Ancestor Symbol Inheritance

A surge of emotion originating from the depths of his soul instantly swept through Xiao Yan's entire body!

The four Heavenly Flames within his body, at this moment, were like being thrown into boiling oil and then into cold water, causing them to surge violently and agitated like never before!

But this wasn't the kind of aversion and rejection that had been vaguely mentioned before; rather, it was an excitement that arose upon encountering a similar wondrous object of nature.

The dark ball of light was no bigger than a fist, yet it exuded an indescribable depth and antiquity.

It floated silently, and the surrounding space had an eerie sense of collapse. Light twisted and disappeared at its edges, as if it were the cosmic void, the end of all things.

An indescribable Devouring Power, like an invisible tide, silently spread out from the center of the light, even drawing in and swallowing the dense energy mist that permeated the altar.

"Devouring Ancestral Symbol?"

Xiao Yan's heart pounded wildly, almost leaping out of his throat.

But what followed was a deep sense of doubt:

Why is this thing here?

That shouldn't be the case...

As rare treasures of the Tianxuan Continent, the loss of any one of the eight Ancestor Symbol would likely have adverse effects on the entire Tianxuan Continent. Moreover, Xiao Yan clearly remembered that the Devouring Ancestral Symbol should have been located in the space of the Great Desolate Ancient Tablet.

Why would it appear in the Dou Qi Continent?

Surely this isn't the very space containing the Great Desolate Ancient Tablet?

Wouldn't Lin Dong be completely finished then?

With Great Desolate Imprisoning Heaven Finger and the Devouring Ancestral Symbol gone, it's like losing his starting capital. How is he supposed to develop now?

But this is not the time to let your mind wander. Xiao Yan is already the one who understands the Devouring Ancestral Symbol better than anyone else. Relying on Old Yao and Venerable Skyfire is obviously asking too much of them.

Suppressing the distracting thoughts rising in his mind, Xiao Yan's eyes flickered slightly, and then he directly reached out to touch the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.

It wasn't that he didn't want to take some precautions. Both the Heavenly Flames and the Ancestor Symbol were rare treasures of heaven and earth, but ultimately they were from different worlds. If the two were to collide with each other so casually, it was hard to say what would happen, and there would be risks involved.

Is it dangerous to touch it with bare hands?

Xiao Yan wasn't worried at all. If there really was a problem, he would just cut off his own hand and save his life by cutting off his arm.

Anyway, with his current Alchemy, as long as he's not dead, there's always a way to save him. The Old Yao in his Storage Ring can also refine some Seventh-Grade healing pills to cover for him. If all else fails, he can just have Queen Medusa and Zi Yan take Xiao Yan to the Central Plains to find the Three Great Elders of Danta. There are plenty of ways.

More importantly, Xiao Yan was certain that the call to his soul was emitted by the black rune that appeared to be the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.

In other words, if this thing is indeed the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, or related to it, then such a rare and Devouring Ancestral Symbol object will seek out its own master.

Xiao Yan is fully qualified and capable of becoming the master of the Ancestor Symbol.

If the Eight Ancient Ancestors were all outstanding individuals who could reach the level of being human-shaped Ancestor Symbol, then Xiao Yan was fully confident that he could use his own strength to absorb the eight Ancestor Symbol into one body, become the master of the eight symbols, and then fuse the power of the eight Ancestor Symbol to create Emperor Symbol similar to Emperor Flame!

After all, whether it's Heavenly Flames or Ancestor Symbol, they are essentially just different manifestations of certain special energies from two different worlds.

Xiao Yan has always been very confident in his talent.

Seeing Xiao Yan's boldness, Queen Medusa frowned slightly, not out of displeasure, but out of concern.

But since Xiao Yan had already made his decision, she wouldn't object at this time. After all, they knew each other well, and she believed that Xiao Yan wouldn't be so rash; he must have made this decision after careful consideration.

As for Zi Yan, she also restrained her playful nature and looked at Xiao Yan cautiously.

If any problems arise, she will immediately try to use Spatial Strength to isolate the strange black runes from Xiao Yan's influence.

After all, when facing something with such a strange Devouring Power, Dou Qi and the like are mostly ineffective. Only special things Spatial Strength might be able to isolate the Devouring Power of this black rune to some extent.

Buzz!!!

When Xiao Yan's finger touched the ball of light, a violent energy fluctuation suddenly appeared and enveloped Xiao Yan.

The next moment, Xiao Yan's figure froze on the spot, and the black ball of light flew directly into his brow, hovering in the sea of consciousness in his mind.

