The Immortal Legacy: Heavens Ruler (Book 3)

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he skills that where comprehended are: 

'Burning Hell Scripture' 

[Purgatory], [Manipulation], [Thrust of Hell] 

'Cosmic Slaying Sword Stance'

[Trinity Sword] 

[Lonely Sword]

The 'Purgatory' skill is a wide range attack skill that releases scorching black flames from the body into the surrounding area. In short a small fire domain. The 'Manipulation' skill is a supportive skill that works with all his other skills. This skill will enhance the attack power of the other skills by about 10% but this will also us up a lot more qi. It also enables the skills to be used in various ways. The 'Thrust of Hell' skill coats the body in a dense amount of qi. This qi is extremely sharp and uses the body as a spare (A human spare). As for 'Trinity Sword' and 'Lonely Sword', they are from the 'Cosmic Slaying Sword Stance'. The 'Trinity Sword' materializes three large golden broad swords to be used for a brute force attack while 'Lonely Sword' emphasizes on speed, it compresses the air into sharp and traceless attack. It's attacks are cold and unfeeling and can be used to engage more than one enemy. It can be used for both short range and long range attacks but the long range attacks are a bit weaker compared to the short range attacks. 

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There was a young man sitting on a raised platform about 10ft in air. This young man was staring straight ahead unblinkingly as he gazed at the six mountains in front of him. This young man was Shen Long. He had being give the 'Immortal Mountain Incantation' about an hour ago to gain enlightenment of.

"Gaze upon the immoral mountains, glimpse into the world of immortality" said the patriarch standing behind Shen Long, his voice drifting into latter's ears.

There Were a total of four mountains in front of Shen Long, each standing tall and majestic. "The names of these mountains are: Heavenly Wood Mountain, Shooting Star Mountain, Thunder Flash Mountain and Divine Flame Mountain" exclaimed the patriarch.

Each mountain had different characteristics. The Heavenly Wood Mountain was a large mountain comprised entirely of forestry, giant trees lined the entire mountain. What was specially eye catching was that there was a colossal tree at the peek of the mountain. Its branches stretch right across the entire mountain with vines as thick as water barrels hanging down.

The Shooting Star Mountain was completely barren mountain with thousands upon thousands of large boulders orbiting around one it. But even though this mountain was completely barren, it's majestic grandeur did not loose out to the other mountains.

Thunder Flash Mountain had large dark clouds at the top of the mountain. These clouds were so dark that it gave one a menacing feeling. From these dark clouds, lightning bolts as thick as mans waist and furious as dragons continuously dance and discharged the dark clouds while 'booming' sounds of thunder kept sounding out throughout the entire area.

The Divine Flame Mountain was the most powerful of the four mountains. This mountain actually too Shen Long the longest time to comprehend. It was a pure white in color without a spot of blemish and was wrapped completely in golden flames that blazed towards the heavens as the surround space slowly distort due to the tremendous heat.

"You will sit here and gain enlightenment of each of these mountains. Only when you comprehend the characteristics and profundities of each mountain will the 'Immortal Mountain Incantation' be completed. This is a very ancient and powerful Incantation, it was created be the first patriarch of our clan after he studied the immoral mountains in the realm of the gods for a thousand years".

"A thousand years?" murmured Shen Long in a stupor.

"Yes, a thousand years. But don't be discouraged, that thousand years was only for creating the Incantation, so don't be worried over the time, 10 years is enough for you to gain enlightenment of the mountains and if your talented enough this period of 10 years can be shortened".

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The years slowly passed. By this time 8 years had passed and Shen Long had gain complete enlightenment of the 'Immortal Mountain Incantation'. But even though he had mastered the Incantation, he doesn't have the power to unleash it.

"Your indeed talented when it comes to inscriptions. Completely mastering mountain incantation in 8 years is quiet a feat, even in the god realm" said the patriarch while staring deeply at Shen Long.

"Oh yeah, well I guess the geniuses of the god clans aren't really much then" said Shen Longs, turning his head to face the patriarch.

