God Emperor Heavenly Venerable seemed to see his confusion and said calmly, "I am already dead. What you see is only a wisp of my remnant soul. Back then, disaster befell the God Emperor Sect, and an unknown enemy wiped it out. I fought to the death and ultimately fell here. This wisp of remnant soul is the last of my lingering resolve. I have waited here for millions of years, solely to find someone who can inherit the God Emperor Sect's Orthodox Lineage."
Lin Feng fell silent. Millions of years—what an unimaginably long span of time. A wisp of remnant soul had waited in endless darkness for millions of years, all for a hope as elusive as mist.
God Emperor Heavenly Venerable said, "You carry the aura of the God Emperor Sword, as well as that of the God Emperor Scripture. You have received the God Emperor Sect's legacy. Tell me, are you willing to inherit its Orthodox Lineage? I can impart everything I learned in my lifetime to you."
Lin Feng considered it, then said, "I am willing, Senior. But I have one condition. I do not want to be trapped here. I still want to venture out into the world and return to the Heavenly Profound Realm. My family and friends are all there. I cannot abandon them."
God Emperor Heavenly Venerable smiled. "I will not imprison you. I only wish to pass the God Emperor Sect's Orthodox Lineage on to you. Once you have learned it, you may leave. I will not force you to stay. I have waited millions of years not to trap anyone, but to ensure that the God Emperor Sect's legacy lives on."
Lin Feng cupped his hands. "Thank you, Senior."
God Emperor Heavenly Venerable rose and walked over to him. His