At the same time, Xiao Yan felt a blur before his eyes, and when he could see things clearly again, he was astonished to find that everything around him had changed!

Before him stood a majestic, pitch-black palace, exuding an aura of unparalleled antiquity.

Deep within the palace, a figure sat enthroned on a throne.

"That is..."

Xiao Yan stared intently at the figure sitting on the throne. Within a few inches of that figure, there was not a single ray of light, making him appear from afar like the most mysterious black hole in the starry sky.

He was handsome, with a gentle and refined face that held an enigmatic smile. His dark eyes were exceptionally deep, and his slightly raised eyebrows exuded an aura of domineering arrogance.

Master of Devouring!

Xiao Yan identified the figure almost instantly.

"Hehe, after ten thousand years, I've finally found a decent junior." The Master of Devouring smiled as he sized up the boy who was not yet fifteen years old. The more he looked, the more satisfied he became. "At the age of fifteen, you have already reached the Creation Realm, or as you would say, the Dou Huang Realm. Your spiritual power is also at the level of Heavenly Symbol Master. Not bad, it seems you are the future of your world."

Xiao Yan was somewhat surprised to hear this.

Shouldn't the Master of Devouring have already sacrificed himself to protect the other six ancient lords as they enter reincarnation?

Why did they appear in the Dou Qi Continent, and why do they know about the Dou Qi Continent?

"Who is this senior?"

Xiao Yan cupped his hands in greeting, pretending not to recognize the Master of Devouring, and asked with a face full of respect.

"He's just a dead man. If it weren't for my teacher helping me back then, I'm afraid I wouldn't have lived to see you."

The Master of Devouring smiled faintly upon hearing this.

"Excuse my frankness, but you look to be in pretty good shape."

Xiao Yan had already used his soul power to detect it; this guy wasn't a projection at all, but a soul entity.

In other words, this is not a remnant left by some spiritual imprint, but a soul formed from the spiritual power of the true Master of Devouring.

"Speaking of which, I have to thank the rules of your world. Originally, the Devouring Symbol I condensed from my burning remains to carry my fragments of Primordial Spirit would probably not have lasted this long in the Tianxuan Continent. But in this world, my spiritual power seems to be quite good. A single fragment of Primordial Spirit has been enough for me to sustain myself for ten thousand years. However, if you hadn't come soon, I really wouldn't have been able to hold on much longer."

Upon hearing this, the Master of Devouring was quite unhurried and explained in detail without any concealment.

"Alright, stop asking and let me tell you."

Seeing that Xiao Yan seemed to want to say something more, the Master of Devouring smiled and raised his hand to stop him from speaking further. Then, his expression became more serious, and he said:

"My name Master of Devouring, and I come from a world called Tianxuan Continent. Our world has been invaded by an evil creature called the Alien Demon. They are tenacious and pollute the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Ten thousand years ago, our teacher led us to fight against the Alien Demon, but in the end, both sides were severely damaged."

The teacher used almost all of his remaining power to send his junior sister into reincarnation. In order to protect the other six fellow disciples, I burned my own reincarnation and sent them into reincarnation as well. This Primordial Spirit was actually a backup plan prepared long before the battle began.

My teacher originally intended to send me to a higher plane to find a successor to resolve the crisis of the Tianxuan Continent. However, we encountered Spatial Turbulence on the way. I was in extremely poor condition at the time and could only watch helplessly as the space of this sect's ruins drifted into this world.

As for this Devouring Symbol, it was formed from the Devouring Power within my own remnant body. It should be said that this thing is Ancestor Symbol, but it is still in its infancy and its abilities have not yet reached the level of Ancestor Symbol. However, as long as someone nurtures it, it is not difficult for it to grow into Ancestor Symbol. I am at ease giving this symbol to you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan remained silent for a moment, then felt that the Master of Devouring's behavior of running out to find reinforcements was somewhat familiar. After a moment, he realized, "Good heavens, isn't this the White Dragon Sovereign?"

"Over the years, I have attracted some outstanding talents to this place, selected the best among them, and learned about some things about your continent through them. Unfortunately, none of them have been able to pass the test."

But you are different. At such a young age, you possess four different kinds of Heavenly Flames. According to the information I have gathered, Heavenly Flames are rare treasures of your world, much like the Ancestor Symbol of our world.

Even the limitations are exactly the same. Ordinary people simply cannot contain two Heavenly Flames or Ancestor Symbol at the same time, yet you actually possess four Heavenly Flames, and not just simple coexistence, but true fusion into one. This incredible ability is truly astonishing.

