Sensing the astonished gazes of everyone around, Wu Tian felt no pride.
The world envied his fortune, but only he understood the immense responsibility it entailed.
Therefore, his expression remained calm as he addressed the Sword God, "Sword God, there's no need for further words, is there?"
"You and I both know that wielding such power is no easy feat."
"So why must you place me in such a predicament?"
Hearing this, the Sword God's tone carried a hint of admiration:
"Indeed, it's no wonder the Thunder God listed you as his successor. Your disposition is truly beyond that of ordinary people."
"The Thunder God and I are good friends. Since you are his successor, you shall accompany me to the Sword Tomb as well."
"I also wish to ask you about matters concerning the Thunder God."
As soon as the Sword God finished speaking, two beams of light descended from the sky, enveloping Wu Tian and Li Xingyun.
Soon, the two disappeared.
For both of them, such a teleportation was instantaneous.
With a momentary blur, they arrived in another space.
As the name "Sword Tomb" suggested, this was a domain dedicated to swords.
The sky was as hard as iron, and as far as the eye could see, the ground was littered with countless swords of all kinds.
Some swords were weathered and old, while others remained as pristine as new.
A sharp aura permeated the space, as if even a slight breath would cause one's lungs to ache from being cut.
Wu Tian did not display much surprise at this.
Li Xingyun, however, widened his mouth and exclaimed in awe, "My heavens, is this the Sword Tomb?"
"Isn't it incredibly cool?"
Wu Tian remarked, "It seems this place, like the Thunder God's Immortal Realm, is a unique space opened by an Immortal King."
"In my opinion, after the Sword God's demise, he likely merged his primordial spirit with the Sword Tomb."
"This allowed him to maintain his form as an energy being."
"Is that so?" Li Xingyun was about to ask, but at that moment, a hearty laugh echoed within the Sword Tomb.
"Hahaha, little fellow, it seems you know quite a lot."
As the voice faded, sword shadows rained down from the sky, and within these shadows, a tall figure slowly materialized.
The Sword God bore little resemblance to his statue, except that his personal appearance was more refined.
A pair of sword-like eyebrows slanted towards his temples, giving him a spirited look.
Upon seeing him, Li Xingyun and Wu Tian clasped their fists together and bowed, "Greetings, Sword God."
The Sword God casually waved his hand, saying, "Alright, we're not outside anymore. Don't stand on ceremony with me."
"I detest rules and regulations. You can both relax here."
The Sword God's words left Li Xingyun stunned.
Wu Tian, however, quickly reacted and smiled, saying, "It seems the Sword God is just like the Thunder God."
"Both are magnanimous individuals."
The Sword God lazily waved his hand again, "Magnanimous? It's simply that I dislike rigid structures and constraints."
"Hey, you over there, come closer. Let me get a good look at you."
Hearing this, Li Xingyun's expression turned peculiar.
Why was this Sword God so different from what he had imagined?
He had been so nervous internally.
It seemed the aura of majesty he displayed earlier in the outside world was merely an act put on by the Sword God.
The Sword God seemed to understand Li Xingyun's thoughts and smiled, "What, did I scare you just now?"
"There's nothing to be afraid of."
"One must maintain appearances in front of others. Otherwise, how could I live up to my reputation as the Sword God?"
Li Xingyun's expression became even more peculiar.
This Sword God truly had no pretense whatsoever.
He obediently walked up to the Sword God, who scrutinized him for a moment before nodding, "Hmm, not bad. You are indeed a promising talent."
"Since that is the case, you shall receive the ultimate inheritance."
"Ultimate inheritance?" Li Xingyun blinked. "What does that mean?"
The Sword God replied, "What's there to ask? Ultimate means the best!"
"Among the sect leaders throughout history, your talent is the best, so you are rightfully entitled to the supreme inheritance."
"Cherish it well. Even that young lad with the surname Xiao back then was not qualified to receive such an inheritance."
"So, for you to receive it is considered your good fortune in this lifetime."
The person the Sword God referred to was, of course, Ling Jianxiao.
Intrigued, Li Xingyun couldn't help but ask, "Then what kind of inheritance did Sect Leader Ling receive back then?"
The Sword God casually replied, "What else could it be but a Level One inheritance?"
"Although his talent was quite good, it was still a considerable distance from the ultimate inheritance. So, I could only grant him a Level One inheritance."
"No way?" Li Xingyun was astonished. "Sect Leader Ling was the fastest to reach the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm in the history of the Heavenly Sword Divine Sect."
"How can such talent be considered slow?"
The Sword God said, "It seems you've misunderstood something. It wasn't his talent that determined his subsequent cultivation speed."
"That speed was bestowed upon him by the Level One inheritance."
"Furthermore, the Level One inheritance could only support him up to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. His cultivation speed would not remain so rapid afterward."
"So that's how it is," Li Xingyun murmured softly, "No wonder..."
He had once heard that due to Ling Jianxiao's incredibly rapid cultivation speed,
The sect members at the time had all said that Ling Jianxiao would become the first person to successfully ascend to the Immortal King realm since the ancient war.
Yet, after so many years, Ling Jianxiao had still not achieved this feat.
Now it seemed, Ling Jianxiao wasn't unwilling, but simply incapable!
He then continued to ask, "In that case, what exactly is this ultimate inheritance?"
The Sword God answered, "Isn't it easy to understand?"
"If a Level One inheritance is enough to allow one to reach the Great Luo Golden Immortal, then the ultimate inheritance should naturally guarantee your ascension to the Immortal King realm!"
"What?!" Although the Sword God's words were still casual,
The information they conveyed undoubtedly shocked Li Xingyun greatly.
He stammered, "Immortal... Immortal... Immortal King? No way!"
"Sword God, are you playing a trick on me?"
The Sword God glanced at him, "Playing a trick? I have no such leisure."
"Whether it's a Level One or Level Two inheritance, in the end, it's merely about maximizing one's talent to the greatest extent."
"But the ultimate inheritance is different. Once you accept this inheritance, it means you have... accepted the position of Sword God!"
Towards the end, the Sword God's tone suddenly intensified.
In an instant, the Sword Tomb trembled, and myriad long swords seemed to resonate with a violent roar.