Bab.3 The Ruins Forgotten by Time
Xiao Bai Tian stood silently in front of the mist-covered ruins. The ancient, cracked stone walls covered in moss emitted an aura of extreme antiquity, as if they had existed long before the world itself was formed.
His eyes—though covered by a black cloth—could see something invisible to ordinary people.
Faint golden lines enveloped these ruins.
This… was no ordinary ruin.
Bai Tian felt a strange urge within him, as if something in this place was waiting for him.
However, before he could take another step—
DING!
The air around him suddenly vibrated.
A voice echoed in his mind:
[O Chosen One…]
Xiao Bai Tian froze.
The voice sounded hollow, as if it came from another dimension.
But… who was speaking?
He didn't have time to think further because the ground beneath his feet began to shake violently!
BZZZT!
The golden lines enveloping the ruins suddenly shone brightly, and in an instant—
The ruins, which had previously appeared dilapidated, transformed into a magnificent, intact structure!
The towering ceiling was supported by massive pillars carved with mysterious symbols.
The polished black marble floor glowed faintly, and in the center of the main hall stood a stone altar with ancient inscriptions.
Xiao Bai Tian frowned.
What was really happening?
Just moments ago, this place looked like a crumbling ruin… but now—it was as if time had been reversed, revealing how this building once stood in its former glory.
The God's Eye analyzed every inch of the room, and as he gazed at the ancient inscription on the altar, one name appeared again:
Xuán Wú (玄无)
The same name he had seen outside earlier.
Who was Xuán Wú?
And… why did this name keep appearing?
Xiao Bai Tian stepped forward.
However, as he approached the altar—
BZZZT!
A black shadow suddenly appeared before him!
The figure had no face, only a pitch-black silhouette with a pair of glowing red eyes staring at him.
"You… have finally come."
The voice was deep, resonant, like an echo from the void.
Xiao Bai Tian showed no fear, but his body reflexively prepared for battle.
"Who are you?" he asked coldly.
The shadow paused for a moment, then replied:
"I am the guardian of this legacy."
"This place… holds something that should never have been discovered."
Xiao Bai Tian frowned.
A legacy?
Was this some kind of treasure or cultivation technique?
"What is stored here?" he asked again.
The shadow did not answer immediately.
Instead, it raised its hand and pointed at Bai Tian.
"Before you learn the truth… prove that you are worthy."
"Show that you deserve to inherit the secrets buried here."
In an instant—
RUUUUMMM!
The entire room shook violently, and from the shadow, dozens of black chains shot toward Xiao Bai Tian!
The trial had begun.
**Battle in the Darkness**
BZZZT!
Xiao Bai Tian leaped backward, dodging the black chains rushing toward him.
However, before he could land steadily—
BZZT!
One of the chains pierced through space, appearing from behind and wrapping around his leg!
"Tsk!"
Xiao Bai Tian twisted his body mid-air, using the sharp wooden shard he still carried and stabbing it into the chain!
CLANK!
The wooden shard shattered into pieces.
"Damn it, this thing is stronger than I thought."
But he did not panic.
Through the God's Eye, he could see a flaw in the energy flow of the chains.
In a split second, Bai Tian spun his body, avoiding entanglement, and struck the weak point of the chain with his bare fist!
CRACK!
The chain broke!
However, before he could catch his breath—
BZZT! BZZT! BZZT!
Ten more chains emerged from all directions, blocking every escape route!
Xiao Bai Tian had only one option.
He had to fight.
With incredible speed, the God's Eye analyzed every movement of the chains, searching for an attack pattern.
Within two seconds, he found something.
Each chain had a slight delay in its energy flow before attacking!
That gap was his chance to counterattack!
Without hesitation, Xiao Bai Tian moved.
THUD!
He leaped into the air, spinning between the chains, and used the gaps in their attack patterns to deflect their strikes!
In a short time—
BZZZT!
All the chains disintegrated into dust.
Xiao Bai Tian landed steadily, his body still tense, but his eyes remained cold.
The black shadow fell silent.
Then…
"Hahaha… impressive."
The deep voice echoed throughout the room.
"That eye… truly deserves to inherit this legacy."
Xiao Bai Tian stared sharply at the shadow.
"Explain. What is this place really?"
The shadow slowly faded, leaving only its echoing voice:
"This is the resting place of Xuán Wú…"
"…and you are the only one who can uncover its secrets."
In an instant—
BZZZT!
The stone altar in the center of the room shone brightly, and on it…
An ancient golden scroll appeared.
Xiao Bai Tian fell silent.
The first legacy… had emerged.
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Bab.4 The Forgotten Legacy
BZZZT!
