bookandnovel Chapter 14804 The Court of Annihilation Comes to Cause Trouble
Chapter 14804 The Court of Annihilation Comes to Cause Trouble
Chapter 14804 The Court of Annihilation Comes to Cause Trouble
"This lingering resentment was something I deliberately left behind before I left the Chaotic Martial Realm."
Shi Wensheng smiled, his tone tinged with relief.
"I left this lingering will not for any other reason than to wait for someone who can inherit the mantle of the Holy Rune Academy and comprehend the essence of the Holy Rune Way. Now, after waiting for hundreds of years, I have finally found him."
As soon as he finished speaking, he slowly raised his hand, his withered fingers gently touching Ling Xiao's brow.
A gentle yet powerful surge of holy rune energy instantly flowed from his fingertips into Ling Xiao's body, traveling along his meridians and reaching his mind.
Ling Xiao felt a buzzing sound in his mind as countless pieces of information surged in like a tidal wave...
It contains the core essence of the Way of Sacred Runes, the crafting techniques for various high-level Sacred Rune Stones, countless cultivation insights left by predecessors, and Shi Wensheng's lifelong research and insights into Sacred Runes.
Every piece of information is incredibly precious, enough to drive any Saint Rune Master mad.
"This is what I have learned in my life. Although it is not complete and some advanced insights have not been left behind, it is enough for you to get started and enough for you to go further and more steadily on the path of holy runes."
Shi Wensheng slowly withdrew his hand, his aura noticeably weaker, and his figure became somewhat transparent. Clearly, passing on these inheritances had consumed a large amount of the power of his lingering will.
Ling Xiao remained silent for a moment, suppressing the excitement in his heart. He solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Shi Wensheng, his tone respectful and sincere: "Thank you for passing on your skills, Master. I will certainly live up to your expectations, dedicate myself to cultivating the Way of the Holy Runes, and protect the Holy Rune Academy."
"Don't thank me yet." Shi Wensheng waved his hand gently, his tone becoming serious. "I have two more things to tell you."
"Master, please speak. I am all ears," Ling Xiao said, bowing.
Shi Wensheng's gaze first fell on Yao Tianji, then slowly swept over Ling Xiao. His tone was solemn and authoritative as he spoke, enunciating each word clearly:
"The first sentence is for the Holy Rune Academy... I don't deceive others, but others can't deceive me. The Holy Rune Academy has never been a pushover. Anyone who dares to challenge the dignity of the Holy Rune Academy, no matter who they are, will pay the price!"
Yao Tianji's eyes reddened slightly, and a strong sense of mission welled up in his heart. He knelt down with a thud, kowtowed deeply, and spoke with unwavering determination:
"This disciple will remember the teachings of the Ancestral Master and will certainly protect the Holy Rune Academy and live up to the Ancestral Master's high expectations!"
Shi Wensheng then turned his gaze to Ling Xiao, his tone softening considerably, carrying a hint of earnest advice and the world-weariness of someone who had been through it all:
"The second sentence is for you... Cherish the present, cherish the people around you. Don't repeat my mistakes."
His gaze became distant, as if piercing through endless years, revealing the regrets of his past, and his tone carried a touch of melancholy:
"Throughout my life, I have devoted myself to pursuing the path of holy runes and the ultimate power, believing that as long as I have enough power, I can control everything."
In the end, I realized that what was most precious was never power, but those I had ignored and ultimately lost.
Ling Xiao was silent for a moment, a touch of emotion rising in his heart. He nodded solemnly, his tone firm: "Master, I remember, and I will certainly not let you down."
"Good, good," Shi Wensheng said with a relieved smile. His figure became increasingly transparent, as if he would disappear at any moment. "Then, I should go too."
"Master!" Yao Tianji cried out urgently, his eyes red-rimmed. He wanted to step forward, but was stopped by an invisible force.
Shi Wensheng waved his hand gently, then gave Ling Xiao a final, deep look, his tone carrying a mix of entrustment and expectation: "Boy, the Holy Rune Academy is now in your hands."
As soon as he finished speaking, his figure completely dissipated into the air, turning into soft white light that slowly merged into the memorial tablets and halls of the ancestral temple. From then on, he vanished from the world, leaving behind only endless legacy and instructions.
Ling Xiao and Yao Tianji stood side by side, bowing respectfully in the direction where Shi Wensheng had disappeared. They remained seated for a long time, their hearts filled with respect and reluctance.
After a long while, the two slowly straightened up. Yao Tianji turned around, looked at Ling Xiao with an extremely solemn expression, clasped his hands deeply, and said with utmost respect, "Junior Grandmaster."
Ling Xiao frowned slightly, his tone indifferent: "No need for formalities, just call me Ling Xiao."
“That won’t do.” Yao Tianji shook his head repeatedly, his tone firm.
“You are the direct disciple of the patriarch, and in terms of seniority, you are a whole generation above me. You are my rightful junior grandmaster. You deserve this title, and I must call you that.”
Seeing his resolute attitude, Ling Xiao was too lazy to argue anymore... Anyway, it was just a form of address, it didn't matter. As long as Yao Tianji sincerely assisted him, it didn't matter what he was called.
"If that's the case, then I won't force you," Ling Xiao said calmly.
"Thank you for your understanding, Junior Grandmaster." Yao Tianji bowed in gratitude, then said solemnly, "From now on, within the academy, I will treat you with the respect due to a Grandmaster, and all disciples will also respect you. As for the conflicts outside..."
He paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, his tone resolute:
"Don't worry, Grandmaster, leave the matter of the Silent Court to the academy."
From this day forward, you only need to stay in the academy, focus on studying the path of holy runes, and improve your strength. Everything else will be taken care of by me and the academy; you will not be disturbed in the slightest.
Ling Xiao nodded slightly, his tone calm: "Okay."
Just then...
boom!!!
A terrifyingly powerful dark force suddenly swept in from outside the ancestral hall, like a tsunami, instantly engulfing the entire back mountain. The atmosphere between heaven and earth suddenly became extremely oppressive, and even the air seemed to freeze.
Immediately afterwards, a somber, icy voice, filled with boundless killing intent, pierced through the barrier of the offering hall and resounded throughout the entire back mountain:
"Yao Tianji, get out here right now!"
Yao Tianji frowned sharply, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. Without another word, he took a step forward, his figure moving like lightning, and instantly appeared outside the Hall of Worship.
Ling Xiao followed closely behind, his expression remaining calm and composed, his gaze slowly fixed on the sky, showing no fear whatsoever.
In mid-air, the Lord of the Silent Court stood suspended in mid-air, surrounded by dense dark power. His face was ashen, his eyes were icy cold, and his aura was even more violent than before...
Clearly, after returning, he not only healed his injuries but also brought back top experts from the Silent Extinction Court, intending to completely crush the Holy Rune Academy and reclaim Lingxiao.
Behind him, dozens of figures stood silently, each exuding a powerful aura, the weakest of whom was above the Returning to Truth Realm.
Among them are many powerful figures in the mid and late stages of the Returning to Truth Realm, and even a few top experts who are half-step into the Returning to Truth Realm. The lineup is terrifying and extremely intimidating.
"You've arrived quite quickly." Yao Tianji snorted coldly, his body surging with the power of holy runes. He looked at the Lord of the Silent Court in the air with an icy expression, his tone full of disdain. "It seems you're still not giving up and insist on causing trouble at the Holy Rune Academy."