Chapter 508: Inheritance! Heaven and Earth Oath
True Divine Qiufang can see my true identity?
This…? Jiang Ye was stunned. According to Sister Caiyi, True Divine Qiufang had perished countless years ago.
The figure before him should have been merely a projection or avatar.
Yet now? It had instantly recognized his possession of the White Dragon True Legacy?
This far exceeded Jiang Ye’s expectations.
Are the Caikun Civilization and the White Dragon Civilization hostile to each other? Countless thoughts raced through Jiang Ye’s mind.
He had asked Bai Gui about the Caikun Civilization, but she knew nothing about it.
As the Inheritance Guardian Spirit of the White Dragon Civilization, Bai Gui had been created only when her civilization was on the brink of extinction. Many things remained only partially understood by her.
“I don’t think so,” Jiang Ye said. “If there were true animosity, True Divine Qiufang wouldn’t have spoken with such a tone.” With this thought, he immediately turned to the towering figure.
“Senior,” Jiang Ye said, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture. “I am Jiang Ye, and I passed the trial set by Sister Caiyi. As a result, I was brought here.”
“All who pass the trial come to this place,” the towering figure replied.
“You have comprehended the five fundamental elements. By rights, you should become my true inheritance,” the figure continued. “However, you have already cultivated the White Dragon Divine Canon and have no need to cultivate another Primordial Divine Manual.”
Jiang Ye was stunned.
Could cultivation techniques clash?
“Yet, your arrival here is clearly the will of fate,” the figure declared.
“I will not accept you as my disciple, and you cannot obtain the core inheritance,” the majestic voice boomed. “But I will impart other inheritance techniques to you.”
“In return, you must make a promise.”
“If you become a true divine in the future, you must journey to the Caikun Civilization,” the voice commanded. “There, you shall proclaim to the world that you received guidance from True Divine Qiufang.”
“Very well,” Jiang Ye said decisively. “I agree.”
Becoming a true divine? That’s a distant future concern.
“Take a heaven and earth oath,” the majestic figure commanded.
“A heaven and earth oath?” Jiang Ye asked, puzzled. “What’s that?”
“A heaven and earth oath is a vow sworn upon the heavens and earth,” the majestic figure explained. “Once sworn, you will be bound by the laws of heaven and earth. Should you violate it, you will be unable to perceive any laws.”
Jiang Ye’s understanding dawned.
So, this oath doesn’t directly threaten one’s life, but it prevents one from comprehending laws?
That means it would have little impact on cultivators below the ninth breakthrough.
But for divinities, the consequences would be catastrophic.
“Alright, I agree,” Jiang Ye said. “How do I take a heaven and earth oath?”
“Swear upon the heavens and earth, and then…” the majestic voice continued.
Quickly.
Following the instructions, Jiang Ye swore the heaven and earth oath.
Buzz~
The moment he finished, Jiang Ye faintly sensed an invisible force connecting him to the fabric of reality.
“This is the heaven and earth oath?” Jiang Ye marveled.
But the instant the oath was sworn…
Boom!
Jiang Ye felt an overwhelming surge of information flood his mind, nearly shattering his consciousness.
“Nine Heavens Spear Technique.”
“Heaven and Earth Saber Technique.”
A vast inheritance surged into Jiang Ye’s mind, merging directly with his memories, just as Bai Gui’s inheritance of the White Dragon True Divine Manual had done.
“Law Manifestation of Heaven and Earth!”
“Five Fundamental Mysteries Combination Method!”
“Divine Arts!”
“Weapon Forging Miscellaneous Studies!”
Countless streams of information converged, nearly overwhelming Jiang Ye’s consciousness.
This is too vast!
In that instant, Jiang Ye felt as if he had been infused with boundless knowledge, subtly altering his very aura. He transformed from an ignorant youth into an elder who had lived through countless ages.
Indeed!
This comprehensive inheritance contained the entire foundation of a primordial true divine!
