Chapter 283: True Inheritance

“Your idea is sound, but you’ve taken a wrong path.”

After confirming Chen Luo’s identity, the Daoist became remarkably amiable. Chen Luo also learned the Daoist’s name—Gu He.

Gu He led Chen Luo out of the cultivation chamber.

The aura of the Founding Ancestor’s emergence instantly permeated the entire Grand Void Peak, reaching every elder and True Inheritance disciple simultaneously. Dozens of auras converged toward the scene. Chen Luo wished to descend, realizing his current position—occupying Patriarch Gu He’s seat—was improper.

“Stand behind me,” Gu He instructed, stopping Chen Luo.

As the sole disciple of his brother, having been taught the Starlight Fire Pill Refining Technique, this represented his brother Gu Yue’s acknowledgment of the disciple as his clan kin! Such a junior was his junior too, impossible to ignore.

“We welcome the Founding Ancestor’s emergence.”

The group flew over, all bowing their heads toward Patriarch Gu He above.

Among them, Chen Luo recognized Elder Jiang He who had brought him up the mountain, True Disciple Jun Yao, and the Guardian Elder who had fed the chickens. Before the Grand Void Ancestor, all were juniors—a testament to the Seven Patriarchs of Jade Purity’s status.

“From this day forth, I take Chen Luo as my Personal Disciple, elevating his status to True Inheritance Disciple of Grand Void Peak.”

Patriarch Gu He’s voice resonated throughout Grand Void Peak, permeating every corner of the Qiong Hua Sect. On this day, all disciples heard the patriarch’s proclamation and learned of a new True Inheritance being granted at Grand Void Peak.

A Personal Disciple?

A new True Inheritance?

The news sent everyone instinctively looking upward, their gazes meeting Chen Luo standing behind Patriarch Gu He. The sight left them stunned, particularly Jun Yao who had crossed paths with him before. She could never have imagined that the “liar” he’d recently discarded to the Outer Sect would actually be the direct disciple of Martial Uncle Gu Yue.

“Understood.”

The assembly nodded in unison as the Ancient Sword Token flew back into Chen Luo’s hands. This time, it bore the Grand Void Ancestor’s aura, granting him unquestionable authority in the sect.

After settling Chen Luo’s matter, the other elders began reporting significant events that had occurred during Patriarch Gu He’s seclusion. As the premier Immortal Sect in the Southern Heaven Domain, the Qiong Hua Sect witnessed constant developments. Most were handled by lower-ranking elders and True Inheritance Disciples, while only matters crucial to the sect’s growth reached the Seven Patriarchs of Jade Purity for final decision.

“Confirmed reports from Medicine King City: Senior Zhang Zhonglin has gone missing.”

Chen Luo, who had been dozing off, suddenly perked up at a familiar piece of information.

Medicine King City?

He never expected that Medicine King City, with its dazzling reputation outside, was treated as a disposable proposal within the Qiong Hua Sect. As long as they confirmed Fourth-Tier Alchemist Zhang Zhonglin wasn’t present, the sect could annihilate the city without hesitation.

“What do you think should be done with Medicine King City?” Gu He suddenly asked Chen Luo.

“Master was a close friend of Senior Yan during his lifetime. If Master were still here, I’m sure he would want Medicine King City to continue its legacy.”

Medicine King City had already pledged allegiance to Chen Luo, becoming one of his subordinate forces. Under these circumstances, he couldn’t possibly harm his own ‘money bag’—he still needed the city’s support for future cultivation resources.

“Then we’ll spare them.”

A single sentence decided Medicine King City’s fate. The elders below weren’t surprised by this. They skipped over the issue and continued reporting other matters.

“The One Hundred and Eight Peaks Plan has been obstructed. Elder Mingde, stationed in the Southern Sea Region, had his command medallion shattered. A trace of demonic qi remains on it, suggesting the Sea Clan’s involvement.”

Gu He’s index finger tapped lightly. The jade slip flickered, information swirling around them like a luminous screen. He quickly grasped the full sequence of events.

