Chapter 1342: Inheritance

Chapter 1342: Chapter 679: Inheritance

The once vigorous Soul Body finally began to fade away, like a candle in the wind, seemingly about to extinguish at any moment under the bondage of chains.

Yin Wushang, gasping, lifted his head and finally voiced his greatest doubt: “Who exactly are you?”

Huangfuming smiled faintly; his youthful and handsome face appeared as cold as a Heavenly God: “You sinner, what right do you have to know? Offer up your power and assist me in achieving perfection.”

As soon as he finished speaking, more than ten chains twisted together, and Yin Wushang’s Divine Soul was instantly shredded to pieces amid a long cry. The fragments fell into the seawater, rapidly dissolving into invisibility.

Huangfuming gazed at the Sea of Consciousness and murmured: “A guy like you should have returned to dust and earth long ago; why come to the world and stir trouble?”

As Yin Wushang’s Divine Soul dissipated, a water bubble also burst with a “pop”. He was the King of Barbarians, an Ancient Ghost Soul; how powerful his soul was indeed! Yet, in Huangfuming’s Sea of Consciousness, it was entirely shattered, bursting forth countless fragments of memories and personalities into the purple ocean, like a storm surging at sea. To Huangfuming, it was tantamount to countless thoughts of Yin Wushang flowing through his heart, attempting to shake his will and generate new obsessions!

Yin Wushang was naturally a very dominant person; had someone else absorbed these memories, they might unconsciously be influenced by him, slowly turning into another Yin Wushang. However, Huangfuming was different. Wisdom Soul had long been buried in his heart, carrying unfathomably ancient wisdom. He had been undergoing the baptism and trials of the Wisdom Soul day and night; how could he easily waver in his resolve? He simply closed his eyes gently, ignoring everything.

These fragments failed to tempt him, helplessly to be assimilated by the Sea of Consciousness, quickly transforming into the purest Soul Power. The pristine Purple Sea restored its tranquility, as if nothing had ever transpired. If there was any subtle change, it was that this transparent seawater no longer seemed cold and heartless, but instead… began to nurture a faint vitality.

With Yin Wushang, the Artifact Spirit, gone, Power Soul finally truly merged with Wisdom Soul. At this moment, the dual hearts became one; many previously incomprehensible Divine Skills, Witchcraft, Battle Formations now flowed one by one in his mind. They first blossomed like Hundred Flowers, then bloomed and withered, ultimately bearing crystal clear round fruits, akin to one gleaming Wisdom Pearl after another, settling in his heart, hence the phrase “Wisdom Pearl in hand.”

Though Huangfuming was smart, he was born only recently, and his soul’s strength was far from sufficient to absorb all the knowledge within Stone Heart comprehensively, much like a lavish banquet that a seven or eight-year-old child could not possibly consume entirely. Only now, after devouring Yin Wushang’s Divine Soul, his Soul Power instantly grew stronger, coupled with Yin Wushang’s expertise in various Barbarian Witchcraft Divine Skills, his assistance enabled the limitless knowledge contained within Stone Heart to be fully transmitted to him.

After eighteen years of patient effort, this moment finally marked the culmination of all efforts.

Meanwhile, a rhythmic thudding suddenly echoed in the secret chamber: “Thump—”, “Thump—”.

The intervals between the sounds were long, as if an ancient beast was awakening, each resounding like the morning bell or evening drum, possessing an ear-piercing effect. If there were a second person standing here, their heart might explode from this terrifying sound.

This sound was far more powerful, steady, ferocious, and full of boundless Life Force than Dragon Son Chiwen’s heartbeat! Were it not for the restrictions set on the chamber, these terrible heartbeats might be heard miles away.

The sound persisted evenly for thirteen beats, then transitioned to complete silence. Undoubtedly, it was the joyful beating of the now whole Stone Heart. Simultaneously, deep within Huangfuming’s purple Sea of Consciousness, in the murky depths beyond sight, a vast will also began to awaken.

At the instant of its awakening, everything within the Sea of Consciousness froze abruptly—the surging waves, the underwater currents, the slapping spray—everything was rendered immobile.

Except for Huangfuming, standing with hands behind his back upon the Sea of Consciousness.

At that moment, he heard a long sigh in his ears, as though it came from eternity: “You are excellent, you are great, I have indeed been waiting for you.”

The voice continued: “Come down, accept my legacy.”

“Incorrect.” Huangfuming slightly raised his face, looking down, “It is for you to ascend, offering your legacy.”

The voice was silent for a long, long time, then suddenly burst into laughter! The laughter trembled the entire Sea of Consciousness, shivering it, yet as the laughter rang, everything here returned to normal, the purple waves surged once more, and the tranquil sea bottom brimmed again with infinite life.