Chapter 194 Quietly Entering the Battlefield, Emperor Taixu

Zhou Chen quietly approached and found that Lei Ming was fully engaged in deciphering the Formation on the hall door.

Judging from the complexity of the Formation, this was definitely not an ordinary protective Formation, but a Legacy trial of some kind.

"System, check Lei Ming's Opportunity panel."

【Lei Ming】

【Identity: Lei Clan Prodigy】

【Realm: Saint Realm Tenth Layer】

【Recent Opportunity: In one day, he will obtain the Great Emperor Taixu's Legacy and master the power of the Taixu Domain.】

Seeing this information, a glint flashed in Zhou Chen's eyes.

The Great Emperor Taixu's Legacy!

This was an invaluable treasure, a top-tier Legacy that allowed one to directly comprehend the power of a Domain.

Moreover, from the location, this place indeed matched the second node that Ye Qing had mentioned.

"Hehehe, sorry, but since I stumbled upon it, I won't be polite."

Zhou Chen's lips curved upward, deciding to snatch Lei Ming's Opportunity.

However, Lei Ming was still deciphering the Formation, so he needed to find a way to bypass him.

"Brother Lei, it's you! I didn't expect to meet you here."

Zhou Chen walked out openly, a friendly smile on his face.

"Hmm?"

Lei Ming heard the voice, turned to look at Zhou Chen, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

"Brother Zhou, this is great, it's actually you?!"

"There seems to be a great Opportunity here, Brother Zhou. How about we work together to break the Formation? If we obtain the Opportunity, you can take it first. I, Lei Ming, will have no objections."

Lei Ming said excitedly. Zhou Chen had not only saved him but had also helped him repeatedly, bringing him immense benefits.

This made Lei Ming's favorability toward Zhou Chen skyrocket.

Seeing Lei Ming so enthusiastic, Zhou Chen felt a little embarrassed.

He pointed at the Formation on the hall door: "This Formation looks very complex. Has Brother Lei encountered any trouble?"

"Yes, but I'll be able to decipher it soon. It's just a mere Formation."

Lei Ming said proudly: "Give me one more day, and I will definitely be able to decipher it. By then, Brother Zhou can take all the Opportunity."

"Brother Lei is indeed formidable, but there's no need. Opportunity belongs to the fated; whoever finds it first, it's theirs."

Zhou Chen flattered him, then said: "However, I also have a slight understanding of Formations. How about I help Brother Lei take a look?"

"Brother Zhou, you also understand Formations?"

Lei Ming was a little surprised, but thinking that more people meant more strength, he nodded and said, "Then Brother Zhou, please take a look. I also have some insights here that I can share with Brother Zhou."

"No need, Brother Lei Ming, I'll just observe."

Zhou Chen stepped forward and began to carefully observe the Formation on the hall door.

This was indeed an extremely complex Formation, but with his current Formation attainments, he could still discern some clues.

More importantly, his Divine Sense could now barely leave his body, allowing him to probe the structure of the Formation from within.

"Brother Lei, the core of this Formation should be at the front, but…"

Zhou Chen deliberately pointed in the wrong direction: "I think it might be easier to Breakthrough from the side."

"The side?"

Lei Ming frowned and tried the direction Zhou Chen pointed out, finding that there was indeed some reaction.

"Brother Lei Ming, you continue to research, I'll go over there and take a look."

Zhou Chen outwardly continued to study the Formation, but in reality, he quietly circled to the back of the main hall.

On the back wall, he found a relatively weak spot.

"Little Red, it's your turn."

Zhou Chen took out the Spirit Beast Bag and summoned the Mystic Ice Crystal Tiger.

"Master?"

As soon as the Mystic Ice Crystal Tiger appeared, it felt the rich Taixu power around it, and a flicker of excitement flashed in its eyes.

"Use your innate skill to break open a hole here."

Zhou Chen said, pointing at the wall.

"Understood!"

