bookandnovel Chapter 14803 My Time Is Running Out
Chapter 14803 My Time Is Running Out
Chapter 14803 My Time Is Running Out
That composure made it seem as if what was being mentioned wasn't some extraordinary inheritance, but just a trivial matter.
"Master, this...this is absolutely impossible!"
Yao Tianji's voice trembled slightly, his tone filled with urgency and worry.
"The Demon Lord's inheritance is the hottest potato in the world. As you know, the Lord of the Silent Court is one of the inheritors of the Demon Lord's inheritance. The Holy Rune Tablet is still firmly in their hands, and their power is extremely strong."
If we protect Ling Xiao, and if we become involved with his legacy, the Silent Extinction Court will certainly not let it go easily. At that point, the Holy Rune Academy might face annihilation!
Shi Wensheng calmly raised his eyes, his gaze falling on Yao Tianji. His tone was calm and even, yet carried an undeniable air of authority: "Are you afraid?"
Yao Tianji froze, his anxious expression stiffening slightly, before quickly shaking his head, his tone solemn and firm:
“This disciple is not afraid! This disciple is just worried that the Holy Rune Academy will be drawn into unnecessary conflicts, that the ancestor’s life’s work will be destroyed, and that the thousands of disciples in the academy will suffer as a result.”
"Unnecessary conflict?"
Shi Wensheng suddenly laughed, a laugh that carried a hint of disdain, a hint of understanding, and a hint of world-weariness.
"Yao Tianji, you've lived all these years and you're still so naive. Do you think we can truly stay out of it just by not getting involved?"
You know better than I what kind of person that old bastard from the Silent Court is... selfish, ruthless, and insatiable. He'll never give up until he gets what he desires.
He paused, his tone growing increasingly serious:
"The Sacred Rune Tablet is in his hands. He was determined to get the Demon Lord's treasure. Now that the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword has been taken away by the old man in black robes, Ling Xiao has the complete Demon Lord's inheritance. Do you think he will give up so easily?"
Even if we hand Ling Xiao over today, he will find all sorts of excuses to attack the Holy Rune Academy, annex our forces, and seize our Holy Rune inheritance.
Yao Tianji fell silent, standing with his head bowed, his expression solemn... Shi Wensheng was right. The ambition of the Lord of the Silent Court had long been obvious, and it was impossible for the Holy Rune Academy to remain unaffected.
"Rather than being passively attacked and at the mercy of others, it is better to take the initiative and seize the initiative."
Shi Wensheng's gaze slowly turned to Ling Xiao, a hint of eager anticipation flashing in his eyes. "This kid has already received the Demon Lord's true inheritance, and it's complete and flawless. Yao Tianji, do you know what this means?"
Yao Tianji froze, a look of confusion flashing in his eyes. Then, as if he had just realized something, he suddenly understood, his body trembling slightly, his voice filled with excitement and disbelief:
"You mean, a high-grade seven-star holy rune stone? He can make high-grade seven-star holy rune stones?"
“That’s right.” Shi Wensheng nodded slowly, his tone firm.
"Only those who have received the complete inheritance of the Demon Lord can truly comprehend the essence of the Path of Sacred Runes, break through the shackles, and refine high-grade seven-star Sacred Rune Stones. Does anyone in the Sacred Rune Academy still possess the ability to create high-grade seven-star Sacred Rune Stones?"
A bitter look appeared on Yao Tianji's face. He shook his head slightly, his tone full of helplessness and resentment:
"Let alone high-grade seven-star, even high-grade six-star holy rune stones have been unrefined by anyone in the academy for hundreds of years."
Even the strongest rune masters in the academy, despite their best efforts, can only barely create high-grade three-star rune stones, with a success rate of less than 30%, and they can't even reach high-grade four-star.
"Why?" Shi Wensheng asked again, his tone heavy and questioning.
Yao Tianji was taken aback, his brows furrowed, and after a moment of thought, he slowly spoke, his tone tinged with uncertainty:
"Because the disciples are not capable enough? They lack talent and cannot comprehend the essence of high-level holy runes, nor can they control the power required to refine high-level holy rune stones."
"That's right, it's because they lack ability and talent!"
Shi Wensheng's voice suddenly rose a few decibels, his tone full of regret and heartache.
"Although my legacy is powerful enough to cover all aspects of the path of holy runes, over the years, there has not been a single person in the academy who has been able to inherit my legacy and comprehend its essence!"
This led to the tragic situation where no one could refine high-level seven-star, high-level six-star, or even high-level five-star holy rune stones, causing the Holy Rune Academy to gradually decline!
Shi Wensheng sighed, a sigh that contained centuries of regret and resentment, echoing in the empty hall for a long time.
He looked at Ling Xiao again, the regret in his eyes gradually fading, replaced by deep expectation and admiration, and his tone softened considerably:
"But this kid is different. His talent is unparalleled, he can be called a genius, especially his mastery of holy runes, which amazes me. I even think that his talent in holy runes has surpassed that of the former Demon Lord."
Yao Tianji was jolted, as if struck by lightning, and the way he looked at Ling Xiao completely changed...
What started as doubt and worry has now turned into awe, shock, and a touch of disbelief.
A Saintly Rune talent surpassing even the Demon Lord? This is simply a fantasy, but these words were spoken by the patriarch Shi Wensheng himself, leaving him no choice but to believe them.
"Therefore, my decision to take him as my disciple was not made on a whim, but after careful consideration."
Shi Wensheng's tone became increasingly solemn, his gaze sweeping over Yao Tianji before returning to Ling Xiao.
"What I want you to do is to wholeheartedly assist him, do everything in your power to protect him, and allow him to grow up in peace without being disturbed by the outside world."
When he truly matures, he will not only be able to refine high-grade seven-star holy rune stones, but also lead the Holy Rune Academy back to its former glory, and perhaps even surpass it!
Yao Tianji took a deep breath, suppressing the shock and excitement in his heart. With an extremely solemn expression, he clasped his hands in a respectful bow to Shi Wensheng, his tone firm:
"Disciple understands! Ancestor, rest assured, from now on, disciple will do everything in his power to assist the young grandmaster, protect him, and never let him suffer any harm. He will certainly not fail the ancestor's trust!"
Shi Wensheng nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Ling Xiao and said in a gentle tone, "Kid, come here."
Without the slightest hesitation, Ling Xiao stepped forward and stood before Shi Wensheng, his expression respectful yet still composed.
Shi Wensheng looked at him quietly, his eyes filled with a mixture of kindness, emotion, and reluctance...
After hundreds of years of waiting, a suitable successor was finally found, but he didn't have much time to accompany this disciple as he grew up.
"I don't have much time left." He spoke slowly, his tone calm, yet carrying a hint of barely perceptible melancholy.
Ling Xiao frowned slightly, a strange emotion welling up in his heart... Although he hadn't spent much time with Shi Wensheng, he always remembered the master's careful guidance and the kindness he had shown him.