Heavenly Source Hall.
In front of a dilapidated hall, stood an old man with his hands behind his back.
He was none other than Gōng Wǔ.
In terms of status, although Gōng Wǔ was only a vice hall lord, in terms of seniority, even the seven hall lords would give him some respect.
Since the establishment of the Heavenly Source Hall, he had been living here.
Gōng Wǔ looked at the slightly dilapidated hall in front of him, and the traces of time lingering on it made him feel deeply emotional.
This mottled hall was once the place where the former hall lord, Yún Líu, closed himself off from the world.
When the Heavenly Source Hall was established, he stayed here, and over the years, he has been unwavering, bearing witness to the rise and fall of the Heavenly Source Hall.
In the past, Yún Líu, whose talent was unparalleled, rose to prominence. How extraordinary was his talent?
At that time, the Heavenly Source Hall was the first of the Seven Halls, and all the star card masters were proud to join the Heavenly Source Hall.
When Yún Yúnzǐ taught here in the past, star card masters from all over the federation would come to attend his classes, and the seats were always full.
"If the lord were still here, how good that would be," Gōng Wǔ's eyes showed a hint of complexity.
Yún Líu was originally the future commander of the Star Nebula Legion, the leader of the entire federation. Yet, he caused a great disaster because of a misunderstanding...
If Yún Líu had not misunderstood, would the current situation be different?
However, there was one thing that had been bothering him for years. Why would the hall lord, who was usually calm, make such a big mistake due to a momentary impulse and misunderstanding?
At that moment, a faint sound of footsteps came from behind.
The person who approached was dressed in a python robe. With tiger-like eyes, he exuded an intimidating aura. He was none other than Qín Wáng.
Gōng Wǔ's eyelids twitched, and after giving the latter a glance with his old eyes, he withdrew his gaze without any intention of greeting.
Qín Wáng didn't mind. Instead, he chuckled and said, "Gōng Lǎo, are you reminiscing about old times again?"
Gōng Wǔ remained silent.
Qín Wáng looked at the endless mysterious hall in front of him and sighed, "Nostalgic for the days when our master and junior brother were both here. At that time, the Star Nebula Legion's banner flew across the Heavenly Source Star. It was such a glory."
"The Heavenly Source Hall as it was back then was even considered a holy land of the federation, but alas..."
Gōng Wǔ still did not speak, and only looked quietly at the hall in front of him.
Suddenly, Qín Wáng looked at him and said with a faint smile, "The reason for the decline of the Heavenly Source Hall is the lack of a hall lord, which has led to the disunity of the entire hall."
He paused for a moment, and then said, "Gōng Lǎo, you have been in the Heavenly Source Hall for so many years. Have you never found the whereabouts of the Heavenly Source Sacred Seal?"
Gōng Wǔ shook his head, his eyes shimmering, and said, "When the time comes, perhaps it will appear."
He turned around, looked deeply at Qín Wáng, and said, "Is Qín Wáng in such a hurry to appoint a hall lord because he wants to make the Heavenly Source Hall produce a hall lord, or is there more to it?"
Qín Wáng chuckled and said, "You should know that the most powerful force on the Heavenly Source Star now is not our Star Nebula Legion, but the Flame Emperor Dynasty."
He sighed and continued, "Not to mention the Heavenly Source Star, even in the northern part of the federation, some forces have shown recent signs of unrest, and are trying to break free from our control..."
Upon hearing the name of the Flame Emperor Dynasty, Gong Wu's heart suddenly felt a chill. The downfall of the Star Cloud Legion to such an extent was truly related to the legendary Flame Emperor, and it was difficult to let go of that connection.
Seeing his expression, Qin Wang shook his head and said, "The betrayal of the Yunliu, the disappearance of the master, must be the work of the Flame Emperor. However, we cannot avenge our enemies and restore our former glory..."
He changed the subject and said casually, "My master mentioned before that the Seven Palace Holy Seal is actually different parts of a sacred object. If we could gather all seven seals and bring the sacred object back into this world, perhaps..."
Gong Wu narrowed his murky eyes and asked, "Do you want to obtain it?"
Qin Wang nodded slightly and said, "If I can possess the sacred object, I can deal with the Flame Emperor. Only then can my Star Cloud Legion regain its former glory..."
"This kind of secret, I think Marshal Yan probably knows about it," Gong Wu said nonchalantly. "But it seems that you are more concerned about the seal of the master of my Tianyuan Palace than Marshal Yan."
Qin Wang smiled and said, "Marshal Yan is in control of the northern part of the federation, and is overburdened. As the eldest disciple of our master, it is also my duty to help her with her difficulties."
