Fairy Lei smiled and said, "You don't need to be shy, I can understand you."
"It's just that I thought my inheritance could be the first, but now it seems my child is at a disadvantage."
Wu Tian understood the implication behind Fairy Lei's words, which made him even more embarrassed.
He couldn't help but think to himself, "Great one, you can't blame me for this, can you?"
"It's a matter of first come, first served. What could I do?"
However, Fairy Lei was clearly just joking. She changed the subject and said,
"But that child is my descendant, and you are my husband's successor. I think you two are quite suitable for each other."
Wu Tian was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "Descendant?"
"What is your relationship with this Lei family?"
Fairy Lei smiled and said, "It's very simple, because my son and I are the first generation patriarchs of the Lei family."
"So everyone in the Lei family carries our bloodline."
"So that's how it is," Wu Tian suddenly realized.
Fairy Lei continued, "Alright, enough with the pleasantries. Let's begin the inheritance."
"The inheritance process is not difficult, it just takes a little longer. Child, you should start condensing your immortal energy now."
Lei Qianjiao nodded, then sat down cross-legged and began to condense her immortal energy.
Fairy Lei's jade hands began to form hand seals, and a profound aura immediately emanated from her.
This aura contained the power of the Sacred Dragon and Fairy Lei's own strength.
Based on Wu Tian's estimation, Fairy Lei's strength should have reached the level of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
She was even stronger than Lei Zhengxuan, who was also a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
From this, one could imagine how powerful the Sacred Thunder Sect was at its peak.
Then, Fairy Lei let out a delicate cry and injected a stream of golden lightning power into Lei Qianjiao's body.
Lei Qianjiao trembled slightly, and then her entire body was enveloped by a golden mist.
Thus, the inheritance officially began.
Fairy Lei appeared somewhat weak, and her body seemed to have become more ethereal.
Wu Tian had seen this scene before with the Thunder God, so his heart couldn't help but tremble. He immediately asked,
"Fairy Lei, what is your current situation?"
"Logically speaking, once one reaches the immortal realm, they should be immortal."
"And with your strength, it's even less likely that you would perish."
"But you look... not quite... well?"
Fairy Lei smiled slightly and said, "There's no need to be so cautious. I know what you truly want to say."
"Your judgment is correct. I am indeed no longer alive."
"If it weren't for the power of the Sacred Dragon, I probably wouldn't have been able to leave behind any inheritance."
This situation made Wu Tian find it hard to believe.
He couldn't help but ask again, "What exactly happened?"
"I simply can't imagine that a powerful expert like you would end up in such a state."
Fairy Lei still smiled and said, "What's so surprising about that?"
"Even the mighty Sacred Dragon, didn't it perish?"
Wu Tian's reaction was quick, and his expression immediately turned solemn. He said,
"Could it be because of the demons?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Fairy Lei's beautiful eyes, and then she smiled and said,
"You are indeed very clever. That's right, it was the demons."
"When Emperor Shitian attacked the Sacred Dragon Immortal Realm, the outside world was also drawn into the great battle."
"Later, the Sacred Dragon and the Heavenly Phoenix sealed the Demon Lord, and humanity, along with the spirit beasts, counterattacked, thus clearing out the demon race."
"And before the Sacred Dragon died, it gave fragments of the Sacred Dragon Treasure to five people, and I was one of them."
"But later, a demon whose strength was close to that of a Demon Emperor broke free and reappeared in this world."
"I was no match for it, so I had no choice but to self-destruct, thus perishing with it."
"I injected my damaged primordial spirit into this statue, waiting for future generations to come for the fragments."
"Then I waited until you arrived, and you saw me."
As she spoke these words, Fairy Lei's expression was very calm, as if the battle back then was a trivial matter.
But Wu Tian's heart was filled with deep respect.
The peace that the world maintained today was thanks to the sacrifices of these seniors.
Without them, the entire world would have long been occupied by the demon race.
Wu Tian cupped his fists towards Fairy Lei and said, "Senior, your righteousness is great!"
"Both you and Lord Thunder God are heroes of integrity!"
"Wu Tian is filled with admiration!"
Fairy Lei smiled and shook her head, saying, "You child, the more I look at you, the more I like you."
"Each generation has its own tasks to accomplish. We have done ours, and now the burden falls upon your shoulders."
"You are the Son of Destiny. When the demons return in the future, this vast army of heaven and earth will center around you."
"What you will have to do in the future will be far more than what we have done. I hope you can withstand the pressure."
Wu Tian nodded solemnly and said, "I understand. I will do my best!"
Fairy Lei smiled sweetly, and then the two of them said no more, waiting for Lei Qianjiao to emerge from her seclusion.
But who knew that this wait would last for half a month. Even Wu Tian couldn't help but ask,
"Fairy Lei, does the inheritance take this long?"
Fairy Lei shook her head and said, "No, this time I have not only given her the treasure fragments."
"I have also sent my remaining primordial spirit power into her body."
"Although she cannot fully absorb it now, with this child's talent, I believe it should not be a problem for her to break through to Golden Immortal."
"Look, hasn't she already achieved it?"
As Fairy Lei's words fell, the mist that had enveloped Lei Qianjiao suddenly exploded.
A powerful wave of energy immediately swept through the entire space.
Sensing this aura, Wu Tian was greatly surprised and couldn't help but exclaim,
"Second, Second Stage Golden Immortal?!"
The energy wave disappeared after a long while, and then Lei Qianjiao was revealed to Wu Tian.
After breaking through to Golden Immortal, Lei Qianjiao's appearance seemed to have undergone a slight change.
Her features were more defined, and her figure had become more slender, exuding a captivating beauty.
Fairy Lei looked at her with immense satisfaction and nodded with a smile, saying,
"Good, even better than I imagined."
Lei Qianjiao walked up to Fairy Lei and, without hesitation, knelt down on both knees.
Her voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement.
"Thank you for the gift, Ancestor!"
"Qianjiao is eternally grateful!"
Fairy Lei smiled and waved her hand, and an invisible force immediately helped Lei Qianjiao to her feet.
She said with a gentle smile, "You don't need to thank me. This is what you deserve."
"You are my direct descendant, so we are family. I am very satisfied with this inheritance of power."
"I hope you will assist Wu Tian well in the future and protect this world together."
"However..."
Fairy Lei cast a meaningful glance at Wu Tian.