Chapter 271
Eighteen colossal statues lifted their right arms, casting forth eighteen beams of intense light, all
converging into vin''s body. Streams of energy interwove through his Channels of Energy,
coursing through his veins like a raging flood washing over his entire being, ultimately gathering at
his heart.
Thump!
His heart beat violently, swelling with might and contracting fiercely, as if it were about to burst,
surging with tumultuous power. His blood boiled, circting rapidly throughout his body in an
unending flow.
vin had no awareness of what was happening. His consciousness was submerged in boundless
darkness, as if he had fallen into a deep slumber.
The Legacy of the Ancient Kings continuously poured into vin, transforming his body.
Unbeknownst to him, his heart underwent astonishing changes, even the color of his blood shifted.
Golden patterns crawled across his heart, beginning to spread throughout his veins, and strands of
gold appeared in the scorching blood.
E, Cedrick, and Mari had been cast aside by the bright light, tumbling below the altar, taking a
long time to slowly awaken. It was as though they had been in a deep slumber, with no recollection
of what had just transpired.
"What is that…?" they eximed in astonishment, gazing upon the altar above where a massive
heart-shaped conglomeration of light and shadows throbbed tumultuously in mid-air. Within the
‘heart,'' a vague silhouette could be seen – surely, it was vin.
"Mari, what do you know?" E asked with curiosity, her eyes fixed on the altar.
"It must be the inheritance of the Ancient Kings. They have chosen vin," replied Mari with her
usual calm, neither joy nor sorrow touching her. It was an opportunity that came unbidden, and
since they chose vin, they had their reasons. What would her mentor think? Cobalt Strike had
sought this knowledge for over twenty years, only for vin to fulfill it.
"How did vine to know of this ce?"
Mari shook her head. This was a secret of Cobalt Strike, as well as vin''s. "I hope you can
keep the secret of today."
"The Legacy of the Ancient Kings…" Cedrick murmured, a hint of envy creeping into his voice. This
was a chance, a monumental one, possibly life-changing for vin.
E nced at the altar and suddenly chuckled. "Mari, do you want vin? If not, I might make
my move."
Mari was silent and deep in thought. Her mood was nearly spoiled by thement.
“Kings’ eptance, hehe, he might be a king in the making. Such a man is worth iming early.”
Mari was speechless.
“Let him receive the inheritance. We can’t leave empty-handed,” E said, her eyes sparkling with
mischief as she moved deeper into the cave, finding a little fox luxuriating in the Life’s Spring, a
magical treasure so rare that it was said to transform one’s very being, to purify thoroughly! A rarity
in the outside world, it was priceless, yet here it was plentiful, a testament to the once-great ancient
kingdom’s prosperity.
Mari and Cedrick, no longer concerned for vin, each found a secluded Life’s Spring to soak in
and cultivate. Compared to the ‘tattered’ weapons, a basin of Life’s Spring was a thousand times
more precious.
As they meditated in the Life’s Spring, and as vin began to receive the inheritance, a ''stone''
began to stir in a deep corner of the cave. The stone, only the size of a palm, wobbled before its
surface cracked open, revealing a white shell.
It was a tiny turtle!
The Ivory Turtle shook off its stonyyer. Its delicate little ws emerged, and soon, its head
peeked out. It seemed to have slept far too long, looking disoriented, and gazing around in a half-
sleepy daze. It was adorable and diminutive.
"Huh?" The Ivory Turtle''s attention was caught by the massive ''heart'' above the altar. After a
moment of bewilderment, it shook its head and looked again, still confused. Then, shaking its head
once more, it fixed its gaze on the altar. Its small eyes gradually regained their brightness, and its
pupils dted.
"Holy smokes!" The Ivory Turtle jolted awake, shockingly uttering a curse.
Throughout the cave, E, Mari, and Cedrick frowned slightly. Had someone just spoken?
The Ivory Turtle stared wide-eyed at the altar''s strange ''heart,'' seemingly in disbelief. “Inheritance?
Those shameless, ancient scoundrels actually found someone to pass it on to?”
They strained their ears, hearing faint murmurs. Was it an illusion, perhaps?
"How long have I slept…" The Ivory Turtle slowly crawled forward, but a chain of ivory tethered to its
shell prevented it from going far. It was trying to see who was inheriting when its gaze identally
fell upon the nearby Life''s Spring, where Mari was submerged.
Mist rose, and in the enveloping fog, Mari sat cross-legged, her concentration deep, absorbing
the powerful essence of life. Her shoulders and below were dipped in the clear spring water, her
white gown undting gently, hinting at her perfect form. Her skin was glowing, her hair was glossyN?velDrama.Org ? 2024.
and shiny, and her delicate features were made even more exquisite with the help of Restoration
Aether. She was as beautiful as a goddess in a dream.