Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 185: Renouncing the Inheritance

Lin Xuan took a deep breath and said, "I choose the Treasure."

"What? You choose the Treasure? Are you sure?"

The Celestial Spirit Ancestor was in utter disbelief. "Are you certain you’re not choosing the Sword Emperor’s inheritance, but the Treasure?"

"That’s right, I’m sure." Lin Xuan nodded. "I am giving up the inheritance. I choose the Treasure."

The Celestial Spirit Ancestor stood there, stunned. His mind went blank. This was completely different from what he had imagined. In his view, Lin Xuan was certain to choose the inheritance.

He said, "Did I not make myself clear? Choosing the inheritance will allow you to cultivate directly to the Sword Emperor Realm. Choosing the Treasure—the Five Spirit Pearls—will only help you reach the Grandmaster Realm. Beyond that, the Treasure won’t be of much use."

One path led to becoming a Grandmaster, the other a Sword Emperor. The gap was enormous. To put it simply, if the Celestial Spirit Sword Technique were offered to the outside world, even experts like the Celestial King and the Dean of the Heavenly Dao Academy would go into a frenzy over it. Yet Lin Xuan had just given it up without a second thought!

Lin Xuan said, "Senior, there’s no need to persuade me further. My mind is made up. I will not choose this inheritance."

Why? the Celestial Spirit Ancestor wondered. How could anyone give up such an inheritance? Has he lost his mind?

"To be honest, I am already cultivating another inheritance, and I don’t want to give it up."

"What inheritance could possibly compare to that of a Sword Emperor?" The Celestial Spirit Ancestor was incredulous. That was a Sword Emperor—a supreme being, high and mighty, capable of leveling an entire nation with a single sword strike! What kind of inheritance could a tiny ant like Lin Xuan possibly possess?

"To tell you the truth, I am cultivating the inheritance of a Great Emperor."

"What? A Great Emperor’s inheritance!" The Celestial Spirit Ancestor was dumbfounded. A Great Emperor was vastly stronger than a Sword Emperor—an unparalleled being standing at the very pinnacle of heaven and earth. A Great Emperor could conquer the Eight Desolations and sweep across all heavens!

"You possess a Great Emperor’s inheritance? Are you joking?" The Celestial Spirit Ancestor was in utter disbelief. He thought Lin Xuan was lying, but this lie was simply too absurd.

"Boy, do you take me for a fool? A Great Emperor’s inheritance? Why don’t you just claim to be a descendant of a Great Emperor, possessing their bloodline? Truly laughable!"

After speaking, he waved his hand, and a Treasure Chest flew toward Lin Xuan. "This is the Treasure you chose. In addition, the Spirit Pearls are also yours now."

Lin Xuan accepted the items, his face beaming. "Thank you, Senior."

The Celestial Spirit Ancestor waved his hand impatiently. "Begone!" He didn’t want to see Lin Xuan at all right now. This brat was too infuriating. He was infuriated. This kid had clearly lost his mind, yet he had the audacity to treat *him* like a fool.

With another wave of his hand, he directly expelled Lin Xuan from the Celestial Spirit Pearl.

Lin Xuan flew out. The Five Element Spirit Pearls once again circled around him, gently lowering him to the ground.

Lin Xuan let out a breath. After opening the Treasure Chest, he found it filled with items, including several scrolls and ancient texts. He opened a few of the scrolls, discovering some were paintings, while others recorded various Spirit Medicines—most likely ancient Pill Recipes.

"Huh, what’s this?" Lin Xuan noticed one scroll didn’t contain a Pill Recipe but rather a formula for brewing wine.

An ancient rarity: Millennium Drunk!

Lin Xuan examined it closely and confirmed it was a wine-making recipe. However, the resulting wine was no ordinary drink; it was a Divine Wine called Millennium Drunk. Not only was its taste superb, but it could also enhance one’s Soul Power! This was incredible. What a fantastic find. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Lin Xuan decided he would try brewing the wine after he returned. He placed everything back into the Treasure Chest and stored it in his Great Emperor Ring. Then, he stood up, took a breath, and decided it was time to leave. He turned and strode toward the exit.

