"How dare you!!!"
In an instant, several long swords were pointed at Song Yun.
But Song Yun's expression didn't change in the slightest — there was no trace of fear. Instead, a cold gleam surged within those beautiful eyes.
"Stand down!!!"
Yet at that moment, the voice of the Heavenly Sword Sacred Palace's Palace Master rang out, carrying obvious displeasure.
Upon hearing this, the people of the Heavenly Sword Sacred Palace all withdrew their swords.
"Children arguing is perfectly normal — quarreling isn't the same as fighting. But if adults intervene, that's another matter entirely."
The Palace Master of the Heavenly Sword Sacred Palace swept his gaze across the various elders.
No one among the Heavenly Sword Sacred Palace spoke, but they all lowered their heads and bowed to show their respect for the Palace Master.
"Wang Qiang, Song Yun."
"You're both friends — you shouldn't say things like that." Chu Feng also looked at Wang Qiang and Song Yun.
Wang Qiang grinned and didn't say much.
Song Yun said, "Just a joke. This young lady won't mind, right?"
"Am I familiar with you? And you're already making jokes with me?"
"Besides, I don't like anyone making jokes with me."
Tian Jian Can kept a cold face and certainly didn't give Song Yun a pleasant look.
But Song Yun said, "What an unfortunate coincidence — I just happen to love making jokes."
Sensing the atmosphere turning sour once more, Chu Feng quickly spoke up. "Miss Can, I've observed the situation. The initial awakening of this inheritance can be done together. Would you like to join?"
"I'd like to try."
When Tian Jian Can spoke to Chu Feng, her attitude immediately improved considerably.
"Then let's proceed together."
As Chu Feng spoke, he walked toward the tombstone that resembled a massive sword.
Tian Jian Can followed behind but kept a certain distance.
In truth, she had originally intended to give up. It was only after entering this place and feeling that it wasn't quite as dangerous as she'd feared that she brought up trying again.
Still, she had no real confidence.
She had noticed that as long as she maintained a certain distance from the tombstone, she could begin the inheritance process. She wasn't sure exactly how this inheritance worked, so she kept her distance, wanting to let Chu Feng test the waters first.
Hummm— Sure enough, as Chu Feng drew closer, runic patterns appeared on the tombstone. The patterns were unique — resembling lightning.
Chu Feng planted his feet firmly, formed hand seals with his fingers, closed his eyes, and began accepting the trial of this place.
In the next instant, the runes actually floated out from within the tombstone, truly like bolts of lightning, spiraling around the tombstone.
"Whoa, this... this last burial mound really is something else," Wang Qiang exclaimed in awe.
After all, judging purely from this imposing aura, this final star was completely different from all the ones before.
But unlike the others, Tian Jian Can was observing Chu Feng's expression. When she saw that his face remained calm, she moved closer.
However, the moment she stepped into the area where Chu Feng stood, her expression changed drastically.
She felt an invisible force surge upward from the soles of her feet and flood through her entire body — it wasn't just her head. She felt as though her very soul was about to shatter.
She immediately turned and retreated out of that range.
"Chu Feng, I think this inheritance suits you better. I won't participate."
With that, Tian Jian Can walked back into the crowd of the Heavenly Sword Sacred Palace.
"Can, this inheritance doesn't look simple at all — why did you give it up?" Seeing this, one of the Heavenly Sword Sacred Palace's elders asked.
And the Palace Master of the Heavenly Sword Sacred Palace quietly placed his palm against Tian Jian Can's wrist, feeling her pulse.