Chapter 582: Final Goal

The only lifelong wish of Dragon Snake Four Symbols was to obtain the true power of the Phoenix lineage to perfect his Myriad Beasts cultivation method, ensuring his lineage would continue.

“Is the power of the Phoenix truly that important to you?” Xu Yang gazed deeply at Dragon Snake Four Symbols, unable to resist asking in return.

“The Myriad Beasts Totem has been the lifelong aspiration of my ancestors for generations. In my time, I have gathered the primal essence of all ancient ancestral beasts, with only the power of the Phoenix lineage remaining unfulfilled. Legend has it that if the Myriad Beasts cultivation method can be perfected, it grants the practitioner the innate ability to create divine essence. Alas, it seems I am destined not to achieve this.”

Just then, a thought suddenly struck Xu Yang, and he came up with a better idea.

“If you truly possess such a strong obsession, I have a method, though I'm unsure if you'd be willing to cooperate. You could pass on your Myriad Beasts Totem inheritance and cultivation method to Long Kun, and accept him as a disciple of your lineage. This way, your lifelong wish could be fulfilled. I, in turn, can seal a part of your soul source, and should Long Kun truly achieve greatness in the future, I will certainly ensure you witness it, thereby fulfilling your wish.”

Dragon Snake Four Symbols fell silent. He inherently disliked such an approach, but he also understood clearly that if he chose to refuse, this regret would truly become irreparable. He knew very well that Xu Yang and his three companions would absolutely not let him escape alive today. Compared to that, this was merely an opportunity Xu Yang, out of kindness, had bestowed upon him. He had no right to choose otherwise.

“Very well. If you can truly treat my lineage's inheritance with seriousness, then I am willing to accept this proposal!”

Upon receiving Dragon Snake Four Symbols' affirmative reply, Xu Yang's lips curved slightly, revealing a satisfied smile. At the same time, he sent a soul imprint to Long Kun, guiding him on the subsequent actions.

“Boss can decide on my behalf. Of course, I'm willing to receive this Myriad Beasts inheritance for free. Moreover, I already possess the primal essence of two great sacred beasts within me, so cultivating this lineage's method should yield twice the results with half the effort.”

With both parties having confirmed this cooperation method, they immediately began.

Dragon Snake Four Symbols infused his bloodline essence into Long Kun's body. He quickly sensed the aura of the Black Tortoise and Phoenix, two ancient divine beasts, within Long Kun. It was like an unending river, continuously surging through Dragon Snake Four Symbols' life force, allowing him to truly feel the vast potential within Long Kun.

“Good lad, you've already gathered three of the Four Divine Beasts' powers! Your foundation truly complements my Myriad Beasts cultivation method. Today, I accept you as my inheritor. I hope that in the future, you will greatly expand this lineage! My power will also help you further enhance your combat strength and make you utterly without weakness. The Myriad Beasts Totem can be switched at will, allowing you to counter any form of elemental power cultivation method in this world. You will never be suppressed by any force.”

Dragon Snake Four Symbols' words were highly credible. After all, he was one of the Seven History Demons, among the most powerful individuals in the glacial purgatory. How could his signature cultivation method be weak? At least in terms of strength, the Myriad Beasts lineage's cultivation method was not inferior to the frost power the Frost Witch bestowed upon Ling Yao.

The entire transmission process lasted for two hours.

On one hand, Long Kun's current foundation was slightly weaker than Xu Yang and his two companions. On the other hand, the most distinguishing power of the Myriad Beasts Totem was naturally the inheritance of the primal essence of various ancient exotic beasts. Each beast's bloodline required a gradual integration into Long Kun's meridians, making the inheritance process more time-consuming than other cultivation methods.

However, for such a highly rewarding cultivation inheritance, any amount of time spent was worthwhile. As the saying goes, sharpening a knife does not delay the woodcutting, and Xu Yang's team could afford this time.

After the transmission, Dragon Snake Four Symbols, already severely wounded, had reached the end of his life. In a dying voice, he slowly uttered a sentence: “Throughout my life, I schemed endlessly, cultivating from a mere mortal to the level of a Seven History Demon. Yet, I never expected that in the end, I would be undone by my own obsession! As my inheritor, you must always remember this: many things cannot be forced, and there is no end to the path of cultivation. If you become insatiably greedy and relentlessly devour various bloodlines, you will eventually lose everything.”

These words offered Long Kun a lesson no less profound than participating in an epic battle, as it was a truth Dragon Snake Four Symbols had taken a lifetime to comprehend.

“Rest assured, senior. I will certainly cultivate the Myriad Beasts lineage to its peak, reaching that legendary realm. You can now rest peacefully, and when that day comes, I will show you my strength!”

As Long Kun spoke, he gave Xu Yang a look. Xu Yang immediately moved to seal a portion of Dragon Snake Four Symbols' soul essence. The moment Xu Yang succeeded, everyone saw Dragon Snake Four Symbols reveal a satisfied smile. Immediately after, his broken body rapidly decayed, disappearing like dust into the void.

From then on, two of the seven great History Demons of the underground palace had fallen into Xu Yang's team's hands. In a blur, they seemed to have taken a significant step closer to the location of the Angel Soul Pillar.

“Boss, I have obtained this power, but now I'm unsure what I should do next. Should I continue to forge my own path, or follow the cultivation route of the Myriad Beasts Totem and perfect this lineage's method?”

Xu Yang smiled and slowly replied, “That depends on what you wish to do. The power of the Myriad Beasts Totem essentially stems from two aspects. First is its unparalleled control over beast bloodlines. In other words, you now hold the status of King of Ten Thousand Beasts; any life form with a beastly origin has no right to be arrogant before you. This will become your irreplaceable role in our team in the future. Whenever you encounter opponents with beastly origins, you must unhesitatingly step forward and assume your responsibility. As for the second aspect, it's the so-called 'talent for generating divine essence' once the Myriad Beasts Totem reaches perfection.

You should know that an individual being able to produce divine essence on their own is an extraordinarily rare and sought-after talent. Furthermore, if this continues, once your divine essence accumulates to a certain level, you will automatically acquire a divine personality and achieve godhood, no longer requiring the recognition of the Heavenly Dao.”

Long Kun and his two companions were all incredibly excited upon hearing Xu Yang's words.

“So, does this mean I'll be the rightful God of Ten Thousand Beasts from now on, Boss?”

Xu Yang smiled and nodded. “Indeed. Ling Yao is the Sword God, Ling Yun is the Zither God, and you will be the Beast God. I hope that one day, we can achieve something unimaginable for the countless cultivators on this continent: a collective ascension!”