112: May all the fruits of the Way be widely received from all under Heaven!

The Zhuge Family.

Having learned from the past, Lin You faced no obstacles and went straight to the entrance.

When he left, Zhuge Changqing had told him to return in half a month.

Now, the time had come.

Lin You had accepted the favor and came to keep his appointment.

Zhuge Changqing seemed to have anticipated his arrival and was waiting there.

As soon as they met, he smiled and teased.

"Isn't this our Lord Lin?"

"You were quite formidable in the Fifth-Rank Star Domain, haha."

Lin You felt embarrassed, not expecting the Longevity Family's intelligence network to be so efficient.

Only two days had passed, and they had already received the news.

"Brother Zhuge, please stop teasing me."

"It was a matter of life and death; I had no choice. I couldn't just ignore it when someone's blade was at my neck, could I?"

Zhuge Changqing nodded helplessly, and the two walked deeper into the Zhuge Family compound.

He spoke as they walked.

"Then do you know what a stir this caused in the Longevity Family?"

Lin You was silent for a moment. "Is there trouble?"

Zhuge Changqing nodded noncommittally.

"Indeed, there's some. After all, you were using my Zhuge Family's token. With such a big incident happening, they're all blaming my Zhuge Family."

Lin You showed an awkward smile.

But he wasn't too surprised; anyone could have guessed it.

Such a major event occurred in the Fifth-Rank Star Domain, yet the Longevity Family didn't pursue it. Someone must have taken the blame for him.

And that person could only be Zhuge Changqing of the Zhuge Family.

As for this favor... he would repay it later.

"Fellow Daoist, what is the purpose of inviting me here this time?" Lin You asked directly.

The two arrived before a Void Realm crack.

Zhuge Changqing stopped. Before them was a bottomless mist, with boundless Spiritual Qi churning within.

He composed himself and spoke.

"Have you ever heard of the Dragon Court?"

Lin You shook his head in confusion.

Zhuge Changqing continued, "The Dragon Court is a Small World beneath the Ancient Burial Ground. Over tens of thousands of years, countless powerful beings passed away here. Their Spiritual Qi returned to heaven and earth, but their Legacies remained."

"Among them, besides Divine Abilities and Magic Treasures, there are countless Dao Fruits."

"It is jointly controlled by the Longevity Family, regarded as their exclusive domain, to secure Opportunities for their Disciples."

Lin You's heart trembled upon hearing this.

The Ancient Burial Ground again.

This was the third time he had heard that name.

The Dragon Court was easy to understand: a gladiatorial arena for Geniuses, full of Opportunities, where everyone relied on their own abilities.

He pondered for a moment before asking, "I've heard a little about the Ancient Burial Ground, but I don't understand, what exactly is that place? Why do powerful beings pass away there?"

A hint of surprise appeared in Zhuge Changqing's eyes.

"You know about the Ancient Burial Ground?"

Then, with a smile in his eyes, he said, "Never mind, this matter isn't really a secret; you'll know sooner or later."

"You ask me what the Ancient Burial Ground is, but I can't explain it in a few words."

"But you can understand it as a battlefield."

"A battlefield of gods!"

Battlefield?

Lin You frowned deeply.

Fighting whom? Was it a place created by the Longevity Families warring among themselves?

No... given the nature of the Longevity Families, they wouldn't be that bored.

Zhuge Changqing seemed to understand Lin You's thoughts. "Not between the Longevity Families, but I can't tell you now."

"You don't have access to such secrets yet."

"If you can return alive from the Dragon Court, perhaps I can answer your questions."

Seeing that he had said so, Lin You didn't bother to dwell on it.

The greatest truth is simply the word 'strength'.

When he became strong enough, these secrets would no longer be secrets.

Then Lin You changed the subject.

"Where's Qin Feng?"

Zhuge Changqing pointed to the mist. "He's already gone in."

"This Dragon Court is just a Small World shattered from the Ancient Burial Ground; it cannot sustain beings of the Longevity Realm."

"So we have set a rule: each opening will last no more than half a month."

