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Dusting his robes, Jiao Heng stood up as he circulated his profound energy on his body.

9th Level of Divine Master.

"You succeeded," Xi Ke appeared in front of him with a smile, his body slowly disappearing into a molt of lights.

"It's thanks to you," Jiao Heng cupped his fist in gratitude.

"No need, if it were others, they would have perished from the tribulation you have experienced." Xi Ke waved his hand.

"I guess so." Jiao Heng smiled.

'Except if someone has the Lighting Seed.' He added inwardly.

"If I may ask, those words… what exactly are they?" Xi Ke asked, "Seeing it closer, I'm now sure that those words have higher origin than the Primal Chaos."

He has seen a lot of profound arts in the course of his life, whether it's something that came from True Gods or those Devils but he had never seen anything like those words.

The essence of time, space, heaven, Dao, mind…. He even believes that those words aren't actually separated by one!

Perhaps, only the Heaven Defying Manual can be on the same level as those words.

"You're right and as for what they are, I do not know as well." Jiao Heng shook his head.

The Nine Character Secrets aren't exactly words but more like pieces of wisdom scattered through the river of time.

If someone is lucky, then they might come across it and comprehend its secrets.

It was said that before it was split into nine parts, it was only 'one' word but after the original owner passed the Immortal Gate or whatever it's called, it was split and was even forbidden by Buddha.

Jiao Heng doesn't know what the true history is aside from Shrouding the Heavens whom he knows has busted characters worthy of the Xianxia level.

"A pity but not surprising," Xi Ke sighed with disappointment, "but considering its origin, I could understand why you don't know. Even in my eyes, it's profound mysteries can't be uncovered."

Jiao Heng nodded.

As Xi Ke was vanishing, he suddenly remembered and asked, "By the way, what's the golden orb beside you?"

"Oh that?" Xi Ke smiled amiably, "an old friend of mine, he's just in the same situation as I am."

"Old friend? I'm guessing it's the Creation God of Power."

"You knew?" Xi Ke's eyes widened slightly in surprise.

"I mean it's easy to guess, since you said it's a friend, then it's probably a Creation God, Heretic God already has had an inheritor so it can't be him and the Goddess of Life is also resting somewhere, the only available is the Creation God of Power."

"Sharp," Xi Ke nodded in approval, "You are right, it's the Creation God Mo E but unlike me, he's unwilling to leave his legacy to you, saying something about how immediate power corrupts." He sighed in exasperation.

"What if I did get corrupted?"

"I don't believe you could."

"So you don't know huh? I thought that since you know my origin, you would have seen my memories as well, add to the fact that we met in my Spiritual Sea." Jiao Heng crossed his arms.

He was really expecting them to know his memories and all of that since they're in his sea of memories.

Good thing they don't.

"I don't need to know, my inheritor," Xi Ke sighed, "Since my legacy is compatible with you, it means you're just like me or at least, you have some similarities with me."

"That sounds narcissistic. Pretty surprising coming from you."

"... I am a God, I dare say the strongest when it comes to using just our natural abilities." Xi Ke proclaimed with pride, "After all, Mo E has the Ancestral Sword and Ni Xuan has the Heretic God Arts he combined with the Heaven Smithing Devil Emperor but without those, I can be considered the apex of the Creation Gods."

"Naturally, I am very self aware. Me not caring for mortal affairs and isolating myself does not mean I only know humility."

"When you put it like that, it makes sense," Jiao Heng nodded in understanding, " but you're wrong about one thing. I am indeed peaceful but that doesn't mean I'm like you who isolates himself from the world."

"I'm… sick, you could say. I can help you save the Primal Chaos but this new world, I would like to experience it myself, whether it's good or bad." After saying that, Jiao Heng stared intently at the Creation God.

All his life, he has dedicated to what other people tell him, mostly because he does want trouble and doesn't want to trouble others too.

Whether it's his parents, friends, all of them have this inertia that he follows, just to compromise.

But at the end of the day, he has arrogance hidden in his heart and with this new world, he's naturally unwilling to be like Xi Ke who advocates justice and peace.

If he did do that and also isolated himself, wouldn't his transmigration be in vain?

"Hahahaha, you don't need to look at me with such eyes Jiao Heng," Xi Ke let out a laugh, "You're young and vigorous, compare with us who are one foot in the coffin, you should enjoy your life more." He said.

Hearing that, Jiao Heng's expression softened and raised his hand, "I swear that I, Jiao Heng would follow the agreement between me and Xi Ke to try and save the Primal Chaos."

After saying that, the clouds flashed of thunder, signifying heaven's acceptance of the oath.

"... You didn't need to do that." Xi Ke looked at the clouds in surprise.

"Maybe, but I'm a man of my word and with this, you could rest assured and won't have to rely on my 'character'." Jiao Heng replied.

'And it could also make Mo E at ease if he's watching.' He added inwardly.

"So what will you be doing next?"

"I don't know yet, maybe conquer the Southern Divine Region or get your treasure first?" Jiao Heng rubbed his chin.

"The Eternal Heaven Pearl…" Xi Ke muttered as if he remembered something.

"Yes, if I want to save the Primal Chaos, maybe I should start at the most obvious choice which is gathering all the Heavenly Treasures." Jiao Heng nodded.

"That's true but even if you find them, you still need them to acknowledge you as their master."

"I'll think about that once I have all of them," Jiao Heng paused, "Who knows? Maybe being the Creator of Order would help me with that?"

"Hahahaha, we will see," Xi Ke with only his head now, smiled and nodded.

"Then I wish you good luck my inheritor."

Leaving those words, Xi Ke finally disappeared.

"Thank you, Xi Ke." Jiao Heng clasped his hands and bowed, paying his respects.

'As for Mo E…. Let's think about him later.'

—

"Did he succeed?" Zhou Xuzi looked at the distance.

He doesn't know how far it is nor which realm did it happen but for some reason, he feels that the person succeeded.

".... We don't know," the Eternal Heaven Ancestor replied, "but if he did, he'll definitely ascend in the Realm of the Gods and will eventually reveal himself,"

"As a proud inheritor of the Creation God of Order, it's natural for him to explore the world."

"And when that happens, we will naturally be there to welcome him. I believe that with the Eternal Heaven Pearl on our side, his impression of us shouldn't be bad." Eternal Heaven Pearl ancestor finished.

In truth, this is just based on theories rather than familiarity, considering the original God of Order, then his inheritor should have the same characteristic as him.

Although it isn't a requirement, True Gods who have left their legacies will always assess the characters of their inheritor.

So whoever that person is, he/she should be able to get along with most people.

"I see…" Zhou Xuzi sighed in sadness. In fact, it wasn't that he's not happy of the inheritor of the God of Time but….

'Qingchen…' He shook his head. His son from his most beloved deceased wife is supposed to be the next God Emperor of the realm after him.

If the inheritor of the God of Order appears, then there'll be no question who'll be the next God Emperor.

So… even if it's just a little part of him, he hopes that the inheritor would have not come to their realm.

"Continue finding that person Zhou Xuzi, even if the inheritor is dead from the tribulations, we should know the news about it." After saying that, the Eternal Heaven Pearl Ancestor went back to the Heavenly Treasure to rest.

"Understood Ancestor." Zhou Xuzi bowed. Despite his unwillingness, he knows that this concerns their entire realm.

Maybe after they find that person, the Eternal Heaven Divine Realm would finally surpass the Brahma Monarch God Realm and become the strongest in the Eastern Divine Region.

But all of this is just what ifs. Finding that person first is the number one priority.