Chapter 897

"Lady Ames, as you instructed."

"Over the past month, we have made the Third Civilization Era aware of our Ember Temple through challenges."

Boke stepped forward and reported respectfully, "Two Mingguang-level prodigies, one Yaoguang-level prodigy."

Two were defeated; only Meng Yu remained undefeated."

"This record is truly unworthy of the Temple's cultivation—please, High Priest, impose punishment."

As his words ended, Green and Meng Ke both bowed their heads slightly, bracing for punishment.

"Lost?"

Lady Ames's voice carried a hint of surprise: "According to my calculations, you shouldn't have lost. Did a higher-rank adept intervene?"

"No."

Boke shook his head, his voice grave: "A young man named Xu Jingming."

"He is not yet twenty-one, yet he has already reached Eighth Rank Lower Master Zongshi."

"Meng Ke and Green both fell to him."

Hum—

Accompanied by a soft hum.

A holographic projection emerged from the communicator on his wrist, displaying Xu Jingming's figure.

"Xu Jingming?"

Lady Ames, her eyes veiled in black ribbons, slightly furrowed her brows.

In the visions she had foreseen, this man did not exist.

"Xu Jingming is formidable; his spear technique has reached perfection."

"He has also mastered the first level of a domain. Records show he possesses the Lightning-type SSS-level ability 'Dou Tian Shen Lei'."

After a pause, Boke continued hesitantly:

"However, after his battle with Green, it was discovered that his ability has undergone transformation."

"It appears to have evolved from SSS-level to SSSS-level—but whether it truly is SSSS-level remains unconfirmed."

"SSSS-level Lightning ability..."

A deeper frown creased Lady Ames's pale, delicate face. After a moment's thought, she softly spoke:

"Win or lose does not affect the plan—you will face no punishment."

"As for Xu Jingming, invite him to join our Ember Temple. I wish to personally 'observe' his fate."

"Yes!"

Boke and the others all nodded.

Green and the Meng siblings wore expressions of envy.

High Priestess Ames possesses a unique SSSS-level ability: 'Eyes of Fate'.

Among peers of equal strength, her combat power may not be the strongest.

But her eyes can perceive all things in the world—even a person's past and future.

Once Xu Jingming comes under the gaze of the Eyes of Fate, he may receive a hint capable of altering his entire life.

Swish! Swish! Swish!...

At that moment, spatial ripples erupted, and six powerful figures suddenly appeared above the glacier.

They were the six strongest of Blue Planet, including Grand Councilor Zhou Yuanwu.

"Strongest of the Second Civilization Era, state your purpose."

Facing the gaze of six peers of equal rank, Lady Ames showed no tension.

On her pale, delicate face veiled by black ribbons, a faint smile appeared:

"The Ember World is open—this is a great opportunity for your entire civilization era..."

Metropolis, Yuehu Community.

On the rooftop of a luxury villa.

Xu Jingming sat cross-legged, his muscular frame surrounded by swirling black lightning.

His chest rose and fell slightly as he practiced his ability cultivation method, absorbing Yuan energy to strengthen his physique and spirit.

Since reaching Eighth Rank Master Zongshi, each breath of his drained all surrounding Yuan energy.

Fortunately, Yuan energy was abundant, instantly replenishing itself.

As he cultivated, Eva's voice suddenly echoed in his mind:

"S-rank, hurry to the virtual world! The Ember Temple has made a major move!"

"Finally."

Xu Jingming opened his eyes, put on his neural helmet, and entered the virtual world.

Eva had already preset his login location: the square in front of the Thunder Martial Arts Academy headquarters.

The square was already crowded with people.

In the past, Xu Jingming would immediately draw a crowd upon teleporting in.

But now, everyone in the square looked upward.

Xu Jingming followed their gaze—and saw a massive advertisement floating in the sky.

The advertisement stretched over a hundred kilometers long and fifty to sixty kilometers wide—larger than any previous challenge leaderboard!

Visible clearly from any direction in the virtual world.

The advertisement displayed neatly arranged lines of text.

Simultaneously, a powerful, stirring voice boomed across the sky:

"Everyone!

The sixth-tier, seventh-tier, and eighth-tier challenge boards of the Fire Inheritance Temple have concluded.

Their strength is plain for all to see! Many once speculated about their origins.

Some guessed they came from the six great powers of Blue Star, others guessed they came from some hidden small nation.

Regrettably, none of these are the correct answer!

The correct answer is that they come from the Ancient Civilization Era! They are survivors of the Fire Seed Project!

With the help of the Fire Seed Project, the Ancient Civilization Era not only preserved a large number of humans, but also possesses an entire Fire Inheritance World!

Now, the Fire Inheritance World is officially open to everyone!

Here, you can obtain rare combat techniques without having to excavate civilization ruins!

Here, you can obtain large quantities of rare cultivation resources and exotic flowers and herbs!

Here, you can even obtain the opportunity for your abilities to transform and evolve!

Come! Enter the Fire Inheritance World, challenge the Void-Breaking Tower, and you can obtain everything you desire!

The Fire Inheritance World is located at..."

The surging voice rang out across the sky, and Su Qingli, Ling Shuang, Song Qiuyun, and Jiang Chuxuan—the four women—were likewise teleported to Xu Jingming's side.

"The origins of the Fire Inheritance Temple have been revealed, and even the Fire Inheritance World is being opened to everyone.

At this point, the entire Blue Star is probably going to experience a great earthquake."

Su Qingli sighed with emotion after sweeping her gaze over and taking in the entire contents of the flyer.

"Indeed, we need to prepare early."

Xu Jingming also nodded.

Setting aside everything else, an ancient civilization that survived from over two thousand years ago is enough to draw the interest of countless people, let alone all the opportunities within.

Once the news spreads, probably every ability-user on Blue Star will go crazy for it.

"The Fire Inheritance Temple actually comes from the ancient civilization? No wonder they're so strong!"

"Rare combat techniques, cultivation resources, and even resources for ability transformation? Has the ancient civilization gone mad?"

"Mad or not, I don't know—but I'm definitely going!"

"Reinforcement-type sixth-tier mid-rank ability-user, anyone want to team up? We can go together!"

"The Wild Wolf War Group is preparing to form an exploration team, specially inviting fourth-tier and above ability-users to join."

"..."

Just as Xu Jingming had predicted, once the news of the Fire Inheritance Temple was announced, every ability-user on Blue Star went crazy.

Apart from ability-users who needed to hold the front lines and national borders, all other ability-users and factions were forming teams, preparing to enter the Fire Inheritance World.