CHAPTER 1392: CHAPTER 1366: THE FOURTH CONTEMPLATION DIAGRAM

Upon entering the palace, Tangyu immediately saw a figure seated cross-legged on a jade platform. With an immortal air, vivid and lifelike, it was evident that time had left its mark, weathering it. Even a body of a Seeking Immortal Realm existence would find it hard to remain preserved for long after death. A hundred thousand years is bound to erode.

The puppet said to Tangyu, "You are now my master’s true disciple. As long as you bow and become my master’s disciple, I can give you all of my master’s inheritance."

Tangyu smiled wryly and remarked at the puppet, "Do you really think I’m here for the inheritance of the South Sea Immortal? Do you really believe I need to take the South Sea Immortal as a master? Although I don’t know the exact power of the South Sea Immortal, I am at least confident I won’t lose to him. Asking me to take him as a master is ridiculous, isn’t it?"

The puppet was momentarily stunned by Tangyu’s words, and after glancing at Tangyu said, "If you refuse to take my master as your own, I cannot grant you his inheritance. You should leave then."

Tangyu laughed, "You think you can stop me from staying?"

The puppet was unfazed, directly blocking Tangyu’s path. Puppets are purely loyal to their master’s orders; even if ordered to die, they wouldn’t flinch.

Tangyu shook his head, "Don’t attempt to stop me. I have no intention to become a disciple, nor will I touch the South Sea Immortal’s inheritance. I merely came to take a look. The South Sea Immortal holds such a high status on the Mystic Spirit Continent, and I have respect and admiration for him. If you insist on stopping me, then I’ll have to forcibly refine this South Sea Immortal Palace and see for myself."

After all, this South Sea Immortal Palace is claimed to be an Immortal Artifact, though not of an offensive nature, it is priceless. Tangyu certainly would not be polite in acquiring it. To take the South Sea Immortal as a master would undoubtedly be an impossible feat.

Moreover, from the moment Tangyu entered, there was a persistent feeling that something he longed for was here. This feeling compelled him to examine it thoroughly.

The puppet tried to stop Tangyu, but it was of no use; Tangyu began forcibly refining the South Sea Immortal Palace. This place was originally the heart of the palace, and once refined, the entire South Sea Immortal Palace would be under Tangyu’s control.

Refining the South Sea Immortal Palace is difficult, but for Tangyu, it wasn’t too much trouble. His soul power integrated into the core, and he immediately began the refinement.

At this time, the seven Master of the South Sea Sect who were on the Ascending Heaven Ladder felt the changes in the South Sea Immortal Palace and their expressions shifted, glancing around with peculiar gazes.

"What’s going on? Why is the South Sea Immortal Palace trembling slightly?"

"Why do I have a bad feeling, is something happening?"

"South Sea Sect Master, what is happening?"

The South Sea Sect Master examined the surroundings, frowning deeply, and shook his head, "I am also unclear about the situation, it just feels like someone is refining the South Sea Immortal Palace."

"What? Refining the South Sea Immortal Palace? Could it be that Tangyu fellow friend has already received the South Sea Immortal’s inheritance and is refining the South Sea Immortal Palace?"

"This - is not entirely impossible!"

Considering this possibility, all seven felt uneasy. If true, it meant they had no chance. After all their efforts, hoping for great rewards, someone else had preempted them.

The puppet at this moment did not obstruct Tangyu but stood aside, watching.

It took Tangyu a full hour to complete the refining of the South Sea Immortal Palace.

"Wanting to refine it wasn’t easy." Tangyu exhaled and with a thought, the entire situation of the South Sea Immortal Palace was within his view. He could see everyone in the South Sea Immortal Palace, all puppets, understand all formation prohibitions, opportunity locations, and dangerous places. Everything was under Tangyu’s control.

"Hmm, Tuoba Kui is in danger." Tangyu suddenly raised his eyebrows and issued a command. A puppet that had been besieging Tuoba Kui halted its pursuit, saving Tuoba Kui. Then, Tangyu used the formation to lead Tuoba Kui to several opportunity locations, hoping for significant gains.

"Twelve people entered, and already, two Zifu Realm have died in the South Sea Immortal Palace, and one is trapped. The seven South Sea Sect Masters are on the Ascending Heaven Ladder. From whence they came, they shall return." With a wave of his hand, Tangyu sent the South Sea Sect Masters and their companions out with an irresistible force.

The eight South Sea Sect Masters were hurled out of the South Sea Immortal Palace by a force they couldn’t resist, appearing outside, and their sudden appearance immediately attracted the attention of all onlookers.

"What’s going on? How did we get sent out?"

"No, it must be that Tangyu has already refined the South Sea Immortal Palace. He really obtained the legacy of the South Sea Immortal."

The South Sea Sect Master couldn’t help but shake his head: "It is indeed a matter of time and fate, and it really was beyond our grasp. But at least we, the South Sea Immortal Sect, have befriended Tangyu, which isn’t a bad thing." The South Sea Sect Master saw it positively. However, the other Zifu Realm cultivators felt extremely upset, but they were rendered powerless in the face of someone as strong as Tangyu, with no other thoughts possible.

