30: Star Map

Facts speak louder than words.

Wu Ning immediately released a trace of his Realm aura, instantly silencing the old man.

The old man's expression became dazed; an eighteen-year-old Quasi-Emperor, it completely subverted his understanding!

Although he had never seen a Quasi-Emperor-level powerhouse, Wu Ning's trace of aura was far more terrifying than even the Heavenly Origin Saint King.

At the very least, he was in the Venerable Realm.

But even an eighteen-year-old Venerable was terrifying, wasn't he?

Simply unprecedented, and with no one to follow!

Unheard of!

"Senior, what exactly does the Legacy left by the Heavenly Origin Saint King include?"

Wu Ning asked.

"This... originally, one would only know after passing the test, but telling you now won't hurt."

The old man was somewhat helpless; what could he do against a Quasi-Emperor?

"The Heavenly Origin Saint King's core Legacy consists of three things: first, the 'Heavenly Origin Talisman Codex,' a secret record of talismans created by the Heavenly Origin Saint King, and a cultivation handbook written by his own hand."

"Second is this Heavenly Origin Ancient City, which can be considered a Saint King Weapon, and third is a Star Map."

"Star Map?"

Wu Ning raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest sparking within him.

The old man nodded, "Precisely, a Star Map. A Saint Realm powerhouse can travel through the starry sky, and this Star Map is the route map drawn by the Heavenly Origin Saint King during his travels through the starry sky back then."

Wu Ning already knew that the Universe where the Heaven Profound Continent was located was a Middle Thousand Worlds.

The star river was vast and boundless, unimaginably large.

The Heaven Profound Continent was merely an insignificant speck of dust within it.

Unexpectedly, the Heavenly Origin Saint King had even traveled through the starry sky.

"Senior, I want these Legacies. How do I undergo the test? Just lay it out."

Wu Ning said directly.

He didn't care about the other things, but the Heavenly Origin Saint King's cultivation handbook and the Star Map were things he absolutely had to obtain.

A cultivation handbook written by a Saint King powerhouse was undoubtedly a priceless treasure for Cultivators below the Saint Realm.

He could give it to Li Yuanbao and the other two.

As for the Star Map, he might need it in the future, so he couldn't let it go.

Hearing this, the old man was speechless.

This young man has no martial ethics!

You're already a Quasi-Emperor, yet you still covet a Saint King's Legacy!

Do you have no shame?

He didn't show any demeanor of a powerhouse.

However, the necessary procedures still had to be followed.

The Artifact Spirit old man directly activated the Legacy test.

This test had a total of seven stages, testing Aptitude, Comprehension Ability, Heart-Nature, perseverance, and so on.

Each stage was extremely difficult.

The Heavenly Origin Saint King himself was an unparalleled Prodigy, and he had traveled through the starry sky and seen the greater world, so his vision was naturally extremely high.

Otherwise, no one would have obtained the core Legacy for a hundred thousand years.

But for Wu Ning, this was as good as nothing; he easily passed all the tests.

After obtaining the Star Map and the handbook, he pointed at Li Yuanbao and the other two, asking, "Are you willing to go with these three?"

"If not, just stay here; I certainly don't want you."

"..."

The Artifact Spirit old man silently looked at Li Yuanbao and the other two.

He was very conflicted in his heart; Wu Ning's talent and strength were too strong, and he knew he wasn't worthy.

But these three... ordinary fellows, weren't they too bad?

Li Yuanbao and the other two looked at the old man with some anticipation after hearing Wu Ning's words.

After a long hesitation, the Artifact Spirit old man still decided to choose one among the three of them.

Although these three had ordinary Aptitude, being able to follow an eighteen-year-old Quasi-Emperor Prodigy, their future was absolutely promising!

After all, in many cases, Opportunity is more important than talent, and choice is more important than effort.

For example, isn't this their Opportunity right now?

"You three should also go and try the Legacy test. Whoever goes the furthest, I will choose to follow."

