"Giving you the inheritance would be pointless! Accepting my legacy doesn't just mean gaining my cultivation technique—you'd also receive an infusion of my power and imprint. Passing it to you would be an utter waste!" Lingxin rolled her eyes at Goku. How could someone like him not understand something so fundamental? That fleeting expression of annoyance only made Goku's heart thump wildly.
"Uh, I see. Yun Yun, I guess you'll have to accept the inheritance then!" Goku scratched his head and gave her an awkward smile.
"Me? Can I really do it?" Yun Yun's heart skipped a beat. She felt flustered and unsure—this was a tremendous opportunity. If she failed, wouldn't it be a total waste?
"What are you worried about? I believe in you—you can do it!" Goku looked her in the eye and gave her a confident nod. "Yanyan is still in deep meditation breaking through. You're the only woman here. This inheritance is clearly meant for you!"
"Well… Alright then!" Yun Yun, always confident and proud, finally nodded decisively. As the leader of a sect, she naturally had the courage to take responsibility. Her earlier hesitation was simply out of fear of disappointing Goku. But since he was so certain, she saw no reason to hold back anymore.
"Good! Come with me." Lingxin nodded and turned to Goku. "Wait here for a while." With a wave of her hand, she and Yun Yun disappeared from the room.
Lingxin led Yun Yun into a grand hall, an independent and mystical space. Spiritual energy swirled like mist, and the stars hung overhead. Before them stood a lifelike jade statue, radiant and ethereal. Surrounded by colorful mists, the statue shimmered and shifted, as if it were manifesting some profound, ancient supreme law.
The statue depicted Lingxin herself—it was both her image and the core of her inheritance. Besides this supreme jade statue, the hall was completely empty. The mysterious and extraordinary nature of this place left Yun Yun awestruck. Only someone of Dou God level could have created such a space!
"This is where my inheritance lies. Calm your mind and stand before the statue. You'll be drawn into an illusion. Inside, you will face various trials. What they are, you'll have to discover for yourself. Whether you succeed depends entirely on you." Lingxin looked at her solemnly, the divine light and mist around her making her seem more like an immortal than a mortal.
Yun Yun nodded and asked, "What happens if I fail?"
"Failure means your soul will be trapped in an endless cycle of illusions until your body withers and dies. If you want to back out, now's your last chance." Lingxin met her gaze, eyes clear and unyielding.
Yun Yun smiled calmly. Proud as she was, how could she be frightened by such a threat? She stepped forward, closed her eyes, and let her mind settle. "Then let's begin."
"Hehe… He really didn't choose the wrong person. Do your best. Honestly, I've got high hopes for you too," Lingxin said with a soft smile, clearly satisfied with Yun Yun's attitude. "Don't worry—what I said earlier was for others. If something really does happen to you, I couldn't handle Lord Goku's wrath. If you fail, I'll do everything I can to pull you back from the illusion."
"I'll succeed," Yun Yun replied firmly, her tone brimming with confidence. With her mind now completely calm and free of distractions, the jade statue emitted a soft, chaotic light that enveloped her. Her body trembled, and her soul was instantly pulled into the illusionary realm.
Birdsong chirped around her ears. The rustle of leaves in the wind was clearly audible. Yun Yun slowly opened her eyes—everything felt vividly real. She was surrounded by lush fields, birds on the branches, fish swimming in clear rivers, and a gentle breeze lifting her hair. It felt as though she had stepped into a reincarnated world.
"This… is the trial ground?" Yun Yun whispered, walking along a country path, with no clue what lay ahead. Her trial had officially begun.
Back in the temple, Yun Yun sat cross-legged in deep meditation. Misty light swirled around her form, her figure half-visible as if on the verge of vanishing. Lingxin's eyes shone with anticipation. "I hope you succeed. That way… I won't have to wait anymore." With that, her figure faded away, vanishing from the temple.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." Lingxin reappeared beside Goku.
"So Yun Yun's begun accepting your inheritance, huh? How long will it take?" Goku's eyes lit up at her return.
"It's hard to say for sure. But at the very least, seven days. If she doesn't succeed within a month, it will be considered a failure. A month is her limit."
Goku nodded. He still had confidence in Yun Yun. Lingxin glanced at him and hesitated for a moment. "From the beginning, I've been concerned about something… Your mental state feels unstable. Is that just my imagination?"
"Huh? You noticed too?" Goku looked at her in surprise. He had only recently realized something was off with his state of mind. Yet this woman had picked up on it immediately. It just proved how incredible the strong cultivators in this world were. Power-wise, they were weak compared to him—but when it came to inner cultivation, he was clearly the one lacking.
Power without proper control of the mind was dangerous. His physical body had always been monstrous, keeping everything in check. But once he broke into the Super Saiyan God level, things started to unravel. His body could no longer suppress the instability of his soul. Over time, his personality would slowly change—his latent Saiyan bloodlust and aggression would emerge.
He had noticed this shift after leaving the Xiao family. It couldn't be ignored any longer.
"Do you have any suggestions? I've always focused on brute strength and never trained my inner self. This journey is meant to help me grow—cultivate my spirit, refine my temperament." Goku's eyes locked onto Lingxin. Her strength might be limited, but her ethereal aura showed how powerful her mental cultivation must be. Only someone with a truly refined spirit could possess such an immortal-like presence.
Lingxin was stunned. How could someone with such an unstable inner state have cultivated to this level? Even more shocking—he didn't seem affected at all. It completely shattered her understanding of what was possible.
