152: Great opportunity, the land of inheritance corresponding to each peak!

Walking through the deep, secluded streets, Mo Fan arrived in front of the Inner City.

The Inner City was much grander than the Outer City.

The buildings were more magnificent and opulent.

The facilities were also more complete.

And it didn't seem crowded.

These past few days, Mo Fan and the other disciples had, intentionally or unintentionally, gathered some information about the Inner City.

So, at this moment, he had a certain understanding of it.

The Inner City also had towering walls and four gates: East, South, West, and North.

Each gate was equipped with complex spell formations, and without a pass, one could only enter by deciphering the formation.

Relatively speaking, the East Gate’s formation was simpler.

This was because a genius in the field of spell formations had once deciphered the East Gate’s formation and successfully entered the Inner City.

Of course, that person returned within a few minutes, covered in wounds and barely clinging to life.

The Inner City was very dangerous... Mo Fan was currently standing in front of the East Gate.

Looking at the runes on the wall and the gate, Mo Fan pondered deeply.

The spell formations on the Inner City walls were far more complex than those on the Outer City walls.

He definitely couldn't break them in a short time.

Of course, Mo Fan had the Army Breaker Token and could enter directly.

But he didn't plan to do that.

The spell formations on the city walls were very intricate, and if he could break them, Mo Fan felt that his domain mastery would also improve.

After all, practical experience was also very important.

In the field of spell formations, Mo Fan had only barely reached the Grandmaster level.

In reality, he had already comprehended seven hundred spell formation source runes, and in terms of foundation, it wouldn't be strange for him to easily dominate the entire Blue Star.

However, because he had only been exposed to spell formations for a short time, he lacked sufficient accumulation in many areas, leading to him having source runes but not knowing how to use them effectively.

Now that he had such an opportunity, he naturally had to cherish it.

With that thought, Mo Fan slowly approached the city wall and began to study it intently.

Of course, while studying the spell formations, Mo Fan didn't forget to multitask, circulating the Innate Art to absorb the elemental energy in the air and rapidly increase his cultivation...

Studying spell formations was endlessly enjoyable, and half a month passed unknowingly.

Through half a month of diligent study, Mo Fan finally understood the operational logic of the East Wall’s spell formation and unlocked one crucial rune after another.

When the last rune was unlocked, Mo Fan felt a lingering sense of incompleteness.

With a click, the heavy city gate slowly opened, and a rich elemental energy directly diffused from within.

“Such dense elemental energy.” Mo Fan smiled and stepped towards the city gate.

However, just then, he had a sudden inspiration, his expression solidified, and he quickly sat down cross-legged, his eyes slightly closed, instantly activating the Innate Art to cultivate.

Half an hour later.

Mo Fan slowly opened his eyes, his face filled with joy.

“I broke through! The first time I broke through through my own cultivation!”

Mo Fan was a little excited.

After so many years of martial arts training, this was the first time he experienced the thrill of breaking through on his own.

Of course, the most important thing was that this wave saved him 7500 attribute points!

“This is amazing!

“There’s still over a month until the secret realm closes, and the elemental energy in the Inner City is even denser. I can definitely break through again, even twice, and directly enter the Transcendent Realm!”

After a while, Mo Fan calmed his emotions and connected to the virtual panel with his mind to check his attribute information.

【Name: Mo Fan】

【Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer (+)】

【Cultivation Methods: Innate Art · Foundation Establishment Chapter, Breath Concealing Art, Sword Nurturing Art (Beginner), Purple Jade Smokes (Second Layer)】

【Martial Arts: Vajra Fist · Foundation Establishment Chapter, Wind Control, Golden Body Art (Second Layer)】

【Special Abilities: Alchemy (Minor Accomplishment), Fist Intent (Perfected), Spell Formations (Grandmaster), Domain (Master)】

【Storage Space: 100 cubic meters (+)】

【Available Attribute Points: 11100】

His cultivation had successfully broken through to the eighth layer of Foundation Establishment.

His available attribute points remained the same, not a single one was consumed.

In addition, after half a month of practice, Mo Fan’s spell formation mastery had also improved, reaching the Grandmaster level in one fell swoop.

“Getting something for nothing is truly satisfying––”

As he thought this, Mo Fan’s gaze fixed on the plus sign next to the cultivation column.

The virtual panel flickered, and a prompt box popped up.

【Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer (+) (11100 / 8700)】

“Very good, continue to absorb elemental energy and cultivate. Breaking through again will save another 8700 attribute points!”

Mo Fan grinned, stood up, and continued walking towards the city gate.

By now, the city gate, which had previously opened, had closed again, and the deciphered spell formation runes had re-condensed and resumed operation.

Mo Fan didn't care about this.

As long as he understood the operational logic of the spell formation, deciphering it would be simple; it would just take a little time.

Mo Fan estimated that he could open the city gate again in at most two hours.

Of course, there was no need to waste time now.

He directly took out the Army Breaker Token, held it in front of his chest, and strode towards the city gate.

The city gate seemed to sense the mysterious magnetic field on the Army Breaker Token, and the moment Mo Fan approached, it creaked open automatically.

Mo Fan smiled and stepped into the city... Feeling the incredibly dense elemental energy, Mo Fan felt like he was swimming in the ocean, it was simply too exhilarating.

“If I could stay here forever, even if I didn’t earn attribute points, I could quickly become invincible,” Mo Fan sighed.

In reality, he also sensed that even in the Inner City, the elemental energy was not inexhaustible.

