After the sweeping victory at Stormshadow Plains, the Dragon Sect returned in triumph. Yet Chen Fei's mind did not rest. Power alone was not enough. If the Dragon Sect was to rise to heights unknown, it needed knowledge—ancient, forbidden, and divine.
He summoned Elder Lei Mo, master of formations and historical artifacts.
"There was once a library," Chen Fei said, "hidden in the western deadlands. Said to hold the Chronicles of Creation—scriptures left by gods."
Lei Mo bowed. "You speak of the Lost Chronicle Library. A place none have returned from."
Chen Fei smiled faintly. "Then we'll be the first."
Within the hour, a small elite party was assembled:
Chen Fei Elder Lei Mo Xue Lian General Ryu, the Draconic Flame Strategist Two shadow disciples for reconnaissance
The journey took them across desolate plains, through skeletal ruins, and over shifting sands. The skies above grew dark with ancient qi.
At last, they reached a sealed temple sunken halfway into the earth.
[Location Discovered: Lost Chronicle Library – Warning: Forbidden Zone. Sealing Formation Detected.]
Lei Mo stepped forward, tracing his fingers over the air.
"Divine-level seal. We need three keys—mind, spirit, and soul."
Xue Lian raised her hand, her ice forming a mirror.
"I'll handle the mind key."
She faced an illusion of her worst fear—Chen Fei's death. But she endured, seeing through the illusion.
[Mind Key Obtained.]
General Ryu channeled his dragon flame to burn through the spiritual barrier, reciting an ancient warrior's vow. The flames roared in response.
[Spirit Key Obtained.]
Chen Fei placed his palm on the door. A surge of divine force pulsed through him.
[System Interface: Soul Key Recognition. Soul Purity – 99.9%. Access Granted.]
The doors opened, revealing a vast temple of floating books, glowing glyphs, and time-locked scrolls.
A whisper echoed.
"You seek knowledge. What will you offer?"
Chen Fei answered, "A future of dragons. A world reborn."
[Trial Initiated: Test of Comprehension – Decipher the Laws of Primordial Flame. Time Limit: 3 hours.]
Chen Fei sat in silence, eyes closed, as the flames danced before him.
One hour passed. Two.
On the edge of collapse, understanding struck like lightning.
[Comprehension Complete: Primordial Flame Scripture Deciphered. Reward: Flame of Genesis – Unique Skill.]
He rose, eyes burning gold.
"Let's take everything. Copy every scroll, every diagram."
Elder Lei Mo and Xue Lian moved swiftly.
[Treasure Acquired: Divine Realm Blueprints, Origin Beast Anatomy, Heaven's Runecraft Techniques.]
As they left, the library began to seal itself once again.
Chen Fei looked back. "This… was just the first archive."
The Dragon Sect now held not only unmatched power—but the wisdom of gods.