「Outside.」

Everyone was waiting anxiously. They all wondered what inheritance Lin Xuan had managed to obtain. Some were curious, while others scoffed. For instance, an elder from the Celestial King’s Mansion sneered, "Even if he summoned the inheritance, that doesn’t guarantee he could obtain it."

"From what I know, these ancient inheritances always have a trial. He might have failed."

"Yes, exactly," other elders chimed in.

The elder from Wangyue Pavilion rolled his eyes. The jealousy on their faces is truly hideous.

Just then, a light flickered ahead, and a figure emerged.

"Someone’s coming out!" someone exclaimed. The crowd fell silent, their gazes fixed forward. Who was it? Was it Lin Xuan? All eyes widened as they stared intently. Finally, they saw the figure clearly. It was indeed Lin Xuan.

Sect Leader Wan Huo rushed forward instantly. The Celestial King also flickered and shot toward him.

This is bad! The Wangyue Pavilion Master’s expression changed drastically.

But at that moment, the Dean of the Heavenly Dao Academy, who was standing beside him, also vanished. The next instant, a thunderous BOOM echoed as Sect Leader Wan Huo was sent flying backward, spitting a mouthful of blood that stained the air crimson.

"I’d like to see who dares make a move!"

The cold shout came from the Dean of the Heavenly Dao Academy, who had appeared beside Lin Xuan. He had sent Sect Leader Wan Huo flying with one palm and was now blocking the Celestial King with his other hand. A terrifying power surged from the Dean, causing the very heavens and earth to tremble. The onlookers all gasped, and no one dared to make a rash move.

The Celestial King did not press his attack. Instead, he said, "I mean no harm. I simply wish to ask what inheritance he received."

The Dean of the Heavenly Dao Academy withdrew his hand and stood beside Lin Xuan. "Don’t worry, little guy. As long as I’m here, no one will harm you."

The Dean is so cool! Lin Xuan marveled.

At that moment, the Wangyue Pavilion Master arrived with his people, surrounding Lin Xuan protectively. People from Tianyang Pavilion and the Purple Mist Pavilion also rushed over. The members of the Star Pavilion watched this scene, practically grinding their teeth in frustration. That brat is really still alive! It’s unbelievable!

The other families and sects also closed in, their eyes fixed on Lin Xuan as a cacophony of voices rose.

"Young Master Lin, did you really obtain the inheritance?"

"Young Master Lin, what kind of inheritance is it? Can you tell us about it?"

"Yes, what level is it? Tell us so we can broaden our horizons!"

Everyone was intensely curious. They knew the Celestial Spirit Ruins held an ancient inheritance, but no one knew the specifics. Obtaining it was simply too difficult, as it required gathering all five Spirit Pearls. The ruins had opened several times before, but no one had ever succeeded. In fact, Lin Xuan was the first person to gather all five Spirit Pearls in several hundred years.

"Alright, quiet down," the Dean of the Heavenly Dao Academy ordered with a cold humph. The crowd fell silent.

"Lin Xuan, give them a brief description. What is the approximate level of the inheritance? Is it a Swordsmanship or Fist Technique? Is it for Body Refinement or for the Soul?" The Dean knew that everyone was intensely curious. It would be difficult to leave if they didn’t say something, so it was better to reveal a little information.

Lin Xuan’s gaze swept over the crowd before finally landing on the Dean of the Heavenly Dao Academy. He said, "I’m afraid I have to disappoint everyone. I did not receive an inheritance."

What?

Upon hearing this, everyone was stupefied.

The Dean of the Heavenly Dao Academy was stunned.

The Celestial King was stunned.

The Wangyue Pavilion Master was stunned.

The Celestial Sword Sect Leader was stunned.

Sect Leader Beiming was stunned.

Clan Leader Yan was stunned.

No inheritance? What did that mean? Did Lin Xuan fail?