The abyss into which Ice Cliff Fortress was dragged exuded a mere wisp of its terrifying aura, causing Luo Feng to feel a chill of dread in his heart: “This ancient civilization, long gone countless eons ago, truly possessed formidable power. No wonder they were capable of creating the Cosmic Barges! Even a single modification by Dandonghe to the Mausoleum Barge made it this terrifying.”
Over 200 powerful beings inside the hall listened intently, trying to discern from the sounds the fate of the Divine Eye Clan’s branch within the Ice Cliff Fortress.
“After all, it’s a Supreme Treasure Palace. One wouldn’t easily die inside.”
“Haven’t you heard? In Dandonghe’s homeland, in that ancient civilization, there was no concept of Supreme Treasures at all.”
“All the inscriptions on countless treasures are in the script of that ancient civilization, clearly indicating they were left behind by that ancient civilization… Since Dandonghe dares to say so, he must have confidence.”
“No concept of Supreme Treasures? What does that mean?”
Some of the strong couldn’t help but whisper in hushed tones.
Luo Feng’s mind also raced with thoughts.
Indeed.
That ancient civilization was incomparably powerful, possessing beings far stronger than even the mightiest cosmic entities. Even the two Primordial Ancestors of the Sacred Grounds might not have matched the peak existences of that ancient civilization. With such lofty standards, their perception of weapons naturally differed. After his own experiences traversing spaces like the Wing Realm, Luo Feng had come to understand…
Even Supreme Treasures varied in strength!
To the weak, it’s impossible to unleash the full might of a Supreme Treasure, so naturally, one cannot judge its true power. But in the hands of beings like the Primordial Ancestors, like Dandonghe, or even more terrifying existences, the strength of those treasures could be clearly discerned.
Therefore—
In that ancient civilization, there was no such concept as “Supreme.”
In that ancient civilization, even the so-called Supreme Treasures likely had a much clearer classification, though such distinctions held little meaning for Luo Feng…
Because in this era, the strongest beings are merely “Cosmic Mightiest.”
As for the two Primordial Ancestors of the Sacred Grounds?
They had never left the Sacred Universes! Outside forces had long suspected whether these two ancestors were even still alive.
“The Demon-Killing Wings originally had six pairs of wings,” Luo Feng mused silently. “According to the memory fragments from the Wing Spirit… it was likely due to a battle between two super-powerful beings that damaged the Demon-Killing Wings. If even such an inconceivable Supreme Treasure could fall into such a state, how terrifying must those two super beings have been? Probably ancient civilization warriors.”
Compared to the ancient civilization…
After countless eons and cycles, the overall power had severely declined, far inferior to that ancient civilization.
…
As Luo Feng was lost in thoughts about the ancient civilization, imagining its might and speculating why it had vanished into the river of time—
“Whoosh~~~” The floor of the hall cracked open once again at the same spot as before, exuding a terrifying aura.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Three streaks of light flew out and hovered before the Thunder Garment Demon God. The three artifacts were: an Ice Cliff Fortress the size of a fist, seemingly carved from icy jade; a peculiar statue of an exotic beast; and a dazzling three-colored pearl.
“According to your classifications, two of these three treasures are Supreme Treasures, while the third is somewhat unique. Though not quite a Supreme Treasure, I think it suits you well,” Dandonghe smiled as he looked down. “Thunder Garment, accept them.”
The Thunder Garment Demon God stared at the three artifacts before him, his expression complex.
“These… these three treasures…”
“Ice Cliff Fortress?”
“Isn’t that the Divine Realm?”
“Phantom Heart Pearl?”
The over 200 powerhouses nearby, especially the five Cosmic Mightiest, instantly recognized them, their eyes burning with desire. But soon, everyone was in an uproar of shock!
“Ahhh! Three treasures? Did the Divine Eye Clan perish?”
“The Second Prime and the Seventh Prime were both inside the Ice Cliff Fortress. They’re both dead?”
“Other Cosmic Lords might have self-destructed early and perhaps survived through their clones. But the Second Prime and the Seventh Prime didn’t have clones… They couldn’t escape at all. Both were Cosmic Mightiest with Supreme Treasures. How could they be killed so easily?”
“Too… too…”
“This is just… incredible…”
“That ancient civilization is too terrifying.” The more than 200 powerhouses were left speechless.
A Supreme Treasure Palace was considered an absolute sanctuary to them. Unless one recklessly charged into another’s small universe, or ventured into the Core Zone, or foolishly attempted to traverse the cycle of reincarnation… otherwise, there was no way to kill someone inside a Supreme Treasure Palace.
Perspective!
From Dandonghe’s perspective, naturally, no treasure was absolutely invincible. To him, the Ice Cliff Fortress was just another artifact whose power and weaknesses he could quickly discern.
The other over 200 powerhouses in the hall were both shocked and envious. After all, these were two Supreme Treasures and the Phantom Heart Pearl. The Phantom Heart Pearl was a unique treasure, ideal for illusionary attacks and also capable of stabilizing one’s soul, making it an extremely potent soul-related treasure. The Thunder Garment Demon God was naturally suited for illusion techniques.
“You can easily attune to the Phantom Heart Pearl,” Dandonghe looked down directly. “As for the remaining two Supreme Treasures, the Ice Cliff Fortress will be manageable if your willpower is strong enough… Only the Divine Realm will be extremely difficult to attune to. Go back and study it carefully. It might take time, but you might succeed.”
The Thunder Garment Demon God nodded eagerly and immediately began the attunement process on the spot.
