"Senior, the Beast Emperor did indeed mention the inheritance, and even said I was qualified — but he never explicitly stated that he intended to pass these inheritances on to me."
"Besides, this is the Dragon King's treasure, which means it belongs to the Yaojiao Royal Beasts. Even if he wished to pass it to me, I absolutely cannot accept it," Chu Feng explained.
"Young friend Chu Feng, our Yaojiao Royal Tribe has always had a legend — if anyone can enter the illusory realm, it means they have earned the Dragon King's recognition, and they may then claim the Dragon King's treasure."
"For the longest time, we truly believed this was nothing more than a legend. After all, in all these years, not a single Yaojiao Royal Beast had ever entered such an illusory realm."
"Well — that's not entirely true. Some did enter, but only in their dreams, visions born of longing and obsession. So those don't truly count."
"But you are different. You entered it in reality, and when you awoke, you obtained these things. You entered the true illusory realm, and you are the one the Dragon King truly wishes to pass his treasure on to," Yaojiao Guang said.
"But…" Chu Feng tried to decline.
"Young friend Chu Feng, hear me out." Yaojiao Guang gave Chu Feng no chance to speak and continued: "Think about it, young friend Chu Feng — why didn't the Dragon King simply pass his inheritance directly to our Yaojiao Royal Tribe? Why did he separate the wealth and power, making it so that not just anyone could obtain them?"
"The Dragon King naturally had his reasons. As the saying goes, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. If someone lacks the proper strength but bears a burden far too heavy, very few can endure it. Forced upon them, the outcome is usually disastrous."
"Tingyu borrowed your strength to obtain the Dragon King's inheritance — that already went against the Dragon King's wishes."
"And as for the Dragon King's treasure, he himself has already explicitly stated that it is to be passed on to you. If you continue to push it back onto us, you would be placing us in an unjust position. How — when we meet the Dragon King in the afterlife — would father and daughter face him?" Yaojiao Guang said.
"…" Chu Feng did not know how to respond.
"Chu Feng, just accept it. You may be extraordinarily gifted, but there are far too many people out there jealous of you who want you dead. The Dragon King's treasure holds countless precious items and even an Imperial Armament. It will surely help you, allowing you to grow even faster."
"Once you become an Emperor in the future, you can help our Yaojiao Royal Tribe plenty. Why be so particular about it now?" Yaojiao Tingyu stepped forward and urged him.
"Chu Feng, the Clan Chief and Princess Tingyu have already gone this far with their words. Don't make it difficult for them — just accept it," Baili Xuankong said. He naturally hoped Chu Feng would receive the treasure.
"Exactly, exactly. Senior Baili makes a fair point," Hong Qiang echoed from the side.
"Very well. Since you seniors have all said so, I, Chu Feng, will decline no further." Chu Feng put away the Star Key and the stone token.
Though somewhat embarrassed, deep down Chu Feng was incredibly excited. How could he not want such a treasure? It was only out of a sense of propriety that he had been reluctant to claim it. But now that they had said everything they had, the knot in his heart was untied, and he could accept it openly and without reservation.
"Young friend Chu Feng, the Moonlight Maze is the second-ranked forbidden zone among the three great forbidden grounds of the Martial Sacred Continent. Over the years, numerous forces have attempted to conquer the Moonlight Maze — not once have they succeeded."
"Although you now possess the key and token left by the Dragon King, without sufficient strength you absolutely must not rashly venture into the Moonlight Maze. It is… truly perilous — one could say incomparably dangerous," Yaojiao Guang warned.
"Thank you for the reminder, Senior. I will keep it firmly in mind," Chu Feng said.
"Senior, I am grateful for your generous hospitality during my stay. However, I fear it would not be wise for me to linger here much longer. I wish to take my leave today. I hope Senior will grant me leave."
"What? Chu Feng, you're leaving?" Upon hearing this, both Yaojiao Guang and Yaojiao Tingyu were startled. Neither of them wanted Chu Feng to go.
Chu Feng then explained at length, saying much — but though Yaojiao Guang and the others tried their hardest to make him stay, in the end they did not wish to go against his wishes, and could only reluctantly agree.