Even I, at fifteen, was far less powerful than a prodigy like you. So, if even you can't pass the test of Devouring Ancestral Symbol, then I can only resign myself to my fate and wait for death."

The Master of Devouring's words were full of nonchalance, as if he had long since disregarded life and death. His calm acceptance of death left Xiao Yan somewhat stunned.

This man is actually quite handsome!

"I roughly understand what you mean, senior. I will accept the inheritance of the Ancestor Symbol, and once I have grown up, I will find a way to go to your Tianxuan Continent and destroy that Alien Demon, right?"

After adopting a thoughtful expression, Xiao Yan looked into the eyes of the Master of Devouring and asked seriously.

"Yes, that's the idea."

The Master of Devouring nodded slightly.

"Senior, aren't you afraid that once the younger generation receives the inheritance, they will forget about this matter?"

Xiao Yan asked with some curiosity.

"Hehe, someone who can subdue four kinds of Heavenly Flames, such rare treasures of heaven and earth, by himself is definitely not a petty person who goes back on his word. Besides, I've seen quite a few people, and I have some confidence in my judgment."

The Master of Devouring waved his hand casually and said indifferently.

That's what they say, but if someone actually wanted to do that, the Devouring Ancestral Symbol wouldn't allow it. You have to understand, the things Master of Devouring aren't so easy to take.

"Alright, then you've come to the right person, senior. I've already seen the Alien Demon in the fragmented memories of a senior from the Tianxuan Continent outside. They are indeed disgusting creatures. Killing them all is the best option."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled, but then said with a murderous look.

"Hahaha, good! Based on that alone, I'll acknowledge you. What's your name, kid?"

Upon hearing this, the Master of Devouring also laughed loudly.

"Xiao Yan."

Xiao Yan stood tall and proud, announcing his name.

"Yes, I have already sent the Ancestor Symbol into your Mud Pill Palace, oh, that is, your soul sea. Some time ago, I sensed some powerful aura. According to what you call it, it should be a Dou Zun level expert. This place is like a dark place under the lamp, without any strong protection, so it is not suitable for you to carry out the inheritance trial. After all, there are two beautiful girls waiting for you outside."

"Come with me, I'll take you deep into the ruins. First, I'll let you understand the cultivation system of the Tianxuan Continent, and then I'll help you pass the inheritance trial."

After saying this, the Master of Devouring transformed into a ball of black light, entered Xiao Yan's brow, and burrowed into the black rune. Then, everything before Xiao Yan's eyes distorted, and as space fluctuated and twisted, the surrounding scene returned to the black altar at the bottom of the Puppet Nest.

Seeing that Xiao Yan's suddenly dazed eyes gradually regained their clarity, Queen Medusa and Zi Yan's anxious expressions finally eased somewhat, and they quickly asked with concern:

"Xiao Yan, how are you?"

The two women asked at the same time.

"I feel refreshed! Don't worry, I'm fine. I've obtained the most valuable thing here. Now I just need to find a secluded place to digest it. Follow me."

Xiao Yan smiled and began to communicate with the Master of Devouring huddled in his soul sea.

"Don't worry, I had a Devouring Heavenly Corpse that was damaged here. I modified it and used it to guard this place. This is how to control the Corpse. Learn it and then leave with these Devouring Puppet. With your current level, you should still be able to use these Symbol Puppet."

The voice of the Master of Devouring echoed in my mind.

After he finished speaking, a surge of information flooded into Xiao Yan's mind, as if a divine power had been bestowed upon Xiao Yan, instantly transforming him from a complete novice with zero experience in creating Symbol Puppet into a grandmaster capable of creating his own Devouring Heavenly Corpse Symbol Puppet, provided the materials allowed!

"Oh, I'm starting to understand everything!"

Xiao Yan muttered to himself, his eyes beginning to gleam with excitement.

Then, he started with zero frames, and as his hands flew, hand seals appeared and changed constantly.

Before long, he gained direct control of the Devouring Puppet, and an even bolder plan emerged in his mind.

If that's the case, why not just wipe out all the people from the Soul Hall?

With the help of the Blood Soul Art, Xiao Yan can directly refine the soul power of these people into pure Soul Origin. If he uses this Soul Origin on the Master of Devouring, it might even help the Master of Devouring's Primordial Spirit recover to some extent. In the future, there might be an opportunity to revive him!

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan's eyes lit up with eagerness.

How wonderful it would be to transform the cold, icy Soul Hall Protector into warm, Soul Origin!

Xiao Yan didn't mince words; he acted immediately, taking Queen Medusa and Zi Yan with him and flying directly into the interior of the Puppet Nest.