“Si Chen, make your way there.”

“Yes, sir.”

“The Ghost Temple has been acting up recently…”

“Send Taisu Peak to handle it.”

Gu He continued managing affairs one by one.

These matters fell under Grand Void Peak’s jurisdiction. Among the Seven Peaks of Qionghua, each peak had its own responsibilities—some focused on external affairs, others on resource collection, and some on excavating ancient ruins. Grand Void Peak’s role was to lay the foundation for the sect’s development and expansion.

After listening for a while, Chen Luo lost interest. He’d never heard of any of the locations the Elder and Gu He mentioned, nor did he understand the people or events involved.

Gu He glanced at him, then shifted his gaze to Jun Yao, the True Inheritance Disciple standing at the forefront.

“Jun Yao, take Xiao Luo to visit the other main peaks. Inform them that Xiao Luo is my nephew.”

“Understood.”

Jun Yao leapt to her feet, accepting the mission assigned by Patriarch Guhe of the Great Void.

“Junior Brother, please.”

Jun Yao’s attitude had undergone a complete transformation since their last encounter. A flicker of envy crossed her eyes. Though she was also a True Inheritance Disciple, she knew her own limitations well. The Grand Void Ancestor rarely managed external affairs, and as the only True Inheritance Disciple on Grand Void Peak, she often found it difficult to even catch a glimpse of her Master.

But Chen Luo was different. In the heart of Patriarch Guhe of the Great Void, his true kin would always be his younger brother, True Person Gu Yue. By bringing Gu Yue’s legacy to Qiong Hua Sect, Chen Luo carried an innate closeness that no one could rival.

This was the epitome of ascending to the heavens in a single step.

“This disciple takes his leave.”

After bowing to Patriarch Gu He, Chen Luo departed with Jun Yao, flying toward the other main peaks. As a True Inheritance disciple of Qiong Hua Sect, his promotion required notification of all main peaks and an audience with the remaining six Founding Ancestors. These seven elders formed the core of the sect, its very foundation.

As they descended from Grand Void Peak, the pressure emanating from Gu He gradually dissipated. Jun Yao’s demeanor visibly relaxed as she began explaining the sect to Chen Luo.

“Our Qiong Hua Sect possesses ancient origins,” she said. “The seven Founding Ancestors were all great masters of the immortal path, and the Seven Swords of Qionghua have become legendary across Southern Heaven.”

Qiong Hua Sect was a top-tier sect, its origins suspected to be connected to the upper realm.

Each of the Seven Patriarchs of Jade Purity had lived for over two thousand years, their power unfathomable. When they first established Qiong Hua Sect, they must have slain countless enemies. The sect’s current prestige was deeply rooted in these seven Founding Ancestors.

“Senior Sister, do you know about Ten Thousand Demon Mountain?”

Chen Luo recalled the mountain they’d passed on their journey, its three perilous zones leaving a deep impression. Given Qiong Hua Sect’s formidable power, why hadn’t they eradicated these demonic threats outright?

“I do,” Jun Yao replied, her gaze meeting Chen Luo’s as she understood his unspoken question.

“Ten Thousand Demon Mountain isn’t as simple as outsiders perceive. Its origins trace back to the upper realm, much like our Qiong Hua Sect. Three thousand years ago, when the mountain fell, it triggered the Demon Calamity. Our Founding Ancestor personally eradicated the demons, binding them to the mountain. I’ve heard from senior sect members that another entity fell with the mountain - a demonic cultivator known as the Demonic Heart, wielding sinister methods.”

Demonic Heart Ancestor?

This old man had such origins?

Chen Luo’s mind reeled. He’d never imagined the demonic cultivator who’d been killed by the Blackstone Ancestor in the demonic cultivation realm could have such a background. By that logic, even his cultivation of the Demonic Heart Art must be an inheritance from the upper realm.

