As soon as the light entered Austin's head, an ancient scripture appeared in his Soul Sea.
It was the FlScripture.
The FlScripture was one of the most important treasures of the FlHoly Land.
Back then, the FlHoly Land was one of the four holy lands. However, it was destroyed overnight one thousand five hundred
years ago. Since then, the scripture had been missing. It was only now that it entered Austin's Soul Sea.
The carving and the FlScripture were priceless items to cultivators.
A cultivator's fighting skill didn't depend on martial arts alone.
There are actually two factors: his talent in martial arts and the martial skill formulas that he had learned.
So if two cultivators were both good in martial arts, the one who had cultivated the ancient scripture would be the stronger.
It was believed that ancient scriptures were the most powerful martial skills in the world.
The moment the FlScripture dashed into his Soul Sea, Austin emitted a bright light.
He was bathed in the light.
A layer of light was covering the surface of his body.
Austin looked like a deity.
As they watched what was happening, people around realized what was going on with him.
All their eyes were fixed on Austin in shock.
Even the three elders who were studying the carving opened their eyes instantly. They were also astonished upon seeing Austin
bathing in light.
"Austin did it! He got the FlScripture," exclaimed Elder Brendan. He was so thrilled.
"This is great! Our ancient scripture is back," gushed the other two elders.
They were so elated that they almost burst into tears.
While everyone was basking in untold delight, something unexpected happened.
They becmore surprised when the cliff began shaking.
Then a few seconds later, nine huge white shadows cout of it.
They were the nine natural vessels of dragon energy.
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Austin who was still going through the scripture opened his eyes abruptly when he sensed the nine white dragon shadows. He fixed
his gaze on them.
The nine white dragon shadows threw their heads back altogether and let out a loud growl. Even people miles away were able to
hear them.
Under everyone's astonished gaze, the nine white dragon shadows rushed toward Austin simultaneously.
In the blink of an eye, they entered his body.
Austin felt a tremendous amount of spiritual energy inside him after the nine dragon shadows entered his body.
They contained so much spiritual power that Austin's body seemed not able to bear.
They flowed around and roared inside Austin.
The members of the FlHoly Land could still hear them roaring from tto time.
Austin's body started to swell like a balloon. His limbs and head were getting bigger and bigger.
With his current appearance, even the people closest to him wouldn't be able to recognize him.
"This is not good. Austin is going to explode," exclaimed Elder Brendan with a frown.
Austin had just gotten the FlScripture. If he died, they would lose their ancient scripture again.
The three elders surrounded Austin, pacing back and forth restlessly.
At this point, the Fire Stela and the Omnipotent Pot in Austin's elixir field released their powers and directed them toward the nine
natural vessels of dragon energy.
All of a sudden, the natural vessels of dragon energy calmed down. They'd met their match this tso they immediately slowed
down and entered Austin's elixir field. Then they lied down quietly inside his body.
Austin was overjoyed since he felt relieved. He already knew that the Fire Stela could release an enormous power.
What surprised him was that the Omnipotent Pot also possessed such an amazing force.
Since the nine natural vessels of dragon energy stopped moving around inside him, Austin's body went back to normal.
"Thank goodness, Austin is out of danger now," said Elder Brendan.
He couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
"Austin survived! Amazing!" exclaimed the people in unison.
They all stared at Austin in awe.
All of them were aware that the natural vessels of dragon energy contained much more energy than common natural vessels of
energy.
Even a single natural vessel of dragon energy carried a great deal of spiritual energy.
No one could ever imagine how much spiritual energy the nine natural vessels of dragon energy contained.
But Austin survived them. Wasn't it a miracle?
"I think the nine natural vessels of dragon energy now consider Austin as their master and that's why they stop hurting him,"
surmised Elder Brendan.
"After all, they are intelligent creatures. They must know that Austin's power could beat them," he added.
"You have a point," agreed Elder Damian.
Obviously, they were both delighted to see that Austin tamed the nine natural vessels of dragon energy.
Aside from Austin being safe, they also wouldn't lose their ancient scripture anymore.
Meanwhile, an elder who was dressed like a Taoist cout of the carving.
Then he transformed into a light beam.
"The boy didn't end up exploding after the nine natural vessels of dragon energy entered his body. He is an exceptional genius,"
said the elder.
"He did a commendable job and he was able to pass the test | made. Now, it is my pleasure to announce that he is the Holy Heritor
of our sect,”
The elder continued as he faced Austin.
"As a Holy Heritor, he is responsible of reviving our sect. Our sect has a history of hundreds of thousands of years. We can't just let
everything end like this."
After the elder finished his speech, it was Elder Brendan who first realized who he was.
"It's a wisp of spiritual soul of our holy lord," exclaimed Elder Brendan.
"Greet our lord right now," he added as he stared at the light with admiration. Then he knelt in front of the elder instantly.
The rest of the people followed in awe.
Afterwards, the light slowly faded away and dissipated soon.
Elder Brendan faced Austin this time.
His eyes were full of respect and admiration.
"Austin, our holy lord appointed you as our Holy Heritor. That means, you will be our new holy lord in the future. You are in charge
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmof the FlHoly Land from now on. Even elders like us must treat you with respect."
Then he turned around to face the people of the FlHoly Land.
"Everyone, greet our Holy Heritor now."
Elder Brendan bowed at Austin.
The other people of the FlHoly Land followed and bowed at him too.
"Wait." Austin tried to stop them from bowing. "Elder Brendan, please ask them to stop treatingthis way. You should think
about this first. | don't think | am qualified to be the Holy Heritor." Austin was overwhelmed. Everything happened too fast and he
didn't expect this would happen.
'What's going on? Why did | becthe Holy Heritor? I'm not ready for this, ' brooded Austin.
'I'm not a remarkable genius in martial arts. If it weren't for the Fire Stela and the Omnipotent Pot, | would have been killed by the
nine natural vessels of dragon energy. | was just lucky to survive. It even feels like | cheated.’
Austin still couldn't believe his fate.
"Austin, this is our holy lord's decision. We have no right to change it. You are now the boss," insisted Elder Brendan.
"To be honest with you, the two elders and | as well as the four stewards got our titles without the holy lord's permission. In short,
we are just common outer disciples to our holy lord."
Elder Brendan already confided to Austin because he was now seeing him as his superior.
"But you are different. Our holy lord recognized you as our Holy Heritor.
From now on, you will be in charge of everything in our sect.
You are obliged to develop our sect."
Elder Brendan's voice was very serious.
He looked Austin in the eye.
Elder Leder, Elder Damian and the four stewards nodded in agreement.
‘Seriously? Revive the FlHoly Land?’ thought Austin inwardly.
He felt like everything was so surreal.
‘This will be a very challenging task for me. The FlHoly Land is too weak right now. It will not be easy to get its place back in
the East Mainland although it used to be on par with the other three holy lands."
Austin contemplated for a while. 'But it seems like | don't have other choice now."
"All right. Since you are all agreeable to the holy lord, I'll do it."
He finally made a decision to accept the new responsibility given to him by the holy lord.