The Resistance of Ice Cliff Fortress

The mere aura emanating from the abyss that had swallowed the Ice Cliff Fortress made Luo Feng's heart tremble with apprehension. "This ancient civilization, long lost countless cycles ago, truly possessed formidable methods. It's no wonder they could create the Universe Boat! Just Duan Dong River's modifications to the Tomb Mausoleum alone have made it this terrifying."

The more than 200 powerhouses in the hall listened intently, trying to discern the fate of the God-Eye Clan faction within the Ice Cliff Fortress from the sounds.

"After all, it's an ultimate supreme treasure palace; it's hard to die inside, isn't it?"

"Haven't you heard? In Duan Dong River's homeland, in that ancient civilization, there was no such concept as an ultimate supreme treasure."

"The texts contained within countless treasures are all from that civilization, clearly left behind by that ancient civilization... Since Duan Dong River dares to say it, he must be truly confident."

"No concept of ultimate supreme treasures? What does that mean?"

Some powerhouses couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

Luo Feng's mind also raced with countless thoughts.

Indeed.

That ancient civilization was incredibly powerful, possessing beings far more formidable than even Universe Supreme Masters. Even the two Holy Land Ancestors might not compare to the peak existences of that ancient civilization. With such a high perspective... their view on weaponry would naturally be different. Even Luo Feng himself, after venturing through the 'Slaying Wu Wings' space and other trials, knew...

Even ultimate supreme treasures have varying strengths!

In the eyes of the weak, unable to unleash the full power of an ultimate supreme treasure, it's naturally difficult to judge which is stronger or weaker. But in the hands of Holy Land Ancestors, of Duan Dong River... of even more terrifying existences, they could naturally discern the strengths and weaknesses of those treasures.

Therefore—

In the ancient civilization, there was no concept of 'ultimate'.

For what are called ultimate supreme treasures, the ancient civilization likely had a clearer classification, but that classification held little meaning for Luo Feng...

Because in this era, the strongest were merely 'Universe Supreme Masters'.

As for the two Holy Land Ancestors?

They had never emerged from the Holy Land Universe! External forces even doubted whether these two Ancestors were still alive.

"The Slaying Wu Wings were originally six pairs of wings." Luo Feng nodded secretly. "According to the memory fragments of the Wing Spirit... it seems two super powerhouses clashed, damaging the Slaying Wu Wings. For such an incredible supreme treasure as the Slaying Wu Wings to be reduced to this state, how terrifying must those two super powerhouses have been? They were likely also powerhouses of the ancient civilization."

Compared to the ancient civilization...

After countless cycles, the strength had clearly degenerated severely, far from comparable to that civilization.

...

Just as Luo Feng was contemplating the ancient civilization, imagining its might, and wondering why it had vanished into the river of time—

"Whoosh~~~~" The ground in the hall split open again, precisely where it had before, emanating a terrifying aura.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Three streaks of light flew out, hovering before the Lei Yi Demon God. These three items were a fist-sized 'Ice Cliff Fortress' carved from what looked like ice jade, a peculiar beast statue, and a dazzling three-colored Illusion Heart Pearl.

"These three treasures, by your classification, include two ultimate supreme treasures, and one that is quite special. Though not an ultimate supreme treasure, I think it suits you well," Duan Dong River said, looking down with a smile. "Lei Yi, take them."

The Lei Yi Demon God stared blankly at the three treasures before him, his gaze incredibly complex.

"These, these three treasures..."

"Ice Cliff Fortress?"

"Isn't that the True God Realm?"

"Illusion Heart Pearl?"

The more than 200 powerhouses nearby, especially the five Universe Supreme Masters, recognized them at a glance, their eyes burning with desire. But then, a wave of shock and clamor erupted!

"Ah, three treasures, the God-Eye Clan faction is dead?"

"The Second True Master and Seventh True Master were both inside the Ice Cliff Fortress, are they both dead?"

"Those Universe Masters might have been able to self-destruct earlier and survive through their clone techniques. But the Second True Master and Seventh True Master had no clones... they couldn't even escape. Two Universe Supreme Masters, both possessing ultimate supreme treasures, were actually killed just like that?"

"Too, too..."

"This, this is simply..."

"That ancient civilization is too terrifying." The more than 200 powerhouses gasped in astonishment.

An ultimate supreme treasure palace, in their eyes, was an absolute sanctuary. Unless one recklessly charged into another miniature universe, or ventured into a core region, or sought death by challenging the cycles of reincarnation... otherwise, there was simply no way to annihilate those inside, protected by an ultimate supreme treasure palace.

Perspective!

With Duan Dong River's perspective, he naturally knew that no treasure was absolutely invincible. The Ice Cliff Fortress, in his eyes... he quickly assessed its power and weaknesses.

The other more than 200 powerhouses in the hall were both shocked and envious. After all, it was two ultimate supreme treasures plus an Illusion Heart Pearl! The Illusion Heart Pearl was a special treasure, suitable for casting illusion attacks, and also had the effect of guarding the soul. It was an extremely powerful soul-related treasure, and the Lei Yi Demon God was naturally suited for illusion techniques.

"You can easily recognize the Illusion Heart Pearl as your master," Duan Dong River said directly, looking down. "As for the remaining two ultimate supreme treasures, the Ice Cliff Fortress, if your will is strong enough, you can also recognize it as your master... Only this True God Realm is extremely difficult to recognize. Go back and ponder it carefully; with time, you might succeed."

