Chapter 180 The Human Emperor's Legacy

The Place of the Human Emperor's Legacy

Her consciousness drifted in Chaos and a violent sensation of falling.

Mu Wanning only remembered that while returning to her Sect from Tianque City with a chaotic heart, she had taken a shortcut through an ancient, rarely traveled forest. The ground beneath her feet split open without warning, revealing a bottomless abyss, and a vast, ancient suction force swallowed her instantly. She did not even have time to cry out before her protective spiritual power was as fragile as paper under that force. Her vision went black, and she lost all consciousness.

She did not know how much time had passed when a bone-chilling cold and heavy pressure awakened her from the darkness.

"Cough, cough..." Cold liquid choked her throat and nose. Mu Wanning struggled violently, only to find herself submerged in a dark, cold pool emitting a faint, glowing light. The pool water was bitterly cold, yet it did not harm her internal organs; instead, it seeped into her body in wisps, soothing the Meridians damaged by the spatial turbulence, and even faintly resonating with some dormant power within her.

She forced her weak body to swim to the edge of the pool and climbed ashore with difficulty. Looking around, she realized she was in an unimaginably vast underground space.

The dome was high and distant, like an inverted starry sky, with countless strange crystals emitting a soft white light embedded upon it, flickering like stars and illuminating this ancient place that had been silent for unknown ages. Beneath her feet was a smooth, level ground, as if carved from a single piece of black jade, stretching to the edge of her vision. The air was filled with an indescribable, heavy, vast, yet incomparably majestic Aura, as if every speck of dust carried a forgotten epic. What made her heart palpitate even more was that the Spiritual Qi in this heaven and earth was so dense it had almost turned into liquid, yet it was completely different from the outside world; it contained a grand, vast, and peculiar rhythm that made one instinctively want to submit and kneel.

"What... is this place?" Mu Wanning's voice was dry. She stood up, supporting her soaked body, and scanned her surroundings vigilantly. Her dress was soaked through by the water of the cold pool, clinging tightly to her exquisite, shapely figure, outlining breathtaking curves. Droplets of water slid down from the tips of her hair, eventually falling into the deep valley between her breasts, adding a touch of fragility and temptation. However, in those bright eyes, which bore a slight resemblance to Mu Changge's, the panic quickly faded, replaced by astonishment and gravity. This place was by no means ordinary, and the spatial rift that had dragged her in was certainly not naturally formed.

Her gaze was involuntarily drawn to the deepest part of the space.

There, nine majestic black jade steps, towering like mountains, ascended level by level toward an incomparably vast high platform. Standing upon the high platform was the phantom of a magnificent palace that could not be described in words. The palace was not made of real matter but was condensed from the interweaving of endless golden divine light and the Qi of Heaven and Earth. Although it was only a phantom, it radiated a supreme majesty that suppressed the heavens and ruled over the ten thousand Daos. In front of the palace phantom, the outline of an incomparably tall figure could be vaguely seen sitting upright. Though the face could not be seen, that imperial Aura—looking down upon the eight wildernesses and reigning supreme—even from a great distance and even as a mere lingering phantom, still made Mu Wanning's Soul tremble, nearly causing her to kneel on the spot.

"The Aura... of an Emperor?" Mu Wanning muttered to herself, the resonance within her body becoming clearer and stronger. She subconsciously circulated her spiritual power, only to find that the spiritual power she usually commanded with ease operated with extreme difficulty here, as if carrying a burden of ten thousand jun. Instead, deep within her blood, some power that had been silent for decades began to slowly awaken, heat up, and surge under the stimulation of the Aura here!

"Hmm?" A soft exclamation, as if traversing through eternity, rang out directly in the depths of Mu Wanning's Sea of Consciousness. It was desolate and ancient, carrying a trace of faint surprise.

"To possess a thin Bloodline of our race and actually be able to trigger the resonance of this place... It is so impure and weak, yet it shows a trace of atavism... How strange."

