Martial Peak - Rise Of The Human Emperor-Chapter 88-The Place Of True Inheritance

The tension between the sects was palpable as they debated how to fairly divide the spoils of their hard-fought battle with the Turtle Monster Beast. The Monster Core, the most prized possession, sat at the center of the conversation. Each sect had contributed significantly to its defeat, and now the question of who would claim it loomed large.

Fang Ziji, ever the opportunist, was the first to speak up. "We all know how valuable this Core is. It will fetch a small fortune if sold... but the real question is—who deserves it?" His voice was calm, but the glint in his eyes betrayed his desire for ownership.

Long Jun, standing a few paces away, crossed his arms. "Elder Brother Fang, you wouldn't be considering taking the entire Core for yourself, would you?"

Fang Ziji merely chuckled, his fingers lightly tapping the Core. "Of course not. But a part of it wouldn't be a problem, would it?" His tone was teasing, but the underlying tension was unmistakable.

The silence that followed was thick, as all eyes turned to Su Yan, the one who had struck the final blow to the Beast. Fang Ziji, sensing an opportunity to sway the balance, turned to her and suggested, "This victory was all thanks to junior sister Su Yan. How about we let her decide how it should be divided?"

Su Yan, standing tall and calm amidst the growing debate, blinked in surprise. She had never expected to be asked to make such an important decision, especially considering how contentious the situation was. Her gaze shifted between the others, weighing their expressions carefully.

Before she could speak, Long Jun interrupted, his tone a little sharp. "While Su Yan may have struck the final blow, the Bloody Battle Gang also contributed significantly. Many of our disciples were injured in the battle. Don't you think some form of compensation is due?"

Su Yan opened her mouth to respond, but suddenly, Fang Ziji's expression shifted. He glanced up at the Monster Core in his hand, and then, without warning, he threw it into the air.

The Core began spinning in mid-air. It wasn't just a random motion—something strange had been triggered. The spin generated an odd, swirling force, and a sudden suction pulled objects from all directions toward it.

Fang Ziji's inner upper pockets opened with a strange energy as two more Monster Cores flew out, joining the others in their circular motion. Long Jun and Hu Mei Er, both equally stunned, watched as their hidden Monster Cores also drifted out of their clothing and joined the others in the bizarre vortex.

Xie Hongchen, too, felt the sudden pull as his Monster Core—hidden within his chest pocket—was yanked free. The display of raw energy and control over the Monster Cores was unlike anything they had witnessed before. They had all fought hard to earn these Cores, but now, they were being forcibly taken by an unknown power.

The Cores formed a strange and eerie pattern, hovering around the Turtle Monster Beast's Core. The new Core, the one they had fought so hard to obtain, began to spin faster and faster.

Su Yan, standing at the center of the group, could feel the energy radiating from the spinning Cores. The air grew heavy, dense with dark energy. It wasn't just the Cores—they seemed to be pulling something from the very air itself.

The ground beneath them rumbled, a low growl that resonated deep within their bones. But before anyone could react, a massive dark vortex appeared in the sky, its presence overwhelming and terrifying.

The swirling vortex grew rapidly, its dark tendrils reaching toward the ground. The energy from the Cores seemed to feed into the vortex, strengthening it. The very fabric of the Heaven's Cave Inheritance trembled under the weight of the pull.

Everyone stood frozen in fear. The sky seemed to crack open, and the world felt as if it was being drawn into the abyss. Panic began to ripple through the crowd as the vortex expanded.

Fang Ziji, usually so composed, was now staring wide-eyed at the phenomenon. "What is this? What's happening?"

Nobody knew what was happening—except for Yang Kai.

His mind raced back to the memories extracted from the old demon's soul—memories that had come with a vital revelation.

"The Grave of Beast Souls!"

Yang Kai's lips curled into a slight smile. The realization hit him with the force of a revelation, and he knew exactly what was happening. The nine Monster Beasts had all been slain, but that wasn't just for sport. This was a test. If even one beast had survived, the formation wouldn't have been triggered. But now, with all nine dead, the formation had activated, and the vortex was beginning to pull in the Monster Cores.

Each one was a valuable prize, but Yang Kai's focus was not on the Cores—they were just a means to an end. What truly caught his attention was what awaited in the heart of the vortex.

The inheritance.

A treasure hidden in the swirling clouds above. Yang Kai's heart beat faster, not with fear, but with excitement. This was his chance. The vortex wasn't something to run from. It was an opportunity, one that would elevate him to a whole new level.

His hands clenched into fists, and with a determined glint in his eyes, Yang Kai turned to Hu Mei Er, who was still standing by his side, clearly shocked by the event. He grabbed her shoulder firmly and said, "Tell your elder sister to move the others at least five kilometers away from here. This place is about to get very dangerous, and we don't want anyone else to get caught in the chaos."

