"No wonder it looked familiar! This is the Beast God Temple, isn't it?" A look of utter disbelief crossed Wang Linchi's face. Damn, he never expected that following the route on the map would lead him here!

This place held no value now. The Beast God wasn't here. According to Wang Linchi's speculation, it was more likely bait left by the Beast God. Now that Wang Linchi had taken the bait, the Beast God certainly wouldn't still be 'chumming the waters' here.

So... Wang Linchi suddenly realized. Could it be that the Beast God wasn't baiting me, but the Baylong Religion, and I just happened to pass by and take the bait? The source of this map must be the Beast God himself.

The selection method was simple: the Beast God wanted to find someone with good fortune. Anyone who found this map would undoubtedly possess considerable luck. After all, the first to see the Beast God would receive his inheritance. Wang Linchi had verified this rule; the Beast God had sworn it using his karma-type abilities.

Wang Linchi didn't consider himself an opportunist who had snatched it; he had arrived first, and the others later. It just meant that if the Beast God found a better option, he wouldn't care much about this map. Ultimately, everyone was a fish; it didn't matter who took the bait.

"However, they don't seem to be that simple." Wang Linchi looked down at the Dragon Demon Blood Transforming Knife in his hand. This blade, combining the power of the Heavenly Demon and the Dragon Emperor, possessed the strength to kill the Beast God.

He couldn't help but swallow hard.

Debts are wiped clean by death, right? Wang Linchi remembered. Doesn't he still have the Beast God's heart? If he were to cut the Beast God's heart with the Dragon Demon Blood Transforming Knife now, would that mean he had directly killed the Beast God?

Karma wasn't omnipotent. Once a person died, how could they be held accountable? It wasn't like insurance where beneficiaries could be changed.

After much hesitation, he still didn't make a move. The main reason was uncertainty about whether he could actually kill the Beast God. If he could, that would be excellent; the Beast God might even condense a Legendary Level Soul Kind, possibly even a Mythology Level one.

However, after careful consideration, Wang Linchi abandoned the idea. Soul Kinds were now merely cultivation resources and currency, no longer as scarce as before. If his four Soul Kinds hadn't yet reached Mythology Level, this would indeed be a fatal temptation. But now, it truly wasn't of much use.

So, he gave up. Nevertheless, possessing the Dragon Demon Blood Transforming Knife offered a small measure of security. The greater security was the Beast God's own karmic oath. As for whether the Beast God would break his promise, Wang Linchi didn't know, but it was highly unlikely. The Beast God wasn't brainless. Wang Linchi posed no threat to him, so why would he kill him afterward? It would be as bizarre as a Fortune 500 company trying to crush a beggar at the village entrance.

"What are you doing back here when you have nothing else to do?" the Beast God's voice sounded again. After appearing and seeing the map in Wang Linchi's hands, he understood the reason and teased, "Well? Is this treasure exciting or not?"

"Of course, it's exciting. Extremely exciting," Wang Linchi nodded, retorting playfully.

"Now that you're so free, are you planning to leave the Secret Realm?" the Beast God urged once more.

"I'd like to leave, but I'm still short on resources," Wang Linchi replied. He couldn't possibly ask the Beast God for help. The Beast God's overt schemes were simply too much to handle. Once caught in his machinations, escape would be impossible.

"Alright then, take your time finding them. There's only so much time left anyway. If you can't find what satisfies you, you can come to me. I can help you," the Beast God said, giving Wang Linchi a deep look before vanishing.

Tsk, I'd incur a debt so large I couldn't repay it even if I sold myself, Wang Linchi muttered sardonically.

As for the Beast God secretly causing trouble to prevent him from finding resources, that possibility was slim. The Beast God wasn't that petty. Besides, Wang Linchi possessed two Mythological Level Town Luck Effects. Would anyone dare to intercept his opportunities and not fear the backlash? If the Beast God didn't have karma-type abilities, there might be a chance of a successful interception. But now, even if he could, he wouldn't try.

After the Beast God left, just as Wang Linchi was about to depart, he noticed other people heading towards the Beast God Temple. From his vantage point in the sky, he saw them clearly.

The Baylong Religion?! Wang Linchi recognized them; they were indeed Baylong Religion members from different Dragon Veins. The group he had previously killed likely belonged to the Black Dragon Lineage, considering the Black Dragon Lineage held the true power within the Baylong Religion, with even the Archbishop hailing from their ranks.

So, the one I killed might not have been the Black Dragon Envoy, but the Black Dragon Saint? Wang Linchi suddenly had this thought. If it had merely been the Black Dragon Envoy, Dragon Island wouldn't have retaliated so fiercely or leaked the orthodox Soul Forging Method.