"Only Cultivators below the Great Saint Realm are allowed to enter."

Lin You continued, "Then what does the Zhuge Family want me to do?"

"Help you find Opportunities?"

Zhuge Changqing nodded. "Inside the Dragon Court, besides you and Qin Feng, there are two other Disciples from my Zhuge Family."

"I need your help to protect those two."

"And, there is an important Legacy of a Zhuge Family Senior within the Dragon Court. After you find it, bring out the Dao Fruit left after his passing."

"As for other Opportunities, whatever you obtain is yours."

Lin You did not refuse.

To be precise, he was the one who owed the Zhuge Family.

Entering the Dragon Court this time wasn't really considered helping.

Once inside, they would look out for each other. The Zhuge Family provided the Opportunity and the quota, and he would take the rewards within.

It was merely a collaboration.

[Ding!]

[Quest Issued: Gather Dao Fruits from All Under Heaven!]

[Quest Requirement: Obtain 99 Dao Fruits within the Dragon Court!]

[Quest Reward: color critical wheel x3]

[Quest Reward: 99 Elementary Dao Fruits, 69 Intermediate Dao Fruits, 9 Advanced Dao Fruits!]

The moment he heard the System prompt, Lin You's mouth twitched uncontrollably.

Good heavens!

You want me to offend everyone clean?!

He didn't know how big the Dragon Court was, but Lin You knew one thing for sure: if he really snatched 99 Dao Fruits, he would definitely be ganged up on by everyone!

However... the rewards were indeed tempting!

Elementary Dao Fruits increase cultivation.

Intermediate Dao Fruits improve Aptitude and increase cultivation.

And Advanced Dao Fruits, in addition to the previous two abilities, also carry the life's Divine Abilities and Mind-Cultivation Technique Legacies of powerful beings.

It could be said that if an Advanced Dao Fruit was used properly, it could directly create a Cultivator starting at the Golden Immortal realm!

Zhuge Changqing asked with a smile, "Agreed?"

Lin You nodded. "I have no reason to refuse."

With that, Zhuge Changqing waved his sleeve, and a powerful Spiritual Qi fluctuation immediately came from the Void Realm crack.

Lin You was about to enter but turned to ask.

"Since the Zhuge Family has this qualification, why don't you go?"

Zhuge Changqing, in his blue and white robe, appeared incredibly composed. He didn't speak but rather activated the great formation on his own.

A towering, mighty force erupted.

Lin You's figure instantly vanished from the spot.

When he opened his eyes again.

He had already arrived in a completely unfamiliar place.

Dilapidated, desolate.

As far as the eye could see, there were only crumbling ruins from a great battle.

The air itself was filled with a decaying smell.

Lin You scanned his surroundings; it looked somewhat similar to a palace, the only difference being its ruined state.

His eyes held a hint of contemplation as he recalled Zhuge Changqing's final smile.

There were only two reasons.

First, this guy looked about the same age as himself and the others, yet he had already reached above the Longevity Realm.

Tsk... Lin You couldn't help but click his tongue, but quickly shook his head.

Not very likely!

If that were true, the Zhuge Family would probably be Heaven-Defying!

Then only the second possibility remained.

This brother had walked a Great Dao that belonged to himself!

So strong that he felt he didn't need Dao Fruit Opportunities to contend with Prodigies of his generation!

That's why Zhuge Changqing chose to leave the Opportunity to others.

But no matter which one it was, it was enough to show that this guy was terrifyingly strong... Lin You took a deep breath and pulled out a prismatic crystal stone from his embrace.

This was the Dao Fruit Seeker, a reward from the System's last quest.

It could be used perfectly in the Dragon Court!

—Buzz... The stone emitted a faint vibration.

A faint yellow glow shone, guiding Lin You's direction.

A treasure!

Lin You raised an eyebrow. Just as he was about to take a step, he suddenly stopped.

—Clang!

A long spear shot out from the Void Realm.

It plunged directly an inch in front of him!

"We claim this place!"

"If you don't want to die, leave quickly!"