The stone pillar cracked.

Although the cracked area wasn't large, it definitely cracked.

The rock pillar, filled with historical traces, developed spiderweb-like cracks tens of meters up.

Immediately afterward, crack, crack, crack, the cracked area completely shattered, and a large number of rocks fell, leaving a large hole in the rock pillar as if its stomach had been punctured.

Seeing this scene, Shi Yu on the arena was completely dumbfounded.

He wore a mournful face, his expression innocent.

"Eleven, this, this shouldn't be our fault, right???"

"Chi Tong, give me a squeak!"

"Do you...know what's going on?"

The cracking of the rock pillar was too sudden, catching Shi Yu completely off guard.

Although Shi Yu had cracked a few relics before, like the Pingcheng Relic, like the Iron-eating Beast Relic, those weren't accidents.

The spirit of history isn't a living being, existing in a superimposed state of being and non-being, a very unstable state. When someone listens to it, if the thing carrying it is fragile, it's common for the carrier to crack due to the historical spirit's mutation.

Shi Yu had heard from Senior Lu that members of the Eleventh Bureau had experienced cracking relics, though not often.

If the rock pillar cracked because of listening to the spirit of history, Shi Yu wouldn't be so bewildered.

That would mean, although the Martial Emperor Relic was damaged, it also meant that some history about the Martial Emperor Relic could soon be reviewed.

This would be a major archaeological discovery.

To date, although the Dong Huang Association has figured out how to enter and exit the Martial Emperor Relic, and figured out the use of the nine training facilities inside, knowing that it may have been a training ground built by the Martial Emperor for his subordinates, no one has figured out which legion it was built for, what its purpose was, and so on.

This information, whether it's important or not, is uncertain, maybe the true historical value of the relic isn't as simple as the nine training facilities people currently see.

So, if the relic was cracked because of listening to historical secrets, Shi Yu would be somewhat at ease, but the problem is, he didn't feel anything, he was just being tested... and then, bam, the rock pillar cracked.

What the heck is this called a surprise.

Eleven: [Eek eek eek]

Chi Tong: [Squeak]

The two of them also expressed their innocence.

At this time, the withered Eleven was like a deflated ball, constantly shrinking. Shi Yu didn't remove the possessed state. If he dared to remove it, the damage to his body from releasing the intersecting sword pressure earlier could instantly make him collapse.

Currently, Shi Yu, possessed by Feng Ling, was rapidly recovering his stamina and injuries with Chi Tong's mastered Spirit Release of Rebirth Flame. This was the biggest reason why Shi Yu dared to use King-level power at the Commander level without fearing backlash.

As long as the healing is fast enough, you don't have to be afraid of getting hurt.

"That."

Currently, a part of the rock pillar had cracked, and then there was no follow-up reaction. After a moment of silence, Shi Yu looked at everyone.

Everyone: ◑.◐ Aba aba aba...

Shi Yu: "..."

He looked at the two Masters hosting the strength certification.

"This rock pillar... seems to have been around for too long, and the aging is very serious."

Shi Yu said timidly.

Even if it's a facility built by a Legendary Beast Tamer, it's been 2000 years, so it's normal for there to be some damage, right?

The two of them: ༼༎ຶ෴༎ຶ༽

The expressions of the two were extremely collapsed.

What is he talking about! Their eyes were wider than an Iron-eating Beast's dark circles, their snot was flowing uncontrollably, and they were trembling all over.

They didn't know if the rock pillar was aging, they only knew that they would definitely be criticized.

What a sin.

What happened!!

"Judging from his appearance, it doesn't seem like he listened to the sound of history. In that state, he also wouldn't have the energy to communicate with the rock pillar. The rock pillar is probably due to other reasons..."

Lu Qingyi revealed an interesting expression.

As expected of you, Shi Chaichai. (Shi the Demolisher)

"Senior, don't make sarcastic remarks, what to do, what to do, I guess my second grandpa will come barging in later..."

"I feel that Shi Yu is right. It's probably because the rock pillar was severely aged and we caught up with it. We can't take the blame for this."

At this time, Bai Xi held her head, looking desperate.

At this time, in the silent scene, the two Masters in charge of hosting the strength certification reacted and suddenly stood up.

"Certification stopped, the entire venue is sealed off, everyone stay where you are!"

……

Wu Ling City.

Bai Family.

Inside a garden-style courtyard.

An old man with a gray goatee and a thin figure was leisurely sitting on a wooden chair, basking in the sun.

