Chapter 278: Inheritance
Great, Zac said with so excitent.
He had been looking forward to the inheritance for quite so ti now, and it was finally ti to see what one of the old powerhouses had left behind for future generations. It could affect his whole future in a sense.
Inheritances werent as narrow as a heritage, who usually showed how to attain a certain class. An Inheritance didn't pigeonhole one's progress like that, but they were simply the treasures and insights a predecessor left behind. They could contain anything from a mountain of crystals to specific Dao insights. But the most common thing was that the things left behind were ant to nurture a possible successor from beyond the grave.
A successor didnt necessarily need to have the sa class, but he would generally walk down the sa path. The Umbra would no doubt be related to darkness and shadows, for example. So it would most likely be far more valuable for soone like Ogras than for Zac.
Perhaps the demon would receive a supre Spirit Tool that would suit a certain fighting-style or so treasure that made his shadows stronger. The possibilities were endless. But before he could undergo the trial there were a few things to do.
Keep up the good work, Zac said as he made to leave.
One second, lord Atwood, Abby said, making Zac stop and turn back toward the Stargazer.
I ntioned the wish of the Anointed to speak with you earlier, Abby said. I relayed how busy your schedule was, and that you might not be able to visit in the near future due to heading to Westfort. So the Anointed ca here in person.
Nonet is here? Zac said with so surprise.
The large Zhix had never left its hive since eting Zac as far as he knew. That Nonet showed up now proved that it really needed to speak with him.
Do you know what Nonet wants? Zac asked.
Not sure, it didn't say, Abby admitted. But I believe the Zhix wishes to accompany you to Westfort.
Zacs brows rose in surprise, but after mulling it over for a few seconds he thought it might not be too bad an idea. There was a hive not to far from Theas town, and considering that they had fought quite a bit without a clear winner it should be a pretty strong one.
He still wanted to co in contact with the so-called council of Anointed in order to start coordinating a response to the Dominators, and bringing Nonet themself would probably expedite that even more than even bringing Ibtep would.
Make sure its ready later. I plan on hitting the inheritance in a few hours, but according to Ogras it shouldnt take long, Zac said.
Abby bobbed in agreent.
You shouldnt worry too much. The first trial of orthodox inheritances are usually largely based on suitability, Abby said.
Zac was reminded that Abby herself ca from a species that excelled at information gathering, and quickly tried to fish out so more information while she was in a giving mood.
What do you an? he asked with interest.
Most who leave an inheritance are people with regret their path ended, and they want soone to pick up the mantle where they fell short. They hope that soone will reach grand heights using their Dao Vision. Its in a sense a way for them to prove to the world that their path of cultivation was correct, Abby started.
So the first tests are usually a test of suitability and a test of talent, Abby explained. You will need to prove you walk the sa general path, and that you are talented enough that you have the potential to walk at least as far as the predecessor themselves.
Im a mortal, Zac said with a frown. Will that be a problem?
Not sure, but I doubt they would test for that. A test for talent might be to kill sothing ten levels above you, or have enough points in the right attribute, Abby said. The spirit might be a bit disappointed that you show up as a mortal, but they cant stop you. Inheritance sites are created with certain rulesets, and a Spirit usually isnt able to change those rules.
Spirit? Zac said with so confusion until he rembered Anzonil.
The old Supre Elder had left behind a part of his soul to maintain the cleansing array for his disciple, so it wasnt out of the question that the powerhouses who left the inheritances did sothing similar.
Zac asked a few more questions, but in the end there was no strict form to an inheritance. Each one was designed by the predecessor according to their will and preferences. The largest risk was that they encountered unorthodox inheritances.
Unorthodox inheritances could take many forms, but entering one was seldom an opportunity. They were mostly left behind by sinister cultivators, and so were simple deathtraps to kill as many as possible. So cultivators even tried to use an inheritance to find suitable people to possess or turn into puppets.
But there was almost no chance that the system would give out unorthodox inheritances as a reward, so Zac didnt worry too much about it as he hurried back to his courtyard. As soon as he got back he sat down and took out the jade boxes containing the attribute fruits.
He didnt waste any ti as he stuffed one odd fruit after another into his mouth. They had all kinds of tastes and textures, and the only thing they had in common was that they were extrely delicious.
At the beginning of his feast, he only felt a growing warmth in his body, but when he had eaten half of his personal collection he started to feel uncomfortable. His body was wracked with chaotic swirls of energy, and it almost felt like his body would explode.
Normally one would eat these things slowly one by one, but Zac had no ti for that. Besides, he had absorbed far more chaotic energies than this before, so he knew that his body could take it. The minutes passed and he was soon proven right as all the cells in his body started to absorb the energies, and after two hours he dared to start eating more of the fruits.
It was around 10 am he had completely absorbed the 33 fruits that he had put aside for himself, and the results were pretty good.