In a mere moment, Jiang Ye had acquired the accumulated wisdom of a primordial true divine’s entire lifetime, his own aura becoming imbued with an ancient, profound resonance.
“This…?”
“This inheritance!” Jiang Ye thought, his heart pounding with shock.
He had never imagined the inheritance would be so immense.
While it lacked the core Primordial Divine Manual, it encompassed all other paths—Sword Dao, Spear Dao, Saber Dao, and even a vast array of miscellaneous studies.
It appeared chaotic at first glance, but in reality, it was incredibly comprehensive.
The key was that each meticulously categorized branch within it was likely a priceless treasure, representing the lifelong insights of a primordial true divine.
If such an inheritance were to spread, even the divinities would go mad with envy.
“Hah!”
Jiang Ye opened his eyes and immediately bowed respectfully toward the majestic figure in the distance. “Thank you, True Divine Qiufang, for imparting this knowledge. This junior has no way to repay you, but in time, I will ensure your name resounds throughout the Seventh Starfield.”
He now understood: True Divine Qiufang was likely a supreme being who had been deeply obsessed with fame and glory.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have cared so much about his reputation even after death.
As expected.
“Heh heh…”
“You are quite impressive,” the majestic figure chuckled. “Your innate talent is exceptional. It’s a pity you’ve already become the White Dragon True Legacy inheritor.”
The voice faded away.
The void before Jiang Ye began to shift.
When he opened his eyes again, he found himself back in the Inheritance Space, standing before Caiyi.
“Sister Caiyi,” Jiang Ye quickly said, “I’ve received the inheritance, but…”
“I already know,” Caiyi replied calmly. “You are the inheritor of the White Dragon Civilization?”
Clearly, Caiyi could sense Jiang Ye’s conversation with True Divine Qiufang.
“Yes,” Jiang Ye admitted. “I cultivate the White Dragon True Divine Manual.”
He had already confirmed that the White Dragon Civilization and the Caikun Civilization were not hostile to each other. Otherwise, True Divine Qiufang would never have bestowed his inheritance upon him. Therefore, Jiang Ye saw no reason to hide the truth.
“The White Dragon True Divine Manual is also a Primordial Divine Manual.”
“Therefore, my lord will not grant you the core inheritance,” Caiyi sighed softly. “It’s a pity. I had hoped you would become my lord’s true inheritance.”
“Does cultivating a Primordial Divine Manual prevent one from practicing others?” Jiang Ye couldn’t help but ask.
“Techniques cannot be lightly imparted.”
Caiyi glanced at him. “My lord, True Divine Qiufang, values the master-disciple relationship greatly. If you had received inheritance from another primordial true divine, he would never have accepted you as his disciple.”
“Of course, that’s just my lord’s nature.”
“If you obtain inheritance from another primordial true divine, you may cultivate it, provided there’s no conflict,” Caiyi explained.
Jiang Ye’s understanding dawned.
True Divine Qiufang, though fond of fame and fortune, placed extraordinary emphasis on lineage.
He was truly a unique and powerful figure.
“There’s no need for regret,” Caiyi said. “The White Dragon True Divine Manual you cultivate is exceptionally formidable among the Primordial Divine Manuals. Once you ascend to divinity, you’ll have a significant advantage over other divinities.”
“Of course, it still falls far short of my master’s core inheritance.”
Jiang Ye couldn’t help but smile.
Who was stronger or weaker? He wasn’t qualified to judge.
From Caiyi’s perspective, True Divine Qiufang’s inheritance was undoubtedly superior, but whether that was truly the case remained to be seen.
“Furthermore,” Caiyi continued, “the inheritances my master bestowed upon you are mostly true-divine-grade.”
“However, the vast majority of these inheritances focus on the stages before ascending to divinity.”
“Once you reach the divinity realm, the content becomes extremely sparse,” Caiyi explained. “You can check for yourself to see if what I’m saying is true.”
Startled by her words, Jiang Ye immediately began to sense the inheritances within his sea of consciousness.
(End of the Chapter)