Just then, a middle-aged man rushed in.

"Dad, it's not good, something happened at the Martial Emperor Relic, a part of the Linwei Platform's rock pillar cracked, and a big hole appeared in the middle."

Bang.

The former Legendary Beast Tamer, now retired and enjoying his old age, Old Master Bai, the Bai Legend's body suddenly slumped backward...

"What did you say???"

……

Gu Du.

Principal Feng also received a call at this time.

"Grandpa Feng, it's me."

Hearing Bai Xi's timid voice, Principal Feng revealed a smile.

"Xiao Xi, what's the matter?"

"Grandpa Feng, there's something I want to tell you, don't get too excited when you hear it."

"Ha, what can I get excited about." Principal Feng actually guessed what Bai Xi was going to say.

Bai Xi said: "Me, Senior Lu, and Shi Yu, we came to Wu Ling City to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament."

Principal Feng revealed an "I knew it" expression and said: "I knew you wouldn't be able to stay put, just go, but come back sooner rather than later."

Well, with Lu Qingyi watching, he was relatively relieved.

"But the problem is... something happened."

"When Shi Yu was fighting against the rock pillar's coercion on the Linwei Platform... the rock pillar... cracked... broke a big hole, it's broken."

Principal Feng: ???

Principal Feng: ???

"What did you say???"

……

Wu Ling City, Beast Tamer Association, in a certain room, Shi Yu, Lu Qingyi, Bai Xi, and the two Bai family Masters who were present at the time were sitting obediently in their seats.

Opposite them were an old man and a middle-aged man in formal attire.

One of them was Bai Xi's second grandpa, Legendary Beast Tamer Bai Ming, and the other was Bai Xi's uncle, the president of the Wu Ling City Beast Tamer Association.

They had already greeted each other, and now they directly entered the topic.

After this incident, it was serious and not serious. After all, there was no direct evidence that the rock pillar's cracking was related to Shi Yu. And even if it was related, it was just a trivial matter. After all, the ownership of the Martial Emperor Relic was, in the end, the country's. And Shi Yu was a member of the Eleventh Bureau and the Third Bureau. Even if the entire Martial Emperor Relic collapsed, Shi Yu wouldn't be affected. However, the most important thing right now was to find the reason for the rock pillar's cracking.

"We have already verified it. The Linwei Platform seems to be stuck, losing its ability to release coercion. The coercion wrapped around it hasn't dissipated yet, but due to some program error, it no longer executes according to the rules." Bai Feng Master, who was responsible for recording the time scores at the time, said with a tragic expression.

"However, the other facilities are not affected."

Is this result good or bad...

"Qingyi, and Shi Yu... is it really not because of your abilities?" Old Master Bai Ming said with a bitter face. He strongly suspected that this relic cracking was caused by this group of archaeologists.

After discovering the Martial Emperor Relic, the Bai family had guarded it for so many years. Wu Ling City had become a super city ranked in the top 15 in the country because of the Martial Emperor Relic. The strength of the city's Beast Taming Corps was second only to the nine first-tier cities because of the Martial Emperor Relic. The Martial Emperor Relic had been stable for so many years, how could it be that this time... one of the training facilities broke.

Although only one training facility was broken, Bai Ming still felt heartbroken. After all, the Linwei Platform was the most useful of the nine training facilities, and Beast Tamers of any level could use it.

"Grandpa Bai, don't worry, maybe it's really a coincidence because the rock pillar is aging." Lu Qingyi smiled bitterly, "After all, it's been almost 2000 years."

Bai Xi nodded frantically.

This was the most perfect explanation.

However.

Shi Yu, who was leaning on the sofa at this time, was thinking and pondering from beginning to end.

"Of course, it can't be ruled out that it's really related to me." He said.

"But, it's definitely because of other reasons. I suddenly had a guess just now."

Shi Yu's words attracted the attention of everyone present.

Lu Qingyi and Bai Xi couldn't help but be stunned when they saw Shi Yu taking the blame on himself.

At this time, Shi Yu said: "I once cracked a relic in Gu Du, the Iron-eating Beast Relic."

"The construction history of that relic should be around 4,500 years ago, built during the Totem Era, but a large number of the internal cultural traces, including some antiques, are from 2,000 years ago, corresponding to the Martial Emperor Period. So, this relic should have been developed once during the Martial Emperor Dynasty."

