My Crazy Upgrade System-Chapter 82 - 81: Profound Celestial Spirit King

Yi Tianyun scanned his surroundings. Besides the flowers, grass, and trees, there was nothing unusual. However, a small path had been cleared ahead of him, so he followed it. After walking for a short distance, a small courtyard came into view.

This place didn’t look as dilapidated as the outside. But this was an Illusion, and Illusions, of course, couldn’t be destroyed, so it had remained in its original state.

Although it wasn’t destroyed, the courtyard looked very ordinary, seemingly built from common wood. Illusions could be constructed at will—as lavish as one could imagine—but this one was exceedingly plain.

But the more ordinary it was, the more likely there was something to it. Truly powerful experts all follow the principle of ’greatness in simplicity,’ focusing on minimalism rather than extravagance.

He walked up to the courtyard and reached out to knock gently. KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK. The sound echoed, especially loud in the quiet courtyard.

"Come in." A low voice came from inside.

Yi Tianyun was startled. ’I hadn’t expected someone to actually be here!’ He had only knocked out of courtesy, as a formality. After all, this was someone else’s territory, and it was best to test the waters whether anyone was present or not.

He then gently pushed the door open. What came into view was a courtyard filled with flowers and plants. An old man was sitting in a pavilion in the courtyard, pouring himself a drink, looking very leisurely.

"This junior greets you, Senior!" Yi Tianyun walked in respectfully and paid his respects to the old man.

An expert capable of creating the Celestial Sinking Ruins was definitely no ordinary person, so it was only natural for him to be respectful. The strong always commanded respect, and he would offer it in kind.

"There’s no need for such formalities. I am not the master of this place." The old man smiled and stood up.

"You’re not the master?" Yi Tianyun was taken aback. ’He lives here, yet he’s not the master?’

"Indeed. This old one is merely the steward here. You can call me Elder Xuan. Fated one, please follow me." Elder Xuan gestured for him to head into the house.

Yi Tianyun nodded and followed Elder Xuan into the house. There were no other Treasures inside. Instead, on a table, sat a spirit tablet. Inscribed on it were the words "Profound Celestial Spirit King." The master of this place was the Profound Celestial Spirit King!

’So he was a Spirit King!’

Yi Tianyun was inwardly shaken. A Spirit King was second only to a Saint King! In essence, this was the Void Spirit Stage, whose practitioners were generally called Spirit Kings. On this continent, they were existences at the very peak. No wonder he could create such a vast ancient ruin; with that kind of strength, it wouldn’t be difficult.

"This is my master’s spirit tablet," Elder Xuan said with a sigh.

"The Profound Celestial Spirit King... he’s already..." Yi Tianyun was stunned. ’A Spirit King... just died like that?’

"Yes. Even a Spirit King, so what? In the end, he could not escape his mortal fate." Elder Xuan sighed.

Yi Tianyun’s expression turned solemn. He said respectfully, "Then this junior will first offer a stick of incense for the senior, to show my respect."

Elder Xuan waved his hand lightly, and an incense stick appeared in it. He handed it to Yi Tianyun.

Yi Tianyun took the incense stick, walked before the spirit tablet, and bowed deeply three times. His posture was proper and extremely respectful. In his heart, he felt a sense of pity. ’A Spirit King of his generation... fallen just like that.’

After the three bows, he walked over with the incense stick and placed it in the incense burner.

Elder Xuan watched Yi Tianyun and nodded in satisfaction. He then said, "Good. Your character is sound and your conduct is proper. You are qualified to become my master’s legacy disciple!"

Yi Tianyun was taken aback. ’I just offered a stick of incense, and now I’m qualified to become a legacy disciple?’

"You needn’t be surprised. You are merely qualified... which is better than the others, who weren’t even qualified at all."

Elder Xuan snorted coldly. "Not only did they lack the slightest bit of courtesy, but they also weren’t sincere toward my master! They had no respect whatsoever. They were the type to grab the inheritance and run, completely untrustworthy!"

"Are you saying that others have indeed entered before, but failed to obtain the inheritance because of their attitude?" Yi Tianyun asked doubtfully.

"Correct. And I even punished them!" Elder Xuan said in a low voice. "This place is my domain. I can sense who is genuinely respectful toward my master. If they do not have that sincerity, then they are not qualified to receive it!"

Then, Elder Xuan smiled at him. "You don’t need to worry. You have a good character. My master has always been very hospitable and valued etiquette. You are a good fit."

Yi Tianyun couldn’t help but wipe away a cold sweat. ’Good thing I fixed my attitude. Otherwise, I really would have been done for.’ Although he didn’t know what kind of punishment Elder Xuan was talking about, from the looks of it, it was likely death or being turned into an idiot.

Their souls were connected to the Trial Stele. A sharp blow to the soul, even if not fatal, would definitely turn them into a fool. Their physical bodies would be unharmed, but their minds would be reduced to idiocy.

’It seems paying attention to etiquette is very important sometimes.’ Many Cultivators would just barge in, break down the door, and try to snatch the Treasure, without a shred of proper etiquette. ’Who would have thought that a test of etiquette would be part of this?’

"Um, I wonder what kind of test Elder Xuan has for me?" Yi Tianyun inquired.

"If you wish to obtain my master’s inheritance, you cannot succeed without a certain level of strength."

Elder Xuan smiled. He had a good impression of Yi Tianyun. "What you need to do is very simple: defeat the master!"

"Defeat the master?" Yi Tianyun said blankly. "Hasn’t the Profound Celestial Spirit King already passed away? How can I fight him?"

"Of course not the real master, but a Divine Thought he left behind. As long as you defeat this Divine Thought, you will be qualified to inherit the legacy!"

Elder Xuan said in a low voice, "If you fail, I will strike your soul lightly to erase this portion of your memory. There will be no other issues."

Although they welcomed numerous geniuses to attempt this inheritance, everything depended on one’s own strength. If the rules were revealed to everyone, then there would be no challenge left.

"No problem." Yi Tianyun nodded. He was sure it wouldn’t be a problem. ’If I can’t handle it, then no one can.’

’The limit here is the Spirit Refining Stage, but I’m at the Core Formation Stage. Who is there to fear?’

"Alright then. Are you ready now?" Elder Xuan asked.

"I am," Yi Tianyun said.

Elder Xuan nodded. With a wave of his hand, the courtyard before them vanished, replaced by a massive martial arts arena. It was so vast and empty that its edges couldn’t be seen.

Immediately after, a young man appeared before Yi Tianyun. His eyes were tightly shut. After appearing, he slowly opened them, and a sharp glint shot out from his pupils, as if it could pierce through heaven and earth!

In that instant, Yi Tianyun felt as if he had been seen through completely. This handsome young man before him was undoubtedly the Spirit King in his youth. Those eyes, capable of seeing through everything—truly worthy of a Spirit King! Even as a youth, he still exuded such a commanding aura.