168: Why should I explain to you?

Although he couldn't figure out why Xing Wuxiu was targeting him, Chu Yuan didn't bother with it further.

Perhaps it was because the man was narrow-minded and jealous that he received so much attention, or jealous that he became Shangguan Xinglan's disciple?

Or perhaps it was something else.

Regardless, he was nothing but a mere clown.

If he truly angered him, Chu Yuan would just have someone deal with him secretly.

Chu Yuan looked towards the "Art" portal, his eyes filled with curiosity.

Having just passed two trials and gained substantial rewards, what skill Legacies did this one hold?

As he stepped inside, the scenery before him changed, and he found himself in an ancient, elegant courtyard.

Chu Yuan's gaze shifted slightly; this was quite different from the previous two times.

At this moment.

In the courtyard, a white-haired old man was leisurely playing a zither.

The music was ethereal, seemingly capable of cleansing the soul.

The old man raised his eyes, looked at Chu Yuan, and smiled faintly, "Junior, you are the ninth person to enter this place in nearly a thousand years."

Hearing this, Chu Yuan's eyes flickered, and he looked slightly confused, "Senior, this Secret Realm opens once every ten years, and the number of people who enter each time is not small.

Why have only nine people entered this specific location?"

Hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes, and he chuckled, "It seems you are unaware of the situation here."

Chu Yuan blinked, looking puzzled, "Senior, what do you mean by that?"

The old man chuckled and explained, "I was not skilled in arts like alchemy, talismans, artifact refinement, or formations during my lifetime.

In my leisure time, I could only Cultivate my temperament through the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting."

"Therefore, the Legacy here consists of four arts: the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting."

"In the eyes of most Cultivators, these four arts not only waste time but also offer little assistance to Cultivation, so naturally, no one is willing to learn them."

"I still remember..."

"Half of the eight people before you turned around and left after learning the situation."

Chu Yuan blinked and chuckled, "I'm actually quite interested.

But how do you conduct the trial?

Can I only choose one art?"

The old man looked surprised, "Judging by your tone, are you planning to choose more than two?"

"I do have that idea!" Chu Yuan nodded in admission and laughed, "The zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting can Cultivate temperament and refine the mind, so I am naturally interested."

Although he said this, the truth was that in his previous life, he had been interested in all four arts but lacked the Opportunity or the talent to learn them.

Since he had the Opportunity now, he naturally wanted to make up for the regrets of his past life.

Anyway, since he possessed the primal divine crystal, the concept of wasting time simply didn't exist for him.

The old man smiled, glanced at him casually, and shook his head, "They aren't anything particularly valuable anyway.

If you aren't afraid of wasting time, you can learn whatever you like."

Saying this, he directly threw out four thick ancient texts and four Jade Slips.

"The ancient texts were written by me in my leisure time, and the Jade Slips contain some of my insights into these four arts.

Since I find you pleasing, I'll give them all to you."

Chu Yuan's eyes widened in surprise, "Senior, no trial?"

The old man shook his head and waved his hand, "No more.

This wisp of my remnant soul has been here for tens of thousands of years, and I've grown tired of it."

"From now on, the skill Legacy here will no longer be opened!"

After speaking, his figure transformed into a wisp of smoke and vanished before Chu Yuan's eyes.

Seeing this scene, Chu Yuan secretly remained vigilant and carefully put away the ancient texts and Jade Slips.

Immediately afterward, he was ejected from the space.

Returning to the square, he saw the swirling "Skill" portal rapidly collapse and vanish.

This scene was witnessed by many people on the square, who looked over in surprise and suspicion.

"What's going on? The entrance portal disappeared—did the Legacy close?"

"What did that kid do inside?"

"I'm not sure, let's go ask."

"Let's go!"

"..."

Everyone agreed and surrounded Chu Yuan.

Chu Yuan frowned slightly, secretly becoming wary.

