"Buzz!"

The sword edge trembled slightly, and Wang Junze suddenly flew into the air, proactively swinging his sword towards the golden dragon.

Although he didn't understand why the golden dragon hadn't actively attacked, Wang Junze knew clearly that he had no time to waste and could only take the initiative to test the opponent.

Of course, out of caution, Wang Junze didn't go all out immediately but focused on probing.

However, having now stepped into the Void Shattering level, even a casual strike from Wang Junze wielded immense power. At least most Void Realm practitioners would struggle to withstand even such a casual swing of his sword.

Within the clouds, sensing Wang Junze's attack, the golden dragon seemed to see an insignificant insect, lazily casting a glance at Wang Junze before stretching out a claw from the clouds, swatting towards Wang Junze as if shooing away a mosquito.

"Clang!"

Too fast. Though the opponent seemed to casually extend its claw, for Wang Junze, this strike was unexpectedly swift, leaving him no time to change his move. The claw had already struck fiercely on the sword edge!

With a crisp sound, Wang Junze was suddenly swatted away by the claw, hitting the sea surface harshly.

Luckily for Wang Junze, having just broken through, his strength surged. Otherwise, that one claw would've been enough to severely injure him.

Even so, Wang Junze was knocked senseless by that claw, feeling a bit dazed.

Too strong!

When it hadn't attacked, Wang Junze couldn't feel the golden dragon's power, but now, after this exchange, he clearly sensed its terrifying strength, surpassing the Void Realm or even Divine Travel, at least at the Entry to the Path level of cultivation.

How can I fight this?

The only bit of good news was that the golden dragon seemingly didn't pay any mind to Wang Junze. After swatting him away, it had no intention of pursuing and submerged into the clouds again.

Something's not right!

After pondering briefly, Wang Junze quickly calmed down, beginning to reflect on the true intent of this trial.

If the aim was to defeat this golden dragon, the trial was excessively difficult. Wang Junze thought to himself that even with all his methods and full strength, he might not be a match for the golden dragon.

Moreover, even when facing his attacks, the golden dragon had not truly retaliated, which also seemed peculiar.

Unless... the key to passing this trial wasn't about defeating the golden dragon at all!

But then again, other than the golden dragon, there was nothing else here!

Wang Junze carefully recalled the scene he saw outside the Crystal Dragon Wall before he entered.

Moments later, a flash of realization sparked in Wang Junze's eyes!

Inheritance!

Previously, Wang Junze had believed that only by passing this trial could he obtain the Dragon Palace inheritance. But if you look at it from another angle, everything seemed simpler.

This Crystal Dragon Wall itself is the Dragon Palace inheritance.

What he needed to do wasn't to defeat the gold dragon in the clouds, but to comprehend the inheritance left by the Master of the Dragon Palace from it!

With this thought, Wang Junze suddenly became enlightened.

Not rushing to act again, Wang Junze instead stood quietly on the sea surface, raising his head to carefully observe the golden dragon in the sky.

Soon, Wang Junze found that every move of the golden dragon seemed to exude a unique rhythm of the Great Path.

Wang Junze was inherently someone with exceptional understanding. He quickly immersed all his mind into it, vaguely feeling as if he too had become a dragon, soaring amidst the clouds, attempting to mimic the golden dragon's every action.

This feeling indeed was indescribably strange.

Though Wang Junze was not of the Dragon Race, he could mimic every action of the golden dragon and even grasp the Great Path from it!

Time passed unknowingly, and Wang Junze was entirely absorbed, losing track of its passage.

Meanwhile, at the Spirit Pool, the Maiden of the Sea emanated a terrifying aura, breaking through the shackles of Void Shattering. A Divine Soul's shadow flew out of her brow, circled in the air, and returned into her body!

Divine Travel!

Although it took her significantly longer than Wang Junze, the Maiden of the Sea eventually used this pool of Innate Spirit Water to break through to the Divine Travel Realm!

If Wang Junze were still in the Spirit Pool now, he would find that the Maiden of the Sea's entire demeanor had undergone a dramatic transformation.

Previously, the Maiden of the Sea had dark skin, an unattractive appearance, marred with scars, and exuded a fierce aura. But now, post-breakthrough, she seemed like a different person altogether. Not only had her skin lightened to a faint wheat color, but her facial contours had subtly changed, with more of that fierce aura transforming into a certain indescribable charisma.

If she could change out of her beast-skin stitched clothing, she would undoubtedly be considered a very beautiful woman.

Yet, the Maiden of the Sea herself seemed indifferent to these changes. She glanced around briefly, seeing no trace of Wang Junze, and without hesitation, leapt from the Spirit Pool, continuing straightforwardly towards the deeper parts of the Dragon Palace.

Earlier, she and Wang Junze had an agreement to rely on their capabilities. Having come this far, the Maiden of the Sea naturally wouldn't easily forgo the opportunity for the Dragon Palace inheritance.

