CHAPTER 395: HEADING TO INHERITANCE GROUNDS AGAIN

Finally, with a resigned sigh, Orion relented, a slight smile forming at his lips, "Alright, Magi. Fine, you can come along. But you must promise to be extremely careful. I don’t want you to end up hurt because of some prophecy."

A bright, relieved smile broke across Magi’s face immediately, his enthusiasm reigniting with double intensity, "You won’t regret it, Boss. Oh, and by the way, I actually came here prepared!"

Orion raised a curious eyebrow at Magi’s triumphant tone, clearly impressed by his readiness.

Magi eagerly continued, visibly brimming with pride and excitement, "I’ve already found the perfect location for our next adventure."

"A few days ago, my informants told me about recently discovered underground ruins near the border of our kingdom. This news hasn’t spread yet, there are only whispers among certain circles. If we move quickly, we’ll have several days ahead of anyone else to prepare."

Orion’s eyebrows rose slightly, impressed by Magi’s thoroughness. He nodded approvingly, "You really came prepared, huh? Excellent work, Magi. Go ahead and inform Uncle Edgar immediately. Have him use his network to confirm the credibility and details of those ruins. We’ll leave once everything checks out."

Magi smiled broadly, his excitement palpable, "Understood, Boss! I’ll see to it immediately!"

Orion gave him an appreciative nod, watching Magi hastily exit the lounge, his steps nearly bouncing with excitement. Once Magi had left, Orion chuckled lightly to himself, shaking his head in amused disbelief.

"An old fortune-telling man..." Orion murmured to himself, smiling ruefully. "What a strange twist this is becoming."

With one final shake of his head, Orion calmly left the lounge, heading back to his room while silently contemplating the intriguing development, curious about what their upcoming adventure would reveal.

***

Orion returned to his room, now clean and tidy after the servants had fixed the place. With a soft sigh, he sat down on his sturdy bed, before calmly activating the Silent Hall Cube once more.

The familiar ripple of mana spread around the room, bringing absolute silence and ensuring total privacy.

A faint shimmering appeared next to him as Lumi’s small glowing screen bobbed gently into view, her voice thoughtful as she carefully asked,

[Are you planning to visit the Inheritance grounds again soon, Master? (｡•́︿•̀｡)]

Orion nodded slowly, his gaze contemplative as he replied softly, "Yes, now that I’ve memorized the critical details from the Oblivion Codex, it’s time to truly understand and comprehend them."

"Honestly, the intricacies of the Light and Darkness elements are far more complex than any of the Core Elements. They feel entirely different, like trying to grasp abstract concepts rather than simple elemental forces."

Lumi’s screen bobbed up and down enthusiastically, clearly agreeing with Orion’s observation. Her cheerful voice carried a hint of excitement as she replied,

[Indeed, Master! The Inheritance grounds really accelerated your progress immensely. Your understanding improved leaps and bounds last time. (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ]

Orion drew in a deep breath, calmly closing his eyes. With focused intent, he summoned the golden headband he had inherited from Sun Wukong.

Immediately, the elegant headband materialized upon his forehead, its golden surface faintly gleaming with ethereal radiance.

However, this time Orion refrained from directly activating its teleportation. Instead, he hesitated briefly, curiosity nudging at him.

He decided to open the mysterious chat that connected him with the other inheritors across distant realms. The familiar translucent interface appeared before his eyes, filled with the usual chaos of their conversations:

[Voidwalker]: I was exploring a swamp here recently, and I nearly died from the poisonous bastards there.

[Continuum]: You really need to better master your art of escaping.

[Astral]: Of course the thief would know best about escaping.

[Continuum]: You haven’t died yet?

[Astral]: Ladies first.

[Continuum]: Lotus, see? He’s cursing you to die first!

[Lotus]: ...Keep me away from this childish conversation.

[Astral]: Grandpa, stop instigating. You’re too old for this. By the way, haven’t those enemies of yours caught up yet?

[Continuum]: They might, if I don’t stumble upon a lucky break soon. Even my time treasure won’t keep me alive forever.

[Voidwalker]: Then allow me to pray for your swift and painless death, old man.

[Continuum]: You little—

Orion silently read the chaotic exchange with mild amusement. These people, powerful inheritors scattered across different realms, always seemed to be caught up in constant banter and dangerous predicaments.

Sighing inwardly, Orion swiftly dismissed his initial thought of interacting further. He quietly closed the chat, shaking his head slightly with mild exasperation.

"Seems I should just focus on my own growth for now, rather than getting tangled with them," he murmured quietly to himself.

Lumi swiftly agreed, her floating screen appearing with an enthusiastic nod.

[Absolutely, Master! Those people are entertaining, but your progress is far more important than wasting time with them. Honestly, I don’t understand how they achieved their high rankings with such frivolous personalities. (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧]

Orion chuckled softly, shaking his head again before gently closing his eyes, refocusing his mind firmly on the golden headband.

His breathing calmed down. Soon, the surrounding space trembled gently, reality momentarily distorting around him.

Then, with a soft, barely noticeable shift, he felt his body vanish from his room, instantly reappearing within the familiar scenery of the Inheritance grounds.

Orion opened his eyes slowly, instantly recognizing his current location, the buzzing environment of the second zone.

Groups of people casually sat together chatting about idle topics. Orion took a single glance at the surrounding before

Orion opened his eyes slowly, adjusting his vision as the gentle, ethereal light of the Inheritance grounds washed over him.

He found himself in the familiar second zone, surrounded by serene white clouds that felt impossibly solid beneath his feet.

The area was vast, extending infinitely in every direction, and carried with it a comforting yet enigmatic aura. Taking a deep breath, Orion gazed thoughtfully around for a moment, looking at the bustling second zone as groups sat leisurely and chatted.

Without hesitation, he stepped forward, making his way directly toward the first zone. Soon, he crossed the subtle boundary between the zones, arriving in the comprehension area, the Static Realm.

Here, everything felt distinctly more profound. The air was thick with intense, palpable spiritual energy that seemed to seep directly into Orion’s pores, invigorating his senses.

Before him stretched the expansive, tranquil lake, its crystal-clear surface reflecting his calm yet thoughtful expression. Floating serenely above the water’s surface were giant lotuses, each shimmering softly, pulsating gently with a comforting, mystical rhythm.

Orion walked steadily toward the lake, stepping easily upon the water as though it were solid ground. Calmly, he approached one of the lotuses positioned in the outer section of the lake, gently lowering himself onto its petals.

As he sat down cross-legged, the lotus reacted subtly, glowing slightly brighter and harmonizing itself with Orion’s breathing rhythm, creating a perfect resonance between them.

Closing his eyes again, Orion began meticulously recalling the intricate knowledge from the Oblivion Codex of Eternal Night.

His mind slowly submerged itself into a state of profound comprehension, deeply analyzing the mysteries of the Darkness element.

Darkness was unlike anything he had encountered among the Core Elements; it was intangible yet pervasive, a quiet whisper of corruption and concealment capable of eroding even the strongest of wills.

Time became meaningless in this state, Orion fully immersed in unraveling the element’s depths. Gradually, his understanding solidified, each aspect carefully organized and mastered within his mental landscape.