Mu Wanning was terrified. She instantly pushed her spiritual power to its limit, her Divine Sense spreading out like a tide, and she shouted sharply, "Who is it? Come out!"

However, the owner of that voice did not appear, nor did they seem to have any malice. Instead, with a condescending scrutiny and a trace of imperceptible complexity, the voice continued to echo in her Sea of Consciousness:

"Little girl, there is no need to panic. This place is a Legacy ancestral ground left behind by the 'Human Emperor Palace' in the Lower Realm. It cannot be entered by those who do not possess our Xuanyuan Bloodline or carry great Luck. That you could arrive here is a matter of fate, and also a stroke of fortune."

Human Emperor Palace? A Legacy ancestral ground in the Lower Realm? A storm surged in Mu Wanning's heart. She had never heard of any Human Emperor Palace, but the words "Human Emperor" seemed to carry a certain magic, making her blood boil and sending waves of longing and palpitation from the depths of her Soul.

"I am the Spirit of the Tomb Keeper here, or you may call me... the Guide of the Legacy." The ancient voice continued, carrying endless vicissitudes of life. "Your Physique... is actually an 'Unawakened Human Emperor Physique'? Although weak as a candle in the wind and your Bloodline is so thin it is almost non-existent, under the nourishment of the Aura here, it actually shows signs of a complete recovery, to reappear with the glory of the ancient times... Is it the will of Heaven? Or a coincidence?"

Human Emperor Physique? Mu Wanning's mind was shaken violently. She had once seen records of some special Physiques in the fragments of her Family's ancient books, among which was the 'Human Emperor Physique,' a supreme Physique that ruled over the Human Race's Dao and suppressed the Luck of the Imperial Dynasty. It had long since vanished into the river of time and was considered a legend. She... actually possessed such a Physique? And an 'Unawakened Human Emperor Physique' at that?

Without waiting for her to think it through, the tone of the ancient voice suddenly turned solemn, carrying an unquestionable majesty:

"Since you have this fate, you must accept this trial. Ascend the 'Human Emperor Steps,' pass the 'Path of Questioning the Heart,' and inherit the 'Imperial Dynasty Dao,' and you may obtain the Legacy left by my master. If you succeed, you will obtain supreme fortune; if you fail, you will die, your Dao will vanish, and your Soul will return to this place to nourish the ancestral veins. Little girl, do you dare to try?"

As the voice fell, the nine black jade steps (Human Emperor Steps) in front of Mu Wanning suddenly lit up! Each step radiated a different light—red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, gold, and the nine colors of Chaos swirled. A terrifying Spiritual Pressure, like a solid mountain, crashed down! Above the steps, the imperial outline in front of the palace phantom on the high platform seemed to lift its head slightly, and two gazes, as if capable of piercing through eternity, crossed the void and landed on her.

At the same time, on the high platform, in front of the imperial phantom, the space rippled slightly, and the outlines of two objects slowly solidified.

On the left, a long spear, dark gold throughout, neither copper nor iron, cast from an unknown material, hung suspended in the air. The spear was nine feet long, and nine five-clawed golden dragons of various forms coiled around the spear body. Their heads gathered beneath the spear tip, mouths wide open, jointly guarding that point of cold light that seemed capable of piercing the firmament. Engraved on the spear shaft were ancient totems of the sun, moon, and stars, mountains and rivers, ancestral sacrifices, and the worship of ten thousand races. A tragic and domineering Imperial Dao Aura—capable of suppressing the eight wildernesses, stabilizing the universe, and slaughtering gods and demons—rushed toward her. Even as a mere phantom, it made Mu Wanning's Divine Soul ache, almost unable to look directly at it. This was the Legacy treasure—the Human Emperor Spear! Although not the original body, but merely a projection or a divided thought, its might was enough to shake the heavens and the earth.

