The Demon Saint's intermittent voice quickly dissipated.
Only the lingering phantom of the Chongming Bird reappeared.
But this time, instead of soaring high in the sky and looking down at the earth, it rushed straight down towards the crowd below.
Many people became nervous.
But before they could take any countermeasures, the phantom shattered and vanished like a fleeting reflection in a mirror.
The shattered specks of spiritual light enveloped the entrance to the Valley of Inheritance, transforming into a waterfall-like curtain of light, like an indestructible guardian standing guard in place.
At the same time, Lin Xuan clearly heard the somewhat emotional voice transmission of the Vast Sea Saint King.
"I see..."
"This is the legacy left behind by Wu Hantian. It really is this place. Alas... I never imagined he would perish here in the end..."
The voice was tinged with sadness and the sorrow of reminiscing about the past.
After a while, the Vast Sea Saint King recovered on his own and sighed again.
"What a pity. Judging from that old fellow's last remaining soul, he probably won't have the chance to return to the mortal world of the Eastern Continent."
"Over the years, even this last remnant of his soul has almost vanished. All that remains is the most basic consciousness of opening the inheritance realm. This soul maintains the entrance, waiting for the inheritance to close before it completely dissipates, beyond any hope of recovery..."
The more he spoke, the heavier the Vast Sea Saint King became.
Besides the strain, there was a hint of relief in his voice.
The complete loss of his old friend was definitely a blow to him.
His fortunate discovery of a fortuitous opportunity for resurrection amidst numerous crises filled him with a mix of emotions, an overwhelming sense of excitement that left him speechless.
Her emotions were volatile, but in the end, they all succumbed to gratitude towards Lin Xuan.
If he hadn't encountered Lin Xuan, he would probably be facing the same fate now: after closing the illusionary space, he would be quietly and desolately waiting for his final death in endless emptiness and darkness.
Then, just like Wu Hantian now, it completely vanished without a trace.
The Vast Sea Saint King will never return to this world.
Back then, the Vast Sea Saint Dynasty was incredibly powerful; even the Holy Spirit of the Chongming Bird Clan were on friendly terms with it.
He met Wu Hantian in his youth, when they both distinguished themselves among the Human Race, defeating countless enemies and achieving numerous feats.
Wu Hantian, as Demon Saint of the Chongming Bird Clan, was Late Saint Realm being, just one step away from becoming Great Saint. He resolutely chose to follow him at his peak.
In the years that followed, I never forgot or abandoned you.
Unfortunately...
The mighty Vast Sea Saint Dynasty, in the end, became nothing more than a dream within him.
Hearing the Vast Sea Saint King say that there was no chance of saving Wu Hantian, Lin Xuan also felt extremely regretful.
But I also know that there's nothing I can do about it.
Wu Hantian's remaining soul was far too weak.
It was many times more dilapidated than the Vast Sea Saint King.
If it weren't for a sliver of lingering attachment, it would probably have dissipated long ago.
If he had been born a few decades earlier, he might have been able to save this Saint Realm expert.
What a pity...
"But..."
But after a moment of contemplation, the Vast Sea Saint King spoke again.
This time, there was a slight chuckle in his voice.
"Although Wu Hantian has perished and cannot be resurrected, a trace of his will still remains. If your deputy pavilion master desires this inheritance, I am willing to lend a hand."
After all, he is now the Grand Elder of the Sword Pavilion.
Even though Wu Liang is of mixed race, he is indeed a descendant of Wu Hantian.
The deep bond between the Vast Sea Saint King and Wu Hantian endured for many years, even after the other's demise.
He made a decision for Wu Hantian, and even if Wu Hantian were still alive, he would never blame him.
"Can."
Lin Xuan nodded slightly.
That's exactly what he wanted.
Even before this, he knew that this legacy was very important to Wu Liang.
He was determined to help his deputy pavilion master get the items back.
During the time he was communicating with the Vast Sea Saint King, the forces of the Wu Huan and Wu Lie had already regrouped and were rushing madly into the depths of the valley.
Only a few Saint Realm elders remained, looking at each other outside the light barrier.
They hadn't expected that this inheritance would actually forbid entry into the Saint Realm.
Originally, as Saint Realm, they could unleash tremendous combat power, but now they've been directly forbidden by their ancestor...
On the contrary, Wu Liang breathed a sigh of relief.
The fighting force under his command was naturally inferior to that of the other two young masters.
However, the fact that all of the opponent's Saint Realm warriors were stopped made the three forces more balanced, which relieved him and gave him a slight greater sense of confidence than before.
He looked at Lin Xuan and said in a deep voice, "Let's go."
"Let's go in and check it out too."
Deep in the valley.
As groups of people entered, the year-round tranquility was shattered, and noise filled the air, growing louder as people approached.
But it's hard to say whether this is the situation the Demon Saint who perished here most wanted to see.
Although everyone proceeded cautiously, the scene deep in the valley finally came into view.
There are no winding mazes, nor any deliberately deadly formations.
Yes, it is merely a huge stone platform that exudes a sense of desolation despite its ancient appearance.
The stone platform, now covered in bluish-green moss, stands in the very center of the deep valley, with distorted characters imprinted on it.
Wu Liang glanced at it, frowned slightly, and whispered to Lin Xuan, "The characters on this are the unique script of my Chongming Bird Clan."
"The gist is that if someone who enters can occupy the stone platform, they can activate the Demon Saint's inheritance and completely awaken the remnant soul consciousness of that ancestor. However... only Chongming Bird Clan can awaken it; otherwise, outsiders will be subjected to frenzied attacks and multiple traps."
Lin Xuan nodded slightly after hearing this.
This is normal.
If a powerful Human Race were to perish, they would surely want to pass on their legacy to their children or close relatives. If Alien Race were to take it, they would certainly be even more ruthless than this Demon Saint.
However, the hint left behind by the Demon Saint had no warning meaning whatsoever for the Chongming Bird present; all it brought them was a frenzied excitement.
Found it!
Finally found it!
This time, there won't be any mistakes!
Whether it was Wu Huan or Wu Lie, they were all so excited when they saw the Demon Saint's inheritance that they clenched their fists.
Keep in mind, that was a being close to the Great Saint level!
If they hadn't perished here back then, their Chongming Bird Clan would surely have gained another invincible Great Saint.
This time, the most important thing is not only to obtain the other party's inheritance, but also to gain their recognition!
If you can gain the other party's approval and bring back the sacred artifact of the Chongming Bird Clan, the probability of inheriting the position of Demon Saint will skyrocket!
All three groups were somewhat excited.
Even Wu Liang saw a glimmer of hope, because Saint Realm couldn't enter. The strongest person inside was only Half-Saint, and he had two Half-Saint elders by his side. Although the odds of winning were still slim compared to before, it wasn't entirely impossible!
The two elders following Wu Liang exchanged a glance, and without needing Wu Liang's instructions, rushed straight towards the stone platform.
However...
The unexpected happened at this time.
boom!
The two elders had barely reached the barrier of the stone platform, and hadn't even stepped inside, when they were blasted away by an extremely tyrannical aura.
The two fell heavily, the impact striking their chests with tremendous force, causing a pain as if their internal organs had shifted. Their energy collapsed, and they were severely injured in an instant!
A disdainful voice followed.
"You are not worthy to enter!"