Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!-Chapter 694 - 693 The Legacy Left by the Sword Immortal

How to break this situation?

These five words loomed like towering mountains, pressing down on the Zhang Family's shoulders.

A group of their higher-ups had racked their brains but still hadn't figured out a solution.

Someone suggested directly using an Emperor Weapon.

Yet, the Divine Clan had clearly been planning this for a long time. With seven or eight Quasi-Emperors already present, how could they possibly not have Emperor Weapons of their own?

And how many more powerful enemies were lurking in the shadows?

No one knew.

Foundations, Emperor Weapons, the Zhang Family ancestors...

Every conceivable method the Zhang Family possessed to break the deadlock was thoroughly considered and discussed at length, but in the end, they always came to no conclusion.

In short, the force the Divine Clan had brought this time was simply too formidable, demanding extreme caution in both words and actions.

"Ziyu has returned! Quick..."

Outside the door, Zhang Ziyu came running in, panting.

He had just returned to Huangzhou and was planning to take Ping sightseeing when he unexpectedly stumbled into this major event, the likes of which hadn't been seen in ten thousand years.

Zhang Ziyu was dumbfounded.

SWISH! Upon entering the palace, all the higher-ups immediately fixed their intense gazes on him.

"Er!" Zhang Ziyu cleared his throat. "What happened?"

"Child, you've finally returned!" an Elder exclaimed, his voice filled with emotion. "You've been gone for so many days; you must be weary. By the way, was your marriage proposal successful?"

The mere thought of Zhang Ziyu going to the Southern Region of the Demon Race to propose marriage... Everyone couldn't help the twitching at the corners of their mouths.

How could this kid possess absolutely no self-awareness?

Zhang Ziyu said, "Almost."

"Almost is good! Almost is very good! Oh, oh, what I mean is, um... next time, we'll accompany you. Bring an Emperor Weapon, and that White Emperor will surely agree," another Elder chimed in with a beaming smile.

Zhang Ziyu suddenly fell silent.

The atmosphere felt distinctly odd. These clan elders, who usually avoided him like the plague, why were they suddenly vying to be more enthusiastic than the next? Could it be because of the Divine Clan's invasion? But… even if an insignificant nobody like me threw my worthless life away, I couldn't possibly stop the Divine Clan's slaughter! There's something fishy about this.

Elder San's enthusiasm was practically radiating, his smile brilliant. "Ziyu! That dilapidated temple and the dry well you spoke of before, are you sure they exist?"

Zhang Ziyu replied, "Of course."

"Then? Do you still remember the location?" Elder San pressed.

He'd answered this question over a thousand times. The dilapidated temple and the dry well did indeed exist. However... whenever he went alone, he could always inexplicably find them. But if he took anyone with him, it wouldn't work. Very strange. He had even explained it back then, but no one had believed him.

Zhang Ziyu nodded.

Elder San leaned in, smiling. "Did you really meet the Sword Immortal?"

Zhang Ziyu nodded again.

"Did the Sword Immortal say anything specific?" the Elder continued.

"He didn't say much!"

"Is there a place called Tiger Land?"

"Yes! The place where our Zhang Family is located is called Tiger Land. The Sword Immortal said it is known as one of the Four Symbols," Zhang Ziyu answered truthfully.

Indeed! A tremor went through the hearts of the assembled higher-ups.

Elder Qi, standing to the left, couldn't help but ask, "Why didn't you mention this before?"

Zhang Ziyu said aggrievedly, "Every time I started to explain, none of you believed me and weren't even willing to listen. How could I possibly say the rest?"

The higher-ups were speechless.

After this exchange, the Zhang Family's higher-ups could finally confirm it.

The rumors were true. The Sword Immortal had achieved Slaying God and suppressed that entity here.

And Zhang Ziyu, by sheer luck, had stumbled into that place, gained the Sword Immortal's recognition, and even received the Sword Immortal Heritage.

Thinking this, a surge of hope rose within them.

With the Sword Immortal's Successor present, what was there to fear from the Divine Clan?

