Devouring Star Heart: Illusionary Demon Lord

Deep within the Ancestral Mystic Realm, the Hall of Protectors stands majestically, its body forged from ancient chaotic crystals. It is surrounded by a rich aura of the laws of the Ancestral Gods, and the lifelike statues of mythical beasts outside the hall exude an aura of power that suppresses all ages.

At this moment, Shi Heng's clone held a jade talisman engraved with secret runes, used for communicating with the Ancestral God, his expression resolute. His goal was to obtain all the inheritance qualifications from the Eight Directions Beast Gods.

The Eight Beast Gods were eight top powerhouses in the early primordial universe of the Ancestral God Sect. Each of them was born with a complete understanding of the Beast God Dao. Their inheritances covered the eight major systems of Beast God Laws: Metal Void, Wood Void, Water Void, Fire Void, Earth Void, Wind Time, Thunder Time, and Light Time. Each inheritance was enough to allow the inheritor to break through to the level of a universe master. Ordinary powerhouses could not even obtain the qualification to inherit a single Beast God, let alone collect the complete inheritances of the Eight Beast Gods.

Taking a deep breath, Shi Heng's clone activated the communication jade talisman, injecting a wisp of pure divine thought into it, directly reaching the location of the young ancestral god, which was Wu Qingfeng's next-door residence.

The communication jade talisman was personally bestowed by the young Ancestral God, allowing him to directly cross the spatial barrier of the Ancestral Mystic Realm without needing to go through any level of notification. This was also his privilege as a direct protector of the faith.

A moment later, a gentle yet majestic voice, seemingly traversing endless space, echoed directly in Shi Heng's clone's ears: "Shi Heng, what brings you this message?" It was the voice of the young Ancestral God, its tone calm yet containing the overwhelming pressure of an Ancestral God who controlled all things. Even though Shi Heng's clone was already a Protector of the Sect, he couldn't help but bow slightly, his expression becoming even more respectful.

"Your subordinate Shi Heng greets the Ancestral God." Shi Heng's clone bowed deeply, his voice strong and clear without the slightest hesitation. "Your subordinate hereby sends this message, earnestly requesting the Ancestral God to grant me all the inheritance qualifications of the Eight Directions Beast Gods."

After a long pause, the young ancestral god's voice rang out again, filled with undisguised shock: "What did you say? You're asking for all the inheritance qualifications of the Eight Directions Beast Gods? Shi Heng, do you know what you're saying?" The young ancestral god's shock was not without reason.

The laws of the eight beast gods are different. Although they are connected, there are also many conflicts between them. To comprehend them all at the same time requires not only extraordinary talent, but also sufficient time and energy.

The desire to participate in the path of the eight beast gods was not an idea unique to Wu Qingfeng.

However, throughout countless ages, only the Starry Sky Beast Ancestor has successfully traversed this path, fully mastering the eight Beast Gods' paths and becoming the strongest being in the universe.

Shi Heng's clone raised his head, his gaze firm, his tone extremely solemn, "My Light Time Beast God inheritance has reached the sixth level, and I have created an ultimate secret technique. I am fully confident that I can take care of the inheritances of the eight beast gods. My true body's affinity with the laws is sufficient to comprehend the laws of multiple beast gods at the same time. I beg the Ancestral God to grant my request."

His tone and resolute gaze conveyed his confidence to the young ancestral god.

"Well done, truly a Heart Illusion King!" The young Ancestral God's voice carried a hint of approval. "With such heaven-defying talent, you are indeed qualified to request the complete inheritance of the Eight Directions Beast Gods. Granted. Immediately, I will order someone to deliver the token of the Eight Directions Beast Gods' inheritance site to you, and all the inheritance scriptures will also be fully accessible to you."

Shi Heng felt a surge of joy in his divided body and bowed again, saying, "Thank you for the grace of the ancestral gods. Your subordinate will certainly live up to your expectations!"