“After the Founding Ancestor suppressed and killed the Demonic Heart Demon, his corpse was severed into multiple parts and buried beneath Ten Thousand Demon Mountain. The scattered remains were dispersed across various regions, each sealed by local Demon Sealing Elders.”

The Demon Sealing Blood Pool on Sword Pool Peak originated from this very event. The Core Formation cultivator Chen Luo had encountered in the Far West Territory was likely one of the Qiong Hua Sect’s Demon Sealing Elders. How tragic that the Blackstone Ancestor’s elaborate scheme ultimately served to bolster the Qiong Hua Sect’s power.

“What cultivation realm does Martial Uncle actually possess?” Chen Luo asked, adjusting his flying sword to maintain pace with Jun Yao.

Patriarch Guhe of the Great Void’s earlier display had left a profound impression - such feats were far beyond the capabilities of a mere Core Formation cultivator.

“Master achieved Nascent Soul True Monarch status eight hundred years ago!” Jun Yao replied, her eyes gleaming with genuine reverence when mentioning Patriarch Guhe of the Great Void.

Nascent Soul True Monarch!

Moreover, he was likely no ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator. With the Taixu Divine Sword in his possession, Patriarch Gu He stood among the foremost experts even within the Nascent Soul realm. Yet, Chen Luo couldn’t help but feel regret that they’d never witnessed the divine blade’s true form.

“We’re here.”

While the two were chatting, they quickly arrived at the first peak of Qiong Hua Sect—Profound Mystery Peak. Thanks to Grand Void Ancestor’s earlier communication, a force immediately guided them into the main hall as soon as they approached. Unlike the desolate Grand Void Peak, Profound Mystery Peak was adorned with ancient cultivation halls. Green tiles and red walls surrounded them, all structures bearing the hallmarks of ancient cultivation architecture.

Standing at the center of the grand hall, they could faintly see a true cultivator’s silhouette deep within the main chamber.

“Yu Junyao, True Inheritance Disciple of Grand Void Peak, and her Junior Brother Chen Luo pay respects to True Monarch Profound Mystery.”

“Disciple Chen Luo pays respects to True Monarch Profound Mystery.”

Both quickly bowed their heads, performing a respectful salute to the figure within.

“I am aware.”

A streak of light flew out from inside, transforming into a glowing point that merged into Chen Luo’s sword seal. This represented Chen Luo’s status as a True Inheritance Disciple, now officially recognized by Profound Mystery Peak.

Though it wasn’t the season for accepting disciples, the Seven Ancestors of Grand Void held the authority to break such regulations.

“Disciples take their leave.”

The two swiftly exited the main hall and proceeded to the seven major peaks: Great Simplicity, Great Radiance, Great Spirit, Great Abyss, and the others. At each peak, they received an imprint of a Nascent Soul True Monarch’s aura. When the auras from all seven major peaks had been collected, Chen Luo’s True Inheritance Disciple Token at his waist emitted a soft chime. The illusory Grand Void Sword Seal on its surface suddenly came to life, transforming into the shape of a sword.

Sword Intent Projection.

Wang Mingyi, a Sword Cultivator, materialized instantly. As a practitioner of the sword path, he possessed the keenest sensitivity to Sword Intent.

Sword Intent?

Chen Luo picked up his identity token and examined it.

“The True Inheritance Disciple Token symbolizes your status,” Jun Yao explained, observing Chen Luo’s actions. “It contains the power of seven Founding Ancestors, capable of unleashing seven powerful strands of sword qi. These can even sever Core Formation cultivators.”

“However, avoid over-reliance,” she cautioned. “Sword qi is static, while people are dynamic. If confronted by a true Core Formation True Person, I advise evading first. Only resort to the sword qi as a last-ditch measure.”

The token’s ability to sever Core Formation cultivators didn’t mean it could actually kill them. As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, Chen Luo understood this basic principle. He already possessed a Silver Carapace Corpse King, having firsthand experience with the power of Core Formation cultivators.

Grand Void Peak.