Silence pervaded the vast space as the enormous yellow and red eyes fixated on Xiao and Yun Yurou. Their ancient and mysterious gaze, capable of penetrating all, froze as it focused on Xiao. Time stood still as they remained trapped under immense pressure. Finally, a murmuring whisper broke the stillness.
"Um... Wasn't I only supposed to have one inheritor, according to that old witch? Why is there a second one?"
"Um?... His body is a living embodiment of impossibility. Moreover, I can't seem to break through his memories," the owner of the eyes spoke again.
"What kind of monsters are being born in this era? I thought the Bestial Era was where geniuses reigned supreme..."
Lost in her own world, the eyes continued to mutter and talk, completely disregarding Xiao and Yun Yurou. It took a few more moments for her to regain focus. She seemed to have made her decision as she addressed Xiao.
"Boy... It appears that you will be unable to inherit my legacy."
Surprised by the calm, feminine voice, Xiao asked, "Why?"
"It seems that you have already been chosen by a higher legacy than mine."
Deep in thought, Xiao furrowed his brows. After a few seconds, he looked at the gigantic eyes and spoke, "A legacy more powerful than that of a Bestial Era expert?"
"Oh?... You are familiar with the Bestial Era?"
"Yes, I had the fortune of learning about it. It was the era when the progenitors of all beasts emerged, marking the beginning and end of everything. It was an era where the greatest geniuses of heavenly beasts were born."
"Indeed, it was such an era," the eyes responded with a nostalgic voice. Silence once again enveloped the space. After a few moments, the eyes spoke again.
"Yes, you are right. I have no idea which legacy has chosen you, but just from the power that prevents me from accessing your mind or your complete secrets, I can infer that the legacy that has chosen you is incredibly powerful, perhaps even above mine."
"I see..." Xiao nodded. This was the first time he had heard such news, and the fact that he was targeted by a legacy didn't sit well with him. This kind of legacy would burden his fate, and he disliked that notion but wait why isn't he thinking in more depth? why the hell isn't he linking anything? Once again those thoughts within Xiao's mind were vanquished as his thoughts turned more.....silly.
'But what can I do about it?'
Xiao's thoughts were futile. At present, he was too weak to fight against anything that wanted to control his fate. However, that didn't mean it would be the case forever. Xiao's eyes turned serious for a moment, releasing a hint of his bloodlust. Yun Yurou, who was close by, felt as if death was creeping up her body.
"You have quite a wonderful bloodlust," the eyes from above remarked. Hearing this, Xiao snapped out of his daze, withdrew his bloodlust, and looked at Yun Yurou apologetically. Then he turned his attention back to the eyes in the sky.
"Thanks. So, if I can't obtain your legacy, what can I do?"
"You don't have to worry. I can see that the legacy that has chosen you seems to have a small association with the path of fire. I can allow you to compete for several treasures that would be extremely useful to your current self. It's the least I can do for the successor of my chosen one."
While the eyes spoke, Xiao nodded in agreement. However, as he heard the last words, he couldn't help but flinch. He tried to speak, but it was a little too late.
"Thank you," Yun Yurou, who had remained silent until now, spoke up happily, expressing her gratitude to the entity in the sky. Xiao felt his eyes twitch in annoyance, but in the end, he sighed. Uttering those words wouldn't get him killed. However, he noticed something peculiar. This powerful expert seemed to be awaiting Yun Yurou.
But why? Based on what Xiao had observed, Yun Yurou didn't possess any remarkable qualities or talents that would make a powerhouse of billions of years choose her as a successor. Moreover, from his experiences in the Third Heaven, Xiao could discern that the entity before him was a divine-level Phoenix, possessing the purest bloodline ever seen or probably even more considering the Era she reigned in. So why was it waiting for Yun Yurou?
'Wait, why am I believing everything this voice is telling me?'
Just as Xiao has this thought, a daze hits him, taking away those thoughts, It was during his contemplation that the floating eyes focused on Yun Yurou and spoke.
"You are finally here, child. I didn't expect you to be born of a Phoenix and a human, suppressing your divine-level talent."
The voice of the eyes confirmed Xiao's suspicions. Then, a realization struck him. Nobody knew about Yun Yurou's mother. From what Xiao knew, Yun Yurou's father had gone on a journey, and when he returned, he carried Yun Yurou in his arms as his child.
'Wait a mix of human and Pheonix?'
Xiao's mind seemed to grind to a halt as he arrived at those last thoughts, in this vast cosmic universe, there would exist other half breeds but if he was to think of one that reached the top of power, held a legacy like no other and earned respect and power of the highest degree, then it would be…..
Thinking till here, Xiao's mind raced, his heart starting to beat with unfamiliar motion, trying to recall any future figures with the same name. He was now certain that in his past life, Yun Yurou must have obtained the legacy and become someone famous. It didn't matter if she failed her test and was sent to a side family; she could still have achieved her goals.
"....Phoenix…..half…..Yurou.. Wait! No... that's impossible!" Xiao's eyes widened, filled with incredulity. Accidentally, he blurted out a sentence.
"The Realm-Burning Phoenix."
"Um? Oh! You have heard of me?" The eyes above responded, focusing on Xiao. The words of the Phoenix in the sky solidified Xiao's conclusions, evoking complex emotions as he looked at Yun Yurou. It seemed she was someone he knew as well. Fate was truly toying with everything he knew.
'But why didn't I link this sooner?'