He never expected that the opportunity bestowed by the Beast God would actually be a Superior Spirit-Level Physique—the Great Strength Diamond Physique.
"Not only that, but my cultivation has even broken through to the mid-stage of Third-Tier Martial Master?"
Just before coming here, he had only been at the mid-stage of First-Tier Martial Warrior!
A direct breakthrough of two major realms!
"Mine is the Starlight Glazed Physique!" Chu Liuying exclaimed in amazement, staring at her crystal-clear palms with undisguised shock on her face.
With a thunderous bellow, a giant ape phantom crackling with lightning appeared behind Chu Shan.
"Is that... a Martial Soul?" Chu Zhan and Chu Liuying stared at Chu Shan in astonishment.
"Superior Spirit-Level Martial Soul—Thunder Rampage Ape!" Chu Shan's eyes overflowed with awe.
The four elders were also excitedly examining their newly obtained heaven-defying opportunities.
Elder Chu Hongtu—Sunflare Martial Soul!
Second Elder Chu Hongxiao—Darknight Mystic Physique!
Seventh Elder Chu Jianchen—Jade Spirit Sword Martial Soul!
Eighth Elder Chu Yunfei—Mystic Ice Physique!
The elders exchanged glances, seeing mutual astonishment reflected in each other's eyes. Initially, they had expected opportunities like pills, martial techniques, or spirit artifacts—never dreaming they'd receive physiques and Martial Souls!
Moreover, all the elders had already reached Second-Tier Martial Warrior before coming here, so now they uniformly stood at the peak of Third-Tier Martial Master, just one step away from Fourth-Tier Martial Sect!
"All Spirit-Level physiques and Martial Souls! We actually obtained Spirit-Level physiques and Martial Souls!" Chu Hongtu said with trembling voice.
"The opportunity given by the Beast God is truly immense—this literally changes our destinies against heaven's will!" Chu Jianchen spoke excitedly as his Jade Spirit Sword Martial Soul materialized in his hand. He could feel the tremendous power contained within!
Furthermore, with the Jade Spirit Sword Martial Soul fused to him, learning sword techniques would become incredibly natural. The clan leader hadn't exaggerated at all—this was indeed destiny-altering!
Then Long Yuan's voice came: "The physiques and Martial Souls have completely fused with you, but their mysteries require your own gradual exploration."
"However, remember this—if anyone asks about the origin of your physiques, claim they awakened naturally. Do you understand?"
"We understand!" Chu Hongtu answered on behalf of all.
Long Yuan nodded. This matter couldn't be exposed prematurely, or it would undoubtedly invite trouble.
"Next comes another opportunity, but whether you obtain it depends on your own fortune!" Long Yuan told them.
Suddenly, everyone's vision blurred, and they found themselves before a pitch-black great hall.
"Is this... the great hall discovered within the Nine Heavens Mountain Range's barrier?" Chu Hongxiao exclaimed in surprise.
"Correct. My research revealed this hall only permits human entry without triggering attacks." Get full chapters from NoveIＦire.net
"So go ahead and try your luck inside! Whoever obtains the inheritance will depend on fate. I'll tell you in advance—the opportunity here isn't small at all!"
Some time ago while studying the hall, Long Yuan had discovered an inscription in a corner near the exit: "Non-humans forbidden entry!" Only then did he realize this inheritance was specifically left for humans—other races would be attacked by the holy sword.
Of course, this was also why Long Yuan had no interest in the sword inheritance. Otherwise, he could have simply suppressed the holy sword Mo Ye with the Dragon Emperor Palace!
Led by the chief elder, they entered. The second elder was initially nervous—the scene of that fifth-tier Demon King being slain by sword energy remained vivid in his memory—but upon entering, he found the terrifying black sword energy didn't appear, allowing him to relax.
Before long, the chief elder shook his head dejectedly. "This junior has failed the Beast God's expectations—I couldn't obtain the inheritance."
"No matter. Such things are fated," Long Yuan responded.
Soon, everyone emerged, with Seventh Elder Chu Jianchen holding a black longsword.
"Just as I expected." Long Yuan nodded. As he'd predicted, Chu Jianchen—having fused with the Jade Spirit Sword Martial Soul—was the most likely candidate to inherit the holy sword.
"My deepest gratitude to the Beast God!" Chu Jianchen dropped to one knee. His gains this time were truly enormous!
Long Yuan nodded. "The reason I've given you these opportunities is to help you grow rapidly and develop the Chu family powerfully. From beginning to end, I've had only one goal—to make the Chu family this world's preeminent great clan!"
"So our road remains long. Let us encourage each other in this endeavor!"
"Yes! We shall heed the Beast God's teachings!"
"Take this 'Sun Moon Yin Yang Art' to the clan leader. It's a sixth-tier mid-grade body refinement technique—those capable should cultivate it to enhance your strength!"
Everyone's eyes widened.
A sixth-tier technique?
Chu Zhan blurted out in shock: "Body refinement technique?" This suited him perfectly! He'd always believed true combat between men meant fist-to-flesh fighting. Moreover, his Great Strength Diamond Physique was ideal for close combat—adding a body refinement technique would make him even stronger!
"Yes! We obey the Beast God's command!" Chu Hongtu carefully stored the jade slip containing the sixth-tier technique against his body.
Then, to everyone's continued astonishment, Long Yuan gave several martial techniques to the chief elder—the highest quality reaching sixth-tier.
This sent them into euphoria. Now with techniques, physiques, and everything else, if they couldn't make the Chu family soar, they'd truly fail the Beast God's generous cultivation!
After everyone left, Long Yuan gazed at the black hall. While Chu Jianchen had obtained the ancient sword's inheritance, Long Yuan had already taken the old man's spatial ring beforehand.
The "Sun Moon Yin Yang Art" came from that spatial ring—a powerful technique harnessing solar and lunar energies for body tempering!
"Excellent! That old man was undoubtedly a powerhouse in life—to possess a Saint-grade technique in his spatial ring!" However, techniques of that level couldn't be given to them yet. Only when the family's strength increased would it be appropriate.
Then Long Yuan retrieved a bloodstained scroll from the ring, written in blood detailing the cause of death.
The old man had been called "Sword Saint Mo" in life, a genuine Martial Saint powerhouse. He'd stolen an Emperor Pill from Hell's Gate, incurring their relentless pursuit until finally dying by an Martial Emperor's hand.
"My inheritor shall inherit my karma!"
Meaning Chu Jianchen, now wielding the holy sword Mo Ye, would embark on a revenge path for him?
"With this Emperor Pill, what does inheriting his karma matter?" Long Yuan examined a golden-haloed pill within the spatial ring—the very Emperor Pill that could help a peak Martial Saint smoothly breakthrough to Martial Emperor!