Deities: Starting From Goblins - Chapter 682
Chapter 682: Chapter 416 Holy Book_2
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Logan gave his answer, reasoning that the reason the old man had gone to great lengths to set up those three trials was because his enemies must be incredibly strong, and so the inheritor had to be one in ten thousand who could one day reach that realm, only then would they have a chance to avenge him.
“That’s right, you got it!” The old man was very pleased, and with a wave of his hand, the Emperor Weapon passed into Logan’s hands, who felt a terrifying power spreading through him.
“This weapon has followed me for many years, I hope you won’t squander it. It also contains the might of my life’s battles, which will be helpful in your cultivation.”
As the weapon entered Logan’s hands, everyone couldn’t help but feel envious and jealous, but Logan was indeed a cut above in intelligence, and no one could deny his skill. Even without Logan’s help, they wouldn’t have made it here, probably still puzzling over the stele at the second trial.
Holy Daoist breathed a sigh of relief. He was a bit despondent not to have obtained the weapon himself, but it was better in Logan’s hands than in any other’s. There was no conflict or dispute between himself and Logan, and Logan, being a person of character, wouldn’t turn on him like the others might.
“One has received my legacy, the other my weapon. One day, if you reach the Saint Emperor Realm, you might have the chance to avenge me, of course, if you are unwilling, I will not insist.”
With a wave of his hand, the figure of the old man slowly dissipated: “As for the story of my demise, I have left a consciousness in the book, it will explain to you.”
After the old man disappeared, everyone turned their gaze to Holy Daoist, their most urgent concern being longevity, as the old man had mentioned that the book contained such knowledge.
“Folks, I, Holy Daoist, am not a selfish person. Once we get out, for the method to extend lifespan, I will certainly disclose it to everyone!”
Holy Daoist clasped his hands decisively: “On the other hand, if you harbor evil intentions, I’m not easy to bully and would surely defend this Book of Legacy with my life.”
“What if you run away after we get out? In the Ancient Secret Realm you can’t use Space Law, but once outside, in a moment you could fly millions of miles away, how could we find you then?”
“This Book of Legacy, Logan has the most merit, you just picked up a bargain after all. How about handing it over and we all study it together?”
“Holy Daoist, you might be strong alone, but can you stand against the several dozens of us from the Sanctuary? We are already on death’s door and will do anything for more lifespan!”
The group slowly moved closer to Holy Daoist, completely disregarding his words; no matter what kind of person Holy Daoist was, getting the inheritance was better than trusting someone else.
Holy Daoist tucked the book away, releasing a daunting pressure: “Since you do not trust me, let us settle it in a fight to the death, we can all perish together if it comes to that!”
“Who are you trying to scare? There are over thirty of us, and what does it matter if one or two are sacrificed? The remaining ones will receive the method to extend their lifespans, which is more than enough!”
The eyes of the crowd showed only their greed. Having been trapped in the Ancient Secret Realm for a hundred years, their goal was to extend their lifespans; how could they let this opportunity slip away?
A major battle seemed inevitable, when Logan spoke up, “You all keep fighting, but even if only one person is left in the end, what good is the inheritance? The old man himself said that it requires the use of many Heavenly Treasures, and cooperation was needed.”
“Sacrificing Holy Daoist alone, can’t the rest still cooperate?” Logan’s words made everyone pause, but they soon carried on recklessly; after all, at that moment, Holy Daoist was the biggest potential threat, and the Book of Legacy couldn’t remain in his hands.
“What if I join forces with Holy Daoist and lend him the Emperor Weapon?” Logan scoffed, then stepped to Holy Daoist’s side, the majestic might of the Emperor Weapon in his hand flaring up. If anyone dared take another step forward, the weapon would be wielded by Holy Daoist.
At this statement, everyone grew extremely angry: “Logan, do you really want to side with him? If it weren’t for him, the legacy of the book should have been yours.”
“I have already cultivated the Thunder and Lightning Laws, and now obtained an Emperor Weapon. This trip to the Ancient Secret Realm has been worthwhile; the Saint Emperor legacy is of no use to me for now.”