The Mystic Ice Crystal Tiger nodded, and the crystals on its body began to glow. A special spatial power surged out.

Crack—

The sturdy wall was like tofu in front of this power, easily broken open into a human-shaped hole.

"Well done."

Zhou Chen patted the Mystic Ice Crystal Tiger's head: "Now you can rest for a while."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Mystic Ice Crystal Tiger lay on the ground, entering a state of deep slumber.

Using its innate skill was very draining for it, requiring time to recover.

Zhou Chen put it back into the Spirit Beast Bag, then crawled through the hole and entered the interior of the main hall.

The interior of the main hall was extremely magnificent. The dome, dozens of feet high, was carved with star patterns, and the entire space exuded an ancient and mysterious aura.

In the center of the main hall, there was a white jade staircase, and on the steps sat an illusory yet solid figure, as if it did not exist in this space-time.

"Fated one, you have finally arrived."

Zhou Chen looked over at the sound. It was a youth who looked sixteen or seventeen years old, with delicate features and a simple white robe, but his eyes contained unfathomable wisdom.

"Great Emperor Taixu?"

Zhou Chen's heart stirred. Although the person in front of him was just a youth, the faint imperial might that emanated from him could not be faked.

"Young man, since you have come, step forward."

The youth opened his eyes and said in a gentle voice.

Zhou Chen did not hesitate, walked up the steps, and came before the youth.

"Junior Zhou Chen, greets Great Emperor Taixu."

Zhou Chen respectfully bowed.

"No need for formalities."

Great Emperor Taixu waved his hand: "This Emperor has been waiting for the fated one here for a long time. I didn't expect the first person to enter to be so young."

"Senior, you flatter me. May I ask, did the Great Emperor establish this place for a Legacy?"

Zhou Chen asked.

"Indeed.", Great Emperor Taixu nodded: "This Emperor's lifelong learning, unwilling to let it be lost, thus established this place to find a suitable inheritor."

"Then, is there any trial that needs to be passed?"

Zhou Chen couldn't help but inwardly complain. These Great Emperors were indeed cautious, but their methods for finding successors were largely similar, always involving assessments.

Little did he know, there was a reason for this. The Great Emperor's Dao orthodoxy could not be easily passed on. Otherwise, once it fell into the hands of an enemy, a slight oversight could lead to the extermination of one's clan by foes. Such Karma was difficult for even a Great Emperor to bear. Therefore, the choice of the person receiving the Legacy was crucial, at least to rule out enemies.

"Of course there is a trial."

Great Emperor Taixu stood up: "This Emperor will personally spar with you to see if you are qualified to inherit this Emperor's mantle."

"Please guide me, Great Emperor."

Zhou Chen did not flinch, even feeling a subtle craving. He was full of confidence in his own strength.

Although the opponent was a Great Emperor, this was only a Legacy imprint, so his strength should not exceed his own too much.

"Very good, then let's begin."

As soon as Great Emperor Taixu finished speaking, the aura on his body began to rise, quickly reaching the Saint Realm Tenth Layer.

"This Emperor will suppress his strength to the same Realm as yours, so it will be fair."

As soon as he finished speaking, Great Emperor Taixu threw a punch. This punch seemed ordinary, but the power contained within it made Zhou Chen's pupils contract.

Wherever the punch passed, even space itself slightly warped!

"Nine Revolutions Dragon Elephant Skill!"

Zhou Chen held nothing back. The nine layers of Dragon Elephant power went all out, golden blood surged wildly within his body, and the phantom of the Vajra Dragon Elephant roared behind him. He met the punch with his own.

Boom—

The two punches collided, and terrifying power fluctuations swept through the entire main hall like a mountain collapse and a tsunami.

The sturdy white jade floor instantly cracked, countless碎stones shot in all directions, striking the walls of the hall with the sound of clashing metal.

Great Emperor Taixu's phantom was actually forced back three steps, each step leaving a deep footprint on the ground.