"This is merely the foundational inheritance, and there are already this many options," Luo Feng’s form solidified. Hovering mid-air, his gaze swept across the light gates, carefully studying what each entrance represented.

The foundational inheritances…

For the Duan Dong River lineage, these weren't considered crucial; sharing them externally was acceptable, which is why they were used for this final screening! Though in the ancient civilization, sharing these "foundational inheritances" carried no risk, for the myriad powers within this current universe sea, they were exceptionally significant. After all, the ancient civilization was overwhelmingly powerful.

"Melee category, Ranged category, Treasure Forging category, Mechanical category, Miscellaneous category." Luo Feng’s eyes scanned, grouping strange combat methods like controlling lifeforms into the Miscellaneous category.

Melee, Ranged, and Treasure Forging were straightforward.

The Mechanical category involved controlling machinery!

On a small scale, it included things like Earthlings using firearms; on a grand scale, even the entire Universe Ark could be considered an application of 'warships' falling under the Mechanical category. Thus, the Mechanical category, taken to its extreme, was immensely powerful. The Duan Dong River lineage had countless strong inheritors; it was natural that some long-lived experts, pursuing other hobbies, left behind foundational mechanical inheritances.

"Now is the time to screen the inheritors," Luo Feng observed each light gate meticulously. "I must choose what I excel at. If I pick something I know nothing about, even basic mastery might take an incredibly long time."

"Foundational inheritance is just the appetizer."

"The core inheritance of the Duan Dong River lineage—that is the grand feast." Luo Feng’s gaze settled on a specific spatial entrance glowing with light. Upon it were faint images; looking closely, one could vaguely perceive a shadowy figure wielding a battle saber, slaughtering wantonly. This clearly belonged to the melee category, specifically the inheritance focused on the 'saber.'

"This one," Luo Feng nodded inwardly. He had practiced saber techniques since childhood, then utilized the Blood Shadow Battle Saber, and even the Shi Wu Wings relied on saber techniques. Later developments like the 'Golden Light,' 'Mist Light,' and 'Cracking Gold' were all essentially saber styles. His research via the secret pattern flow was primarily focused on blade arts. His mastery of the saber, even across the entire universe sea, was undoubtedly top-tier.

"Lord Duan Dong! I have made my choice," Luo Feng turned toward the distant figure and respectfully stated, "It is the one right behind me." As he spoke, Luo Feng positioned himself just outside the entrance to the Saber Inheritance.

Among the over 200 experts behind Duan Dong River, many showed a flash of reluctance.

Because… they also wanted the Saber Inheritance!

Among universe powerhouses, melee combatants formed the vast majority, and the saber was undeniably one of the major categories within that. Many of these 200 experts were proficient with blades and desired the Saber Inheritance. Unfortunately, only one person could accept each foundational inheritance; they were compelled to choose others.

"Good, Bi Xue, you may choose," Duan Dong River instructed.

"Yes, Lord Duan Dong." Venerable Bi Xue dipped slightly before transforming into a streak of light and flying toward the floating spatial entrances to select what suited him best.

"Next, Shui Song."

The selection proceeded sequentially, precisely following the performance order observed in the Rhino Emperor Game. Particularly toward the end, the remaining candidates could only grit their teeth and reluctantly select paths they barely understood—like Treasure Forging. By the time they managed to grasp even a glimmer of understanding, the final inheritors might already have been determined.

In mere moments.

All 200-plus experts had made their selections, each hovering before their chosen spatial gate.

"All of you, enter now and begin accepting the foundational inheritance," Duan Dong River commanded coldly. "Continue until the true inheritor is decided… all other candidates will perish."

"Yes."

The 200-plus experts complied with utmost respect, then turned and flew into the luminous spatial gates.

Duan Dong River watched as the group of candidates disappeared, his expression complex. He murmured, "The inheritance space has finally been activated again. How long has it been? How long has it truly been? Too long—so long that even my memories are starting to blur. Once this matter concludes, I, too, can vanish, having done no disservice to the ancestors." Luo Feng flew through the spatial gate, and instantly, time and space shifted.

He found himself in a world of chaos. Below him, chaotic mist churned, while above was only darkness, pierced by a single suspended star that cast down illumination.

"Hmm?" Luo Feng walked atop the chaotic currents, surveying his surroundings. Where was the Saber Inheritance?

"Whoosh!"

The star at the center of the infinite darkness high above suddenly shot down a visible pillar of light that enveloped him completely. Luo Feng did not evade. The instant the light enveloped him, a cold, mechanical voice sounded: "Core authority unlocked. Core authority: Foundational Inheritance."

Boom—Immediately, a torrent of information flooded Luo Feng’s mind.

Extremely detailed Saber Secret Tomes poured in, starting from the level around the Universe Venerable realm and gradually delving into the profound mysteries of the saber, extending all the way to the Universe Supreme Being level! Each Saber Secret Tome represented a different angle. Some were based on the Gold-Space Law, others on the Water-Space Law, and still others on the Earth-Space Law…

There were even methods for saber application based on the integration of the three most basic laws: Gold, Water, and Earth.

