"Is it me and Ascendant Empyrean Ming Dao … Or should I say, the illusory Celestial Ancestor cultivation should be obtained by the Celestial Emperor and the Imperial Teacher."
Wang Lin's expression was calm as he thought to himself. The black-haired him didn't seem affected by the Imperial Teacher's words at all.
He looked at the Imperial Teacher on the altar. The Imperial Teacher's words were unpredictable, but there was one thing Wang Lin was sure of. This so-called inheritance was not as simple as it seemed!
"I wonder how I can cooperate to obtain the Celestial Ancestor's cultivation like you said!
"The Celestial Ancestor is rumored to be missing and whether he is dead or alive is unknown. How do we proceed with this inheritance?" Wang Lin slowly asked as he looked at the Imperial Teacher.
"This matter is complicated, but the Celestial Emperor is well prepared. He has found the number one genius of the celestial clan, Ascendant Empyrean Ming Dao. Even without the Celestial Ancestor's bloodline, he can become the number one Ascendant Empyrean after you. If he obtains the Celestial Ancestor's bloodline, his cultivation level will increase countless times!
Using his hatred for you to transform it into a desire to kill you and surpass you, that person would be able to condense a powerful obsession. This obsession would be enough to increase his life force to infinity. He was confident that he would be able to endure the pain of atavism and successfully force out all the power in his bloodline, transforming into the same cultivation base as the Immortal Ancestor!
"At that time, he will be the second generation Celestial Ancestor. The Celestial Emperor has schemed against Ascendant Empyrean Ming Dao for many years. I still don't know what method the Celestial Emperor used, but he is confident he can control the powerful Ascendant Empyrean Ming Dao after returning to his ancestral roots!
"I have tried to calculate, but it is a blur. However, I can vaguely figure out that it is possession and puppets!
The key to this matter is this blood pool! "The Imperial Teacher pointed at the pool of water Ascendant Empyrean Ming Dao was sitting in.
This thing is extremely difficult to obtain, and the previous generations of Celestial Emperors have barely met the requirements to allow the body to return to its ancestral roots. If you agree to my request, I will personally preside over this inheritance and transfer the cultivation that should have been given to Ascendant Empyrean Ming Dao to you!
"Once you obtain such a cultivation level, you will immediately become the number one person in the celestial clan. Your power will surpass even Grand Empyreans. At that time, you can save Lian Zunfei with just one word!" The Imperial Teacher spoke quickly.
"What do you want?" Wang Lin said slowly.
"I only have one condition. Once you acquire the cultivation base of the Celestial Ancestor, and become the second generation Celestial Ancestor, you can replace the Celestial Ancestor and undo the seal on my clan. Then, my clan will be free!" The Imperial Preceptor's eyes shone with a strange light as he stared at Wang Lin.
"At that time, my clan will choose to leave the Immortal Astral Continent and return to my clan's homeland. As for you, you can become the number one person in the celestial clan. While enjoying endless power, you can recreate the glory of the Celestial Ancestor!
If you don't believe me, I can swear that if I violate this promise, let my body turn into ashes! "
As the Imperial Preceptor spoke, he lifted his right hand and formed a strange seal. When that seal appeared, his final words did not become invisible. Instead, they appeared out of thin air and turned into numerous runes that shone with a dark light. They gathered together to form a complicated totem that floated in midair before disappearing without a trace.
The Imperial Preceptor quickly said, "This is an oath. On the Immortal Astral Continent, there is the law of the Immortal Astral Continent as a witness. With your cultivation level, you should be able to feel the existence and authenticity of this oath!"
Wang Lin silently pondered.
Time slowly passed, and for the first time, the Imperial Preceptor revealed an anxious expression.
"Wang Lin, I have no malice. Everything I said is true. There is no feud between us, and I won't harm you. I just want to fight for a free future for my clan!!!
Wang Lin looked at the struggling Ascendant Empyrean Ascendant Empyrean Ming Dao and felt the madness coming from his body.
"He has lost his mind?"
"His mind has been erased by the Celestial Emperor. All that remains is hatred and killing intent toward you!" The Imperial Preceptor nodded.
This hatred didn't seem deep to Wang Lin, but thinking about the dao Ascendant Empyrean Ming Dao cultivated, he understood a bit.
Time slowly passed. The Imperial Preceptor bitterly waited for a while. When he saw Wang Lin's indifferent expression, he couldn't help but let out a sigh. He clenched his teeth and spoke once more.
"If Wang Daoyou agrees, I can give you all the Joss Flames provided by the cave worlds on the Immortal Astral Continent. If Wang Daoyou absorbs all this Joss Flames, it will greatly benefit him!
"Whether it is cultivation, spells, or lifespan, they can all undergo a transformation. After a long time, there is a chance to reach a state of emptiness and destruction!