Wu Ning waved his hand, "You all go."

He already had a result in his mind.

Li Yuanbao, Xu Ziqian, and Zhang Liang's original cultivation Aptitude was extremely poor, but after he used some Heaven And Earth Treasure to help them with Foundation Establishment, their root bones and Physique were improved.

The three's cultivation Aptitude had undergone earth-shattering changes; even in a large state like Qingyun State, they would definitely be considered a Genius.

In terms of root bone Aptitude alone, Zhang Liang was the best among the three.

But he wasn't much higher than the other two.

In terms of Comprehension Ability, Xu Ziqian far surpassed the other two and could be compared to a top-tier Prodigy.

Li Yuanbao was slightly mediocre, but this guy had the highest Luck!

He could even buy a Quasi-Emperor Weapon fragment at a street stall; this Luck must at least make him a Son of Luck, right?

The three each had their strengths and weaknesses.

At this moment, in this Legacy test, Xu Ziqian's advantage was undoubtedly the greatest.

Approximately one incense stick later.

The test ended, and sure enough, Xu Ziqian emerged victorious.

"With your current strength, you cannot yet refine the Heavenly Origin Ancient City, but you can engrave a Primordial Spirit imprint in the control core, which will allow you to barely exert a trace of the ancient city's power."

The Artifact Spirit old man said to Xu Ziqian.

"Thank you, Senior. This Junior will certainly not tarnish the ancient city's prestige in the future!"

Xu Ziqian said firmly.

The Artifact Spirit old man smiled and led him to the ancient city's control core to engrave the Primordial Spirit imprint.

Subsequently, the group left the ancient city.

Boom! Boom!

The guardian barrier in the sky instantly dissipated, and the entire majestic ancient city trembled violently, like an earthquake, slowly ascending into the sky, then continuously shrinking.

Finally, it transformed into a palm-sized miniature ancient city, flying into Xu Ziqian's hand.

Xu Ziqian's face was somewhat excited; he felt that just throwing this ancient city out could crush a large number of King Realm powerhouses.

A Saint King Weapon, terrifying indeed!

"Brother Wu, I..."

Xu Ziqian looked at Wu Ning with gratitude; he knew that without Wu Ning, he wouldn't be where he was today.

Wu Ning waved his hand, "We've been friends for over ten years; there's no need for thanks."

Xu Ziqian said no more, only engraving his gratitude deep in his heart.

If Brother Wu ever needed him, no matter the difficulty or danger, he would never fail him!

"Alright, let's go."

Wu Ning did not rush to leave the Secret Realm but instead led the others to a vast lake.

He planned to stay in this Secret Realm for a while; there were still many top-grade Spirit Medicine and Heaven And Earth Treasure here.

Since they had come, they naturally had to collect some.

They couldn't just let others benefit for free.

Of course, Wu Ning certainly wouldn't do it himself.

He sent the Azure Bird with Li Yuanbao and the other two.

With the Heavenly Origin Ancient City in Xu Ziqian's hand, it was enough for them to roam freely within this Secret Realm.

Beside the large lake.

Wu Ning set up tables and chairs, filled with various fruits and Spirit Wine. He lay on a chair, leisurely fishing.

This lake was enormous, occupying roughly one-tenth of the entire Secret Realm's area!

A vast ocean!

It was home to a large number of aquatic Yao Beasts, and there was even a Peak eighth-tier Flood Dragon.

As Wu Ning fished for Spirit Fish, he pondered whether to catch and eat this Flood Dragon.

He had never eaten Flood Dragon meat in his life.

Ultimately, Wu Ning felt he was still too kind.

He did not kill the Flood Dragon; he merely chopped off two of its legs and cut out a leaf of its liver.

With its cultivation, such minor injuries should recover in no time.

Moreover, Wu Ning even gave it a Saint Medicine as compensation.

The Flood Dragon was so grateful that it cried.