The Last Man

While the strength of the two Sects’ people meant they weren’t without a chance to pass through the Secret Realm’s many checkpoints,

according to the original level of danger, only a handful of people would likely have reached this place in the end.

And it would have taken at least several days.

But at this moment, the Secret Realm’s power was continuously weakening, and the Secret Realm Law was close to collapsing.

Those Formations that originally relied on the Secret Realm’s power naturally dissipated and disintegrated along with it.

This was why the two Sects’ people were able to arrive here within a few hours.

Such an obvious golden pagoda, with constantly swirling and flashing rune Qi, naturally caught their attention early on.

With a little thought, they knew that this place must be the center of the Secret Realm, where the great Opportunity lay.

The overjoyed people of the two Sects had just arrived when they saw Zhong Qing, accompanied by Hei Bai, standing nonchalantly at the base of the pagoda, so their shock was imaginable.

“I didn’t expect Little Friend Zhong to be the first to arrive here,”

Sect Leader Lan Tianhe sighed.

The Zhan Yue Sect and others were fine, but the Frost Sword Sect’s people had already had a conflict with Zhong Qing and wanted to snatch his iron piece.

Seeing Zhong Qing get ahead of them now, they were naturally filled with resentment, and their faces immediately darkened.

The people of the two Sects naturally also noticed the presence of Immortal Master Mingshe.

Even though he was about to dissipate, his aura as an ancient strong practitioner was hard to ignore, and no one present was foolish. They immediately guessed that this phantom was most likely the Secret Realm Master.

Suddenly, hope ignited in some people’s hearts again.

The pagoda was still flashing golden light, and Zhong Qing was standing outside the pagoda; could it be that he hadn’t had time to enter the pagoda yet?

At this moment, Immortal Master Mingshe spoke, and it was indeed as they suspected.

“I am Immortal Master Mingshe, the Master of this Secret Realm.”

The people of the two Sects’ spirits lifted, and they hurriedly bowed.

“Greetings, Immortal Master!”

Although they had never heard of this person’s name, having come all this way, how could they not know the terror of this Secret Realm? This person before them was definitely a peerless existence in the Three Yang Realm, or even a higher Realm.

And what kind of Legacy would such an existence possess…

But the next moment, Immortal Master Mingshe spoke, shattering their illusions.

“You all have come too late.”

“My Legacy already has a chosen one.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone’s faces immediately darkened again. They subconsciously looked at Zhong Qing; most of the Zhan Yue Sect’s people showed envy, while the Frost Sword Sect’s people were incredibly jealous, especially Sect Master Han Mingfeng, Sect Leader of Shuangjian Sect, whose eyes seemed to almost spit fire.

His mood at this moment could be said to be terrible.

On the way here, he had discovered the bodies of his own Personal Disciple, the Sect’s Sword Son Han An’yan, and the Third Elder in a snowy area. He couldn’t find the killer and was filled with nowhere to vent his resentment, when even the Secret Realm Opportunity was snatched by this damned brat.

If not for Sect Leader Lan Tianhe being nearby, he would have already directly attacked and killed this brat.

However, Immortal Master Mingshe then changed the subject: “Do not misunderstand, my Successor is named Ming Suxin, and she is currently inside the pagoda receiving the Legacy.”

The people of the two Sects were surprised again upon hearing this.

How could they not know who Ming Suxin was? Originally, seeing only Zhong Qing here, they were curious why the fragments of the other two Sects were used to open the Secret Realm, but their people weren’t here.

At the same time, the Frost Sword Sect’s people were somewhat secretly pleased, thinking that with two fewer competitors, it would be best if the other party died halfway through the Secret Realm.

Who would have thought that the Saintess of Mirror Heart Lake had already begun to receive the Legacy?

The greatest Opportunity of this Secret Realm had thus fallen into Mirror Heart Lake’s hands.

For a time, the people of the two Sects had complex feelings. The Zhan Yue Sect’s people were still alright; although their losses were not small, their high-level members were the most well-preserved among the four Sects.

The Frost Sword Sect’s people not only failed to obtain the Opportunity, but even lost their own Sword Son and Elder, and their Disciples also suffered heavy losses along the way. They were truly the pure definition of a big loser.

Of course, if they knew that the last of the four Sects, the Black Serpent Sect, had died completely from top to bottom, without even anyone to collect their bodies, their hearts would probably be much more balanced.

Just as the people of the two Sects were feeling dejected, they heard Immortal Master Mingshe speak leisurely.

“Although my Legacy has already been decided,”

“there are also some treasures I left behind during my lifetime here.”

“That you all could reach this place is also fate. A person’s death is like a lamp extinguishing; I am about to dissipate, and these inanimate objects are useless if I keep them, so I shall bestow them upon you all.”

The people of the two Sects immediately perked up, their faces showing excitement.

The treasures of an ancient strong practitioner above the Three Yang Realm, how precious were they? It was simply unimaginable.

Even if they didn’t get the Legacy, it wasn’t a wasted trip!

But then, Immortal Master Mingshe’s words poured a basin of cold water over their hearts.

“However, the place where I hid my treasures is also where I passed away. Not just anyone is qualified to enter where my body lies.”

Then Immortal Master Mingshe turned to Zhong Qing.

“Originally, I should have thoroughly tested to see who was qualified to receive my Relics (hidden treasures).”,

“But now that the Legacy is about to be completed, this wisp of my Divine Thought has also reached its limit and is about to disappear.”

“Young Master Zhong.”

Hearing Immortal Master Mingshe’s address to Zhong Qing, the people of the two Sects were all surprised.

This unfathomable Secret Realm Master, an ancient strong practitioner, was so polite to Zhong Qing, even subtly showing a hint of respect?

Immortal Master Mingshe continued: “Young Master Zhong, I wonder if I could trouble you to preside over this matter for me? I will transfer the Law of the main hall to you, and you will decide who can enter. Young Master, you may also freely choose any items within the hall.”

Zhong Qing nodded and said, “Of course, it’s a small matter. Do you need me to take your remains out for burial?”

He didn’t care about the treasures in the hall; Immortal Master Mingshe’s most precious treasures had already been given to him.

Immortal Master Mingshe shook his head and smiled slightly: “This Secret Realm is my most proud creation in this life. Where else would be more suitable as my burial place than here?”

“Young Master Zhong, farewell here!”

The white-haired old man bowed to Zhong Qing, and a ray of light flew onto Zhong Qing’s body, while his figure became increasingly faint.

And Zhong Qing, gazing at this scene, also raised his hand and returned the bow.

“Farewell.”

The next moment, the phantom of this ancient Immortal Master completely dissipated.

The light on top of the Legacy pagoda also disappeared at this moment, and then, a massive aura suddenly erupted, soaring into the sky.

Clearly, Ming Suxin, who had received the Legacy, had achieved another Breakthrough at this moment.

Only then did Zhong Qing lower his hands, clasping them behind his back, and turn to look at the people of the two Sects.

The main hall, containing countless treasures, was right behind him.

The people of the Frost Sword Sect and Zhan Yue Sect immediately widened their eyes, their hearts once again suspended.

Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, the person who would decide the outcome of their trip had become Zhong Qing?