Shortly after the Maiden of the Sea left, Yang Hong also appeared in front of the Spirit Pool.

However, Yang Hong showed no interest in this pool of Innate Spirit Water, merely glancing at it before continuing onward.

Very quickly, Yang Hong also arrived in front of the Crystal Dragon Wall.

Yang Hong and the Maiden of the Sea arrived at the Crystal Dragon Wall almost simultaneously. Now the Maiden of the Sea had not yet entered the Crystal Dragon Wall, and upon hearing the movement behind her, she immediately reacted.

"Yang Hong?"

As her gaze fell on Yang Hong, a hint of surprise flashed in the Maiden of the Sea's eyes.

According to their previous agreement, Yang Hong should have already given up on vying for the Dragon Palace's legacy. But why is he here now?

Moreover, his speed is somewhat too fast. Not only did he successfully break through, but he also managed to arrive here so quickly?

Instinctively, a sense of vigilance arose in the Maiden of the Sea's heart.

"So, you've also reached the Divine Travel Realm."

Looking at the Maiden of the Sea, Yang Hong slightly raised an eyebrow, not caring about her reaction, and softly spoke.

"Likewise."

With a calm expression, the Maiden of the Sea looked at Yang Hong and slowly asked, "Are you also here to vie for the Dragon Palace's legacy?"

"No!"

Shaking his head, facing the Maiden of the Sea, Yang Hong did not hide anything but calmly replied, "I made a transaction with the Dragon Turtle. I am here to kill Ye Piaoling."

"???"

In an instant, a look of astonishment appeared on the Maiden of the Sea's face, looking at him with some disbelief.

Yang Hong, however, did not continue the conversation but instead calmly took out a jade bottle from his person, poured out a bit of golden blood, and slowly applied it to his eyelids. Only then did he slowly raise his head, looking at the Crystal Dragon Wall once more, and slowly said, "Anyone who comes here and gazes directly at the Crystal Dragon Wall will be sucked into the Dragon Wall, but the Dragon Turtle gave me a vial of dragon blood. By applying the blood to my eyes, I can temporarily resist the effects of the Crystal Dragon Wall."

Pointing to the silhouette on the Crystal Dragon Wall that represents Wang Junze, Yang Hong continued, "According to the Dragon Turtle, if I break this silhouette, he will be forcibly expelled and suffer a backlash from the Crystal Dragon Wall, leaving him severely injured!"

"And I can take that opportunity to easily kill him and refine him into the main soul of the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner!"

"The Ten Thousand Spirits Banner?"

The Maiden of the Sea's heart leapt; although she did not clearly understand what the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner was, she knew it was definitely an extremely powerful treasure.

The way Yang Hong was so solemn about it clearly indicated he was intent on killing.

"Why are you telling me this?"

After a moment of silence, the Maiden of the Sea then asked in a deep voice, "If you didn't tell me, I would also enter the Crystal Dragon Wall, and then... you could easily kill me too."

"Because... I don't trust the Dragon Turtle!"

With a calm demeanor, Yang Hong replied in a deep voice, "Everything was said by him, but I don't know if there is some trap within!"

"Moreover... the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner only needs one main soul!"

Boom!

In an instant, the Maiden of the Sea was immediately alert, her eyes revealing a cold intent to kill, and she harshly asked, "So, you're planning to kill me?"

"That depends on your choice."

Shrugging his shoulders, Yang Hong replied indifferently, "According to the Dragon Turtle, Ye Piaoling is an unparalleled genius with the Hundred Meridians Opening, more suitable to be the main soul of my Ten Thousand Spirits Banner, but... if I kill you, I think it would suffice as well!"

Raising the jade bottle in his hand, Yang Hong continued, "I give you two choices: either you also apply dragon blood to your eyes and then you break the silhouette!"

"If what the Dragon Turtle said is true, after Ye Piaoling is expelled, I will kill him to refine the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner!"

"Conversely... if you refuse, then I will have to kill you to refine the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner!"

"For me, the difference isn't that significant, so... the choice is yours!"

Yang Hong's voice was soft, but his tone carried an undeniable intent to kill.

"And if the Dragon Turtle is lying?" Eyes narrowing slightly, the Maiden of the Sea coldly questioned, "You also mentioned there could be a trap."

"That's the risk you have to bear."

Yang Hong indifferently stated, "You can choose to refuse!"

"You're not the only one who's broken through!"

Eyes also revealing a cold killing intent, the Maiden of the Sea spoke again, "What makes you think you can definitely kill me?"

"You'll know after trying."

His eyes showed a trace of confidence as Yang Hong replied lightly, "In all my battles at the same realm, I've never lost!"

"What a coincidence, neither have I!"

With a cold laugh, the Maiden of the Sea retorted, refusing to back down even half a step.

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