Chapter 12: "The Inheritance And The Past"

Nowadays, Arya's life was restless and busy. Training and cultivating had become his daily routine. A year and a half had passed since Arya and his five-person team began their intense training, and today was a special day for him. During his morning training session, he discovered that he had finally broken through to Level 10.

Among his group, the teammate with an inborn energy level of 6 had already reached Level 10 six months ago, and another had advanced two months earlier. Arya was the third to achieve this milestone. As soon as he realized his breakthrough, excitement filled his mind. He began thinking about his first stone seed and the skill it would grant him. He wondered what rank his stone seed would be and how powerful his first skill would become.

However, he knew that acquiring a high-ranked stone seed was unlikely. His village was not a powerful one; it was located in a remote corner of the world, making rare or powerful resources hard to come by. He hoped that at the very least, he would receive a common seed with a useful skill. If he was lucky enough to get an uncommon seed, it would be like winning a jackpot for someone of his status.

Once his cultivation class ended, he wasted no time and hurried home to share the news with his parents. This year, Arya had also turned seven—at least in appearance. Another exciting event awaited him: after reaching Level 10, he would finally obtain his first stone seed.

Upon returning home, he found both of his parents present. His father, Bryan, was the village chief, and while he was often occupied with important matters, the village elders typically handled smaller affairs. His mother, though a powerful cultivator herself, preferred to live as a housewife. Today, he was fortunate to find them both together.

"What?! You reached Level 10?!" Bryan exclaimed, his excitement surpassing even Arya's own. "This is incredible news! After obtaining your first stone seed, you will officially become a Seed Master and step into the real world of cultivation. You'll begin to see just how vast, powerful, and extraordinary the world of Seed Masters truly is."

He continued, "Once you become a Seed Master, you'll also have the right to learn more about this world. As you grow stronger, you will make powerful allies—but also dangerous enemies. Understanding the world will help you survive. But all of that can wait for another day. Today, we celebrate! Because today, our village has finally gained a new successor to the Ancestor's Inheritance!"

"Ancestor's Inheritance?" Arya asked, puzzled. "Father, you've mentioned before that possessing the fire element along with our pure ancient bloodline is something special in our village. Is it related to that?"

Bryan smiled, pleased with Arya's quick thinking. "Yes, you've guessed correctly. You've always been a sharp and insightful child. This is directly connected to what I mentioned before. Let me explain."

"In the past, when our clan was still powerful, we possessed an inheritance passed down from our very first ancestor. He was an extraordinary cultivator, possibly among the strongest in the world. This inheritance, which originated from him, played a key role in maintaining our clan's strength for generations. However, for the past few hundred years, we have struggled to find a worthy successor. Some individuals in our clan still carried the ancient pure bloodline and the fire element, but they lacked strong cultivation talent. Even after receiving the inheritance, they failed to restore our former glory."

Bryan's expression turned solemn. "Because of this, our clan gradually declined to its current state. Finding someone with pure ancient blood and the fire element, who is also talented enough to accept the inheritance, has become incredibly difficult. You are the only one left in my direct bloodline, and my bloodline is the only one that still carries the pure ancient inheritance. When we discovered that you possessed the fire element, we regained hope—hope that, at the very least, our decline would stop, even if we couldn't return to our former greatness."

His eyes shone with determination. "But you… you are not just any fire element possessor. You are special. Your father believes that even if you cannot restore our clan's past glory, you will still bring us into a much better future. You are not only the heir to this inheritance, but you also possess two elements—two opposing elements at that. Because of this, I will personally guide you on how to develop and manage both of your elements. I will also prepare you for the challenges you will inevitably face in the future."

As Arya listened, he realized that he no longer needed to ask his father the questions he had prepared. His father had already foreseen every challenge ahead and had meticulously planned his future cultivation path. For Arya, this was just the beginning of his journey to power.