You don't want your secret to be revealed by others, right?-Chapter 375 - 13. Inheritance Altar 2

Nine hundred fifty layers... nine hundred sixty layers... nine hundred seventy layers...

Finally, when Lin Yue reached the nine hundred seventy-eighth step, that invisible pressure had reached his endurance peak, stifling his body and spirit, leaving him unable to advance even one step.

"Nine hundred seventy-eight layers, it seems this is your limit."

That deep voice sounded quite pleased, "Very good, being above nine hundred layers gives hope for 'proving'. Among the many who have attempted the core altar over the past millennium, you rank eighth. In the future on this path, you will surely achieve greatness."

Lin Yue floated down from the altar's steps back to the ground, and only then did the pressure dissipate.

He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and asked, "Who is the first?"

That deep voice chuckled and said, "If you want to know, look for yourself."

The next moment, streaks of light suddenly shone in the pitch-black sky, swirling continuously and forming into lines of giant characters in mid-air.

First, Martial Artist, Origin Altar, reached the summit.

Second, Heartless, Celestial Heart Altar, reached the summit.

Third, Jing Yue, Moonlight Altar, reached the summit.

Fourth, Primitive, Formless Altar, nine hundred ninety-eight layers.

Fifth, Blood Sea, True Blood Altar, nine hundred ninety-one layers.

Sixth...

"I'm eighth?"

Lin Yue looked up at these rankings; the seventh rank had reached nine hundred eighty-two layers, the eighth rank was nine hundred sixty-one layers.

Nine hundred seventy-eight layers, just enough to replace the current eighth.

Based on these names, he could roughly guess who these people were.

First, could it be the Crown Prince?

Second, probably the Second Prince?

Third is definitely Princess Jing Yue.

Fourth he didn't know, fifth should be the Fifth Prince, the reincarnation of the Blood Demon Ancestor.

"If you accept the guidance of the Earth Emperor Altar, you can rank as the eighth," the deep voice stated. "It's a good time for you to think of a title as well. You humans enjoy internal strife, so keeping it a secret is necessary until your power is sufficient."

Lin Yue pondered briefly and said casually, "How about... Outsider?"

He was indeed an outsider from Beiyuan Mountain.

And an outsider in this world...

"Outsider?" The deep voice asked, "Over the past millennium, there have been over a hundred from your Human Clan who have tried the core inheritance, and you ranking eighth is indeed outstanding."

"That's quite a few," Lin Yue expressed with some surprise.

"Those who break into the Fourth Layer of Tianxia Building at the Four Symbols Stage and have decent combat power have a chance to try the core inheritance," the deep voice explained.

Lin Yue recalled the Seventh Princess and couldn't help but smile.

Despite being a princess, she failed the core inheritance test; it seemed she really wasn't suited for battle and only knew how to farm.

The deep voice then said, "You can try for the Supreme Inheritance now. Even if you fail, don't be disappointed. It's not your fault. Nowadays, in Eternal Night, it's indeed impossible for humans to succeed. Only those of Divine Emperor bloodline have a slight possibility of success; it's unrelated to your talent."

The voice paused, actually offering him some comfort, "The path guided by the Earth Emperor Altar is also extremely powerful. You don't need to force yourself."

"Don't worry, I won't force it," Lin Yue shook his head slightly.

Humans in Eternal Night are unlikely to succeed, only those of Divine Emperor bloodline have a slight possibility?

It seemed there was a deeper reason.

However, even without this luck, he felt no regrets.

At least he was stronger than the Twelfth Prince, which was enough for him.

If he could attain something better, that'd be great; if not, there was nothing to be disappointed about.

"I'll give it a try."

Lin Yue did not say more and immediately flew towards the enormous central altar, quickly arriving below the Supreme Inheritance Altar.

This towering altar, three hundred zhang high, had a staggering three thousand steps.

Different from the Earth Emperor Altar, the aura emanating from the Supreme Altar was obscure and indistinct, as though countless auras were mingled together, chaotic and unfathomable, hard to articulate.

At the same time, this altar's depths emitted a nearly unimaginable presence, as if facing the boundless expanse of the cosmos, causing Lin Yue to shudder spiritually even before he stepped onto the altar.

"Do you feel it?"

That deep voice sighed, "Although the hope is slim, but... if you can actually reach one thousand five hundred layers and are suited for this path, you could indeed abandon the path of the Earth Emperor. 'Proving' is harder, but at least there is some hope."

Proving is harder?

Lin Yue was somewhat taken aback.

However, at this point, he had to try.

He took a deep breath and immediately stepped onto the first layer of the altar, walking forward.

The obscure and chaotic aura spread out, sensing his presence, and swiftly surged towards him. The lofty pressure also gently fluctuated, making it feel as though the entire heavens and earth were dramatically shrinking, causing his heart to involuntarily tremble.

Such was the case at just the first step; could he manage the ones that followed?