Inheritance Secured, Setting Off Home

"It seemed the seal I left within the White Dragon Spiritual Pearl had been broken by you, young friend..."

The White Dragon Sovereign stood with his hands behind his back as the white mist around him dispersed. Looking at Lu Chen, he spoke gently.

"This junior is Lu Chen. Greetings, Senior White Dragon."

Seeing that the White Dragon Sovereign had appeared, Lu Chen's expression turned solemn as he clasped his fists.

The White Dragon Sovereign's white pupils carefully examined Lu Chen. He seemed to smile before waving his hand. "Since you have obtained the inheritance I left behind, you and I may be considered fated."

"I will not stand on ceremony. Is there anything you wish to learn? The remaining consciousness within this spiritual-energy incarnation of mine is limited, so I can only pass down one cultivation art to you. Please choose carefully."

As he spoke, the White Dragon Sovereign waved his hand. Countless strands of white mist surged, and amid flickering light, they condensed into white Jade Slips inscribed with words, flying before Lu Chen.

Lu Chen swept his gaze over them and saw that they contained various divine arts and Lesser Divine Abilities. There were occasionally a few Greater Divine Abilities, but they did not suit his attributes.

After pondering for a moment, he chose a soundwave Lesser Divine Ability called the Dragon's Roar Art, then turned to look at the White Dragon Sovereign.

Seeing this, the White Dragon Sovereign smiled faintly and pointed a finger. A dragon's roar rang out as mist churned around him. A white dragon coiled forth, transforming into a streak of white light that shot into Lu Chen's brow.

Lu Chen's entire body shuddered. A shadow of a soaring dragon seemed to flash through his eyes, its scales engraved with countless ancient characters. After a full half hour, they finally faded away and vanished.

Focus returned to Lu Chen's black eyes, making them lively and spirited once more.

After receiving the White Dragon inheritance, Lu Chen looked up and saw that the White Dragon Sovereign's figure had become visibly more illusory. After hesitating for a moment, he clasped his fists and said, "May I ask, Senior, if this junior's guess is correct, were the scenes just now events you personally experienced? Was your homeland invaded by the Extraterritorial Evil Clan?"

Hearing this, the White Dragon Sovereign was stunned for a moment before nodding. A trace of sorrow flashed through his eyes.

He said bleakly, "That is indeed the case. To be honest, young friend, I came from a lower plane called the Saint Dragon Continent. Sects stood everywhere there, and martial cultivation flourished. The Saint Dragon Sect, founded by several old friends and myself, was the most powerful sect on that plane."

"Had nothing unexpected happened, we should have lived carefree for the rest of our lives. Unfortunately, we encountered those Extraterritorial Evil Clan members..."

The White Dragon Sovereign's expression gradually dimmed as he said listlessly, "I once believed that, having reached my realm, my path had already come to an end. I thought I could roam freely across the world and look down upon all under heaven..."

"Yet I encountered the most terrifying thing of my life. Before those who called themselves the Extraterritorial Evil Clan, I could not even do anything to a mere Demon General..."

"How laughable..."

The White Dragon Sovereign smiled numbly, and endless desolation seeped from that laughter.

Lu Chen fell silent for a moment. After taking a deep breath, he said with some resolve, "Senior, have you ever thought of taking revenge?"

"Revenge?"

The White Dragon Sovereign seemed surprised as he glanced at Lu Chen. He shook his head helplessly. "When I fled to the Great Thousand World, I too considered seeking help from powerful figures everywhere to save the innocent people of my Saint Dragon Continent. Yet not a single person was willing to lend me a hand..."

"Some even wished to capture us and make us their mounts..."

"Even when there were occasionally those willing to help, the price they demanded was beyond what we could afford..."

"Hehe, I have not spoken to anyone for many years. I seem to have become rather talkative all at once. Forgive me for making a fool of myself before you, young friend..."

The White Dragon Sovereign gave a bitter smile and spoke apologetically.

"It is no matter. Senior had compassion for all living beings and bore righteousness in your heart. You died resisting the Extraterritorial Evil Clan. This junior truly admires you..."

"This junior may be untalented, but having received Senior's great kindness in passing down your art, I am willing to inherit Senior's will. One day, I will drive the evil clan from the Saint Dragon Continent and restore justice to that land..."

Lu Chen clasped his fists, his expression grave.

As soon as he finished speaking, the White Dragon Sovereign smiled and said gently, "I appreciate your goodwill, young friend. However, the Extraterritorial Evil Clan are exceptionally fierce. Several Blood Demon Kings at the Quasi-Heavenly Supreme realm guard them. This is not something ordinary people can involve themselves in. You should cultivate peacefully and pass on the inheritance of my Saint Dragon Sect."

"How will we know without trying?"

"Senior has shown me kindness, and it is only right that I repay it. Though this goal is undoubtedly a wild fantasy to me right now, I can promise that if I truly possess such strength one day, I will surely go to Senior's plane and drive out the evil clan!"

Lu Chen declared resolutely.

"Good!"

At last, ripples appeared in the White Dragon Sovereign's previously calm eyes. He chuckled and said, "Since your will is so firm, young friend, I will not try to dissuade you further. I shall give you the planar coordinates of the Saint Dragon Continent. I only hope that when your strength is sufficient one day, you will not forget what you said today."

As he spoke, the White Dragon Sovereign clenched his palm. A white dragon light rune formed within it before darting into Lu Chen's body like lightning.

Lu Chen was stunned. Then, a vast star map emerged in his mind. It was pitch-black within, with only one point of light shining as brightly as ever—the planar coordinates of the Saint Dragon Continent.

After completing this, the White Dragon Sovereign's figure became even more indistinct, dissolving into a mass of white mist until his human form could no longer be seen.

"Young friend, I leave it to you..."

In the end, the White Dragon Sovereign could vaguely be seen clasping his fists and smiling at Lu Chen. Then a gentle breeze swept past, and his figure gradually faded away, completely vanishing from the vast white space.

Lu Chen bowed toward the place where he had disappeared. With a thought, he too withdrew from the boundless white space.

Outside, Atop a mountain peak.

Lu Chen slowly opened his tightly shut eyes. Looking at the White Dragon Spiritual Pearl in his hand, now much dimmer than before, he said solemnly, "Rest assured, Senior. If I truly become capable of reaching that point in the future, I will surely march upon that plane and drive out those tainted creatures."

The White Dragon Spiritual Pearl seemed to hear his murmur and gave off a faint glow.

Lu Chen put away the White Dragon Spiritual Pearl, then rose to his feet. Looking in the direction of the Da Luo Territory, a sharp glint flashed through his eyes as he muttered, "It is time to return. Those fellows in Blood Hawk Hall should also be made to cough up some things..."

He no longer hesitated. With a sweep of his sleeve, the purple wings behind him spread wide.

His figure transformed into a streak of light at that moment, soaring into the sky toward the southwest.

Half a month later, Amid the vast, boundless sea, brilliant streaks of light occasionally flashed by, like meteors periodically cutting across the heavens, their thunderous roars echoing between sky and earth.

Whoosh!

A streak of light suddenly swept through the vast world. Within it was a travel-worn young figure, his gaze constantly scanning the surroundings as though searching for something.

At last, his eyes settled on the spirit-energy-rich continent in the distance. With a beat of the wings on his back, he shot toward it at astonishing speed.