After composing herself, Lingxin spoke calmly, "Your soul and your strength are worlds apart. I don't know how you've kept your inner demons suppressed, but they will grow over time. Eventually, you might lose your sanity altogether… My specialty is constructing illusions. How about I draw you into one to help you temper your mental state?"
"An illusion trial? Sounds like a good idea! Let's do it now. I've got nothing better to do anyway," Goku nodded, eager to begin. This mental instability was like a thorn in his side—he had to fix it.
"Alright then, come with me." Lingxin turned and walked into the inner chamber. Goku followed closely behind, his eyes flashing with admiration as he watched her graceful figure. What a shame such a beauty isn't even native to this world.
Gu He watched the two leave. He wanted to speak, but ended up just sighing helplessly. Then his eyes lit up with excitement.
'Now that they're gone… doesn't that mean all the treasure here is mine?'
"This is the only true treasure I left behind in this world—the Reincarnation Illusion Mirror!" Lingxin led Goku into a room styled like a woman's boudoir and pointed at a mirror on the vanity.
The mirror was perfectly round, glowing faintly with spiritual light, emitting mysterious mists and an air of the arcane.
"Reincarnation Illusion Mirror? Even the name sounds badass," Goku said, stepping up to the mirror. He checked his reflection, touched up his hairstyle, flexed his muscles, and laughed. "Damn! I'm ridiculously handsome!"
Lingxin was speechless. Watching Goku admire himself in the mirror, she couldn't help but feel both exasperated and stunned. He's using the Reincarnation Illusion Mirror like it's a regular vanity… and yet feels no discomfort? Just how strong is his mental fortitude?!
She shook her head and said flatly, "Your spiritual power is exceptionally strong. The Reincarnation Illusion Mirror can't affect you at all. I'll have to use a secret technique to force your consciousness into the illusion. Don't move."
"Got it!" Goku gave his hair one last fluff and stood still. "Let's do it!"
Lingxin nodded, her expression turning serious. She formed a series of hand seals, and the surface of the mirror began to ripple like water. Strange waves pulsed out and bathed Goku in mystical energy.
Goku felt a slight shift in his consciousness… but it passed in an instant. Lingxin frowned—he was still fully awake. Her hand seals changed rapidly, sending more spiritual waves through his body and toward his mind. A thread of her spiritual energy entered his sea of consciousness, attempting to draw his soul into the illusion.
But the moment her spiritual thread touched his soul, it was instantly shattered by a vast, star-like spiritual pressure. Lingxin stumbled back several steps, her form flickering like a fading mirage.
"Hey, are you okay?" Goku frowned. He had felt the spiritual intrusion, but hadn't resisted much—just gently pushed back. Yet it completely shattered her will.
"You… your spiritual power… just what kind of monster are you?!" Lingxin stared at Goku, speechless. For that brief instant inside his mind, she had glimpsed the terrifying scope of his soul. Even as a Dou God, she felt like an insect before the boundless cosmos.
"Uh, my bad! I didn't mean to hurt you. I just sensed someone entering my mind and reflexively pushed back a bit… I didn't know it was you," Goku scratched his head awkwardly.
Activating his Divine Eye, Goku restored Lingxin's flickering form back to solidity.
Lingxin calmed her breathing and said, "Your soul power is too overwhelming—I simply can't pull you into the illusion by force." She looked rather frustrated. The technique she prided herself on was completely ineffective against him. What kind of freak is this guy?
"It's fine. Try again. This time, I'll stay completely passive." Goku chuckled.
"Alright… but you have to control yourself. If your soul flares up again, I might get completely erased," Lingxin said warily.
"Relax. I won't let that happen!"
Lingxin nodded and resumed her technique. This time, Goku truly offered no resistance. A wisp of his soul was gently drawn into the Reincarnation Illusion Mirror…
Lingxin wiped the sweat from her brow and sighed in awe. "I never expected to meet such a terrifying existence… Strong in both body and soul, yet his mental discipline is unbelievably weak. What a contradiction. This world really is full of wonders!"
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Inside the illusion, time seemed to flow and freeze all at once. As Goku's awareness returned, he opened his eyes… and found himself lying in a filthy gutter.
What the hell? Goku cursed internally. A literal god of destruction, someone who can shatter planets with a punch… and now he is in a sewer?!
He sat up and was shocked to find himself in the form of a young boy—no Saiyan tail, no battle power. Just an ordinary human child.
"I see… this is the illusion created by the Reincarnation Mirror. Lingxin wants me to start from scratch as a mortal, huh? Live an entire life to temper my mind? Not bad… not bad at all!"
After checking, Goku realized he could break free of the illusion at any time. That gave him peace of mind.
"Alright then. Let's see what a normal life feels like!"
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Three days later, Goku was still immersed in his spiritual training inside the Reincarnation Mirror.
Meanwhile, in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, waves of terrifying energy began to converge. Dimensional gates tore open, and one powerful faction after another descended upon the region.
The great powers of Central Continent had finally arrived. And the real storm… was only just beginning.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Above the skies of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the sound of air being torn apart echoed endlessly. One after another, silhouettes streaked across the sky, rapidly descending from the distant horizon. In just a short while, the sky above the mountain range was already filled with a dense crowd of figures.
Each and every one of them exuded immense pressure—none weaker than the Dou Ancestor rank, and many of them were already at the level of eight- or nine-star Dou Venerates!
"Just as Lord Xueyi predicted… the humans have arrived."
"They're… so powerful! Every single one is a Dou Venerate or stronger. Looks like all the major human factions have come to the Magical Beast Mountain Range!"
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