The Lei Yi Demon God nodded excitedly. He was decisive, immediately and swiftly recognizing them on the spot.

The Illusion Heart Pearl and Ice Cliff Fortress were indeed recognized instantly.

"Haha..."

"Though I possess numerous peak supreme treasures, only Lei Yi is truly special." The Lei Yi Demon God sighed with emotion. "I've always fought in close combat, and my illusion techniques never had a good treasure. Now with the Illusion Heart Pearl... my attack methods will be much stronger. And with this Ice Cliff Fortress for protection... the God-Eye Clan..."

The Lei Yi Demon God's nine pairs of eyes gleamed with ferocity.

This made the other more than 200 powerhouses sigh inwardly... The poor God-Eye Clan. Once the Lei Yi Demon God's strength increased, how could he possibly let them off after leaving?

"Thank you, Lord Duan Dong River." The Lei Yi Demon God bowed gratefully.

"The matter is concluded." From his throne above the grand hall, Duan Dong River nodded slightly. "You may now leave. As for the other candidates..."

Duan Dong River's gaze swept over the other more than 200 powerhouses: "The inheritance is about to begin. Once you engage with it, failure means certain death, with your soul annihilated and all your clones destroyed. My lineage requires a soul to cultivate, so I have chosen those with souls... naturally, I also possess methods to deal with souls."

The more than 200 powerhouses were all startled.

Indeed.

It was true. Some life forms, like the Yan Ju Master and the Skeleton Race, who were eliminated by the cube instrument, simply had no souls. While some other rock-based life forms and plant-based life forms that made it in were special, they all possessed souls.

"Only Yinhe and Bixue have broken through the third bottleneck," Duan Dong River said coldly, looking down. "They are the most hopeful. And the four who broke through the second bottleneck... also have a sliver of hope. As for those who broke through the first bottleneck, unless you can unleash your potential in a short time, you are merely making up the numbers."

"Now, Lei Yi, and the other five Universe Supreme Masters... I will send them away."

"If any of you decide to give up, make your choice quickly."

"This is your last chance!"

Duan Dong River's voice echoed through the hall, which fell into a profound silence.

From the very beginning of this inheritance, Duan Dong River had always given candidates the chance to withdraw. As long as they hadn't engaged with the inheritance, everything was fine. But now, with the inheritance about to begin... this was their last chance to survive. Even the Second True Master and Seventh True Master, who hid inside the Ice Cliff Fortress, were annihilated, so no one dared to harbor any wishful thinking.

"I withdraw!"

"I withdraw!"

"I withdraw!"

Soon, powerhouses began to step forward and withdraw. For example, from the primitive universe's human faction, Peng Gong Master, a Universe Venerable, and an Immortal God all chose to withdraw.

...

"You withdraw. As for the other powerhouses of my race, let them go forth! Remember to bring back the numerous supreme treasures... losing so many supreme treasures would be a blow to our race." The Giant Axe Founder said directly in the virtual universe.

"Yes."

...

"You withdraw. As for the other powerhouses of my race, let them go forth! Remember to bring back the numerous supreme treasures... losing so many supreme treasures would be a blow to our race."

"Yes."

...

"All other powerhouses of my Holy Land will go forth, to obtain as much inheritance information as possible. You withdraw and bring back the ultimate supreme treasure."

"Yes."

...

Various factions quickly made their arrangements.

For various reasons, whether to retrieve supreme treasures or to spare a certain powerhouse from being cannon fodder... in short, the number of withdrawals in the hall indeed soared.

A moment later—

In the vaguely indistinct hall of the Tomb Mausoleum, only 236 remained who decided to continue with the inheritance. Dozens of others had withdrawn and were leaving.

"You all, depart swiftly." Duan Dong River pointed into the distance, and with a rumble~~~

The corridor gate opened.

"Return the way you came," Duan Dong River commanded.

The six Universe Supreme Masters (including Lei Yi), various Universe Masters, a very small number of Universe Venerables, and Immortal Gods... swiftly flew into the corridor, quickly disappearing into the distance. Then, with a 'rumble~~~' the gate closed again. The 236 powerhouses remaining in the hall had all made up their minds.

They would rather die! They must transmit at least some information back!

Luo Feng looked around, secretly admiring them... Of the 236 present, 235 were destined to die! The ones with the greatest hope of survival were Luo Feng and Bixue. As for the other powerhouses, they were all taking a risk, especially those who had only broken through the first bottleneck; they were practically walking to their deaths.

Every race could rise and establish itself in its respective cycle of reincarnation.

This was because the powerhouses of the race were willing to step forward at critical moments! In truth, these powerhouses, having climbed from the bottom and experienced countless life-and-death struggles, had long viewed death lightly. They only needed to know if their death was worthwhile.

For their race... for their race to transcend reincarnation and exist eternally, death was indeed worthwhile!

"You all have no path of retreat," Duan Dong River stood up. "It is destined that only one can receive the inheritance of my Duan Dong River lineage. Follow me."

Duan Dong River turned and looked at the throne.

Boom~~~

The throne and the rock wall behind it suddenly split open, and the sound of countless waterfalls, the scent of flowers, and even faint cries of birds and roars of exotic beasts wafted forth. It was a vast, independent space.

"This is the inheritance space of my Duan Dong River lineage," Duan Dong River said slowly, his eyes distant. "Almost all past powerhouses received their inheritance within this space. I, too, did the same."