"Oh, that's what you think?" retorted the patriarch with a hint of laughter in his voice. "Don't think your the only one that has comprehended a high leveled Incantation as this in such short time just because your heard me say your accomplishment is quiet a feat even in the God realm. Geniuses of the younger generation in our clan has also accomplished such feats".

"Well I'll just have to see who's better when I meet them then" said Shen Long pursing his lips.

"You get your chance but that will have to wait for now. As for right now, we have more pressing matters to deal with" replied the patriarch, his voice getting more somber by the second.

Shen Long was instantly taken aback after hearing the somberness of the patriarchs voice, he just look on with a blank face before asking "what kind of pressing matters? Are you talking about my train?"

"No, it has nothing to do with your training. There's going to be a war in the God Realm" said the patriarch in deep and serious tone.

"A war?" exclaimed Shen Long in astonishment.

"Yes, a war". Confirmed the patriarch before continuing "there have being numerous small scale battles between the God clans over the pass hundred years. Eventually these battles will turn into a war."

"I see. So what does this soon coming war have to do with me?" asked Shen Long with a serious expression on his face.

"Seeing as you have the purest bloodline since the founding patriarch, you will inevitably succeed the clan Throne. But having the purest bloodline a lone won't convince some of the high elders of the clan, that your the most eligible candidate for clan leader. But don't worry, being my legacy successor as already concreted your position, but it be better if we don't forcefully place you on the Throne."

"Then you do we go about it then?" Shen Long asked with a contemplative look on his face.

"Haha, it's good that you've asked. It's quiet simply really, all you have to do is prove your self."

"Prove myself? Asked Long wearing weird expression on his face before continuing "and how do I do that".

"OK let me explain, listen carefully" said the patriarch before speaking again "There are a total of 5 small realms, 2 large realms and 1 God realm. Each of these smaller realms are twice the size of each and the lager realms are five times bigger. As for the God realm, it's size is unimaginable. No one really knows how large it is, as there are still unexplored regions in the realm" said the patriarch as pause to make sure Shen Long was following. Seeing that Shen Long did ask any questions, he continued "The reason for this war is simple, the control of all the realms. This war for control will be fought for by the young clan Lords and the victor will command the realms as well as the other God clans. This is where you come in. You'll be fighting as the young Lord of our clan and your mission is to secure victory."

By this point Shen Long had adopted a solemn express. He did not expect a war to be looking over the horizon and that he'd have to participate as one of its main figures.

"I don't know much about war but after coming to this world, I'm sure about one thing, I love a good fight" said Shen Long with a fierce fighting will in his eyes.

"Good, you truly a descendant of the Underworld Throne. We live for the thrill of battle. Every single patriarch of our clan has to be baptised in blood, climbing from under countless piles of bodies" said the patriarch.

After listening to the patriarchs speech, Shen Long blood started to boil, he had never felt such a rush of adrenaline in his life before, both the previous and current. He puffed and patted his chest before declaring "Mountains of bodies, I'll carry them all on my shoulders. The blood of my enemies will be my wine. Only the Throne shall rule!" by the time he reached the last few words he burst out into a shout.

"Good! AHAH truly good" patriarch. "Your training will have to to be cut short. At most you can spend another ten years in here. You still haven't familiarized yourself with this world as of yet so your still a bit "new'' to things."

After hearing the patriarch saying he was still new to things Shen Long laughed as scratched the back of his head. He had completely forgotten the fact that he had only being in this world for less than a week, not counting the 10 years in the Heavens Smithing Grounds which is actually a year in the outside world.

"Only ten more years ah" Shen Long.

The patriarch then said "I want you to create a force of your own. You won't be able to accomplish much on your own, every strong ruler has there own personal army which grew along side them."

"A force?" asked Shen Long.

"Yes a force. It will be your first platform of leadership" replied the patriarch."

"OK I'll do me best. I think."

"Good" the patriarch commented for continuing "Oh, one more thing. I have some things for you."

