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Chapter 1573 3 Tests!

Ye Chuyun looked at the palace guard with a burning gaze: "In that case, please tell me the content of the test."

"I am willing to accept the test!"

"good."

The palace guard said only one word.

Then, he slowly raised the hand that had been hidden under the black robe.

He held up three fingers.

"Three tests."

"If you pass, the palace door will open for you."

"If you fail, you will leave this place and never have the chance to enter Valhalla."

He paused slightly and said something meaningful:

"These three tests are extremely difficult, but also easy."

"It's about the heart, it's about enlightenment, it's about authenticity."

"If you figure it out, it's as easy as pie. If you don't figure it out, it's as difficult as climbing to heaven."

These words made Ye Chuyun's heart tighten.

The guard's words really whetted his appetite.

"Is it in the heart? Is it in the understanding?" Ye Chuyun muttered in his heart.

He suppressed all distracting thoughts and looked at the palace guard with a determined gaze: "I understand. Please show me the first test."

Seeing that Ye Chuyun was ready, the guard said nothing more and said directly: "The first test is to examine your conscience."

"You need to answer a question for me."

"In the Hall of Valor, the marks of thousands of heroes are immortal."

"But, what is a true hero?"

As soon as the question came out, Ye Chuyun was stunned.

What is a true hero?

How would he know what a true hero is?

This question seems simple and straightforward, and almost everyone can give several answers.

What does it take to be considered a true hero?

Is it great power, saving the world, being admired and making great achievements?

But Ye Chuyun realized in an instant that the question raised by the guard at this moment could not be so superficial.

This concerns the essential definition of "hero" and may even directly affect whether he can be recognized by the ancient stigmas in Valhalla.

He was lost in thought, his brow furrowed.

"Are those with great strength heroes?" Ye Chuyun asked himself in his heart.

"But if you only have power, but use it to bully the weak and bring disaster to the people, then you are no different from a demon, how can you be called a hero?"

"Are those who save the world and achieve great things heroes?" he thought again.

"But some salvation may stem from selfishness; some achievements may be built on countless dead bones."

"If his heart is not right, can his actions be commended?"

"Are those who are admired heroes?" He continued to delve deeper.

"The world is full of frauds who seek fame and fortune. Temporary admiration may be nothing but deception and illusion. Furthermore, the path of a hero is often lonely and may not be understood by the world."

He proposed one seemingly standard answer after another, but overturned them one by one based on his complex understanding of human nature.

He found that defining "hero" simply by behavior, achievements or reputation was one-sided and fragile.

The guards in the temple waited quietly, letting Ye Chuyun's inner thoughts surge like waves.

As time passed, beads of sweat even appeared on Ye Chuyun's forehead.

This problem was more exhausting to him than facing a powerful enemy.

His thoughts were wandering when suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck his mind like lightning that cut through the darkness.

He remembered the temple guard's first words.

“It’s in the heart, it’s in the truth!”

Yes, external behavior, achievements, and reputation may be forgotten over time.

Having that original heart, that original intention and persistence is the eternal and unchanging core.

Valhalla collects the imprints of heroes, the most essential spiritual marks they left in the long river of time and space.

This mark must be closely connected with their "original heart".

Ye Chuyun suddenly raised his head, looked at the palace guard, and answered firmly word by word:

"The strong are not necessarily heroes, and the saviors are not necessarily sincere."

"A true hero is not determined by the strength of his body, the size of his achievements, or the praise or criticism of the world."

"It lies in the aspirations of one's heart, in the principles one upholds, in the willingness to shoulder the responsibility of doing something despite knowing it's impossible, in the courage to persevere despite thousands of enemies, and in the perseverance of one's resolve despite hardships."

"With a pure mind and a firm adherence to one's true nature, even if one remains nameless and dies, the imprint of one's spirit can remain immortal, making one a true hero!"

The palace guard actually trembled slightly after hearing Ye Chuyun's answer.

Beneath the hood, that deep gaze seemed to have a ripple.

After a moment of silence, the hoarse voice sounded again, with a hint of almost imperceptible admiration:

"good!"

"Seeing the mind and understanding the nature, pointing directly to the true nature."

"You passed the first test."

Ye Chuyun secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that he had made the right bet.

This test really focuses on "heart" and "understanding".

Without waiting for him to rest, the guard immediately told him the second test.

"The second test is to examine the object."

"I need something. This thing is invisible and intangible, but it exists in every person who sets foot here and seeks inheritance."

"This item is the key to unlocking the inheritance, and also the measure of one's qualifications."

"Give it to me."

Okay, okay, the second test is even more confusing.

What kind of test is this? Is it just to torture him?

Ye Chuyun was speechless and fell into deep thought again.

The description of this item is really too abstract.

He quickly checked himself, and the various natural treasures and magical weapons in the storage space did not seem to fit the description of "invisible and intangible".

Mana? Soul?

Although these are powers, they do not seem to be what the temple guards are referring to.

"It exists in every person who seeks inheritance..." Ye Chuyun chewed on this sentence over and over again.

"The key to unlocking inheritance, the yardstick for measuring qualifications..."

His eyes suddenly fell on his hands and on the beating chest.

What do everyone who comes to Valhalla, regardless of strength or background, have in common?

What is it that can serve as a key to unlock inheritance and also as a yardstick to measure whether one is qualified to inherit the hero's will?

It is belief and sincerity.

It is the desire for power and the yearning for inheritance.

This intention, this thought, although invisible and intangible, truly exists in the heart of every seeker!

But how do we show “belief” and “sincerity”?

Ye Chuyun suddenly had an idea and understood what kind of item the palace guard wanted.

He suppressed all distracting thoughts and faced the temple guards with an expression that became extremely solemn and pious.

Immediately afterwards, Ye Chuyun slowly bowed deeply to the guards and to the space that symbolized the entrance to Valhalla.

This bow not only bends his waist, but also expresses his highest respect for the countless senior heroes in Valhalla, as well as his sincere desire to seek inheritance.

He stood up straight and said, "This thing is my 'sincere heart'."

"Please ask the palace guard to check!"

The guard fell silent again.