"At that time, I saw the shadow of history in the relic, with a group of people mass-producing the Jiuli Battle Beast Corps. It was then that I discovered the evolution method of the Iron-eating Beast. Now, what can't be determined is whether the historical shadow at that time recorded the scenes of the Totem Era or the Martial Emperor Dynasty."

"If we use the assumption method... if it recorded the scenes of the Martial Emperor Period, then at that time, the force that could have such a powerful battle beast corps was probably the Second Dong Huang Dynasty, the legion under the Martial Emperor."

"In the historical scene, I clearly saw the potential of the Iron-eating Beast. Such a pet, maybe the Martial Emperor even contracted one. After all, not much information about him has been passed down. The pets that can be confirmed are only Chongxuan and a few others."

"In short, it was to investigate whether it was possible for the Martial Emperor to contract an Iron-eating Beast, and whether there was an Iron-eating Beast Corps in the Martial Emperor Dynasty, that I came to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament, intending to mainly investigate the Martial Emperor Relic."

"Just now I made an assumption, if this Martial Emperor Relic was a training ground built by the Martial Emperor for a certain legion under his command, and that legion happened to be the Iron-eating Beast Corps, would my and the Iron-eating Beast's appearance have activated some mechanism?"

"The nine training facilities are not like pure training facilities, they also have the nature of trial facilities, and may also be built to select elite soldiers. If, if a certain soldier performs well on the Linwei Platform and is recognized by the trial facility, then theoretically, the relic is also likely to trigger a reward mechanism."

"Could it be that the relic mistakenly regarded me and Eleven as a soldier of the Iron-eating Beast Corps who contracted an Iron-eating Beast, coincidentally causing the relic to react? Although... it doesn't seem like any reward has appeared, it may be because the relic has been shelved for too long."

Shi Yu analyzed for a while, sorting out the events. This reasoning made Lu Qingyi, Bai Xi, Bai Legend and others slightly stunned.

"And maybe, this nine-pillar reward represents nine inscriptions?" Shi Yu looked at Lu Qingyi. He found that he was obsessed. Whenever he found the number 9, he wanted to associate it with inscriptions.

However, this statement made Lu Qingyi and Bai Xi, who knew about the nine inscriptions, feel that it wasn't unreasonable.

Given the premise that the trial facilities in the relic had a reward mechanism, if a soldier performed well, would it trigger changes in the relic and give rewards?

Theoretically, it was entirely possible.

And Bai Legend also understood the situation at that time.

Shi Yu, as an Advanced Beast Tamer, displayed power beyond that of a general King-level pet, lasting for more than 33 seconds. This record, not to say it had never happened before, was definitely very terrifying.

Under such circumstances, even without the Iron-eating Beast factor, it was possible for Shi Yu to be recognized as an excellent challenger and be recognized by the trial facility.

The expressions of the crowd changed slightly, so was Shi Yu's guess reliable?

"So I feel that I may still have to study the rock pillar of the Linwei Platform." Shi Yu said.

He didn't shirk the blame, mainly because his own reasoning convinced himself, believing that this rock pillar had great research value. What if he found a way to engrave inscriptions nearby? Although the rock pillar didn't give a reward, maybe the reward was that inscriptions could be engraved nearby. In short, he was eager to try it now.

"This..." Bai Legend was stunned.

When it came to archaeology, Lu Qingyi's eyes gradually lit up.

"It feels like it's worth a try. After all, as you said before, the Jiuli Battle Beasts engraved with inscriptions may be Overlord races. If something can be discovered here, then the historical value of the Martial Emperor Relic will be truly unearthed."

"Right?" Getting Senior Lu's approval, Shi Yu's enthusiasm suddenly surged.

They were enthusiastic, but Bai Legend was stunned. Were they going to continue to study? Was that really okay? The Martial Arts Tournament had to continue. If anything else happened, the economic loss to Wu Ling City would be huge.

……

……

At the same time, not long after the rock pillar shattered.

In the Martial Emperor Relic space, in the space within the space, in a deep space, a behemoth that no one had ever discovered slowly opened its eyes, awakening from its slumber.

It was hundreds of meters tall, with an earth-brown tortoise-shaped body, its shell like cracked earth, full of scars.

If someone well-versed in the history of the Martial Emperor Dynasty saw it, they could definitely judge that this was one of the few pets of the Martial Emperor that was recorded, a Quasi-Mythical race, possessing the bloodline of the Divine Turtle, "Chongxuan"!