tide, continuously impacting Li Wen's body.

Facing such a predicament, Li Wen clenched his fists tightly, veins bulging on his forehead, and fought with all his strength against this pressure.

Finally, after a strenuous sprint, Li Wen successfully reached a spot only a dozen meters away from the bone sword.

At this moment, he suddenly felt his body lighten, as if the incredibly heavy pressure from before had vanished without a trace.

Clearly, he had successfully entered the inner circle that Mind Emperor had spoken of.

Looking around, Li Wen found that there were indeed no longer any of those minute energies present.

So, Li Wen supported himself on his thighs, half-squatted, mouth wide open, desperately gasping for air.

Each breath felt as if he was trying to suck all the air from his lungs, heavy and rapid.

Mind Emperor, standing beside him, also looked utterly exhausted at this time; his once resonant voice had become exceptionally hoarse and weary.

"A legacy of this level... no matter what, I must find out who set up this legacy!"

After a brief rest, Li Wen gradually regulated his breathing, allowing it to return to normal.

He took a deep breath, composed himself, and decided to thoroughly investigate the secrets hidden within this mysterious bone sword.

After all, to be able to set up such a powerful force field that even Mind Emperor found quite troublesome, the power contained within it must be extraordinary.

After Mind Emperor used his mental power to carefully scan and confirm that there were no other potential dangers around, Li Wen cautiously extended his right hand and slowly gripped the hilt of the bone sword.

However, the moment his palm touched the hilt, an irresistible force suddenly surged, Li Wen felt a dizzy spell, and then his consciousness was instantly pulled from his body like a runaway wild horse.

In the blink of an eye, Li Wen found himself as if in a completely unfamiliar space.

The surroundings were empty, he couldn't see his hand in front of his face, and there wasn't even a glimmer of light to be found.

He tried to summon his pet beasts for help, but after multiple attempts, he was startled to realize that only his mental body had been drawn here; his physical body remained in its original spot.

Although there was nothing in front of him, no one or anything he could interact with, at this moment, a deep and authoritative voice suddenly sounded in his ear.

"Successor, are you a descendant of my War Emperor lineage?"

This voice was like a grand bell, making the surrounding air tremble slightly.

The speaker's voice was exceptionally rich, as if containing endless power; just hearing it gave Li Wen a terrifying illusion that this person could easily kill him with a single punch.

At this moment, Li Wen, in such a perilous situation, dared not make the slightest rash move or misinterpretation.

Because he knew very well that if this mysterious powerhouse had even one ill thought, he would instantly die, with no chance of survival.

"Senior, I apologize, but I am not a descendant of the War Emperor lineage you speak of."

Li Wen replied respectfully, his tone filled with awe.

After hearing Li Wen's answer, the other party clearly showed a trace of disappointment.

However, he quickly adjusted his emotions and then turned to other topics.

"Then, how much time has passed since the era of the War Emperor?"

Regarding this question, Li Wen was actually at a loss.

After all, his understanding of the War Emperor era was limited, and he couldn't accurately state the specific years.

However, facing this suffocatingly powerful existence, he naturally couldn't just say he didn't know. So, after a brief thought, Li Wen cautiously replied,

"Uh... regarding the specific years, this junior is indeed not quite clear. But roughly estimated, it should have been at least three eras. And now, the Eastern Splendor continent already has three crowned powerhouses."

Li Wen's answer was, on one hand, out of deference and respect for the other party.

On the other hand, he wanted to subtly exert some pressure on the other party by mentioning the current powerful strength of the Eastern Splendor continent, hinting that even a crowned powerhouse might not be able to act recklessly here.

But what Li Wen never expected was that after he finished speaking, the other party showed extremely strong emotional fluctuations!

His voice trembled slightly, revealing an indescribable excitement and joy.

"It's still here... It's good that Eastern Splendor is still here..."

The other party murmured, his voice not loud but full of emotion and relief.

It was as if something that had been lost for a long time was now finally recovered.

After calming down a bit, the other party spoke again.

"Do you want to hear my story?"

However, Li Wen was speechless at this moment, thinking to himself:

"Does he even need to ask? I'm currently in his mental space, what else can I do but comply!"

But despite thinking this, Li Wen maintained his silence on the surface, not revealing his true thoughts.

Seeing that Li Wen didn't respond, the other party didn't mind, and didn't even have the patience to wait for his answer before he started telling his story.

Li Wen: So, it's just one secret realm, one story, huh?

"In that era, I was also considered a genius. I quickly rose to prominence and became the object of everyone's support, relying on my Fusion talent."

"Until Yuan Emperor disappeared, and Eastern Splendor began to experience internal strife, leaderless."

"And at this time, the Element Nation, from who knows where, got news and began to attack Eastern Splendor."

"But it was precisely this external threat that temporarily halted the internal troubles; everyone united against the outside..."