On the right was a palm-sized token, neither gold nor jade. The token had an ancient design, with a complex and profound ancient character engraved on the front—it seemed to contain the ultimate truths of heaven and earth. It was the character 'Emperor,' yet it was more than just 'Emperor'; it was more like the condensation of the will of the people and the state of the mountains and rivers. On the back were continuous patterns of mountains and rivers and the trajectories of the starry sky. The token hung quietly; it lacked a terrifying Aura, yet it radiated a heavy Dao rhythm of ruling, commanding, and bearing. It felt as if, holding it in one's hand, one could communicate with the Human Race's Luck in the netherworld and obtain a certain orthodox recognition and blessing. This was the Human Emperor Token, a divine object for inheriting the Dao lineage and gathering the Luck of the Human Race.

The phantoms of the two supreme treasures hung quietly, radiating unparalleled temptation, representing the supreme reward after reaching the summit, and... the unimaginable burden that might follow.

To retreat might allow her to find another way out of this eerie place, but the boiling blood in her body and the longing in the depths of her Soul were screaming frantically. To advance, however, meant a Legacy trial with a nine-in-ten chance of death and an uncertain future.

Mu Wanning stood by the cold pool, her soaked dress clinging to her body, outlining her slightly trembling curves. In her mind, the cold, indifferent gaze of her younger brother, Mu Changge, outside Tianque City—so different from her memories—refused to fade; her obsession and curiosity regarding the true identity of this 'younger brother'... all sorts of emotions intertwined and collided.

Finally, she lifted her head sharply. All the confusion, fear, and struggle in her bright eyes faded away, replaced by a sense of determination and firmness, as if she were ready to burn both jade and stone together. Her brother's drastic change, her evolving feelings, her own weakness... all of this required power to explore, to change! What lay before her might be a dead end with no chance of survival, but it was also a supreme Opportunity that could reverse everything!

"Why would I not dare!"

The clear and firm voice rang out in this Legacy place that had been silent for eternity. Mu Wanning hesitated no longer. She took a deep breath, and the thin but already boiling 'Blood of the Human Emperor' within her accelerated its circulation, offsetting part of the terrifying pressure for her. She took a step forward, and with firm resolve, stepped onto the first red step!

"Boom—!"

The moment her foot landed, the red light flared! It was not the scorching heat of flames, but a blazing torrent condensed from bloody battles on the battlefield and the prayers of ten thousand people, accompanied by boundless killing intent and the roar of battlefields filled with gold-clad soldiers and iron horses, rushing instantly into her Sea of Consciousness! Scenes of ancient wars, countless ancestors clad in armor and wielding weapons, shouting the name 'Xuanyuan,' struggling against hideous and terrifying demons and heaven and earth, impacted her mind like a tide. What was being tested was her Battle Intent, courage, and determination to protect!

Mu Wanning let out a muffled groan, her face instantly turning pale. Her delicate body shook violently, nearly collapsing. But she gritted her teeth, a flame of unyielding spirit burning in her bright eyes, resonating with the Battle Intent in the red torrent. The thin Human Emperor blood Qi within her circulated spontaneously, actually allowing her to stand firm! She did not stop; she lifted her foot again and stepped toward the second orange step...

The Legacy trial had officially begun!

The Human Emperor Steps: nine steps, nine levels of trials, each one harder than the last.

The red step tempers the battle Soul, the orange step forges the will, the yellow step clarifies the original heart, the green step comprehends vitality, the cyan step undergoes tribulations, the blue step masters wisdom, the purple step inherits Luck, the gold step verifies the Imperial Dao, and the final Chaos step is to melt everything and face the final interrogation of that Human Emperor phantom!

Each step was an ultimate tempering and interrogation, targeting the inheritor's will, Heart-Nature, wisdom, Physique, and even Soul. Illusions arose in abundance, Heart Demons raged; sometimes it was a battlefield of corpses and blood, sometimes the temptation of a prosperous age, sometimes the betrayal of loved ones, sometimes the despair of eternal loneliness... A moment of carelessness would result in the destruction of body and Soul, turning into a wisp of nourishment to feed this place beneath the steps.