Logan declared with a righteous tone. Since Holy Daoist hailed from the Saint Sky Sect and had ties with him, and considering Holy Daoist’s decent character, it was natural for Logan to lend his support.
Otherwise, once Holy Daoist was out of the picture, the Book of Legacy would fall into the hands of those people, and the next moment they would turn their eyes towards his Emperor Weapon – this was clear to Logan.
Everyone dared not make any rash moves. At this moment, Wexler Daoist stood up, “Let’s not be at odds with one another. We should unite and cooperate to realize the method to extend our lifespans. Cooperation is the true path.”
“There’s no need for a great battle. Logan has already spoken. Don’t forget that Logan has done us all a favor; we all owe Logan a debt of favor!”
Cloud Sky Taoist followed closely behind him. Originally, the group of people was caught in a dilemma, but with two individuals stepping forward to mediate, they naturally chose to take the easy way out.
“Fine then, Holy Daoist, you are a person of benevolence and righteousness. If you do not disclose the method to increase our lifespans and choose to enjoy it alone, you will bear the consequences. You may be able to hide at the ends of the earth, but don’t forget that your sect’s inheritance is still in the Central Region, and we will leave none in the Saint Sky Sect.”
Hearing the threats from the crowd, Holy Daoist was not concerned and instead let out a sigh of relief, as he had finally overcome the immediate crisis.
“I, Holy Daoist, am not a villain. Once we all leave the Ancient Secret Realm, I will peruse this book and not keep the acquired methods to myself.”
After Holy Daoist made his promise, the group considered how to leave the Ancient Secret Realm. Now upon the Heavenly Ladder, it seemed they could only return the way they had come.
But the way back was gone, leaving everyone trapped on this level, which once again weighed heavily on everyone’s mood, as there hadn’t been time to ask the elder how to leave.
“This must be the elder’s test. Whether we can leave or not depends entirely on our own abilities. Otherwise, if we lack the power, we can only leave our lives and inheritances behind in the Ancient Secret Realm.”
Logan observed the surroundings; since the underground was surrounded by lava, there must be a mechanism for leaving, just like with the previous three challenges.
“I’ll try using Space Law!” A Sanctuary Powerhouse flew into the air, but the next moment, his power vanished, and he plummeted downward.
“There’s a layer of oppressive force above… Even if dozens of us joined forces, it wouldn’t work. Thankfully I have a life-saving method, otherwise, I would have been in trouble just now!”
With no solution in sight, everyone turned their gaze to Logan, as he was the one who had overcome the previous challenges. They naturally hoped that Logan would have an idea.
Logan ignored everyone else and walked over to the ground. To verify his hunch, he casually threw an object into the lava, which was instantly engulfed and completely devoured.
This left Logan with a headache. Either there was a method of departure atop the Heavenly Ladder, or within the lava, yet both had been tested, to no avail.
“How exactly do we leave?” Logan paced back and forth, his inspiration suddenly striking him—could it have to do with the Heavenly Ladder’s construction out of various laws?
Logan soared upward, using Thunder and Lightning Laws, and he did not encounter the so-called oppressive force. He flew straight to the top, where there was a passageway.
Watching Logan move effortlessly, the Sanctuary Powerhouse who had been suppressed by the force was baffled. Why was Logan unaffected when he had suffered so much? Meanwhile, Holy Daoist and the others showed a glimmer of hope. it seemed Logan had found the trick to leaving at last.
“The laws cultivated upon these steps will work. Do not use your original divine skills. As long as it’s cultivated here, it won’t be oppressed.”
With this hint from Logan, everyone had an epiphany, and one by one, they used the laws to fly upward, indeed encountering no problems.
Following the passageway, they soon felt a chill, with some speculating danger ahead, but Logan believed otherwise.
“The Ancient Secret Realm is built within the Extreme Cold Lands. Since we are beginning to feel the chill, it’s a sign that we’re heading the right way. We’re about to make our way out!”
After walking another seven or eight hundred meters, the group finally left the Ancient Secret Realm. Faced with the vast snow and wind, the dozens of people, trapped for a century, were filled with deep emotions.
