"Wuming Elder, you've arrived just in time!" Ouyang Qingqing said with a smile, "If you hadn't appeared at the crucial moment, we would have been in grave danger. You truly are our savior!"
"While that may be true, have you considered the immense repercussions this incident will cause?" Wuming Elder stated directly, his eyes filled with solemnity, as if in his view, none of this should have ever happened.
"Wuming Elder, what is it?"
Lu Fan asked, forcing an awkward smile, his heart filled with a touch of surprise.
"You brat, you still have the nerve to ask me? If it weren't for you causing such a massive disturbance, I wouldn't be so worried!"
Wuming Elder shook his head and said, "You should be aware that the Beast Race and the Human Race have a long-standing enmity. Now that you've instigated this, it's likely that a great war between them will break out before long!"
"Should I just stand by and watch the Human Race be humiliated?"
Lu Fan smiled slightly, his gaze also appearing somewhat unsettled. Hearing Wuming Elder's words, he felt as though he had done everything wrong, yet in his own understanding, he didn't believe he was in the wrong.
"Some things are difficult to speak of, and even harder to state directly!"
Wuming Elder smiled faintly, "However, with your actions, there will inevitably be war between the two races!"
"Haven't they already retreated? Will they really make a comeback?" Hu Yu asked with curiosity.
"If my guess is correct, the Beast Race will likely unite and attack the Human Race together before long!"
With a serious expression, Wuming Elder stated directly, "If that is indeed the case, you should understand the gravity of the situation, and it's something we cannot handle!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly at these words, "Elder, I agree with what you've said. However, since it has already happened, and you are so concerned, are you truly afraid of the Beast Race?"
"Enough, you are still young and haven't thought things through thoroughly!" Wuming Elder waved his hand, his expression growing even more solemn. He knew very well that some things were simply like this, and no amount of words would be of any benefit.
By the next morning, Lu Fan and the others were led back to Zhongzhou Academy by Wuming Elder. Their return seemed rather urgent, indicating the great importance placed on these matters.
Upon their arrival back at Zhongzhou Academy, they received news that the Beast Race was gathering, preparing to launch an attack on the Human Race. Even more terrifying was the fact that the Beast Race boasted a multitude of powerful experts. If a war were to break out, it would undoubtedly trigger endless turmoil, and the Human Race could potentially face desolation.
Among the entire Human Race, Zhongzhou Academy was arguably the strongest force. A large portion of its students were at the Sage level, and many were even Saint Kings. These powerful individuals were the pillars of support and the future hope of the Human Race.
Wuming Elder stood at a high vantage point in Zhongzhou Academy and addressed the assembled crowd, "The Beast Race has now gathered. If my guess is correct, they are undoubtedly targeting the Human Race. As the pillars of the Human Race, you should set an example. Do you understand!"
"Even if we die, we will never disappoint Elder!"
The crowd shouted in unison, their expressions solemn, as if they understood that this was their duty. After all, they had enjoyed the best resources of the Human Race, and therefore, they had to defend it; otherwise, what would be the point of their existence?
Facing their responses, Wuming Elder nodded with satisfaction. Hearing these words at least proved that Zhongzhou Academy's strength would not be diminished, nor would they be looked down upon.
After this general mobilization, Wuming Elder went to Lu Fan's residence and said to him, "Tonight, you will accompany me to a secret location within Zhongzhou Academy to receive the academy's inheritance!"
"Tonight?"
Lu Fan frowned slightly, "But the situation is critical now, and Zhongzhou Academy is preparing for battle. If I go to receive the inheritance now, won't I be unable to get out?"
"You may not fully understand, but among the entire Human Race, there are fewer than five Great Sages. Do you know what that means?"
Wuming Elder said with a wry smile, "Yet the Beast Race possesses numerous royal clans, and each royal clan has a Great Sage-level expert. This means that if a conflict truly erupts, we are no match for the Beast Race!"
"But if I enter the inheritance grounds, won't the Human Race lose a significant force!"
Lu Fan's eyes held a trace of seriousness, "Although I am not as powerful as a Great Sage, I can still defeat a Half-Step Great Sage. If I am absent, it might not be beneficial for the Human Race!"
"You, my boy, are also crucial to the Human Race!" Wuming Elder chuckled wryly, "If you can harness the power of the inheritance and break through to a higher realm, perhaps even comprehending the ultimate state, then the Human Race might achieve the highest level in the war between the two races!"
"So, this inheritance is that powerful?"
Lu Fan was slightly taken aback, his eyes now filled with joy. If that were truly the case, he was willing to give it a try, as it would at least help resolve the troubles for the Human Race.
"This is precisely why I want you to go to the secret location tonight!"
Wuming Elder nodded seriously, his expression earnest. In truth, he deeply wished to change the current situation where the Human Race constantly appeared weak and bowed to the Beast Race. However, he understood that this matter was no trivial affair. It required the growth of the new generation to shoulder the true responsibilities before they could contend with the Beast Race.
But now, it seemed things were not that simple. After all, the Human Race remained subservient, and if this continued, it would inevitably lead to endless troubles and even devastation, which was not what he desired. Yet, all he could do now seemed to be this.
Lu Fan initially wanted to refuse, but he eventually realized that refusal was not an option. He needed to bear the many essential responsibilities of the Human Race; it was his duty.
Every person chosen by destiny should reach an extremely high realm; this was their aspiration. It was a pity that achieving such a state required paying a great price, a fact they were well aware of.
As night fell, Lu Fan, led by Wuming Elder, entered the secret location of Zhongzhou Academy. From the outside, this place seemed unremarkable. However, as Lu Fan stepped inside, he felt a sense of apprehension, for directly ahead of him was a vast darkness, like a bottomless pit.
Watching Lu Fan's receding figure, Ouyang Qingqing asked with a hint of confusion, "Wuming Elder, when will he emerge? What exactly is hidden within this place? Why is it called a secret location?"
"Whether he can emerge depends on his destiny!" Wuming Elder sighed.