Mu Wanning's dress had long been soaked through by sweat and the 'bloodstains' conjured on the steps, clinging to her proud body and revealing her exquisite curves, but she was completely unaware. Her hair stuck messily to her pale cheeks, blood spilled from the corner of her mouth, yet her eyes grew brighter and firmer. The thin Human Emperor Bloodline within her, under the stimulation of this terrifying pressure and constant resonance, was like refined iron thrown into a furnace, repeatedly forged; Impurities were removed, and the power of the Origin was awakened and strengthened bit by bit. Her Aura was also undergoing earth-shaking changes at a speed visible to the naked eye. In her original coldness, there was now an indescribable majesty and weight; into her original resilience, a demeanor of ruling and tolerance was integrated.

Time seemed to have lost its meaning in this Legacy place.

She did not know how much time had passed—it could have been an instant, or it could have been a hundred years.

When Mu Wanning, covered in blood and with a withered Divine Soul, yet with eyes burning like the scorching sun, finally stepped over the eighth gold step with each step leaving a bloody footprint, and arrived before the final Chaos step, her cultivation had already broken through to the Late Nascent Soul Stage under this inhuman tempering and the infusion of the pure energy of the Human Emperor's ancestral ground! Moreover, her Foundation was incomparably solid, every bit of power was incomparably condensed, far exceeding those of the same rank.

However, the final Chaos step was no longer a single attack or illusion. It was a void, the Chaos of the Origin and end of all things. Standing before it, Mu Wanning felt as small as dust, as if she were about to be assimilated and swallowed by this endless Chaos. At the same time, on the high platform, the imperial phantom that had been sitting quietly slowly raised its 'hand' and pointed at her.

There was no sound, no light or shadow. A vast, ancient will, as if coming from the beginning of the creation of the world, descended directly into the deepest part of her Soul, issuing the final interrogation:

"Why do you seek the Dao?"

"Why do you wish to inherit this position?"

"Are you willing to bear the Luck of the Human Race and the rise and fall of the Imperial Dao?"

"Do you dare to contend with Heaven for your life and open up eternal peace for the Human Race?"

"Can your Dao be the Imperial Dao? Can your heart contain the universe?"

Each question pointed directly to the root of her Dao Heart, interrogating everything she had practiced until now, questioning whether she was qualified to inherit this supreme position of the Human Emperor. A moment of hesitation, an unstable Dao Heart, would immediately lead to death and the vanishing of her Dao, with all previous efforts wasted.

Mu Wanning trembled all over, nearly collapsing under this vast will.

"Ah—!"

She suddenly looked up and let out a long cry, her voice hoarse yet filled with the resolve of burning her bridges! It was no longer the cold, clear voice of a woman, but a low roar imbued with the majesty of a nascent Imperial Dao: "I do not seek to rule over the masses, but only to hold my own destiny in my hands and protect what I hold dear in my heart!"

"The Luck of the Human Race, the rise and fall of the world—if it must be borne by me, then I shall bear it! Not for the sake of the throne, but for peace of mind!"

"If Heavenly Dao blocks my path, I shall defy this Heaven! The future path of the Human Race must be forged by the Human Race itself!"

"My Dao is not a Heaven-born Imperial Dao, but a Dao walked by me, Mu Wanning, from my own heart! Though my heart is small, it can still contain the world that I care about!"

There were no flowery words, no hypocritical declarations, only the most sincere, direct cry from the heart! What she sought was never the ethereal, grand ambition of an empire, but a tangible, genuine protection and pursuit! Her Dao might be narrow, but it was firm enough!

"Rumble—!"

