Just as he saw the crystal clearly, a gentle, ancient, and seemingly timeless thought, as if it had transcended Endless Reincarnation of reincarnation, slowly awakened from the crystal, transforming into a blurry phantom that appeared before Lu Ming.
The figure's exact appearance was unclear; one could only vaguely discern a human-like outline. It exuded an aura of tranquility and remoteness, yet also carried a hint of regret and anticipation.
His very existence seems to tell the story of an extremely ancient era.
"The later ones..."
An aged thought resounded directly in Lu Ming's consciousness, carrying a hint of relief and a touch of emotion.
"Your ability to reach this point and break through the final barrier I set proves that your will has reached the state of ' Heart Like Glazed Glass, reflecting one's true self,' demonstrating great perseverance and fortuitous opportunity. I, 'Qi,' can now rest assured."
Lu Ming felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that this was likely Inheritance Mark left by some ancient powerful being. He respectfully bowed and said, "Junior Lu Ming greets Senior."
The illusory figure "Qi" nodded slightly and continued to convey information through thought, slowly revealing an ancient secret sealed in the long history of the Universe Ocean to Lu Ming.
"My race is called the ' Star Spirit.' Countless Reincarnation Era ago, we once stood atop the Universe Ocean."
As Qi narrated, a vast panorama unfolded in Lu Ming's mind.
It was a civilization of unparalleled brilliance. The Star Spirit Race were born close to the Universe Origin and had a unique advantage in comprehending the laws of nature.
The clan is teeming with geniuses and powerful individuals, with over ten thousand Universe Master among its members!
Furthermore, there were nine of the strongest beings in the universe, known as the " Nine Luminaries Star Lords," whose power shook the entire Universe Ocean and who were the undisputed number one race at the time!
"I am one of the Nine Luminaries."
Qi's thoughts carried a hint of nostalgia for the past, but more so an overwhelming sense of heaviness.
"Our race seeks transcendence, yearning to break through the cycle of reincarnation and witness the scenery beyond, so that our race may attain eternity. To this end, we, the Nine Luminaries, leading all the Universe Master and a large number of elites, have mobilized the entire race's strength to launch an assault on the cycle of reincarnation..."
Qi's voice lowered, and the regret and sorrow contained in his thoughts still made Lu Ming's heart tremble, even after countless years.
"It failed..."
"The dangers of reincarnation far exceeded our expectations. It was not a simple test, but a confrontation with the Universe Origin... Our clan unleashed its full strength, and the Nine Luminaries Star Lords fell one after another... In the end, almost the entire army was wiped out."
"With the help of a special Supreme Treasure, I barely managed to preserve a wisp of my remnant spirit, carrying a portion of my clan's Core Inheritance and hope. After wandering for endless years, it finally fell here, forming this 'Primordial Land'."
Lu Ming was shocked. A race with nine of the strongest beings in the universe had been almost completely wiped out during the cycle of reincarnation! The terror of reincarnation was evident.
"Latercomers,"
Qi's illusory figure stared at Lu Ming, his blurry face seemingly filled with utmost solemnity.
"I left this place here, setting up tests of will and Time Acceleration, not to select a successor, but to filter out the 'hope' that truly has the potential and the willpower to break through the cycle of reincarnation!"
"This ' Source Heart Crystal ' contains a portion of the Core Inheritance of my Star Spirit Race, as well as my many insights into the Universe Origin and reincarnation. Furthermore, it contains the inexhaustible resources remaining of my race."
"Having received this inheritance, I hope you will remember: the path to transcendence is rugged and arduous; willpower is the boat, strength is the oars. I hope you can go further, and if one day... you can break through the cycle of reincarnation, on that other shore, I hope you can threaten us... leaving behind this legacy..."
Qi's phantom began to become increasingly blurry, as if his last bit of power was about to be exhausted.
"Those who come after... take care. The future of this Universe Ocean... depends on you..."
The voice gradually faded away, and the blurry phantom eventually turned into specks of light, completely merging into the slowly rotating " Source Heart Crystal ".
The vast fluctuations of Origin Energy around him gradually subsided, leaving only the crystal that carried the last hope and legacy of a glorious clan, quietly floating in front of Lu Ming, awaiting his acceptance.
Lu Ming stood there, speechless for a long time. His heart was filled with awe at the magnificent history of the Star Spirit Race, awe at the difficulty of traversing the cycle of reincarnation, and a heavy sense of responsibility.
He reached out and solemnly grasped the " Source Heart Crystal ".
Holding the cool Source Heart Crystal in his hand, he bowed solemnly in the direction where the illusory figure had vanished, his voice low and firm. "Thank you for your generous gift, Senior Qi! I, Lu Ming, will forever remember your and the Star Spirit Race's legacy!"
He straightened up, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, as if making a vow. "If one day, I am fortunate enough to break through the cycle of reincarnation and reach the other shore, I will do my utmost to continue the legacy of my ancestors!"
This commitment is not only an expression of gratitude for the opportunity, but also a sign of respect for those who have gone before, and a spur to one's own path.
After calming his mind, Lu Ming focused his attention on the Source Heart Crystal in his hand.
Rather than being a Supreme Treasure, this crystal is more accurately described as an extremely special storage treasure containing a vast universe within it, its internal space far exceeding that of any other World Ring he had ever seen.
When his consciousness probed into it, even with his current state of mind, he couldn't help but be shocked!
Vast!
Vast beyond measure!
The first thing that catches the eye is a mountain of precious materials.
Some were rare metals he had seen recorded in the Human Race Treasury but which had long since disappeared; some were strange plant roots that exuded a rich life force, as if they could nurture a world; and many more were strange crystals and liquids that he had never even seen before, but whose extraordinary nature he could tell from their fluctuations... The variety and quantity of them were so great that it was as if the entire treasure trove of a top race had been moved in!
"So many!!"
A storm raged within Lu Ming's heart.
"As expected of the strongest race that once dominated an era and the Universe Ocean! Their foundation is terrifying!"
If these resources are used properly, they are enough to support the Human Race in cultivating a large number of powerful individuals, thereby raising the overall strength to a higher level!
Immediately afterwards, his attention was drawn to the massive amount of inherited information.
Countless jade stones recording secret techniques, strange runes containing Law Comprehension, and various classic texts on auxiliary paths such as treasure refining, potions, and formations are categorized and orderly. The completeness of its system and the profundity of its content far exceed the existing accumulation of Human Race.
However, as Lu Ming quickly scanned the Supreme Treasure areas, he discovered that while there were many Peak Supreme Treasure and Top-tier Supreme Treasure, there were only two truly Supreme True Treasure.
"There are only two Supreme True Treasure..."
After a moment's thought, Lu Ming understood the reason.
" The Star Spirit Race race mobilized its entire race to attempt reincarnation, with all nine of the universe's strongest beings participating. They certainly didn't possess only two Supreme True Treasure. I'm afraid the others were either destroyed in that fierce battle or left behind in the Land of Reincarnation."