After sending the eight from the South Sea Sect Master out of the South Sea Immortal Palace, Tangyu smirked: "The handiwork of the South Sea Immortal is indeed remarkable. This South Sea Immortal Palace must have taken him at least a century to complete; it’s simply a grand project. Moreover, the arrangements inside are quite extravagant. There are as many as one hundred and eight puppets, and there’s even one puppet that rivals the Ninth Layer of the Zifu Realm. Just this power alone is enough to dominate the entire Mystic Spirit Continent."

"Figures from a hundred thousand years ago are truly incomparable to those of today. But back then, the passage to the Cultivation World hadn’t been sealed and could be accessed freely. In the Cultivation World, it’s quite normal to have such craftsmanship. However, bringing it back to the Mystic Spirit Continent gives it a completely different meaning. It seems the South Sea Immortal was a person indifferent to fame and fortune and did not stir any storms on the Mystic Spirit Continent, nor did he seek to dominate it."

"In fact, even the heritage he left for the South Sea Immortal Sect is quite minimal. Most of his legacy was left in the South Sea Immortal Palace, leaving such opportunities for future kindred spirits, which is indeed admirable."

"But now it’s convenient for me. Obtaining everything from the South Sea Immortal will greatly aid my current task."

Thinking of this, Tangyu couldn’t help but feel very pleased.

The game rules don’t allow the use of their inherent abilities, but the things obtained on the Mystic Spirit Continent can indeed be used. So, he can completely hand these puppets over to An Shitong and others to assist them, naturally increasing the chances of victory.

This way, it wouldn’t count as cheating.

"Greetings, Master!" As soon as the South Sea Immortal Palace was refined, all the puppets recognized a new master, and Tangyu became their new master, so the puppets respectfully addressed him.

Tangyu casually waved his hand to signal that puppet to step aside, then with another wave, brought out the many legacies of the South Sea Immortal, placing them before him. The secret techniques, immortal techniques, and cultivation techniques of the South Sea Immortal were innumerable. The various treasures of the South Sea Immortal, and his numerous insights into the Great Dao, all were priceless treasures, each of which, if spread, would cause a great sensation.

However, as these items lay before Tangyu, he only glanced at them casually without much interest.

Although these cultivation techniques and treasures are good, they are of no use to Tangyu.

"Oh, the Four Directions Contemplation Map!" Tangyu’s eyes suddenly sparkled, and with a beckon, a map flew into his hand—it turned out to be a Four Directions Contemplation Map. After carefully checking it, confirming it was indeed the last Four Directions Contemplation Map, Tangyu was overjoyed: "Haha, I really didn’t expect that this trip to the South Sea Immortal Palace would yield such a harvest. The last Four Directions Contemplation Map was kept in the South Sea Immortal Palace all along. No wonder no one has ever collected all four maps."

Just now, Tangyu had a feeling that there was something here he wanted to find, which was why he forcefully refined the South Sea Immortal Palace, and indeed, it turned out to be true.

After a bout of joy, Tangyu looked at the puppet and asked, "Was this Four Directions Contemplation Map collected by the senior South Sea Immortal?"

The puppet replied, "Yes, Master. In fact, these Four Directions Contemplation Maps were created by the former master. There are four in total; the master left only one with himself, and the other three were spread out. The master once said that these four Four Directions Contemplation Maps gathered his life’s comprehension of the Great Dao, being his most outstanding works. The master’s assessment of these maps surpasses even that of the South Sea Immortal Palace. I never quite understood this assessment from the master."

"Oh, so the Four Directions Contemplation Maps were actually drawn by the South Sea Immortal!" Tangyu was astonished; he truly hadn’t expected them to be the work of the South Sea Immortal. This deepened Tangyu’s admiration for the South Sea Immortal: "Indeed a genius, to be able to create the Four Directions Contemplation Maps, remarkable, truly remarkable. They encapsulate the South Sea Immortal’s lifetime understanding of the Great Dao, his proudest creations. Interesting, it seems the South Sea Immortal invested a lot of effort into these Four Directions Contemplation Maps."

"This one Four Directions Contemplation Map being here in the South Sea Immortal Palace all along makes it no wonder no one has ever collected all of them. Haha, it seems I have the fortune."

Tangyu was filled with excitement, as this Four Directions Contemplation Map, in his eyes, held more value than the South Sea Immortal Palace. In fact, for Tangyu, the South Sea Immortal Palace isn’t particularly useful, as it’s not an offensive Immortal Artifact. Even if it were for offense, it wouldn’t be needed. With Master Pangu, Tangyu requires no other offensive Immortal Artifact.

Tangyu waved at the puppet, saying, "You may leave now; I want to carefully study these four Four Directions Contemplation Maps."

"Yes, Master." The puppet didn’t dare hesitate and immediately retreated outside to stand guard.

Tangyu pushed aside all the other items, cleared a large open space, and then took out the four Four Directions Contemplation Maps. Once the four maps were out, they immediately underwent a transformation, merging into one complete Four Directions Contemplation Map.