In that case, these people must be the Sons and Daughters of Sanctity from the various Dragon Veins of the Baylong Religion.

At this realization, Wang Linchi grew excited. If he could slaughter them all, not to mention other things, he would gain at least Mountain Copper Level cultivation resources. He couldn't be sure about Secret Silver Level resources. This was mainly because, according to his breakthrough method, his Mental Power Capacity Limit at the Mountain Copper Level would reach 100,000 points. A million points were impossible; his body couldn't withstand it. However, he would gain additional spiritual power strength as a bonus.

This is a real opportunity! Wang Linchi thought, seeing that the leaders were all Elite Gold Level, and the strength of the other Baylong Religion members decreased progressively. He had previously looted the Black Dragon Saint and naturally obtained abundant resources besides the Soul Forging Method. In Wang Linchi's eyes, that was merely average. But now, with even greater numbers, Wang Linchi was certainly tempted.

Based on half the Black Dragon Saint's wealth as a rough estimate, if I kill and loot... no, I mean, if these items are fated to be mine, and if I was willing to splurge, the Nine Revolutions Golden Core, which normally takes seven months for fulfillment, could be completed in just three and a half months. Plus, if I recklessly consume all sorts of Natural Treasures regardless of their individual worth, in another six months, I would be able to reach a Spirit Power Limit equivalent to five individual maximums to make a breakthrough.

At this moment, Wang Linchi deeply understood why everyone enjoyed killing for loot. Seizing someone's hard-earned wealth in just ten minutes—the thrill of such instant riches was irresistible.

Let's start with the Blood Dragon Lineage. We're fated to meet, after all, Wang Linchi sneered. The various Dragon Veins of the Baylong Religion were not far from each other, close enough for Wang Linchi and the Saint Master to sweep through them.

From high above, Wang Linchi launched a wide-area 'Fanciful and Fickle' attack from afar.

The minds of everyone in the Blood Dragon Lineage instantly exploded. They died instantly... no, wait, the Blood Dragon Saint didn't seem to die.

Wang Linchi discovered that although the Blood Dragon Saint's head had exploded, he was, after all, at Elite Gold Level. Coupled with what seemed to be some sort of death-cheating ability, his figure blurred for a moment and then instantly recovered.

The other party said nothing, merely turning to flee. Wang Linchi extended his hand and threw another single-target 'Fanciful and Fickle'. With 60,000 points of spiritual power in reserve and rapid spiritual power recovery, he wasn't afraid of a battle of attrition. His main tactic was an overwhelming barrage.

The Blood Dragon Saint's head exploded once more, yet he still didn't die and got up again.

This is too much. Cheating death once, I can understand. But twice... Don't tell me you're a Demonic Inheritance Successor? Wang Linchi couldn't help but think of the treacherous Heritage of the Sky Devil.

After attacking again, Wang Linchi observed carefully this time and confirmed that the Blood Dragon Saint indeed possessed The Heritage of the Sky Devil. The instant he 'died', all his injuries were transferred to a crimson soul within his body. This soul was essentially an extra life. To kill him completely, all such souls within his body had to be exhausted.

The inheritance is quite complete, but it seems to require another complementary inheritance. Otherwise, it can only be used for death substitution at best, and its use can't be hidden. A complete inheritance is comprehensive, with interconnected and mutually reinforcing components. Someone like the Blood Dragon Saint, who had only obtained a part of it, would inevitably have deficiencies.

Now that he knew the weakness, Wang Linchi stopped toying with him and directly targeted the crimson soul inside his body.

"AHH—"

As the crimson soul was shattered by Wang Linchi's 'Fanciful and Fickle', a cacophony of overlapping screams and wails erupted. The Blood Dragon Saint also felt intense pain erupt from within his body. He couldn't even control his escape, stumbling and falling to the ground, his left hand clutching his chest, his face contorted in agony. Considering the explosion occurred within his own body, it was quite fortunate that the backlash hadn't killed him outright.

"I want to retr—"

BANG.

The Blood Dragon Saint possessed some Natural Treasure or Soul Device that would allow him to ignore the Secret Realm's mission requirements and leave. However, before he could use it, his head exploded again. This time, he didn't revive; he died completely.

Still uneasy, Wang Linchi launched a few more 'Fanciful and Fickle' attacks at him from a distance. Only when there was no reaction did he approach to loot the corpse.

As expected of a Saint Heir, his wealth is substantial! Wang Linchi thought, not examining it closely, just taking a quick glance.

And there are still several more Sons and Daughters of Sanctity with this kind of wealth, Wang Linchi mused, his gaze turning towards the other Sons and Daughters of Sanctity who were rushing towards the Beast God Temple.

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