"This is material for refining divine artifacts. Zhou Yan really went all out to have this, didn't he?"
"These three pseudo-divine artifacts, damn it, Zhou Yan is truly wealthy. Did he plunder them from those factions?"
"These are top-tier materials for setting up formations. I never expected so many. I'm so envious."
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Qian Shun and the other three were consumed by envy upon seeing these items. However, the treasures left behind by True God powerhouses in divine treasure spaces were bound to be even more precious. They eagerly anticipated what they might find.
Subsequently, the thirty-odd heroes summoned by Zhou Yan each produced a pseudo-divine artifact-level treasure, causing the eyes of Qian Shun and the other three to widen into these expressions: (꒪Д꒪)ノ0ДQ(ΩДΩ)(๑°⌓°๑)
"Damn! Are pseudo-divine artifacts so worthless now? Have they become common street goods?"
"How many factions has this brat annihilated? I see several pseudo-divine artifacts that belonged to those top factions."
"That's the Royal Tower. I was almost sucked into it once. I didn't expect that faction to be wiped out too."
The more they looked, the more shocked they became, and they couldn't help but feel immense envy. These were merely heroes from Zhou Yan's territory. Who knew how many more heroes in Zhou Yan's territory possessed pseudo-divine artifacts?
Not only did they not know, but even Zhou Yan himself did not.
Zhou Yan rarely concerned himself with the affairs of his territory, acting as a complete hands-off manager, only handling major issues. Even if he were absent, the people of the territory would hold meetings to resolve matters.
With so many factions annihilated, the treasures obtained naturally increased. Under such accumulation, there were hundreds of pseudo-divine artifacts.
Zhou Yan channeled his Primordial Taiji Divine Power, unleashing waves of potent energy. He inscribed powerful formation patterns that bore a striking resemblance to the divine formation before him.
Although it was merely a nascent form, with the Taiji Formation Diagram serving as the core eye of the formation, Zhou Yan could arrange everything in accordance with the divine formation's layout.
As the formation inscription began, everyone took their designated positions. Once all thirty-six individuals stood on the formation, it ascended towards the divine formation.
The surface of the divine formation showed no outward change. Only upon direct contact could one perceive its formidable power.
Everyone grew tense, feeling the destructive energy fluctuations emanating from the divine formation.
As the formation finally connected with the divine formation, the entire Heavenly Dipper Divine Formation began to operate. With the assistance of the Taiji Formation Diagram, Zhou Yan also commenced operations in accordance with the Heavenly Dipper Divine Formation.
As Zhou Yan had stated, the Heavenly Dipper Divine Formation did not unleash a killing array. Instead, it was activated, and they began to break the formation as per Zhou Yan's instructions.
Thirty-six individuals, working in unison, broke the formation. Empowered by the formidable formation, they attempted to decipher the divine formation.
It was impossible for them to completely dismantle a formation of this caliber. Their objective was merely to enter the Heavenly Dipper formation.
With the aid of the Taiji Formation Diagram, each of them received a powerful boost, their combat power nearing that of a True God. Breaking the formation was not as difficult as they had imagined.
After they successfully created a rift, the thirty-six individuals swiftly entered their respective palaces.
Zhou Yan entered the most central palace, which was the core of the entire formation.
Within, there was utter chaos, resembling a void. Yet, Zhou Yan could sense an immense divine power permeating the area. This small palace was, in itself, a world.
A primordial world, a void, as if devoid of anything.
At that moment, a majestic voice resounded, "Finally, someone from the sect can enter this place."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan immediately understood that the voice mistook him for a member of their sect. He replied, "I apologize, I am not a member of your sect. Your sect disappeared long ago."
"Disappeared? Time is truly merciless. I had long anticipated such a scenario. There are no eternal sects, nor eternal powerhouses..."
The voice spoke at length before continuing, "You are not from the Heavenly Dipper Sect, yet you managed to enter. You indeed possess means. Since the Heavenly Dipper Sect no longer exists, our task is complete. As long as you pass the trial, everything within the Eternal Palace shall be yours."
"Are you a god?" Zhou Yan asked curiously.
"I am a residual mental imprint left by the first generation sect master of the Heavenly Dipper Sect, not a god. As for my original form, it has likely ceased to exist. If the Heavenly Dipper Sect no longer exists, then my imprint has no reason to remain."
"If you fail the trial, I will send you out. Everything within the palaces will vanish along with the mental imprints of each palace. I can sense that the Heavenly Dipper Sect has indeed vanished, and everything has turned to nothingness."
"It is a pity, however, that the legacy left behind could not be unlocked by the descendants of the Heavenly Dipper Sect. Alas, it is all fate..."
It turned out to be a trial left by the first generation sect master of the Heavenly Dipper Sect for his descendants. However, no descendants had ever entered to claim the inheritance. This divine formation also required knowledge of the Heavenly Dipper Sect's unique methods to enter.
Zhou Yan's entry through special means had earned him their affirmation. Furthermore, each palace contained a mental imprint, and passing the assessment would grant possession of everything within that palace.
Even if they failed, they would safely depart. After they had all left, this spatial world would dissipate entirely, ceasing to exist.
Upon understanding this, Zhou Yan asked, "I am ready. We can begin."
"There are nine trials in total. Only by passing all of them can you receive the reward. Originally, you would have only had one chance, but I can grant each of you three attempts. After all, there is no need for this space to exist once you leave."
"As for the rewards, only those who pass will receive them. Those who do not will receive no rewards whatsoever."
With that said, the entire world began to shift. Before Zhou Yan's eyes, a figure appeared. This figure was identical to Zhou Yan himself.
"This is your inner demon. The most difficult foe for anyone to defeat is oneself. If you can conquer your inner demon, it will also benefit you greatly. You may begin."
Inner demon?
Zhou Yan was indeed somewhat surprised. This Heavenly Dipper space was originally intended as a divine treasure space for the descendants of the Heavenly Dipper Sect. Yet, for some unknown reason, no one had entered, which inadvertently benefited Zhou Yan.
A divine treasure left by a True God was not to be underestimated. Zhou Yan looked at the figure. Since it was an inner demon, he would see whether he himself was stronger or this so-called inner demon.