Elder San laughed. "Apart from the Sword Immortal Heritage, did the Sword Immortal give you anything else? For instance, the Sword Immortal's Divine Weapon, or some kind of profound resources, and so on?"

Zhang Ziyu pondered. It seemed there was something, wasn't there? A long time ago, when I was still little... was it the first time? Or the second time I went to that place? The Sword Immortal gave me a black box. Wait a minute…

He suddenly dashed out.

The higher-ups followed closely behind him.

Zhang Ziyu returned to his room and searched frantically, finally finding a black box in a corner. It wasn't large, nor long, merely an inch or so. It was entirely jet-black and had an air of unadorned antiquity. Even probing it with his Divine Sense revealed nothing unusual.

But this item was definitely given to me by the Sword Immortal.

After examining it for a while and still not understanding, he handed it over. "The Sword Immortal said that if I were to encounter a life-or-death situation, I should take it out and then open it."

WHAT THE HELL?

The Zhang Family's higher-ups were shocked and crowded around, scrutinizing the black box.

The First Swordsman of the Human Clan, an ancestor of the Human Clan, the first great figure of the Human Clan who achieved Slaying God—he existed in an era far too remote from the present.

Yet, his Sword Immortal Heritage was inherited by Zhang Ziyu, and he had even left Ziyu a black box. This situation inevitably sparked their imaginations.

This box must contain formidable resources! Once released, the Nine Heavens and the earth itself could very well be annihilated!

At this thought, everyone grew immensely excited.

"The heavens have eyes! Our Zhang Family has guarded this place for generations. It's highly probable that our ancestor received guidance from the Sword Immortal, and that's why our clan was established here to suppress the seal."

"The Sword Immortal left behind his heritage and these profound resources, surely anticipating that the Divine Clan would invade this place. This is our trump card!"

"Ziyu? Huh? Where's Ziyu?"

They turned around, only to find no trace of Zhang Ziyu.

Looking towards the door, Zhang Ziyu was gazing up at the Nether Moon in the sky. He felt as if he had seen this Nether Moon somewhere before... Tiger Land?

The group of higher-ups quickly ran out.

"SHHH! Don't disturb Ziyu," one of the elders whispered. "He has received the Sword Immortal Heritage. Perhaps he also inherited the Sword Immortal's willpower and some memories. He's currently contemplating how to dismantle the Divine Clan's ancient Divine Skills."

"Yes, that has to be it," another added.

"Our old Zhang Family finally has a worthy successor!"

"Elder, you previously said Ziyu was useless," a Steward interjected reflexively.

"Nonsense..." The Elder's face turned red as he glared at the Steward.

"You also said the Zhang Family's future rested on those ten young geniuses."

The Elder was lost for words.

Joking aside, regarding Zhang Ziyu's study of the ancient Divine Skills, the group of higher-ups held immense expectations.

It's confirmed. He is the Sword Immortal's Successor. The Sword Immortal foresaw the future, knew the Zhang Family would face a calamity, and thus chose a successor at this critical time. He not only passed on the Sword Dao but also bestowed profound resources. Excellent. He is the Zhang Family's future hope. He will surely be able to shatter the Divine Clan's grand stratagem and restore Brightness to this land!

「Ten minutes later.」

Zhang Ziyu snapped back to reality and muttered to himself, "How strange... what was the name of that mooncake I ate before? The one that was sort of dark red and tasted awful."

The higher-ups were dumbfounded.

"Huh? Elders? Have you figured out how to open the box?" he asked, turning around.

The box was rectangular, but... its entire surface was seamless, without even the tiniest crack. In other words, it was a single, solid piece. There was no opening, no lid... So, who could open it, and how? In any case, I don't know.

The Great Elder leaned in. "You just said the box can only be opened if you encounter a life-or-death situation?"

Zhang Ziyu nodded. "That's what the Sword Immortal said."

HEH HEH!

The group exchanged knowing looks. The unspoken words were clear to all; they understood.