The entire Legacy site seemed to tremble! The Chaos steps suddenly dissipated, turning into the purest Chaos Qi, which surged into Mu Wanning's body!

The barrier of her cultivation Realm had been forcibly broken through during the inhuman pressure and tempering of climbing the "Human Emperor Rank." At this moment, she clearly felt that she was standing firmly on the threshold of the Late Nascent Soul Stage; with just a little consolidation, she could completely stabilize this state. More importantly, the Bloodline within her, which had originally been as faint as a gossamer thread and nearly dormant, was now like a chain being unlocked, flowing ceaselessly and emitting a faint golden light. A sense of nobility, antiquity, and majesty originating from the source of life was quietly permeating—the Human Emperor Physique had awakened!

The high platform was empty and desolate. The phantom of the Emperor who had given her the final interrogation had dissipated, as if it had completed its final mission. Only a long spear and a token floated quietly in the Void Realm, emitting a palpitating fluctuation.

On the left, the projection of the dark golden Human Emperor Spear had completely solidified. Nine golden Dragons coiled around the spear body, their eyes slightly closed, yet they possessed an awe-inspiring Aura that seemed to look down upon the world. The cold glint at the spear tip seemed capable of piercing through the eternal firmament. It trembled slightly, emitting a low, melodious hum, as if calling out to its new master.

On the right, the Human Emperor Legacy token, neither gold nor jade, was simple and unadorned, yet heavy as a thousand jun. The Dao rhyme of the character "Emperor" flowed upon it, and the patterns of mountains, rivers, and starry skies on the back secretly aligned with the Heavenly Dao. Merely gazing at it, one could feel a heavy sense of weight concerning Luck and legitimacy.

Mu Wanning forced herself to walk to the front and first extended a slightly trembling hand to grasp the token. The token felt warm and smooth to the touch, yet heavy as a mountain. A vast stream of information instantly flooded into her Sea of Consciousness—not a specific Cultivation Technique Legacy, but a form of "recognition" and "guidance," as well as simple information regarding the token's purpose—it was a key, a token of trust, and the medium for the Legacy to begin.

Immediately after, she took a deep breath and turned her gaze toward the Human Emperor Spear. The moment she reached out her hand and her fingertips were about to touch the shaft—

"Hum—!"

The Human Emperor Spear turned into a streak of dark golden light, actively diving into her palm, and immediately merged into her body. It did not disappear, but transformed into a brand, deeply engraved on her right arm, becoming an inch-long dark golden Dragon-patterned spear mark, establishing a close connection with her initially awakened Human Emperor Bloodline. Countless realizations about spear techniques, the will to fight, and even a trace of the faint spirituality belonging to this ancient divine weapon slowly connected with her mind.

Having collected the two supreme treasures, Mu Wanning held the token and, following the guidance she had just received, dragged her somewhat weary but exceptionally firm steps, bypassed the center of the high platform, and walked toward the area behind that was shrouded in hazy golden light.

Passing through a layer of golden light film that rippled like water, the scene before her eyes suddenly opened up. It was not the Legacy hall she had imagined, but a naturally formed circular pool that looked as if it were carved from white jade. The pool was not large, about three zhang square, but the water in the pool was extraordinary; it was like molten gold, or flowing glaze, emitting a thick, inseparable, and strange Aura that made one's blood boil. The pool water flowed slowly, its surface misting with faint golden vapor, in which yellow Qi currents swam and mysterious runes floated.

"Body Tempering... Golden Pool?" This term automatically surfaced in Mu Wanning's mind, originating from the information transmitted by the Human Emperor token. The water in this pool was created by the ancient Human Emperor and his descendants, who used supreme Divine Abilities to gather the essence of heaven and earth, blending it with their own blood essence and Dao rhyme, specifically for the purpose of tempering the successor's Physical Body and purifying their Bloodline.