The Phantom Heart Pearl and the Ice Cliff Fortress were indeed successfully attuned in one go.
“Hahaha…”
“I already have many peak treasures, but only the Thunder Garment was a special one,” the Thunder Garment Demon God sighed. “I’ve always engaged in close combat, and my illusion techniques lacked good tools. Now with the Phantom Heart Pearl, my offensive abilities have significantly improved. And with the Ice Cliff Fortress for protection… the Divine Eye Clan…”
The Thunder Garment Demon God’s nine pairs of eyes gleamed with a sinister light.
This made the other powerhouses sigh inwardly… Poor Divine Eye Clan. Now that the Thunder Garment Demon God had grown even stronger, how could he possibly let them off when he leaves?
“Thank you, Master Dandonghe,” the Thunder Garment Demon God expressed his gratitude with a bow.
“The matter is settled,” Dandonghe, seated on the throne atop the hall, nodded slightly. “You may now leave. As for the other candidates…”
Dandonghe’s gaze swept over the other 200 powerhouses: “The inheritance trial will begin shortly. Once it starts, those who fail will perish, their souls completely obliterated along with all their clones. My lineage requires a soul for cultivation, which is why I only chose those possessing souls… Naturally, I also have methods to handle souls.”
All 200 powerhouses were startled.
Indeed.
Back at the Cube Device, those eliminated like Yanguzhu and the Haizu lacked souls. Some other rock or plant-based beings who made it in were special cases—they possessed souls.
“Only Galaxy and Bloodstone have broken through the third bottleneck,” Dandonghe looked down coldly. “They have the highest chance. As for the four who broke through the second bottleneck, they still have a slim chance. As for those who broke through the first bottleneck, unless you can suddenly unleash hidden potential, you’re just here to fill numbers.”
“I will send off Thunder Garment and the other five Cosmic Mightiest.”
“Those of you who wish to give up, decide now.”
“This is your final chance!”
Dandonghe’s voice echoed through the hall, and silence fell.
From the very beginning of this inheritance trial, Dong He had always provided the candidates with the opportunity to withdraw. As long as they hadn’t accessed the inheritance, everything could be reversed. But now, the inheritance was about to begin… This was their final chance to survive. If even the Second Prime and Seventh Prime, hidden within the Ice Cliff Fortress, had been annihilated, no one dared to harbor any illusions of侥幸.
“I withdraw!”
“I withdraw!”
“I withdraw!”
Soon, several powerhouses stepped forward to withdraw. For instance, Peng Gongzhu, a Cosmic Sovereign, along with an Eternal Deity from the Original Universe Human faction who had broken through the first bottleneck, all chose to withdraw.
…
“You all withdraw. Even though you’ve broken through the first bottleneck, your potential is extraordinary. Going into the inheritance trial would just be suicide… We already have Luo Feng in our clan. there’s no need for you to go,” the Ax Creator directly stated within the Virtual Universe. “As for Peng Gong… he is one of the pillars of our clan. It’s unnecessary for him to risk his life.”
“Yes.”
…
“Fall back. As for the other elites of our clan, send them forth! Remember, retrieve the numerous treasures… Losing so many treasures would deal a severe blow to our clan.”
“Yes.”
…
“All other powerhouses of our Sacred Ground shall proceed to attempt the inheritance, obtaining as much inheritance information as possible. You withdraw and bring back the Supreme Treasures.”
“Yes.”
…
Various factions were rapidly making arrangements.
For various reasons—whether to retrieve treasures or out of concern that certain powerful individuals did not want to use them as cannon fodder… in short, the number of people withdrawing into the hall was indeed increasing sharply.
In a short while—
In the dim and hazy hall of the Mausoleum Barge, only 236 strong individuals remained resolute in their pursuit of the inheritance, while dozens of others had already chosen to withdraw and depart.
“All of you, get out of here now!” Dandonghe gestured toward the distance, and with a thunderous boom~~~
The corridor gate opened.
“Return along the path you came,” Dandonghe commanded.
The six Cosmic Mightiest (including Thunder Garment), various Cosmic Lords, a few rare Cosmic Sovereigns, and Immortal Deities swiftly flew into the corridor and soon disappeared into the distance. With another thunderous rumble, the gate closed once more. The 236 remaining powerhouses in the hall had already made their decision.
Rather die than retreat! They must bring back some information!
Luo Feng scanned his surroundings, silently marveling… Among these 236 powerhouses, 235 were undoubtedly doomed to perish! The only ones with a genuine chance of survival were Luo Feng and the Bloodstone Sovereign. As for the other powerhouses, they were merely gambling with their lives—especially those who had only broken through the first bottleneck. They were practically walking to their deaths.
Every race that rose to prominence and established itself in their respective eras…
It was because their strong ones were willing to step forward at critical moments! In truth, these strong individuals had climbed from the bottom, enduring countless life-and-death trials, and long since regarded death lightly. They only cared whether their deaths were meaningful.
For their races… for their races’ transcendence of the cycle and eternal existence, death would be worth it!
“You all have no path to retreat,” Dandonghe stood up. “Only one among you shall inherit my Dandonghe lineage. Follow me.”
Dandonghe turned toward the throne.
Boom~~~
The throne and the rock wall behind it suddenly split open, releasing sounds of countless waterfalls, fragrant flowers, and even faint calls of flying birds and roars of exotic beasts. It was a vast, independent space.
“This is the inheritance space of my Dandonghe lineage,” Dandonghe said with a distant gaze, speaking slowly. “Nearly every generation of the strong has received their inheritance here. I was no exception.”
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