This level is enough to stand at the peak of the universe! "
Once the Imperial Preceptor finished speaking, he lifted his right hand and grabbed the center of his brows. As his body trembled violently, a black crystal the size of a fist gradually appeared between his brows. There was no light coming from the crystal, but there was an extremely dense Joss Flame energy spreading out from it.
"This is the Joss Flame core provided by all the cave worlds on the Immortal Astral Continent. With this, the entire continent will constantly provide you with Joss Flames!
"The Celestial Ancestor was born from the void and is different from my clan. He can't absorb it himself, so he needs the bodies of my clan members to convert it. There are many people in this world that absorb Joss Flames, but they aren't pure. Once they absorb it, it becomes a seed for my clan!
"However, you are different. You were born in the Joss Flame cave world, so you don't need my clan to convert it like the Celestial Ancestor. Your soul and body can be directly absorbed!!"
The Imperial Preceptor's eyes were filled with decisiveness as he waved his right hand. The black crystal flew toward Wang Lin!
The incoming crystal seemed to be obstructed by Wang Lin and no longer moved. It floated in the air and remained motionless.
After the Imperial Preceptor took out the crystal from his body, his entire body aged as if he was decaying.
The Imperial Preceptor's voice was ancient as he softly said, "This is my clan's life crystal. After losing it, I don't have much time left. I'll give this to you in hopes that you can trust me and help my clan's children once. Let them leave this place … Return to their homeland …"
Wang Lin silently pondered for a moment before he waved his right hand at the crystal. He put it away but didn't immediately absorb it. He looked up at the Imperial Preceptor and nodded.
"I don't know about the Immortal Astral Oath, I only know about blood oaths!"
As Wang Lin spoke, he raised his right hand and a drop of blood flew out. This drop of blood contained Wang Lin's aura. This aura was very strong, and if it exploded into a blood mist, it would make it so that people who sensed it wouldn't be able to tell if it was real or fake!
"If what you said is true, then I can help you once!"
Wang Lin's words entered the drop of blood, causing it to shine brightly. Wang Lin flicked it toward the Imperial Preceptor and it floated before him.
The Imperial Preceptor became excited. He looked at the drop of blood before him and pointed at the pool where Ascendant Empyrean Ming Dao was and quickly spoke.
"Many thanks, Fellow Cultivator!!
Time is of the essence, so I ask Fellow Cultivator to enter the pool and I'll cast the spell. While the Celestial Emperor is being restrained and Ascendant Empyrean Ming Dao hasn't awakened, I'll transfer his inheritance to you!
This matter will be painful and will need to change your bloodline so that the Celestial Ancestor's blood will flow through your body. I ask Fellow Cultivator not to resist, because once you resist, all your efforts will be wasted … Wang Daoyou … "The Imperial Preceptor's expression was extremely serious as he looked at Wang Lin with deep gratitude. He clasped his hands at Wang Lin for the second time!
"My clan will remember Fellow Cultivator's kindness!!
The Old Man represents all of my clan members on the Immortal Astral Continent to thank Fellow Cultivator! "
Wang Lin's expression was indifferent as he slowly walked toward the pool. However, just as he got close to the pool, he suddenly looked up at the Imperial Teacher. The Imperial Teacher's expression was one of gratitude, and his gaze toward Wang Lin was filled with an ancient and death aura. As he had said, after losing the crystal, he didn't have much time left.
Wang Lin slowly said, "I have to save Lian Daofei first!"
The Imperial Preceptor smiled bitterly as he looked at Lian Daofei, who was locked up by the nine chains, and shook his head with a sigh.
"Wang Daoyou, the Old Man doesn't want to lie to you. The chains on Lian Daofei were placed by the Celestial Emperor, so I can't open them. Once I touch them, even if he fights with Gemini, he will immediately notice … Also, the Old Man really can't open them.
"However, as long as you obtain the power of the Celestial Ancestor, everything will be solved!
Trust me once, Fellow Cultivator, trust me once. I promise you with the lives and futures of all my clan members!
Trust me! "
The Imperial Preceptor's expression was extremely sincere. He had paid the price of his life just to make Wang Lin trust him once.
Wang Lin looked at the Imperial Preceptor and silently pondered for a bit. He then nodded and stepped into the pool. However, just as his right foot landed in the blood-like pool, Wang Lin's right foot in the pool slightly trembled.
This movement was very light, and with the ripples caused by him stepping in, no one could detect a trace of slaughter aura coming from Wang Lin's right foot.
The moment this aura appeared, it charged toward the ferocious Ascendant Empyrean Ming Dao and entered his body.
The Imperial Teacher on the altar was very excited. He looked at Wang Lin step into the pool and immediately formed a seal. He activated the last trace of vitality in his body and was about to use it as a secret spell. However, just at this moment, the entire underground palace suddenly became cold!
Ascendant Empyrean Ming Dao, who was inside the pool, suddenly opened his eyes. After a moment of confusion, he revealed a monstrous amount of madness. The coldness came from his body, and the moment he opened his eyes, the pool rapidly froze!
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