Without hesitation, Hu Mei Er nodded and rushed off toward her sister, Hu Jiao Er, to relay the message.

Yang Kai didn't waste any more time. He glanced around at the disciples of the three sects, still rooted in place, either paralyzed by fear or too transfixed by the vortex to act. His voice rang out, loud and commanding: "If you don't want to die, get at least five kilometers away from here. NOW!"

Despite Yang Kai's loud warning, many of the disciples ignored him, too transfixed by the vortex to heed his words. Yet, Yang Kai didn't care about them. He had already given his warning, and it was no longer his concern whether they chose to listen. Without a second thought, he turned and swiftly began to retreat.

Su Yan, who had been standing by his side, briefly glanced at him. A sharp glint flickered in her eyes as she immediately understood the gravity of the situation. Without hesitation, she commanded, "Disciples of High Heaven Pavilion, withdraw to a five-kilometre distance from here!"

Her authoritative tone carried weight, and her words resonated with those present. In an instant, the disciples of the High Heaven Pavilion began retreating, following the same path as Yang Kai.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Hu Mei Er had relayed the message to her sister, Hu Jiao Er. Understanding the urgency, Hu Jiao Er quickly ordered the retreat as well. "Everyone, pull back to a safe distance, at least five kilometres away!"

Fang Ziji, observing Yang Kai with a calculating gaze, chuckled lightly, then spoke, "We will also move back!"

The disciples of the three sects, now fully aware of the looming danger, moved with lightning speed, retreating quickly until they had all stopped at the designated five-kilometre mark.

As the disciples of the three sects continued to retreat, their gazes were drawn upward. They turned around to see the nine Monster Beast cores glowing with a dazzling, almost blinding light. There was a mysterious aura surrounding them, as if they were all intricately connected. With each passing moment, the cores revolved faster, intensifying the energy that swirled around them.

The vortex in the sky grew larger, its pull becoming more violent and undeniable. The suction was so powerful that even the massive corpse of the Turtle Monster Beast, which had once been solidly grounded, began to float in mid-air, slowly drawn toward the ever-expanding whirlpool. The moment the corpse was swallowed by the vortex, it vanished without a trace, leaving no sign of its existence.

A deep shiver ran down the spines of everyone watching. Their hearts raced as they realized the true terror of the vortex. If they had not heeded Yang Kai's warning and withdrawn to a safe distance, they too would have been swept up into that abyss, disappearing like the Turtle Monster Beast's body.

Many of the disciples turned their eyes back toward Yang Kai, their faces filled with admiration and awe. He had not only recognized the danger in time but also saved their lives by issuing the warning. Their fear had momentarily turned into respect. For the first time, they truly understood the depth of his awareness and power.

"There's something in the sky!" Suddenly, shocked voices were heard from everyone.

Yang Kai turned his gaze quickly to the sky alongside everyone else, only to find a golden light glittering from within the vortex. That golden light was dazzling, illuminating everything around it. It was like a hand that tore the sky open, showing the treasure hidden within.

Amongst the sea of people and widespread confusion, someone could be loudly heard yelling, "What is that?!"

Yang Kai narrowed his eyes and looked closer at the light in the sky.

At the top of where the light originated, he thought he saw the shadow of an angel standing at the corner of a house. From within, something was gradually descending.

A little more time passed, and Yang Kai discovered that it was not the corner of a house, but stairs; golden stairs that shimmered with the brightest hint of value.

These stairs were very long, with landings in between them. These stairs gradually came into everyone's view.

The descent of the golden stairs was sluggish. Along with it, the vortex also began to fluctuate.

After waiting for a few minutes, more steps appeared in the vortex, but after some time they were unable to discern the difference between them.

As the golden stairs continued their descent, Yang Kai's mind raced. His sharp eyes were fixed on the surreal spectacle above, but his thoughts were focused on the reality at hand. According to his estimate, the process of the stairs fully forming would take at least two to three days. That was enough time for him to recuperate, recover his strength, and prepare for whatever was to come.

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The vortex's fluctuations slowed slightly, and though the golden stairs still shimmered with an otherworldly glow, they did not appear to be in a hurry. Yang Kai let out a breath, knowing that the next few days would be crucial.

Since he knew it would take some time for the staircase to fully descend, Yang Kai calmly sought out a quiet, shadowed corner and sat down cross-legged, his breathing steady, eyes half-closed in silent cultivation.

Su Yan, who had been quietly observing him, raised an eyebrow in mild surprise. After a brief pause, she too broke away from the restless crowd. Choosing a spot not too far from Yang Kai, she gracefully settled down, the soft swirl of her robe brushing against the stone floor.

Just as the tension in the air began to thin, Yang Kai sensed footsteps approaching. Opening his eyes slightly, he caught sight of Di Yishuang and Hu Sisters walking toward him, their expressions unreadable but clearly curious.