The golden light from the scroll vibrated, emitting ripples of energy so powerful that the space around it seemed to distort.
Xiao Bai Tian frowned.
This legacy… was different.
Not only because of its extraordinary aura, but also because of the strange sensation it evoked in his mind.
It was as if the scroll was calling to him.
He stepped forward, slowly reaching out his hand—
But just before his fingertips could touch the scroll—
BZZZT!
A shadow appeared behind him at an incredible speed!
"Hm?!"
Xiao Bai Tian turned around instantly, but the shadow was faster.
SWISH!
A mysterious hand grabbed the golden scroll and pulled it away in an instant.
Xiao Bai Tian's gaze sharpened.
The figure standing before him was a man in a black robe, his face hidden behind a silver mask engraved with strange ancient patterns.
"Interesting." The man's voice was deep and cold. "So, you're the one who triggered this legacy?"
Xiao Bai Tian did not answer.
Instead, he analyzed the man with his God's Eye.
The result… was surprising.
[Name: ???]
[Realm: Dao Transcendence]
[Physique: ???]
"Dao Transcendence?" Xiao Bai Tian murmured inwardly.
This man was two realms above him.
But…
The God's Eye also detected something unusual.
Although the man was in a high realm, his aura was unstable.
Something was suppressing his power.
"Hmph." The man glanced at Xiao Bai Tian and raised the scroll in his hand. "It seems you want this too?"
Xiao Bai Tian narrowed his eyes.
He did not speak, but his expression was answer enough.
The man chuckled softly. "Too bad, but this legacy belongs to me now."
He turned, preparing to leave—
However…
BZZZT!
The golden scroll trembled violently in his grasp.
The black-robed man frowned.
"What—?"
SWISH!
In an instant, the scroll shot out of his hand and returned to the altar!
BOOM!
A golden light exploded, filling the entire room.
A deep voice echoed in the air:
[This legacy belongs only to those who are destined.]
[Those who are not recognized… will never possess it.]
Xiao Bai Tian raised his head.
The shadow of the black-robed man trembled for a moment, then gritted his teeth.
"Hmph. It seems I've wasted my time here."
He turned to Bai Tian, his red eyes gleaming sharply.
"I'll remember you."
In an instant, his body dissolved into black mist, disappearing without a trace.
Xiao Bai Tian remained silent, but his mind was filled with questions.
Who was that man?
And why did this legacy choose only him?
DZZZT!
The golden scroll floated back toward him, now spinning slowly with an increasingly powerful aura.
"Alright… let's see what you're really hiding."
Xiao Bai Tian reached out his hand—and this time, nothing stopped him.
BZZZT!
The moment he touched the scroll—
BOOM!
Light enveloped his entire body, and in an instant…
The world around him changed.
**The Mysterious Room in Consciousness**
Xiao Bai Tian awoke in a strange place.
He stood in the middle of a boundless space, filled only with swirling golden light resembling stars.
"Where is this…?"
A deep voice echoed in the air:
[You have entered the Legacy Consciousness.]
Xiao Bai Tian frowned.
Was this legacy… testing him again?
Before he could think further—
BZZZT!
A colossal figure appeared before him!
Its height was immeasurable, its body shrouded in golden light, and its eyes shone like eternal stars.
Xiao Bai Tian swallowed hard.
The aura of this figure… was stronger than anyone he had ever encountered.
"Who are you?" he asked calmly.
The figure gazed at him deeply before speaking:
[I am Xuán Wú (玄无).]
[The first holder of the Absolute God's Blood.]
BOOM!
Xiao Bai Tian's mind exploded.
Xuán Wú… the original owner of the Absolute God's Blood?!
However, before he could say anything, Xuán Wú raised his hand, and in an instant—
BZZZT!
Countless streams of information flooded Bai Tian's mind!
Memories. Techniques. Indescribable laws.
All the secrets buried since the beginning of time…
And amidst it all, one sentence echoed in his mind:
[The blood you possess was not yours from birth.]
[But now, you have the chance to uncover the truth…]
[Are you ready?]
Xiao Bai Tian fell silent.
Then, he raised his head and answered firmly:
"Of course."
"I will find the answers."
"And nothing will stop me."
BOOM!
The golden light exploded again, and the entire world around him vanished.
**The Real World**
Xiao Bai Tian awoke.
He was still in the ruins, and the golden scroll had disappeared.
However, something had changed.
He felt a new power flowing through his body.
The Absolute God's Blood within him had reacted to this legacy.
His fists clenched.
His eyes glowed behind the black cloth covering his face.
"Xuán Wú…"
"I will uncover the truth."
And with determined steps, Xiao Bai Tian left the ruins.
His journey had only just begun.
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