Merely standing by the pool, the steaming golden vapor rushed toward her face. Inhaling it into her body made her feel the pores all over her body relax, her fatigue slightly reduced, and the flow of the faint golden blood in her body accelerated, sending waves of craving.

Without the slightest hesitation, Mu Wanning took off her clothes, which were already soaked with sweat and blood stains and slightly damaged in many places. A perfect body, as if carved from mutton-fat jade, was displayed without reservation in this quiet space filled with golden mist. Ice-like skin and jade-like bones, heart-stopping curves, full breasts, slender waist, long and straight legs... every part could be called a masterpiece of the Creator. The water vapor misted, draping her stunning figure in a hazy golden veil, adding a few more points of heart-stopping temptation and a strange, inviolable beauty.

Also, more eye-catching was a position on the inside of her left thigh, an inconspicuous place—there, there was a dark red birthmark shaped like a flame or perhaps a strange rune. At this moment, under the stimulation of the golden mist and the Aura of the pool water, the birthmark faintly radiated a weak, warm sensation that was homologous to the faint golden Human Emperor blood Qi in her body, yet seemed even more ancient and profound. Its color seemed to become a little more vivid, standing out against her snow-white, jade-like skin, like a mysterious brand, revealing a sense of evil, seductive temptation.

Mu Wanning stepped into the pool with bare feet. At first, the water was ice-cold, but it instantly turned into an indescribable burning heat, as if countless fine golden needles were frantically drilling into her limbs, bones, internal organs, and even the depths of her bone marrow through her pores! The intense pain made her unable to help but let out a muffled groan, her stunning face instantly twisted slightly, and her delicate body trembled gently.

This was not ordinary burning heat, but the purest, most domineering energy forcibly washing, tearing, and then reshaping her Physical Body! Skin, flesh, tendons, bones, marrow, and even deeper acupoints and Meridians were experiencing the extreme pain of destruction and rebirth. The wisps of golden energy in the pool water (containing the blood essence and Dao rhyme of the ancient Human Emperor) violently merged into her body, fiercely intertwining with her newly awakened Human Emperor Bloodline, eliminating Impurities, and strengthening her essence.

Pain, unimaginable pain! But Mu Wanning bit her silver teeth tightly, her nails slightly sinking into her palms. She recalled the various tempering experiences while climbing the Emperor Rank, recalled her determination to pursue power and the truth (her brother's mystery and strength), and forcibly endured this pain that would have caused an ordinary person to collapse. She slowly sank into the pool, leaving only her nose and mouth exposed, closed her eyes, focused, and actively circulated the Human Emperor blood Qi within her, guiding the energy of the pool water to run through her body according to a mysterious trajectory.

Time passed in extreme pain and slow transformation. The golden color of the pool water faded at a visible speed, while Mu Wanning's skin became increasingly crystal clear, with a faint golden treasure light flowing within it. Her bones emitted subtle, crisp sounds like gold and jade clashing, becoming denser and tougher; the faint gold in her blood became more intense, even bringing with it the sound of wind and thunder as it flowed; her internal organs were plated with a thin layer of golden radiance, full of vitality.

I don't know how much time passed, but the pool water had become nearly transparent. Mu Wanning suddenly stood up from the pool!

"Splash—!" Water splashed everywhere. At this moment, she was as if reborn. Her skin was as white and lustrous as jade, yet it faintly revealed a tough, unparalleled golden-jade luster, as if it would emit the sound of metal if tapped lightly. Her already perfect body curves now added a sense of powerful beauty because the muscle lines had become smooth and tight. Wet long hair clung to her smooth back, and water droplets slid down those heart-stopping curves. The most significant change was her temperament; she was still cold, but now possessed an indescribable nobility and majesty. A faint, golden Imperial Dao Aura that inspired awe naturally permeated her body; although it was still very weak, it had already taken initial shape. The strength of her Physical Body was many times stronger than before she entered the pool!