Of course, due to his confidence in his own strength, he wasn't worried about any trouble arising.

A young man looked at the collapsed portal and asked, "Fellow Daoist, may I ask what happened inside?"

Chu Yuan casually replied, "The arts only included the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

Since hardly anyone was willing to go in and learn, that Senior's remnant soul grew tired."

"Therefore, after giving me an ancient calligraphy text, he closed the 'Skill' portal."

Hearing this, the crowd nodded.

But many people showed doubt and even voiced their suspicions.

"Could it be that Fellow Daoist obtained some incredible Legacy, causing the portal to close?"

"Yes, Fellow Daoist, tell us about it."

"That's right, Fellow Daoist, don't be stingy!"

The crowd echoed these sentiments sporadically, all staring at Chu Yuan with no intention of leaving.

Seeing this, Chu Yuan's expression turned cold, "Everyone, why should I explain what Chu obtained inside to all of you?"

As he spoke, Sword Qi condensed around him, and streaks of faint golden Spiritual Qi faintly flickered into existence.

Geng Metal Sword Style!

It was his first time using it, and he had only just achieved initial proficiency, but the deterrent effect was enough against the people before him.

After all, most Spirit Soul Realm Cultivators were still undergoing trials in the Inheritance Sacred Hall.

Those who came out quickly, like Xing Wuxiu, were ultimately a minority.

Furthermore, many people who understood the situation here had already left after passing the "Treasure" trial and obtaining artifacts.

Staying here doing nothing—how could that compare to the appeal of searching for Opportunities?

The remaining people were not worth fearing.

Sensing the threat within the Sword Qi, many people frowned slightly and quietly retreated.

Setting aside the fact that they didn't know what Chu Yuan had obtained, even if they did know, they couldn't make a move here.

It wasn't worth it!

There were too many people.

Even if they found out, they couldn't seize it, let alone dare to kill someone for their treasure!

Understanding this point, everyone took a deep look at Chu Yuan and turned to leave.

Seeing the crowd disperse, Chu Yuan did not immediately head toward the "Treasure" portal.

He pondered for a moment and decided to leave for a while and return after achieving a Breakthrough to the Spirit Soul Realm.

His current strength was only at the Spirit Crystal Realm.

If he faced an encirclement by many Spirit Souls, even with ultimate moves like the Seven Transformations of the Blood God and Void Breaking Slash, he might not fare well.

Caution was key!

Thinking of this, his figure moved, lightning flashed around him, and in an instant, he was a thousand meters away.

Then, the light-chasing sword appeared beneath his feet, and he sped away at a rate of several thousand meters per breath.

Seeing his actions, many people's expressions changed slightly, and they quickly turned to leave.

A few breaths later, Chu Yuan slammed down onto the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.

Then, using the dust as cover, he immediately escaped into the primal origin space.

He glanced outside through the light barrier and saw several black-robed, masked figures quickly appear.

The figures exchanged glances, searched the surroundings, and couldn't help but frown deeply.

Without exchanging words, they simultaneously turned and left.

"They really have a death wish!"

Chu Yuan sneered, "Don't let this young master find out who you are, or else... hmph..."

He gave a cold snort, then sat down cross-legged, raising his hand to beckon something nearby.

The Jade Slip recording the Heavenly Revelation Spirit Cultivation Art, Spirit Soul Chapter landed in his hand.

Looking at the Jade Slip in his hand, Chu Yuan hesitated for a moment and took out a blank booklet.

Quickly transcribing the Cultivation Technique of the spirit soul chapter, Chu Yuan chose to reinforce the transcribed copy.

The Jade Slip recorded six chapters of the Cultivation Technique, the first five of which he could not use.

Although he had previously reinforced the corresponding Cultivation Techniques, who knew if doing this would cause him to unnecessarily consume more source primordial power?

A transcribed copy could only be reinforced once and could not be reinforced again afterward.

Chu Yuan had already anticipated this.