The Test Of Character

Ethan became rude. Because he knew that this is his last chance to complete the mission. He is just one step away from completing the mission. As someone who was the only person who completed a 'V' Ranked mission back on earth, he knew just how good the rewards for completing the highest-ranked mission were.

He already won the Spirit God's inheritance. If he gets the Temporal Spirit World, then the mission will come to an end.

So he became rude as he wanted to complete the mission at any cost. As for what reaction the Spirit God will have, he didn't care. He will do whatever he can as per how the situation demands. As for the Spirit God's inheritance, well, he will take action according to how the situation demands.

He was sure that the Spirit God will get angry at him. But contrary to his expectations, the Spirit God didn't get angry. He was actually smiling.

Ethan failed to understand what exactly the Spirit God is thinking. From his Chinese novel reading experience, he knew that strong people will never tolerate misbehavior from juniors. But why exactly is the Spirit God is smiling?

Spirit God smiled and said, "What you have said is right. I am just an astral project. And the Temporal Spirit World holds no meaning to me."

"Then may I know why Senior is refusing to give me the Temporal Spirit World?", Ethan felt relieved that the Spirit God didn't get angry and asked.

Spirit God sighed a little and said, "When I entered this mountain, I placed a strong and powerful Spirit Array that has both offensive and defensive abilities. In fact, the reason why you were attacked at the entrance to the village is because of the Spirit Array. If it wasn't for the Nature's blessing, you would have been dead by now."

There is no need for you to remind me again and again. Ethan sighed while thinking inwardly.

Spirit God continued, "I am already dead. And I can't power up the Spirit Array all the time. So I used some powerful artifact as a substitute. And Temporal Spirit World is that powerful artifact."

Ethan became silent. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Which means, if I take the Temporal Spirit World with me, the protection around the village will wear off and it will become available for a massacre."

"You are right.", Spirit God said, "This is the reason why I refused to give the Temporal Spirit World to you."

After a moment of silence, Spirit God said, "But you are the winner of all my tests. You won my inheritance. So, naturally, the Temporal Spirit World is part of that inheritance. So, will you overlook the safety of the village and take the Temporal Spirit World with you? Or will you consider their lives and leave the heavenly artifact here for their protection? I will leave the decision to you."

Ethan felt as if he was having a severe headache. The situation is very strange right now. He had all the possibilities to take the Temporal Spirit World and leave this place. And once he gets his hands on that Heavenly Spirit Artifact, the V-Ranked mission will come to an end. The rewards will be unimaginable.

He was just one step away from completing the mission. Just one step. And this one step is nothing complicated either. He can close his eyes and complete it.

But he was hesitating to do it. He still remembers the faces of Assane and his daughter. When he was injured and was hungry, they treated him. They fed him food. He was indebted to them and his village. How could he take the Temporal Spirit World and put their lives in danger?

But a part in his heart told him that he can take the Temporal Spirit World and protect the village. And when the village is in danger, then he will protect the village.

Sigh!

But the problem is that, I don't have enough strength to take care of strong enemies.

He then thought for five minutes to find any ways to win the artifact and also make sure that the village won't be in any danger. But no matter how much thought he gave to it, he knew that he couldn't find any way.

Deep in his heart, he knew that leaving this artifact here for the village's protection was the right thing to do.

After a long sigh, he says, "I don't want anything to happen to the people who fed me food and treated my wounds. There are plenty of ways to become strong. I will find my own path to become strong. So let the Temporal Spirit World stay here and protect the village. This is my decision."

"Are you sure?", Spirit God asked for confirmation. Even though he asked it, his eyes could tell Ethan that the Spirit God now has a favorable opinion on him.

"Even though I really want the Temporal Spirit World, deep in my heart I don't want to see my benefactors lose their lives especially because of me. I don't want to become the reason for their deaths."

Spirit God smiled and said, "Fair enough. You have won my final test. The Temporal Spirit World is yours now."

After saying that, the Spirit God raised his hands slightly. As soon as he raised his hands, the ground trembled as if a mini earthquake has come. But trembling was very small to the point of neglecting it. And from the trembling ground, a small spherical colorless object came out and fell in Ethan's hands who had a shocked and confused look.

Spirit Hod looked at confused Ethan and smiled slightly and said, "The truth is, I lied to you. My test for inheritance was incomplete."

"Incomplete?", Ethan who had a blank face said, "I don't understand."

Spirit God still maintained his smile and said, "There are actually two parts in my test. The first one is obviously to test your strength. And the second one is to test your character. Strength is not everything. Character is also very important for a cultivator."

Spirit God continued, "If you have chosen to take the Temporal Spirit World, then I would have killed you without any hesitation. But you stayed true to your conscience. You are someone who respects relationships over power. This is the reason why I lied to you by saying that Temporal Spirit World is the core of the Spirit Array."

Spirit God smiled and continued, "I had already seen your strength when you killed all those Spirit monsters. And now I saw your character. I have no regret to say that the Temporal Spirit World is in good hands. I am happy now."

"Just take the Temporal Spirit World. You earned it. But be careful. Too many strong people might come after you. You are not strong enough to protect yourselves. I hope that you will get stronger quickly and not let the Temporal Spirit World fall in wrong hands.", Spirit God continued.

As for Ethan, he heard everything with a blank face.