It was the time when spring was turning into summer, and a gentle, warm breeze swept through the flowers, bringing with it a rich and fragrant aroma.
After both teachers left, Lancelot sat alone on a large, flawless white rock and reviewed his previous deductions once again.
During the process of bathing in divine grace, the original owner of Luoni took a 'support awakening potion' that had been switched by his illegitimate younger brother Saerfu, and died. Lancelot happened to use his body to be reborn and descended to the Star God Realm.
The Medici Family is a great noble family, not an ordinary mortal family. They support a large number of Fate Master and are heavily guarded. If someone were to switch out the crucial auxiliary awakening potion under the watchful eyes of so many Fate Master, the person who did it must be Truth Fate Master.
Even ordinary Truth Fate Master couldn't pull off such a covert switch; it was most likely done by a Level 6 or Level Seven Truth Fate Master.
This would significantly reduce the pool of potential perpetrators of the switch.
Smaller sects are unlikely to be able to cultivate Fate Master of this caliber.
Needless to say, the probability of those independent cultivators reaching the level of Truth Fate Master without any lineage is extremely low.
If we were to say that among the many factors that contribute to the growth of Transcendent beings in the Astral Realm, talent ranks first, while inheritance and resources are tied for second place...
The Fate Master System in the Star God Realm places great emphasis on inheritance, prioritizing the inheritance of techniques such as meditation, Fate Art Template, and Fate Artifact blueprints.
Without inheritance, nothing can be accomplished.
Just like Lude Shiva, the old man who was reborn through the possession of Logo, his talent was actually not bad. However, without any inheritance and only having a rudimentary meditation method, he wasted most of his life and remained a Level Two Fate Master.
In contrast, consider the enemies Gustavo encountered.
The Shadow Serpent Clan was originally just an insignificant family, but after receiving support from the Blood River Will Cult, they obtained a large number of Fate Art Template and inherited scriptures, thus rising to prominence in one fell swoop.
Of course, the arrangement of talents, inheritances, and resources in the Star God Realm is only from a macro perspective. When it comes to individuals, there are many more variables.
Anim's good son, Ice Realm Auerbach, is a typical example. He awakened Fate with great potential and can be described as exceptionally talented. In this case, even without a good inheritance, he can go very far. If he has the help of an excellent Fate Master and the systematic training of a major sect, his future will be even more limitless.
But people like Auerbach are a minority; the main theme of the Star God Realm is still to prioritize inheritance.
The major sects that are still well-known today have all been passed down from several eras ago. Despite numerous hardships, they have remained prosperous and strong. Even the World King who unified the Star God Realm could not wipe them out, which speaks volumes.
Long-standing class stratification has resulted in almost all high-level Fate Master coming from large Fate Master Sect.
In such a case, the advanced Fate Master switched the awakening aid potion most likely came from a large Fate Master Sect.
Generally speaking, conflicts only arise when there is a stake in the matter; otherwise, no one would be so bored as to cause trouble and offend others.
Here's the question!
Who has a strong connection with the original owner of the body, Luoni Medici?
More precisely, which major Fate Master Sect would have a clear interest in Luoni, the sole direct heir of the Medici Family?
The answer lies in the [Radiant Echo] cult behind the Medici Family and the [Soul Well Council] cult behind their maternal family, the Jialuolin Family.
Of the two, the [Radiant Echo] cult is more likely.
Because if the [Soul Well Council] were to take action, they would be facing two powerful opponents, [Radiant Echo] and [Light Arrow Star God], making it difficult to switch out the auxiliary awakening potion.
Similarly, even smaller sects, or large, Fate Master Sect hiding in the shadows, might intervene.
But they face even greater obstacles, not only from [Radiant Echo] and [Light Arrow Star God], but also from the [Soul Well Council].
After all, the Medici Family and Jialuolin Family are related by marriage. Although there are disagreements between them, this is normal among large families. When it comes to common interests, they still stand on the same side and unite against external threats.
At this stage of the investigation, the mastermind behind the switch incident becomes quite clear.
The [Radiant Echo] cult is the most likely to be involved.
As for the reason, Lancelot had some guesses, but it was nothing more than for profit.
What is it about the Medici Family that these large Fate Master Sect covet most?
The answer lies in the vast cultivation resources at his disposal and his strong control over the mortal population under his command.
The former is an essential factor for Fate Master's growth and advancement.
The latter is the necessary guarantee for the continuous existence and transmission of the Fate Master Sect over the years.
In addition to this, the control that the great nobles exerted over ordinary people had another important function.
However, this crucial role was not played when the original owner Luoni, was switched, and the various reasons behind this are thought-provoking.
Now that the most likely mastermind behind the switch incident has been identified, Lancelot's next move is quite simple.
Let's lay our cards on the table!
We are all adults, just a small group of people at the top of the pyramid. If we can resolve issues through negotiation, there is no need for violence.
While Lancelot was reviewing the events and confirming that his deduction about the mastermind was correct, on the other hand, Kuliya also contacted the higher-ups of the Radiant Echo Cult.
This is a magnificent palace built of gold and jade, resplendent and radiant, with rich light-attribute elements pulsating within it. Powerful figures with imposing auras sit on thrones, looking down upon Kuliya, who has appeared in the palace.
After the greeting, the leader of the Radiant Echo Cult spoke up, asking, "You suddenly reported that something important had happened. What could it be that made you so anxious?"
Kuliya lowered his head and repeated Lancelot's words, mimicking even his tone perfectly. After finishing, he stood there without uttering a word, as if he had become a dead man.
Clearly, Kuliya wasn't completely ignorant, but he obviously didn't want to get involved in this vortex. Even the position of Lancelot's teacher wasn't something he wanted; it was forced upon him by his superiors, leaving Kuliya no choice but to accept it.
If we were to give Kuliya a precise definition, "working class" would perhaps be the most fitting description.
After Kuliya finished speaking, the leader and elders in the hall, whose Radiant Echo, fell into deep thought. Under the glow, the expressions on some people's faces changed one after another.
"Tell me, what do you think this little guy means?" the leader of the Radiant Light asked, a hint of a smile in his voice, clearly having understood much of what he was saying.
Those who can become elders of the Radiant Echo Cult are all shrewd and capable; the leader can see through them, and they are no exception.
After a moment of silence, an elder spoke up, "It seems that this young Duke, who has regained his wisdom, is a clever man and does not wish to oppose us."
"Hmph, he wants to fight back, but he needs the ability. He's just courting death." A slightly domineering voice came from another elder, carrying obvious arrogance.
Once the conversation started, the hall became lively as the elders expressed their opinions and discussed the matter at length.
The leader of the Radiant Light watched for a long while, then gently raised his hand, and all the discussions immediately ceased.
"Since he's a smart man, let's not make things difficult for him. Elder Leimingduo, why don't you go and visit the Medici Family? As long as this young Duke's conditions aren't unreasonable, you can agree to them."
"As you command!"
The cult elder named Leimingduo rose from his throne, his body radiating a dazzling light that enveloped Kuliya as well, transforming into a long rainbow as he flew away from the hall.