Three months had passed since the three major sects—High Heaven Pavilion, Blood Battle Gang, and Manor Storm—held an intense discussion about the whereabouts of the Ineritance Cave.
After High Heaven Pavilion and Manor Storm paid the entrance fee for the Ineritance Cave, the three sect leaders, accompanied by Shen Xiang, set out for the buried location of the Heritage Cave.
Upon arrival, Shen Xiang stood alongside the three sect leaders: Hu Man of Blood Battle Gang, Ling Taixu of High Heaven Pavilion, and Xiao Ruo Han of Manor Storm.
The site appeared as a barren stretch of land with no signs of life. Calmly, Shen Xiang said, "Step back a bit. Once I break this place open, there will be a massive energy explosion. You wouldn't want to get caught in it."
Without any further questions, the three sect leaders moved back, giving Shen Xiang ample space. With energy gathering in his hands, he struck the ground with full force.
Boom!
The ground beneath Shen Xiang shook violently. A massive crack appeared, spreading quickly like a dragon awakening from its slumber.
Before anyone could react, the ground beneath Shen Xiang collapsed, releasing two types of energy: Yin Qi, cold enough to freeze the surrounding air, and Yang Qi, blazing hot like an uncontrollable fire.
This phenomenon was followed by the deafening roar of a Golden Dragon in the sky, its voice reverberating through the souls of everyone present. At the same time, an Ice Phoenix emerged, singing melodiously as if responding to the dragon's roar.
The once-clear sky transformed into a mix of gold and blue, creating a mesmerizing yet intimidating sight.
The massive explosion and celestial phenomenon drew the attention of many elders and disciples from the three sects. They rushed to the site, their faces filled with curiosity and fear.
"It will take three days to stabilize the entrance. I'll go in first to prepare," Shen Xiang said casually before disappearing and returning to his residence.
Hu Man, with a serious expression, addressed the other two sect leaders, "We need to station elders from each sect to stand guard. We can't have foolish people trying to enter out of greed."
This suggestion was quickly agreed upon by all parties.
The appearance of the Ineritance Cave didn't just attract the attention of the three sects but also various major powers across the Great Han Dynasty.
Many sent spies or representatives to investigate the phenomenon, making the atmosphere around the site increasingly tense.
Three Days Later.
After three days, the entrance to the Ineritance Cave had finally stabilized. Each sect sent their best disciples to explore the cave.
High Heaven Pavilion: 80 disciples, led by Su Yan.
Blood Battle Gang: 60 disciples, led by Hu Jiao'er.
Manor Storm: 50 disciples, led by Fang Ji Zi.
The strength of these disciples ranged from the 7th Level of the Initial Element Stage to the 8th Level of the True Element Stage. Ling Taixu, the strongest figure in High Heaven Pavilion, gave a brief but firm instruction:
"Once you enter, you will be randomly teleported to different locations. This place is full of great dangers, but the rewards are equally immense. Don't be reckless, and stay cautious!"
Afterward, the disciples entered the cave one by one, disappearing into its mysterious darkness.
Shen Xiang and Xia Ning Chang
After all the disciples had entered, Shen Xiang appeared with Xia Ning Chang. Unlike the wary disciples, they strolled casually toward the entrance. The elders of the three sects could only watch without daring to stop them.
Over the past three years, the relationship between Shen Xiang and the three sects had been amicable. Thanks to the high-grade pills Shen Xiang had produced, the strength of the sects had grown significantly. Before entering the cave, Shen Xiang tossed a small bottle toward Hu Man.
"Take this," he said briefly before leaping into the cave with Xia Ning Chang.
"What is it?" an elder from Blood Battle Gang asked Hu Man.
"Oh, just five high-grade Heavenly-grade pills with pill veins," Hu Man replied nonchalantly.
However, Hu Man's casual response caused everyone around him to look grim. They knew Hu Man had become increasingly insufferable since he started interacting with Shen Xiang.
After Shen Xiang and Xia Ning Chang entered the cave, the elders and sect leaders gathered to discuss their next steps after the Ineritance Cave's emergence.
Ling Taixu began the discussion, but Hu Man lazily interjected, "Let the kid handle everything. Just tell anyone causing trouble that he obtained the main inheritance. We'll only need to deal with problems if someone tries to kidnap our disciples."
Elder Su appeared worried. "Won't he be angry?" he asked.
"Just tell him that the young master of a wealthy family came to kidnap his woman," Meng Wu Ya answered with a slight laugh. But his response made everyone shudder, imagining the worst-case scenario.
"Agreed."
"Agreed."
"Agreed."
None of the sect leaders—Hu Man, Ling Taixu, or Xiao Ruo Han—cared. Although they had only known Shen Xiang for a short time, they knew he wasn't a bad person, just a little annoying.
Despite their concerns, the sect leaders ultimately agreed with Hu Man's suggestion. The elders could only pray that the four of them would survive after Shen Xiang discovered they had used him as a scapegoat.