Undercurrents Surge

The moment he emerged, news of his appearance spread instantly.

"Master, the Demon Flame King has come out."

"He went into seclusion for three thousand years—this time, he should be heading to the Inheritance Land."

When Yan Ning's figure appeared at the entrance to the Inheritance Land, the gaze of the entire Redbud Island converged upon him.

"The Demon Flame King has finally arrived!"

"He hasn't shown his face in three thousand years—how much has he changed this time?"

"Hurry, notify the clan immediately!"

Countless alien inheritors sent secret messages, and the strong from various races lurking on Redbud Island watched this scene with intense focus.

Yan Ning's expression was calm. His eyes swept across his surroundings, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

"All waiting to see me, are they?"

He paid no further heed to those prying gazes and strode directly into the Inheritance Land.

After that, the alien races began another long wait.

One day, two days, three days...

One year, two years, three years...

Ninety years later.

Outside the Inheritance Land, the strong from all races had grown somewhat impatient.

"What's going on? Normally, an inheritance takes at most a few days—how can he stay inside for so long?"

"Could something have gone wrong?"

"Impossible! The Inheritance Land has never malfunctioned!"

Just as everyone was buzzing with discussion, the space at the exit of the Inheritance Land rippled.

"He's coming out!"

Everyone's eyes locked onto the fountain.

But the Yan Ning they expected did not appear.

"Huh? Where is he?"

"Why didn't he come out?"

Just as confusion set in, someone suddenly exclaimed, "Look at the Glory Ranking! The Demon Flame King's name has vanished!"

"What?!"

The crowd quickly checked and, sure enough, found that Yan Ning's name had completely disappeared from the list of Third-Level Inheritors.

"This... how is this possible?!"

"Did he fall in battle?"

While everyone was stunned, someone tremblingly pointed at another list—the Fourth-Level Inheritor Ranking!

There, a brand-new name stood prominently: Demon Flame

"Shii—"

The entire Redbud Island fell into dead silence.

All the alien strongmen widened their eyes, faces full of disbelief.

"He... he actually jumped straight to the fourth level?!"

"Doesn't this mean he has fully comprehended the third-level Beast God Inheritance?!"

"Three thousand years... just three thousand years in seclusion, and he went from a beginner in the third level straight to perfection?!"

At that moment, every alien powerhouse watching from the shadows felt a chill run down their spines.

They finally realized just how terrifying this human's talent truly was.

Within the Zerg Virtual Universe.

Amid endless clouds.

On a beautiful floating island.

Zerg Mother Queens frolicked and played here.

Their features were all so exquisitely beautiful that a single glance made one want to give them endless care.

Just then.

A man clad in dark red battle armor appeared here.

"Wu Long pays respects to the Universe Master."

The moment this man appeared, he bent forward and spoke respectfully toward the heights above.

"Wulong Venerable, it has been a long time."

His voice was crisp, even carrying a faint trace of allure.

Wulong Venerable maintained his reverent posture, eyes cast downward.

"Wulong, you know why I summoned you here."

Wulong Venerable gave a slight nod, his voice steady: "This subordinate understands." He raised his head, a glint of sharp light flashing in his eyes.

"The Universe Master wishes for me to assassinate Demon Flame King. For this task, I have three advantages."

"First, I am skilled in soul attacks and soul enslavement secret techniques. Demon Flame King's Divine Body is enormous; only soul attacks can completely annihilate him."

"Second, my Beast God Path has reached its end. I plan to switch paths afterward. Even if my identity is exposed, the loss remains within controllable limits."

"Third, I possess a clone. Even if the mission fails, I will not truly fall."

A light laugh came from within the clouds.

"Good."

The voice carried approval.

"You are indeed the best candidate."

"Demon Flame King's talent is too terrifying. If left to grow, he will surely become a great threat to our clan in the future."

"And you are the choice with the greatest certainty and the least loss."

Wulong Venerable's gaze sharpened as he awaited the rest.

"For this mission, the clan will bear all your losses."

"If the assassination succeeds..."

The voice paused slightly, then took on a tempting tone: "The clan will reward you with an additional treasure!"

Wulong Venerable's pupils abruptly contracted, and even his breathing quickened for an instant.

A treasure!

Even among Universe Venerables, only a few possessed a single treasure!

He immediately knelt on one knee, his voice resolute:

"I will not fail the clan's trust!"

"Demon Flame King... will surely die!"

Within the clouds, that exquisite figure flickered faintly, the corner of her lips curving into a dangerous arc.

"Go..."

"Let the human clan lose a future Overlord!"

Mechanical Clan territory, Core Temple.

Countless streams of data interwove in the void, forming a hall built from pure energy.

At its core, a figure composed entirely of purple-gold metal hovered silently.

"Demon Flame King has broken through to the fourth level of the Inheritance."

The Mechanical Clan Universe Master's electronic voice echoed through the hall.

"Calculation results show that if allowed to grow, there is an 87.6% probability he will become a new Universe Overlord for the human clan."

Below, several Mechanical Clan Venerables had data streams frantically flashing in their eyes.

"Execute the assassination plan."

He said coldly.

"Roar--!"

With a heaven-shaking wolf howl, the projection of Sky Wolf Lord descended into the virtual space.

"Demon Flame King must die!"

Its ferocious fangs gleamed with cold light.

"Notify Shadow Wolf Venerable. Spare no cost to kill Demon Flame King! Humanity must not produce another Sky Erosion Palace Master!"

Redbud Island, Yan Ning's residence.

"Hoo..."

Yan Ning sat cross-legged in his cultivation chamber, the crimson-gold flames around him slowly receding.

If one observed closely, they would notice countless invisible silver threads within these crimson-gold flames.

At this moment, he had long since left the Inheritance Land and returned to his own estate.

"The fourth level of inheritance is truly profound."

He opened his eyes, and within his pupils, countless worlds of flame seemed to be born and extinguished.

On the other side.

Wulong Venerable also returned his consciousness to his physical form.

He slowly opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing within them.

He had already begun planning how to kill Yan Ning.

Since he had to kill, the sooner the better.

If Yan Ning were allowed to cultivate in peace, it would only become harder to kill him later on.

"Lure him out of the island?"

He shook his head, dismissing this idea.

"This Demon Flame King is a complete shut-in; he hasn't left Redbud Island even half a step in the past three thousand years."

"The human race must have already warned him."

Tapping his fingers lightly against the void, Wulong Venerable rapidly analyzed various assassination plans.

"A frontal assault? No, I can't enter his residence, and the power of the Five-Colored Aurora Lake is beyond my ability to withstand. I'd likely be annihilated before even killing him."

"Poison? Hidden weapons? These methods are completely ineffective against a Divine Body spanning millions of kilometers, and he can even revive."

Suddenly, a sharp gleam flashed in his eyes.

"There's only this way."