She clenched her fist gently, and the air seemed to be squeezed and exploded, emitting a slight crackling sound. Feeling the surging blood Qi within her, which seemed to contain infinite power, a sharp glint flashed in Mu Wanning's cold eyes.

Mu Wanning changed into clean clothes from her storage ring. She did not stop, but following the guidance of the token, continued to walk deeper into the Legacy site. Passing through a short corridor, a tightly closed stone door appeared before her, engraved with a map of mountains and rivers. As the token approached, the stone door slid open silently.

Behind the door was a stone chamber that was not huge, but was piled with various treasures and Spiritual Qi that had almost condensed into mist.

What caught her eye were mountains of Top-Grade Spirit Stones emitting a rich medicinal fragrance, roughly estimated to be no less than a million! Beside them were dozens of jade shelves, on which hundreds of jade boxes and jade bottles were neatly placed. The boxes and bottles all had labels or Restriction light, indicating that what they contained were rare thousand-year Spirit Medicines, ten-thousand-year treasures, and even top-tier Medicinal Pills that were highly beneficial to the Soul Transformation and Void Refining stages. On the other side were dozens of Magic Treasures, Flying Swords, and armor with restrained treasure light, the lowest of which were at the Medium Grade Earth Rank, and there were even several pieces emitting a faint Spiritual Pressure, clearly of the top Heaven Rank! There were also many Jade Slips recording ancient Cultivation Techniques, Divine Abilities, and secret arts, placed in categories.

The abundance and quality of the resources here were no less than the treasuries of the four great Sects, and even far exceeded what a single Sect could compare to! This was the true Foundation that supported the growth of a "Human Emperor" candidate!

Even with Mu Wanning's cold Heart-Nature, her breathing could not help but quicken a bit at this moment. But she quickly calmed down, then took out her own storage ring, swept it with her mind, and methodically collected the resources in the stone chamber in batches. It was not until several storage rings were packed full that she had barely collected about eighty percent of the resources here; she could only leave behind some that she could not use for the time being or that were too bulky.

After doing all this, Mu Wanning returned to the center of the original high platform. This place was empty, save for a groove engraved on the ground that perfectly matched the shape of the Human Emperor token in her hand.

She knew that the true Legacy was only just beginning.

She sat cross-legged, held her breath, focused her mind, and adjusted her state to the best. Then, she gently pressed the ancient Human Emperor Legacy token in her hand into the groove on the ground.

"Click." It fit perfectly.

In an instant—"Boom!" The entire high platform, no, the entire Legacy site, trembled slightly! With the token as the center, countless complicated and extremely mysterious golden patterns lit up instantly, like veins coming to life, rapidly spreading to the entire high platform floor, and even the surrounding walls and dome! A huge, ancient, and grand Legacy Formation, containing supreme majesty and vast information, was completely activated!

In the center of the high platform, above Mu Wanning's head, the Void Realm twisted. A complex three-dimensional talisman made of pure golden light slowly rotated and emerged, emitting a magnificent Dao rhyme that made the Soul tremble. Immediately after, an unimaginably vast amount of pure energy (containing a trace of thin but extremely high-essence Human Imperial Qi), like an ancient Dragon waking from sleep, rushed out from every node of the underground Formation patterns, turning into a substantial golden pillar of light, completely enveloping the sitting Mu Wanning!

Her body shuddered violently, and her beautiful hair fluttered without wind. Under the infusion of this vast power, her cultivation, which had just stabilized at the Late Nascent Soul Stage, began to climb upward at a steady yet extremely solid speed...

The true Legacy had started. The leap in cultivation, the reshaping of the Dao Foundation, the complete Awakening of the Bloodline, and the initial comprehension of the "Human Emperor Dao"... all of this would proceed step by step in the following pillar of light. And this process would take time, perhaps months, perhaps longer.

Mu Wanning closed her eyes, and her mind sank completely into the golden torrent of the Legacy. Her transformation, her rise, would officially set sail from here.