Chapter 475: The Former Heir
Inside the Master Hall.
Qin Wushuang had only stayed at the Heavenly Origin Ancestor Talisman for an hour. After confirming that the four had gradually adapted to the Four Beasts Secret Realm, he swaggered into the Master Hall to chat with other Transformation Gods.
Based on Qin Wushuang’s experience, the first hour in the Four Beasts Secret Realm was the toughest because nobody was used to it right at the start.
Once they survived that hour, everyone would figure out their own ways to adapt, making subsequent training much smoother.
Half a day passed, and Qin Wushuang couldn’t help wiping away the nonexistent sweat from his forehead, sighing in relief.
Thank goodness he had boasted about sticking it out for a whole day, otherwise these four little brats would be catching up to him fast!
He himself had only managed to last for ten “time units” back then.
In the hall, an elder from the Central Continent glanced at his watch and chuckled, “These four youngsters are quite impressive; their foundation is solid, and they can actually hold out this long.”
Another elder chimed in, “I heard they’re from small towns, right? That’s excellent! I love geniuses from those little places; they’ve used fewer Dan Pills growing up, so their foundation is solid. When they get the chance, their basics are much more reliable. Those major families? Well, the elite children are fine, but their branch families just chase speed, and without solid foundations, how can they build tall mountains?”
Exactly—without a strong enough foundation, there’s no way they could last long in there.
Even that little girl from the Su Family could endure for half a day, which left Qin Wushuang surprised.
Perhaps after apprenticing under Master Zhuhuo, she had received some insights.
Despite it being just four juniors training, quite a few prominent figures were keenly watching.
During their idle chatter, someone began speculating about how much longer the four could hold out.
“Hey, what do you guys think? How long can they keep it up?”
“These four showcased their strength during the big match; their foundation is solid and their talent isn’t bad. I reckon they can hold out another two or three time units,” replied one elder.
Qin Wushuang nodded slightly, relieved he was on the same page as the others.
Currently at six time units, if they last another couple, that would be nearly ten time units… not bad at all!
After five time units, if they continued training, the pressure from the spiritual energy in the Secret Realm would increase along with time.
At that point, it would test the practitioners’ foundations, talents, and skills.
“If you ask me, they might last a whole day.”
Just then, a clear voice interrupted.
Everyone turned to see a silver-haired girl with mismatched eyes walking towards them, sporting a cute smile.
It was Mo Xiangsi.
“Acting Alliance Master!”
Several Transformation Gods quickly clasped their hands together and greeted her respectfully.
They were all astonished; they hadn’t expected Mo Xiangsi to show interest in watching the training of four juniors.
Mo Xiangsi smiled slightly, “After all, these will be the pillars of our Cultivation Realm in the future. They definitely deserve my attention.”
The bigwigs nodded knowingly, but recalling her former rarity in public appearances, they wondered if that was truly the case.
Speaking of last time she made a grand entrance, it also happened during a junior’s challenge in the Myriad Path Divine Tower…
Hmm… now that they thought about it, it seemed to involve this very group.
As one of the witnesses, Qin Wushuang found himself feeling a bit odd.
But Mo Xiangsi’s expression was difficult to read. She cast a casual glance toward the Heavenly Origin Ancestor Talisman and asked, “If I remember correctly… the longest anyone has lasted in the Four Beasts Secret Realm is… my father, right?”
The First Generation Alliance Master, Mo Li!
Over a hundred years ago, the First Generation Alliance Master had also entered the Four Beasts Secret Realm.
Several Transformation Gods exchanged glances, clearly unfamiliar with this bit of history.
Qin Wushuang nodded, “Yes, I heard from my master that it was indeed the Alliance Master, who stayed in there for a full three days until the Four Beasts Secret Realm closed.”
Everyone listened in admiration. The First Generation Alliance Master was indeed a powerhouse capable of single-handedly founding the Immortal Alliance—such feats demanded respect!
He had visited, and the records were spotty; everything after him reported durations of a day or more, with no one even lasting two days.
Of course, that also meant that summer’s champion, Xia Wudi, hadn’t been around; otherwise, he might have been able to tough out the full three days too.
“But then again, truth be told, being able to inherit the power of the Four Divine Beasts is the real deal.”
“Yeah, it’s been so long since we’ve seen inheritors of the Four Divine Beasts’ power. The last ones were over a hundred years ago… sigh…”
“Master Qin, your Xuantian Sect has overseen the Heavenly Origin Ancestor Talisman and the Four Beasts Secret Realm for so many years. Haven’t you discovered any secrets to inheriting the power of the Four Divine Beasts?”
Qin Wushuang paused for a moment, then said with a wry smile, “I’m ashamed; the power of the Four Divine Beasts is too mysterious. Each generation of inheritors has different physiques, so finding a pattern isn’t easy. If we really had figured it out… our Xuantian Sect would already be overflowing with inheritors.”
Everyone nodded, coming to terms with that; had they cracked the code, perhaps Xuantian Sect would indeed be the top Immortal Sect across the five continents.
The chance to gain power comparable to the ultimate attributes was something everyone coveted, even Transformation Gods were desperate for it.
However, Qin Wushuang added, “But one thing we can confirm is that it seems inheriting the power of the Four Divine Beasts might only be possible if you last for over a day.”
Throughout history, every inheritor of the Four Divine Beasts’ power had held out for over a day within the Four Beasts Secret Realm—without exception!
Lasting more than a day wasn’t easy; only true prodigies could manage it.
After hearing this, the Transformation Gods felt that Yun Zhonghe and the trio’s chances of inheriting the Four Divine Beasts’ powers looked slim.
But Mo Xiangsi, however, wore a look of unwavering conviction. Her mismatched eyes gazed steadily towards the Heavenly Origin Ancestor Talisman, a smile slowly breaking on her lips: “He’ll definitely make it.”
This voice was one only she could hear.
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Meanwhile, keeping an eye on the Heavenly Origin Ancestor Talisman from the Xuantian Sect’s guest courtyard, the Holy Maiden of the Southern Continent Sacred Land also stared in that direction.
“Is he training over there?”
Though her eyes were covered by a white cloth, she seemed to still perceive something.
No, no, why am I so preoccupied with this?
The Holy Maiden didn’t want to pay much attention, even avoiding the Master Hall, but she still found her thoughts drifting in that direction.
It was likely due to that strange painting affecting her state of mind.
Was it because he could very well be her future husband? Or was it… because his physique was just so appealing?
“No, no, I really must be losing it, thinking such ridiculous thoughts.”
Shaking her head, the Holy Maiden pushed all those stray thoughts away.
After all, she was a Holy Maiden; she needed to keep a clear mind, calm heart, and nurture her spirit. How could she let her thoughts wander in such a way? Ridiculous!
Taking a few deep breaths, she finally managed to calm herself down.
But at the same time, she noticed a few faint twinkling stars in the sky.
“What is that…” the Holy Maiden murmured.
Her eyes tended to catch glimpses of things others couldn’t see.
