Who is the master of the secret realm?

Immortal Master Ming She sighed.

"It's just that the Bronze Gate is too profound; even if a descendant obtains my Legacy and Cultivates to the Realm I was in during my lifetime."

"I'm afraid it would still be difficult to uncover its secrets."

He then looked at Zhong Qing: "Young Master Zhong, you carry many mysteries that even I find hard to discern; you must have an extraordinary background."

"Since you didn't come for the Legacy, I presume it must be related to that Bronze Gate."

"I can let you see that Bronze Gate."

He paused, then added: "I hope you'll show mercy and not dismantle my Legacy Pagoda. I'm still counting on it to select the inheritor."

"Of course, if Young Master desires it, my Legacy can be opened for Young Master at any time."

Zhong Qing stroked his chin, pondering for a moment: "It's possible."

"But I'm not interested in the Legacy."

A barely perceptible twitch appeared at the corner of Immortal Master Ming She's phantom eye.

This was the third time Zhong Qing had said he wasn't interested in his Legacy.

So, the Legacy of a dignified ancient Central Continent powerhouse truly held no appeal whatsoever?

He wouldn't even take it for free, would he?

Just as Immortal Master Ming She felt a bit defeated and low-spirited,

Zhong Qing casually pointed at Ming Suxin, who was waiting not far away.

"If you really want to find an inheritor, why not just find her?"

Immortal Master Ming She was slightly startled, then shook his head.

"This young lady's Aptitude is indeed good, but unfortunately, her cultivation is a bit lacking."

"You all entered this time without gathering all six Secret Realm iron pieces."

"The Heaven Spirit Pillar at the Secret Realm entrance was personally set up by me. The Heaven Spirit Pillar is closely related to the Secret Realm's Law and is also connected to the Legacy Pagoda."

"The trials I set up in the pagoda are no small matter, extremely perilous. Even those in the Sanyin Realm would find it difficult to force their way through by relying solely on cultivation. Therefore, I left many opportunities for survival within the trials. An inheritor with a sufficiently firm Heart-Nature and wisdom will be able to discover these opportunities and use them to pass the trials."

"And the iron pieces you used to open the Secret Realm were actually originally one piece, a Magical Artifact of mine called the Spirit Transferring Seal."

"Only when the Spirit Transferring Seal is fully assembled can it activate the power of the Law within the Heaven Spirit Pillar, thereby fully activating the trials and bringing forth the opportunities for survival within them."

"As for the current trials, there are no opportunities for survival. Ordinary people who go will surely die. To pass, only you possess such strength and means."

Zhong Qing said indifferently: "Then what if I take her up?"

Immortal Master Ming She shook his head: "That won't work either. Only the first person to reach the top of the pagoda can obtain the Legacy."

Zhong Qing frowned slightly: "Making it so troublesome, do you even want to find an inheritor anymore?"

"As long as their Aptitude is sufficient and their character and Heart-Nature are not bad, isn't that enough?"

Immortal Master Ming She said helplessly: "Even if you say so, I, in my lifetime, also wanted to find an inheritor who was as excellent as possible. Naturally, I wouldn't lower my standards."

Zhong Qing's gaze returned to the Legacy Pagoda, and suddenly his eyes moved: "Since the Legacy is at the top of the pagoda, then just take away the lower few levels of the pagoda."

Immortal Master Ming She's phantom flickered, almost dissipating on the spot from anger.

So, you're still thinking about dismantling my Legacy Pagoda?

Seeing that Zhong Qing really turned around, preparing to walk towards the pagoda again, with a somewhat eager look, Immortal Master Ming She hurriedly said: "Young Master Zhong, wait."

"I've thought about it. You're right, this young lady's Aptitude and Heart-Nature are indeed good. She's an excellent choice for an inheritor."

"Since that's the case, I will bestow the Legacy upon her."

"Although I am only a wisp of Divine Thought, without much power, I am after all integrated with the Secret Realm's Law, and can still influence the Legacy Pagoda to a certain extent, guiding her to opportunities for survival within the trials."

"If Young Master Zhong desires treasures, my secret collection from my lifetime is still here. Among them are a few of the most precious treasures, all of which can be given to Young Master."

"Please, Young Master Zhong, spare my pagoda."

This was said with extreme humility. Immortal Master Ming She was also helpless. Encountering such a person with peculiar methods and who didn't play by the rules, there was truly nothing he could do.

Zhong Qing then stopped, looking at the Legacy Pagoda with a hint of regret.

"Alright."

"But first, let me go see that Bronze Gate."

Immortal Master Ming She was about to speak, but suddenly his eyes moved, revealing a hint of joy.

At the same time, the Legacy Pagoda above and below flashed with light. The runes seemed to come alive, constantly moving around the pagoda body, emitting ancient and mysterious Qi.

"Perfect timing, someone just completed the last two fragments of the Spirit Transferring Seal."

"The Legacy Pagoda has been fully activated, and with my intervention, this girl can be guaranteed to reach the top of the pagoda directly."

Needless to say, Zhong Qing also guessed that the remaining two great Sects had finally arrived outside the Secret Realm at this time.

Zhong Qing nodded: "Then let's go."

Ming Suxin, who had been waiting for a long time, finally saw the three of them walking back. She breathed a slight sigh of relief and went to meet them.

But then she heard Immortal Master Ming She's phantom speak directly.

"Young lady, what is your name?"

Ming Suxin was slightly startled, cupping her fists and saying: "Replying to Senior, this Junior is Ming Suxin, a disciple of Mirror Heart Lake."

Immortal Master Ming She stroked his beard and nodded: "Ming Suxin? Young Master Zhong and I have decided that you will be the inheritor."

Ming Suxin was stunned on the spot.

She wasn't being humble; she was standing here perfectly fine, hadn't even figured out what was going on, and how did she become the inheritor?

Moreover, wasn't the Legacy supposed to be from this Immortal Master Ming She? How could Zhong Qing, with just a few words, decide who would receive the Legacy?

Who exactly was the Master of the Secret Realm?

Before she could clear her thoughts, she saw Immortal Master Ming She wave his sleeve. At the base of the Legacy Pagoda, the ground suddenly sank.

Layers of steps appeared, leading to a pitch-black underground depth.

Immortal Master Ming She said to Zhong Qing: "Below here is where the Bronze Gate is located. The reason I built the Legacy Pagoda here was for this."

"It's just that I am a wisp of Divine Thought integrated with the rules here, and I cannot approach the main body of the Bronze Gate, otherwise I would also be affected by the Gate's aura."

"Young Master Zhong, only you can go down."

Zhong Qing nodded, then turned and walked towards the steps with Hei Bai.

Ming Suxin subconsciously called out: "Young Master Zhong, that Legacy..."

Zhong Qing didn't turn his head, and his calm voice came: "It's for you."

Immortal Master Ming She watched Zhong Qing leave, a look of emotion on his face, and at the same time looked at Ming Suxin.

"Let's go, little one, enter the pagoda and accept my Legacy."

"Your Aptitude is good, but your fortune is even more astonishing."

She understood Immortal Master Ming She's meaning.

Meeting Zhong Qing was her greatest fortune.

Just because of a few words from this young man.

The great Opportunity within the White Wind Secret Realm, which countless people from the Four Great Sects and even the Southern Realm throughout history had dreamt of, had simply fallen upon her.

Even now, she was still somewhat dazed, as if in a dream.

Ming Suxin looked at the steps where Zhong Qing had disappeared, recalling the retreating figure throughout their journey, and for a moment, she was lost in thought.

What she truly wanted, was it this Opportunity and Legacy?