Chapter 706 - 356: Previous Master

Chapter 706: Chapter 356: Previous Master

The Ring Spirit said, "That, I do not know. But this matter is certainly related to the former master of the Realm of Ten Thousand Races."

Cheng Zongyang gazed at the skeleton, his expression growing solemn. After a moment of thought, he left the skeleton in the Hall of Ten Thousand Races and departed.

He didn’t create a Protective Talisman. ’If this place is connected to the former master of the Realm of Ten Thousand Races, and even that skeleton can unleash such a formidable technique, then the master’s Cultivation must have been incredibly high.’

Of course, in a true life-or-death crisis, he was confident he wouldn’t die as long as he could still think. He left the skeleton behind to reduce any potential leverage it might have over him.

When he reappeared in the cave, the first thing he saw was the skull resting right where the meditation cushion should be.

Hovering beside it was a Soul Body, and behind the Soul Body, the stone wall had somehow changed!

"Don’t be alarmed!" The moment he appeared, the old man suppressed his excitement and spoke quickly, afraid Cheng Zongyang would suddenly vanish again. "I have no malicious intent this time. We can talk properly."

Cheng Zongyang stared at him warily, slowly backing toward the cave entrance as he asked, "What was your position in the Cyan Profound Sect?"

The old man’s excitement was still palpable. He couldn’t stop himself from taking a few steps toward Cheng Zongyang, but then, worried he might disappear again, he hastily retreated to his original spot and replied quickly:

"I... I am the last Sect Leader of the Cyan Profound Sect. Five hundred years ago, the Realm Master went to battle enemies from beyond this world. My master took my nine senior brothers and sisters and followed him, leaving only me to guard the Cyan Profound Sect. And so, I naturally became the Sect Leader.

But at that time, I was only a Cultivator who had just entered the Dao Realm. My strength was far inferior to that of my master and my seniors, which is why I was left behind.

They activated the Mountain Protection Array when they left, and I have stood guard within the sect ever since. Later, before my life came to an end, I resorted to practicing the sect’s Forbidden Technique, which has allowed me to cling to this wretched existence until now.

"Do you have any other questions? Ask anything you like, as long as I know the answer. Of course, I also have one question for you. Once you know everything, I only ask that you answer me truthfully."

Cheng Zongyang considered this. It seemed like a fair trade, so he went straight to the question that concerned him most.

"This Realm Master you mentioned—who is he? What exactly happened five hundred years ago? And why is there no record of any of this in the world?"

He had read countless books and questioned people from many factions about events from a few centuries ago, but hardly anyone knew anything. It was as if no one knew what had transpired back then.

The old man continued, "The Realm Master is the strongest person in this world, and he also controls another. No one knows how long he lived, but this world’s Martial Arts, Immortal Dao, and Divine Dao were all spread by him. It is because of the Realm Master that the cultivation system we have today became so widespread!

That is why everyone calls him the Realm Master; he is the one who changed this world. I don’t know the specifics of what happened five hundred years ago. At the time, my master only said the Realm Master had gone to fend off enemies beyond our world. Everyone with sufficient strength who felt indebted to the Realm Master’s grace followed him."

"As for what happened afterward, I have been here the entire time. The Grand Array sealed me in, so I had no way of knowing. As for the lack of records in the outside world, perhaps they were erased by some person or power."

Cheng Zongyang’s heart began to pound as he listened to the explanation. ’The strongest in this world, and he also controls another world! Could that other world be the Realm of Ten Thousand Races?’ He immediately pressed on:

"Where is this other world?"

At this, the old man turned and pointed to the cave wall. "That is the Teleportation Array. It can take you to that world. My master said the Realm Master left this Grand Array here as a backup. But the Realm Master’s Power within it has been depleted, so it cannot be activated."

Cheng Zongyang asked, puzzled, "What was your master’s relationship with the Realm Master? For your sect to guard this place for generations?"

"My master was the last disciple taken in by the Realm Master’s first disciple in his old age, making him a grand-disciple, so to speak. He had already been in the Human Dao Realm for many years. My master’s duty was to guard this backup Grand Array. He never asked about anything else."

Cheng Zongyang’s heart pounded even harder. "What is that world called?"

The old man stared at Cheng Zongyang and said, word by word, "The Realm... of... Ten... Thousand... Races!"

At that, Cheng Zongyang’s pupils contracted sharply. ’It’s true!’ Noticing this reaction, the old man could no longer suppress the purple luminescence radiating from his body, which burst forth and illuminated the entire cave. The sight snapped Cheng Zongyang back to his senses, his wariness returning instantly.

"Don’t misunderstand, I was just overwhelmed with excitement!" the old man said hastily, a hint of panic in his voice. "Can you answer one question for me?"

Cheng Zongyang took a deep breath and gave a slight nod.

The old man swallowed nervously, though he had no saliva to speak of. "Can you travel to the Realm of Ten Thousand Races?" he asked. "Or, to put it another way, are you the Realm Master’s successor?"

Cheng Zongyang fell silent. At a time like this, he didn’t need to answer. The old man had already guessed.

He didn’t wait for Cheng Zongyang to reply, pressing on, "My master once mentioned that the Realm Master is an immortal, the Controller of two worlds. If that were to ever change, there could only be two reasons—it’s either his heir, or someone from beyond our domain!"

"So, are you the heir the Realm Master chose?"

Listening to the old man’s string of excited questions, Cheng Zongyang said, "Give me a moment."

With that, he entered the Realm of Ten Thousand Races once more.

"Ring Spirit..." Cheng Zongyang began, relaying everything he had just learned.