There were even techniques integrating Gold and Time in saber arts——a myriad of saber techniques, one for every conceivable law or combination of laws.

A total of 360 Saber Secret Tomes were transmitted entirely into Luo Feng’s mind in one seamless rush, leaving him momentarily stunned, his mind sluggish. It must be noted that the volume of information in each Tome was immense; even with Luo Feng’s divine power and willpower, the transmission took over two full days to complete.

"Hoo, truly profound," Luo Feng blinked blankly. "During the long time I spent studying the Rhino Emperor Game, my mastery of secret pattern flow arts certainly improved greatly. If I were to create something now, crafting a technique integrating the strongest secret methods should be relatively easy. But creating a technique for a Universe Supreme Being is likely impossible."

"Yet, these 360 sets of Tomes—each one contains saber techniques at the Universe Supreme Being level, progressing from shallow to deep. Furthermore, the pinnacle saber technique in every set is no less formidable than the axe technique used by the Founder Giant Axe back then," Luo Feng observed.

This Saber Inheritance…

It did not merely brush against the Universe Supreme Being level; it reached the absolute limit of that level, being comparable to the axe techniques of the Founder Giant Axe. And there were 360 such Tomes! It was insane; no single faction could possibly possess such achievement in the single discipline of the saber.

Of course, these were saber techniques created by others—not Luo Feng’s own creation. Thus, even if he learned them, he could not match the power wielded by their originators.

The truly most suitable ultimate techniques were those created personally.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Suddenly, the brilliant star in the dark sky shot down three beams of light. Within each beam were immense ice mountains. Three towering ice mountains descended from the star, landing in the chaotic mist. Each mountain soared hundreds of millions of kilometers high, crystalline and appearing like transparent crystal. Moreover, within each mountain, faint streaks of light, resembling meteors, could be seen flashing repeatedly.

Inside the three ice mountains, countless meteor-like light streaks intertwined, naturally forming a breathtaking panorama.

These were treasures naturally formed!

"You possess core authority, thus you receive the 360 Tomes left by past experts for reference. You are the first candidate in this inheritance screening, so you may observe the three Saber Mountains. Each mountain contains the 'Mark of the Saber Law'—the Law Mark, which holds ultimate power and reveals all supreme secrets. Observe the three Saber Mountains and use the 360 Saber Tomes as reference to create a new saber technique… when your technique meets the requirement, you will become the new inheritor of the Duan Dong River lineage." The cold mechanical voice finished speaking and fell silent.

Luo Feng blinked.

Saber Mountains?

Luo Feng gazed at the three towering, crystalline ice mountains before him. The countless brilliant, dazzling streaks of light resembling meteors within them made even the laws he had previously comprehended pale in comparison. It seemed every one of those heartbreakingly beautiful Law Marks, like a flowing meteor streak, held infinite mystery.

"This is unbelievable, holding ultimate power?" Luo Feng muttered. "And I can feel its power; it truly surpasses any single law, yet seems to contain every law simultaneously."

Power surpassing law.

All experts in the universe sea cultivated the path of Law to gain recognition from the original universe, becoming Universe Venerables, becoming Universe Masters. Yet, these Law Marks, these beautiful Law Marks resembling flowing meteor streaks, stood so transcendentally above it all.

"What!"

Luo Feng gasped in shock.

His first instinct was to attempt simulating these three Saber Mountains within the virtual universe. But Luo Feng was astounded to find how difficult it was. This was because the massive quantity of meteor-like light streaks within each mountain shifted constantly, with no repetition. Merely simulating a static image of any single moment was immensely challenging, let alone simulating the ever-changing display—unless he intended to cease all cultivation altogether.

"Cannot simulate for now," Luo Feng shook his head inwardly.

"Reference 360 Tomes? Observe the Saber Mountains? Deduce a saber technique?" Luo Feng held his breath.

Since the Saber Mountains could not be simulated in the virtual universe, he wouldn't simulate them; he would dedicate himself wholly to cultivation.

Luo Feng fixed his gaze upon the three Saber Mountains…

Within the three icy peaks, countless meteor-like light streaks seemed to dance, exquisitely beautiful. Faintly, he could discern the movements of a saber light, a set of saber techniques emerging. Luo Feng showed shock; this truly was the Mark of the Saber Law, containing the ultimate power.

Simultaneously, Luo Feng used his mind for two tasks, delving into the various Saber Secret Tomes.

Innumerable saber techniques flashed through his mind…

When his heart stirred, the countless meteor-like streaks vaguely forming a saber within the Saber Mountains also moved—moving with his thoughts……………

When understanding dawned, a deeper profundity was revealed……

These three Saber Mountains were like the three oldest and most powerful Saber Grandmasters, having reached the absolute pinnacle in the way of the blade. Yet, they were too profound; Luo Feng required the 360 Saber Tomes as aid to gradually unveil the mysteries hidden within these three mountains. In this process, Luo Feng’s foundation in saber arts continuously ascended.

The story continues, throw those recommendation tickets!