Every bit he absorbed meant a bit less elemental energy.

After a rough calculation, Mo Fan found that in at most one year, he could absorb all the elemental energy here until not a single drop remained.

And the elemental energy in the Outer City and outside the city all diffused from the Inner City.

Once the Inner City’s elemental energy was depleted, it would mean that the elemental energy of the entire secret realm would be depleted.

“This is a rootless city that should have been silent in the annals of time—”

Mo Fan shook his head, no longer thinking about it, and began to explore the Inner City, concealing his aura.

As soon as he stepped onto the street, Mo Fan quickly ducked his head and flashed behind a building.

Soon, rhythmic footsteps came from the street.

A line of guards marched uniformly down the street in front of Mo Fan.

The leading guard, clad in silver-white armor, exuded terrifying aura fluctuations.

With a sweep of his appraisal skill, Mo Fan’s expression subtly changed, and he discreetly shrank back further, completely hiding himself behind the building.

“This is a Fated Realm expert!

“He’s followed by over a dozen black-armored figures, all Transcendent Realm. This squad is too strong...”

He waited for a full five or six minutes, and only after confirming that the guards had gone far away did Mo Fan emerge from behind the building.

“Indeed, the Inner City is fraught with danger everywhere, in addition to offensive domains and spell formations being ubiquitous.

“There are actually guards with such terrifying strength patrolling the streets.

“No wonder it’s listed as a forbidden zone!”

Mo Fan took a deep breath.

He felt that if he were discovered by the patrolling guards, he would probably be killed in one encounter.

He still dared to contend with Transcendent Realm experts.

But encountering a Fated Realm expert meant certain death.

However, very quickly, Mo Fan seemed to think of something and reached into his pocket to touch the Army Breaker Token.

“Not necessarily. I have the Army Breaker Token. When the guards see me, maybe they’ll consider me one of their own?”

Thinking this, Mo Fan shook his head.

Although it was possible, he absolutely couldn’t take the risk.

After all, these guards were currently in a state similar to spirits, acting only on instinct, and might not recognize the Army Breaker Token anymore.

If these guards didn't consider him one of their own, then he could just get ready for his coffin.

With that thought, Mo Fan pushed his Breath Concealing Art to the extreme.

He concealed his aura, paid attention to the spell formations and domains everywhere, cautiously avoided the patrolling guards, and explored meticulously.

However, an hour later.

Mo Fan’s face darkened.

“The Inner City is too clean. There’s nothing inside these buildings. Not only did I not find a single elemental stone, I didn’t see anything else either.”

Mo Fan frowned, deep in thought.

Comparing it to the Outer City, Mo Fan quickly formed some conjectures.

“Perhaps this situation exists because of the presence of these guards?

“They were garrison soldiers in life, and after death, their obsessions transformed into spirit-like existences, continuing to carry out their duties?

“So, did they collect all the materials in the city and store them in the barracks?”

Thinking this, Mo Fan paused, a bold idea flashing through his mind.

Clearly, the barracks most likely contained good things, elemental stones and the like, probably piled up like mountains!

Unfortunately, he didn't dare to go there rashly.

“Too dangerous!

“The guards leading the patrols all have Fated Realm strength!

“Inside the barracks, there are probably many Return to Origin experts!

“It wouldn’t even be strange if a Supreme appeared!”

Mo Fan quickly suppressed the impulse in his heart.

Rashly going to the barracks would probably not be enough even with ten lives.

“Can’t risk it. Let’s check the map and see if I can find any relatively safe opportunities.”

With that thought, Mo Fan let out a heavy breath and pulled out a yellowed, ancient map from his懷.

He had found the map in a tavern.

This was his only gain in the Inner City.

Focusing slightly, Mo Fan carefully examined the map.

The Inner City was vast, divided into multiple factions.

“Jade Void Palace, Heavenly Fate Pavilion, True Martial Camp, Courtesan Palace... Hidden Sword Villa?”

Looking at the factions marked on the map, Mo Fan was dumbfounded.

“These names...” Were the inheritances of the various peaks of Jade Void Academy from these places?

“Which faction does Crimson Cloud Peak correspond to?” Mo Fan was bewildered, finally fixing his gaze on the Courtesan Palace.

“It should... be this one, right?”

Taking a deep breath, Mo Fan pondered intently.

“It’s really possible!”

Shaking his head, Mo Fan no longer thought about it and continued to look at the map.

Currently, there were two places he wanted to go.

One was the inheritance ground corresponding to Crimson Cloud Peak, which was the Courtesan Palace.

The second was the inheritance ground corresponding to Hidden Sword Mountain, the Hidden Sword Villa.

Going to the Courtesan Palace offered a chance to obtain more profound spell formation and domain inheritances.

Going to the Hidden Sword Villa, on the other hand, offered a chance to uncover some secrets.

Mo Fan felt that the Demon Race’s last attack on Jade Void Academy was most likely because of Hidden Sword Peak.

Hidden Sword Peak clearly held a great secret.

The Demon Race suffered heavy losses last time and would certainly not let it go, planning to make a comeback.

In that case, if he could learn something, he could prepare early.

Not only would he avoid being too passive, but he might also be able to disrupt the Demon Race’s plans, or even set up an ambush to annihilate them in one fell swoop.

At worst, he could make an early escape.

After a brief consideration, Mo Fan finally stepped out, heading in the direction of Hidden Sword Villa.

“First, to Hidden Sword Villa. If there’s time, then to Courtesan Palace!”