Gong Wu shook his head and said, "I also hope that my Tianyuan Palace can have a master, but in these years, I have not been able to find the whereabouts of the master's seal."
"So, stop thinking about it..." Qin Wang's eyes suddenly became much dimmer.
Gong Wu suddenly turned around, folded his hands behind his back, and walked slowly towards the outside.
After walking about ten steps, Gong Wu's footsteps suddenly paused. He stared at the empty space in front of him and said slowly, "Instead of focusing on the elusive master's seal, Qin Wang might as well think about what he should do as the master of a palace..."
As his voice fell, he left slowly.
Qin Wang's eyes flickered, his lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn't say anything at all.
...
After the lesson, Xiao Xuan returned to the Star Sea Garden in high spirits.
Since he had signed up for the palace trial, he would have to work hard in the coming month. Although he had made Zhou Sheng shut himself off from the world with a clever move, Xiao Xuan was clear that there was still a big gap between their strengths.
In the Star Beast Realm, just one card from Zhou Sheng had brought enormous pressure to him. If Zhou Sheng went all out, Xiao Xuan really didn't know what to do.
However, as Xiao Xuan was walking back along the path, he suddenly paused. In front of him, a figure dressed in a python robe stood with hands behind their back. Surprisingly, it was Qin Wang!
Xiao Xuan's pupils slightly contracted. Qin Wang was blocking his path; could it be that he was here to cause trouble for him?
After all, a few days ago, he had stolen Qin Sheng's boss.
At the same time, Qin Wang also sensed something and turned his head, his eyes, like a deep pond, looked at Xiao Xuan.
At the moment their gazes met, Xiao Xuan felt a tremor throughout his body. It was as if he had fallen into a deep sea, and the terrifying pressure enveloped him. Just a single glance made him feel sore all over, and if Qin Wang really made a move, it would probably be as easy as raising a hand!
However, he quickly calmed down. As a palace master, Qin Wang shouldn't lower his status to cause trouble for him.
Sure enough, Qin Wang's gaze gradually softened, and he smiled, saying, "Class is over?"
Xiao Xuan felt uneasy, but still managed to respond with a stiff tone.
Qin Wang approached and said with a faint smile, "Xiao Xuan, you have great talent. Staying in this half-dead Tianyuan Palace will bury you in the end."
"Are you interested in joining the Qin Wang Palace?"
Xiao Xuan was slightly stunned. Was he being that direct?
Qin Wang said, "The phoenix should roost in wutong, not the withered wood. If you join the Qin Wang Palace, I guarantee that you will become a Five-Star Card Master within two years."
He smiled and continued, "You should know that a Five-Star Card Master is extremely rare in the entire northern federation."
Xiao Xuan replied with a faint smile, "I appreciate the palace master's good intentions."
Qin Wang looked indifferent, not surprised at all, and still smiled, "I'm just a little curious why you chose the Tianyuan Palace?"
Xiao Xuan smiled and said, "I once said that I couldn't bear to see the Tianyuan Palace decline, and I wanted to revitalize it with my own strength."
"But, to be honest, I have very few such thoughts. I am just a migrant, not a native Star Card Master. What does the Tianyuan Palace have to do with me?"
"I've been poor all my life, endured too much hardship, and now that I have suddenly achieved something, I just want to enjoy it. Joining the Tianyuan Palace is simply because there's less pressure inside the palace, and it's suitable for living a carefree life."
Qin Wang's eyes flickered and he said, "Your recent actions don't seem to match someone who's living carefreely, do they? The incidents with Bei Ye, Dou Jiang Chen, and cursing Zhou Sheng, the news about you has been endless lately."
Xiao Xuan said, "If Bei Ye mocked me, I naturally had to deal with him. If Zhou Sheng snatched something from me, I definitely had to take action. Whoever makes me unhappy, I'll deal with them."
Qin Wang's eyes suddenly became sharp and he said, "Aren't you afraid of offending people and having them set traps for you in the future?"
Xiao Xuan shook his head and said, "I lack nothing and fear nothing. I'm not afraid of offending people, and I never thought of climbing up. Why should I demean myself?"
Qin Wang fell silent for a moment. Suddenly, his expression changed, and the harmless Xiao Xuan in front of him reminded him of a star beast called Ping Touge.
There's a saying: whether the Star Beast Realm is chaotic or not, Ping Touge decides.
In Ping Touge's dictionary, there's no such thing as retreating; even if faced with a Nine-Star Star Beast, he would dare to fight.
Was his personality also like Ping Touge's, indifferent to life and death, not backing down?