Chapter 300

“The Holy Son of Primordial alone knows how to open the path to the inheritance. That is an advantage we cannot ignore,” the Palace Master replied. “Having one more person participate does not mean the entire inheritance will go to the Primordial Holy Land. We still have a chance to compete for it.

“Moreover, now that the existence of the Eternal Token has been exposed, refusing now would only invite trouble. Other factions, including the Primordial Holy Land and even the beings of the forbidden zones, might target us. That would spell disaster for the Star Palace.

“If we refuse, the Eternal Token becomes nothing more than a useless relic. Better to agree and exchange it for a chance to unlock the inheritance.”

The Starry Saintess remained skeptical. “Would the Primordial Holy Land truly act against us for an Eternal Token? And would the beings of the forbidden zones really care about the Eternal Emperor’s inheritance?

“The inheritance of one Emperor shouldn’t be that valuable to them. And besides, the Holy Son of Primordial said we have a Great Accomplishment Star Physique protecting us. That alone should deter them from taking action, right?”

Before this revelation, she might have felt more cautious. But knowing the Star Palace had a Great Accomplishment Star Physique gave her confidence. If the Primordial Holy Land had one, so did they—why fear?

Suddenly, a powerful aura rippled through the void, creating countless waves. The Palace Master’s calm demeanor shifted slightly, her tone growing serious.

“The Holy Son of Primordial told you about the Star Palace’s Great Accomplishment Star Physique?”

“Yes!” the Starry Saintess confirmed. “He said so himself. Master, is it true? Does the Star Palace truly have such a being, or is this some false rumor the Holy Son heard?”

Her skepticism lingered. How could Jiang Chen, an outsider, know such a secret, especially when even she, as the Starry Saintess, was unaware of it?

The Palace Master sighed softly. “It’s true.”

The Starry Saintess froze for a moment, stunned. She had doubted Jiang Chen’s claim, thinking it impossible for an outsider to know something even she, the Starry Saintess, did not. But now, hearing her master’s confirmation, she was left speechless.

Am I even the real Saintess? she thought bitterly. How does Jiang Chen know things I don’t?

“If we truly have a Great Accomplishment Star Physique, then why should we fear him?” she asked, still puzzled. “We’re not weaker than they are!”

“You’re oversimplifying the matter,” the Palace Master replied, shaking her head. “The situation regarding our ancestor is far more complicated than you imagine.

“If the Holy Son of Primordial dared to speak of it so openly, it means he has no fear of our ancestor. If he had any apprehension, he would never have mentioned it.”

The Star Palace Master’s voice grew heavier as she continued, “Agree to his terms. This isn’t a loss for us—it’s a highly advantageous deal.

“Without the key to unlock the inheritance, even the most powerful relics are useless. We’ve held the Eternal Token for hundreds of thousands of years, and it has brought us nothing. If we continue down this path, we’ll achieve no better results.

“By agreeing, we gain a chance to compete for the inheritance. Otherwise, the Eternal Token remains a dead object, and we’ll eventually lose it to unforeseen circumstances.

“Understand this clearly: the Eternal Emperor’s inheritance is far more enticing than you realize.”

Her tone carried a finality that left no room for argument, though she added her last sentence to ensure the Starry Saintess fully understood. The allure of the Eternal Emperor’s inheritance was immense, and to refuse this opportunity would be shortsighted at best and catastrophic at worst.

The Starry Saintess hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. “I’ll agree to his terms.”

“We’ve agreed,” she said softly, turning to Jiang Chen.

“You’ve made the best choice,” Jiang Chen replied with a faint smile. “Now, bring out the token, and I’ll help you unlock the path to the inheritance.”

The Starry Saintess was momentarily stunned. “The inheritance is here?” She had assumed it would be somewhere else entirely.

“Of course. Why else would I come here?” Jiang Chen replied, his expression carrying a hint of amusement. “What, do you think I came here for fun?”

“No, it’s just…” The Starry Saintess hesitated, then explained, “We’ve practically turned the entire mountain peak upside down but have never found a way to unlock the inheritance. That’s why it’s surprising.”

“That’s because you didn’t use the right method or lacked the qualifications to open the path,” Jiang Chen said matter-of-factly. “Now, no more delays. Hand over the token.”

After a brief pause, the Starry Saintess reluctantly tossed the Eternal Token to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen caught the token effortlessly and tossed it to Zi Qingyan. “There are three Eternal Tokens in total,” he explained. “Each token corresponds to a different aspect of the Eternal Emperor’s inheritance—Dao, Law, and Body. Unlocking each requires a specific method.”

“For the token you possess, which represents the inheritance of Dao, one must have an extraordinary understanding of the Dao to activate it. Otherwise, no matter how powerful you are, without meeting the Eternal Emperor’s standards, the path will remain closed.”

He added with a faint smirk, “Even if you knew the method, it wouldn’t matter. Among the Nine Heavens Realm, only two people qualify to unlock this inheritance.”

The Starry Saintess blinked in confusion. “Two people? Who?”

“They’re standing right in front of you,” Jiang Chen said, his tone casual.

Her eyes widened in realization. “You and Zi Qingyan?”

Indeed, Jiang Chen referred to himself and Zi Qingyan. In the original storyline, only Du Guyun had the qualifications, and even Zi Qingyan hadn’t met the standard.

However, with Zi Qingyan’s recent refinement of the Dao Integration Flower, her comprehension had undergone a transformative leap, allowing her to meet the requirements.

As for Du Guyun, his fate had already sealed his disqualification. Jiang Chen, with his Primordial Dao Body developed to perfection, fully qualified to activate the inheritance.

“Qingyan, infuse your divine soul into the token,” Jiang Chen instructed.

Zi Qingyan nodded without hesitation. Holding the Eternal Token in her hands, her immense divine soul surged into it.

The token seemed to come alive, greedily absorbing Zi Qingyan’s divine soul like a bottomless black hole. Gradually, it began to glow brilliantly, radiating an overwhelming light.

The token shot into the air, releasing a terrifying beam of light that pierced through the void. Ripples spread across the fabric of space, and moments later, a portal slowly materialized, opening with an air of majesty and power.