24: Even if I don't get the job done, the stuff is still mine!
"This is the Source Demonic Energy from the abyss, ignoring any laws of defense."
"The seal... is broken..."
"Child, now, I can only rely on you!"
His gaze locked onto Su Jue, and that weak soul fire actually flared up again at this moment!
"Your constitution is the only existence that can resist, and even absorb, this kind of power!"
"I beg you, take my place and become the new seal!"
"Devour my heart, inherit my power, and suppress this abyssal demonic creature here forever!"
"In return, the final inheritance of my Storm Dragon Clan—the [storm dragon codex], as well as this [Saint King Dragon Body] of mine, will both belong to you!"
"Child! This is my final request!"
"For the glory of the Dragon Clan! For the safety of this universe!"
"Please!"
As he finished speaking, from the heart position of that massive Dragon Emperor skeleton, that emerald green [world sealing core] slowly floated up and flew toward Su Jue.
At the same time, from the center of the dragon skull's brow, a golden mark containing the laws of storm and thunder also turned into a streak of light, shooting toward Su Jue's forehead!
[Ding! Detected 'Saint King Level Inheritance Mark'!]
[Detected 'Saint King Level Source Core'!]
[Do you accept?]
[Warning: Once accepted, you will bear the karma of suppressing the abyssal rift! This karma level is... Universe Level!]
Looking at the two "gifts" flying toward him, Su Jue fell into deep thought.
Suppressing the abyss?
Protecting the universe?
All karma added to my body?!
It sounds very grand and noble.
But... what does that have to do with me?
I just want to go back and get my revenge!
He spoke to the system in his mind without any hesitation.
"System, analyze this."
"If I eat these two things and run away immediately, what will happen?"
[Analyzing Host's question...]
[Simulating scenarios...]
[Simulation One: After the Host devours the 'world sealing core' and 'storm dragon codex', leave the Star of Wither immediately.]
[Predicted Outcome: The seal will completely shatter, and the 'Lord of Decay' will break free. Its strength is estimated to be at the peak of the Saint King Realm, and with the abyss's enhancement, it will be invincible among those of the same rank. After escaping, it will completely Decay the entire Lanxia Universe Federation, including Blue Star, within a thousand years. By then, all of the Host's enemies will have turned into cosmic dust.]
[Conclusion: From the perspective of revenge, this plan is feasible. However, the Host will also lose their living space and be regarded as the primary target by the 'Lord of Decay', resulting in a fight to the death.]
[Simulation Two: The Host accepts the inheritance, bears the karma, and becomes the new seal.]
[Predicted Outcome: The Host will obtain the entire legacy of the Storm Dragon Emperor, and their strength will skyrocket. However, the Host will also be trapped in this place until they have the ability to completely eliminate the 'Lord of Decay' or find a successor. Estimated time: At least one million years.]
[Conclusion: From the perspective of personal growth, the short-term gains are massive, but in the long run, it is equivalent to a Life sentence.]
[Comprehensive Suggestion: Risks and benefits coexist. Please decide for yourself, Host.]
Looking at the two simulation results given by the system, Su Jue's little face instantly fell.
What the hell?
So no matter which way I go, it's a trap!
Either I take all my enemies in the universe down with me and then get chased across the universe by a big BOSS.
Or I stay here in prison for a million years?
Are you kidding me!
I don't want that!
A million years? It'll be too late by then! What kind of revenge would I even be taking at that point!
"Senior, this... can I refuse?"
Su Jue looked up at the spark of soul fire with a very innocent gaze.
Ao Cang: "..."
Ao Ning: "..."
Both of them were stunned by Su Jue's unexpected answer.
Refuse?
This is a Saint King inheritance!
It's a supreme opportunity that would make all the powerhouses in the entire universe fight to the death!
And you... just casually... refused?
"Child, do you... do you know what you are refusing?"
Ao Cang's remnant soul was becoming somewhat incoherent.
"This is a complete Saint King inheritance! And my dragon body, which is comparable to a Thirteenth-tier Artifact! With these, you will definitely be able to ascend to the Saint King Realm in the future!"
"I know."
Su Jue nodded with a serious expression.
"But having to stay here for a million years—that won't do."
"I still have very important things to do."
He had to go home for revenge!
That was the most important thing in his Life!
What universe safety, what Dragon Clan glory—how could any of that be more important than seeking vengeance for the Su Family?
"This..."
Ao Cang was completely speechless.
He hadn't expected that his request, for which he had gambled everything, would be rejected by an Infant with the reason "I have things to do."
"Jie jie jie jie..."
Just as the atmosphere fell into awkwardness.
That strange laughter echoed from deep underground once again.
And it was clearer and more crazed than before!
More black demonic energy gushed out from the gaps in the dragon bones, and the temperature of the entire cave was dropping rapidly.
That black energy even began to condense in mid-air into strange phantoms of monsters with countless eyeballs and tentacles!
"It's too late..."
Ao Cang's remnant soul let out a final wail.
"My time... is up..."
"Child, since you are unwilling, I will not force you..."
"Take my heart and inheritance, and leave quickly!"
"Go as far as you can!"
"Do not let the final hope of the Storm Dragon Clan be extinguished in my hands!"
"Please!"
After saying that, those two sparks of golden soul fire exploded!
They turned into a final burst of light and heat, reinforcing the crumbling seal one last time!
At the same time, an irresistible gentle force pushed Su Jue and Ao Ning violently toward the top of the rift!
And that emerald green heart and the golden inheritance mark also accelerated toward Su Jue!
[Ding! The remnant soul of the Storm Dragon Emperor has dissipated!]
[The 'world sealing core' and 'storm dragon codex' have become ownerless items!]
[Pick them up?]
Pick them up!
Did the system even need to ask?!
Why would I refuse something given for free!
I have to loot this wild airdrop!
With a thought from Su Jue.
The heart and the inheritance mark instantly vanished, stored into his system space.
And the bodies of him and Ao Ning were sent back to the surface at extreme speed by that force.
Boom!!!
The moment they left, the rift behind them slammed shut!
The entire earth returned to tranquility.
It was as if everything that had just happened was merely an illusion.
But the increasingly thick, evil aura from the abyss in the air reminded them that the crisis... had only just begun.
"Senior..."
Ao Ning looked at the ground that had returned to its original state and murmured to herself, her eyes filled with sorrow and respect.
A great Saint King had fallen just like that.
Even the last trace of him had dissipated into the world.
"We have to go!"
She snapped back to her senses and pulled Su Jue along.