"But remember, you must not be too greedy in your cultivation." The young ancestral god's tone instantly became serious, and his majesty increased.

"The inheritance of the Eight Directions Beast Gods is powerful, but you must not rush into it. Now that you are a Protector of the Faith, your primary goal should be to break through to immortality. Plan your cultivation time reasonably and gradually comprehend the inheritance. Do not neglect what is most important in your excessive pursuit of the inheritance, otherwise you will suffer losses."

"Your subordinate will remember the Ancestral God's teachings!" Shi Heng's clone replied respectfully, fully aware of the young Ancestral God's good intentions. Breaking through to immortality is a crucial juncture on the path of cultivation; only by stepping into immortality can one have endless time to truly master the power inherited from the Beast God.

"Go, and prepare well." The young ancestral god's voice gradually faded away. "Your qualification for inheritance has been activated; now it depends on your own destiny."

Not long after, a candidate god general delivered a world ring, which contained seven beast god inheritance tokens.

In Chaos City, Wu Qingfeng slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing within them, a smile playing on his lips. "All the inheritance qualifications of the Eight Directions Beast Gods, excellent!"

Wu Qingfeng was overjoyed.

He has always longed to obtain the inheritance of multiple Beast Gods, so as to promote the fusion of all the laws through the way of the Beast Gods. The inheritance of the Eight Directions Beast Gods happens to cover the way of the Beast Gods corresponding to the eight basic laws, which is exactly what he needs most right now.

But upon further reflection, Wu Qingfeng had a new consideration. Although Shi Heng's clone was quite talented, he was not compatible with all types of laws. His true self, on the other hand, after fusing with the Primordial Jade Embryo, possessed the perfect genes of the original universe's limit and had the unparalleled talent of super affinity with all types of laws. His efficiency in comprehending any type of law and inheritance far surpassed that of Shi Heng's clone.

The inheritance of the Eight Directions Beast Gods is extremely precious. If the true self comprehends it personally, he can understand it at the fastest speed, which is much more efficient.

After a moment's thought, Wu Qingfeng made his decision. His main body would also enter the Ancestral God Sect to take over the other inheritance and comprehension matters, while Shi Heng's clone would continue to strive for the Fusion Law and comprehend the deepest Light-Time Fusion Law.

With a thought, Wu Qingfeng raised his hand and cast a dark divine thought mark. This mark was a communication signal specially left by the Lord of Darkness back then, corresponding to the candidate divine general who had once sent him precious equipment to Shi Heng's clone.

Previously, after this candidate general delivered the precious treasure, the Lord of Darkness did not recall him, but instead kept him by Wu Qingfeng's side to await orders, so that Wu Qingfeng could handle various matters. He served as both a protector and an assistant.

This Venerable Tianyu is a soul servant of the Lord of Darkness. Equipped with the treasures given to him by the Lord of Darkness, his combat power is close to that of a top-tier cosmic overlord.

From the world ring on his hand, a figure in black armor silently appeared, speaking respectfully: "Your Highness, what are your orders?"

Wu Qingfeng raised his eyes, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority: "I am going to the Ancestral Mystic Realm to enter the Ancestral God Sect and comprehend the inheritance of the Eight Directions Beast Gods. You will escort me there."

Upon hearing this, Venerable Tianyu immediately replied in a deep voice, "Your Highness, rest assured!" He already knew that Shi Heng's clone was receiving the inheritance at the Ancestral God Sect. When he heard that Wu Qingfeng's main body was going there in person, he was not surprised. He simply assumed that the main body was going instead, and the clone was returning.

"Let's go. You can put me into your ring. This trip to the Ancestral God Cult is because my true self is going to receive other inheritances. The inheritance token is with my clone. My true self can only appear after entering the clone's residence."

The candidate general was shocked that this prince actually had a succession order, and that he had accepted more than one kind of succession.

Without saying much, Wu Qingfeng entered the World Ring, and the candidate god general left Chaos City and headed straight for the Ancestral Mystic Realm.