The patriarch then held out his blurry hand and three objects materialized above his palm. The three objects were surrounded by three different aura. The first was covered in a faint yellow aura, the second - a dark grey aura and the last - a deep red aura which also gave off a strong and oppressive feel.

"The first item is called a an Energy Pearl. It is created by compressing profound qi from the world into the shape of an orb. The energy is dense and pure, coupled with your strengthened foundation, it is enough to improve your cultivation all the way up to the mid stage of the Profound realm.

"Really? So much energy?"

"The energy isn't much really. This is a low earth grade energy pearl. There are three types of energy pearls, earth grade, sky grade and spirit grade. Each of these grade are then divided into low, medium and high grade" said the patriarch.

"Oh. Do they cost a lot" asked Shen Long.

"These are naturally formed beneath earth in the God realm. They are mined and then used as cultivation resources. Some clans even use them as a form of currency."

"Oh. It seems the realm of the gods is more complicated than I initially thought" Shen Long.

"Don't think too hard on it. When it's time for you to enter the realm of the Gods, all the information you'll need will be passed to you" patriarch. "Now the second items is called a Soul Link Summoning Crystal. It reads and thoroughly comprehends your soul, taking into account every characteristic of the person and then it tries to find a beast that is perfectly compatible with the person. If a beast is found, you can try to form a beast contract with it."

"A beast contract?" asked Shen Long with his eyes twinkling. "Do I get a bad ass beast? I don't want a little runny nose punk pet."

"Whatever beast you get will depend on your soul, the determination of your will and of course, destiny" the patriarch replied. "The third item is the most precious treasure of the clan. We would give our lives to protect it."

"....."

Shen Long was left completely dumbfounded. His mouth drooped so low an egg could fit in." Am I tha.. that special?" he asked.

"Heh heh, just a little bit" the smirked a little then continued "All the members with a strong Bloodline gets to try this treasure."

"Oh, well that makes more sense I guess. Ahm what is it anyway?" Shen Long.

The third item was a single drop of blood. The blood had a sinister black color which would make anyone's heart palpitate. There were countless red blood veins that stretched across the drop of blood.

"This is the legacy of the founder of our Underworld Throne" said the patriarch, his voice bursting with pride and reverence.

"Ah? Another legacy" said Shen Long while scratching his head.

"Kid you have a problem with another legacy?" asked the patriarch in a slightly sinister tone.

"No, no that's not it. Am thrilled, am thrilled, definitely thrilled" hurriedly replied Shen Long, sweat dripping down his back in torrents.

"Oh I thought so. Anyway there's now assurance that the legacy will accept you anyway. This legacy isn't normal kid. If it accepts you, you'll definitely reach the very peak of this world. If not, we'll let's just say you won't die but there's going to be a few broken bones way for you."

"....." Shen Long.

"This guy must definitely hate me. I wander if it's because I look more handsome than him, hmm should be so" Shen Long thought to himself while staring weirdly at the patriarch.

"Hmm, hey, why are you giving me that weird look kid?" patriarch.

"Oh nothing, I was just lost in thought a bit."

"Ok let's cut to the chase, let's try to summon a beast for you. Hmm I wander what you'll get?" said the patriarch with a touch of curiosity.

"Yeah, sure. Let's do it" said a shiny eyed Shen Long.

"Take the Summoning Crystal and inject your qi and consciousness into, the crystal will do the rest" patriarch.

"Ok" Shen Long too the crystal and did what he was told. The minute his qi and consciousness entered the crystal, the crystal exploded out a bright grey radiance that completely enveloped Shen Long inside.

Shen Longs mind blanked out the moment the grey light enveloped his body. A minute had pass before he slowly regained his sense but before he had a chance to register what had happened, he given a huge shock because of the scene in front of his eyes. He currently located in a completely different area from were he was a minute ago, in front of him now was a pitch black void with millions of tiny light dots resembling the stars in the sky.

"Where is this place?" he asked turning his head. He was hoping to see the patriarch as usual but to his surprise he was the only one here. It was then that he heard a voice:

"Do you seek destruction or do you seek peace?"