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Zachary Atwood
Level
73
Class
[F-Rare] Hatchetman
Race
[E] Human
Alignnt
[Earth] Port Atwood - Lord
Titles
Born for Carnage, Ultimate Reaper, Luck of the Draw, Giantsbane, Disciple of David, Overpowered, Slayer of Leviathans, Adventurer, Demon Slayer I, Full of Class, Rarified Being, Trailblazer, Child of Dao, The Big 500, Planetary Aegis, One Against Many, Butcher, Progenitor Noblesse, Duplicity Core, Apex Hunter, Heaven's Chosen, Scion of Dao, Omnidextrous, Eastern Trigram Hunt - 1st
Limited Titles
-
Dao
Seed of Heaviness - High, Seed of Trees - High, Seed of Sharpness - Middle, Seed of Hardness - Middle, Seed of Sanctuary - Early
Core
[F] Duplicity
Strength
582 [Increase: 60%. Efficiency: 121%]
Dexterity
290 [Increase: 45%. Efficiency: 121%]
Endurance
715 [Increase: 71%. Efficiency: 121%]
Vitality
353 [Increase: 61%. Efficiency: 121%]
Intelligence
131 [Increase: 45%. Efficiency: 121%]
Wisdom
146 [Increase: 45%. Efficiency: 121%]
Luck
132 [Increase: 65%. Efficiency: 121%]
Free Points
Nexus Coins
[F] 296 516 043
He had gained 11 points in Strength and Dexterity, 10 points in Endurance and Wisdom, 9 points in Vitality, 8 points in Intelligence and 7 points in Luck from the fruits. Together with the 20 points in Strength and 4 points in Dexterity he had allocated from his free points he had made another pretty huge leap.
He was even closing in on 2500 attribute points, sothing that very few people in the F-grade would ever accomplish. He rembered that was would also give him another title, perhaps even an upgraded one since he would no doubt be the first on the planet to accomplish such a thing.
Satisfied, Zac closed the status screen and stood up and turned toward a shrouded corner of the courtyard. Zac had sensed that Ogras had appeared so ti ago, but he had been busy absorbing the attribute treasures.
Its ti, Zac said, looking over at Ogras.
Finally, I was going crazy over here, Ogras muttered with an excited gleam in his eyes.
The two walked over toward the towers, and Zac had to say that he was impressed with what he saw when they arrived. The repository now stood in the middle of a large square shimring in gold and white, giving it an almost celestial feeling. Soone had even created or found several large marble statues and had placed them at the edge of the circular square.
In each cardinal direction there was also a fountain that continuously sprouted out glistening cascades of light. Since there was no proper plumbing in the area Zac could only assu the effect was sohow powered with the help of arrays.
It was a huge contrast toward the sowhat desolate area before, and Zac felt that even Brazla had to be satisfied with the change. The only slightly odd thing was that the square was not connected to anything at the mont. The placent of the repository was within his inner wall, and there wasn't anything else close-by. So the square simply ended after a bit and gave way to the inner wall on one side and forest on the other.
Ogras was suitably impressed as well judging by his expression. The tiles that Zac had snatched from the summit palace were truly extravagant, and Zac had a feeling it would be extrely expensive if he wanted to buy sothing similar for his own courtyard.
Those craftsn you brought from New Washington are really coming in handy, the demon said.
Those people did this? Zac asked with surprise since he had mostly assud that the demons would have been responsible for the construction.
With all that had been going on, he had no ti to focus on the artisans that he brought with him after the auction, but he was happy he took the chance with them all that ti ago. If the engineers could produce sothing as impressive as this in just two days, perhaps the others had made as impressive strides in their respective crafts.
It was about ti that his investnts started to pay dividends. He was funding everything from inscribers to all kinds of artisans at the mont. He even offered free Nexus Crystals so that everyone could get a class without risking their lives against beasts.
Yeah, they were a bit rambunctious in the beginning, but after a few beatings and a few incentives they settled in properly, Ogras shrugged. I think they worked especially hard now that the Heritage is getting added to the rit list. This construction probably had pretty big rit incentives since we needed it done quickly.
Zac nodded thoughtfully. He had already heard that it was as though people had been injected with adrenaline after hearing about the treasures and heritages getting added to the rit list. People were working with an almost fanatical fervor to gain access to those things.
A large reason was due to the effect of the contribution store that the System provided during the monster waves. Those who had survived and racked up a lot of contribution had made huge improvents between the contribution rewards and getting access to a skill in the Repository. Many saw the effect of gaining contribution points and wanted the sa for themselves.
So had a hard ti getting accustod to this odd new reality, but most had started to co around. There were no safety nets any longer, but hard work could conversely bring untold benefits. Who didnt want to live a few hundred years longer for example?
The two stepped into the towers, and boths faces couldnt help but scrunch up when Brazla slowly descended from the roof, shrouded in a golden light.
Your offering is passable, though barely, Brazla said. But do not beco complacent. This is just the most rudintary improvents for the surroundings of the Great Brazla. But I recognize that your force is poor as paupers at the mont, and I will not be unreasonable.
Zac felt his blood pressure increase, but he forcibly kept his temper in check.
Glad you like it, Zac tersely said. Were here to take two of the inheritance trials.
Oh? Finally, Brazla said, looking mostly disinterested. Which ones?
Ill be taking The Umbra, Ogras imdiately said.
Unsurprising, you are a shady type, Brazla said with a dismissive shrug before turning to Zac. What about you?
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