Translator: CinderTL
"Your potential is extraordinary," the phantom said frankly. "Our Cangxu Civilization would be honored to welcome a genius like you."
"If you agree, I will personally send you to the Central Divine Temple to receive the greatest benefits."
"Within the Star Realm Sea, you may choose any opportunities and treasures below the fifth-tier."
"After you leave, I will also introduce you to a powerful Divine, and you will become their personal disciple," the phantom added, fixing its gaze on Jiang Ye.
The conditions were incredibly tempting.
Each one was enough to drive countless geniuses in the Star Realm Sea to madness.
With all three combined, it was likely that no genius from a first-tier civilization could refuse.
"Is there a price?" Jiang Ye asked.
"Not a price, just a small condition," the phantom replied with a faint smile. "You must sever all ties with your original civilization, including your family, friends, and everything else."
"Forget your original origins."
"From the inside out, you must become a person of the Cangxu Civilization," the phantom stated.
Jiang Ye paused slightly. "Why?"
"There is no why," the phantom said indifferently. "To become strong, one must always abandon something."
Jiang Ye frowned slightly.
He had considered many possibilities regarding the cost.
But he never imagined it would involve sacrificing his own civilization.
"Bai Gui," Jiang Ye called out in his mind, "do you know why?"
"It's a matter of luck," Bai Gui's faint presence wafted back, and she fell silent.
"Luck?" Jiang Ye was taken aback again.
Bai Gui's words only deepened his confusion, offering no explanation.
When Jiang Ye tried to call out again, Bai Gui didn't respond.
Suddenly,
"You're communicating with your Inheritance Guardian Spirit, aren't you?" the Black-Robed Phantom smiled.
Jiang Ye's heart skipped a beat as he looked up at the figure.
"There's no need to be nervous."
"I can sense the fluctuations within you," the Black-Robed Phantom said with a faint smile. "If I'm not mistaken, that should be the Inheritance Guardian Spirit of a first-tier civilization, right?"
"Senior has a discerning eye," Jiang Ye said with a shy smile.
The fact that the phantom could perceive his conversation with Bai Gui completely surprised him.
After all, the phantom was merely a projection, yet it had detected Bai Gui's presence.
This meant the phantom's cultivation realm far surpassed Jiang Ye's imagination.
The only fortunate thing was that the other party hadn't detected Bai Gui's true origins. Perhaps Bai Gui had actively disguised herself.
"A second-tier civilization... truly terrifying," Jiang Ye thought, his vigilance growing.
He realized that against such a colossal entity as a second-tier cosmic civilization, he must be even more cautious.
Both Bai Gui and the Low-Martial Achievement System were Jiang Ye's greatest secrets, his true reliance in this world.
They must never be exposed.
"Don't be nervous."
"It's normal for a genius like you to encounter such opportunities," the Black-Robed Phantom seemed unconcerned by Bai Gui's presence. "Let alone a First-Tier Legacy Guardian Spirit, even a Second-Tier Civilization Guardian Spirit would be nothing special."
"But you must understand this."
"An Inheritance Guardian Spirit is, after all, just a Guardian Spirit," the Black-Robed Phantom continued. "What it can offer you pales in comparison to a true second-tier civilization."
Jiang Ye listened silently.
The phantom's words were indeed valid.
If Bai Gui were merely a First or Second-Tier Civilization Guardian Spirit, she would likely only be able to provide second-tier civilization inheritances.
Opportunities and treasures would be difficult to obtain.
After all, most opportunities are time-sensitive. Once removed from their origin zone, they cannot persist for long.
But Bai Gui wasn't from a first or second-tier civilization; she was a Guardian Spirit from a third-tier one.
"Very well."
"You don't need to rush your decision," the Black-Robed Phantom said with a faint smile. "You'll still have time to choose before leaving the Star Realm Sea."
He seemed to have sensed Jiang Ye's intentions.
"Thank you, Senior," Jiang Ye said, a wave of relief washing over him as he cupped his hands in a slight bow.
The Black-Robed Phantom said nothing more.
Whoosh!
A surge of invisible energy rippled through the air, and the Black-Robed Phantom vanished from his spot without a trace.
Jiang Ye didn't linger in that space either.
Whoosh!
His figure blurred as he shot back toward the swirling vortex he had arrived through.
Upon returning to the outside world, Jiang Ye didn't stay at Azure-Yellow Mountain.
He flew swiftly until he found a secluded mountain cave and darted inside.
Inside the cave:
"Bai Gui."
"What just happened?" Jiang Ye asked mentally. "Why could he sense your presence?"
"Don't be surprised," Bai Gui's voice replied. "I'm a Guardian Spirit, essentially a spiritual entity. If I'm not within the White Dragon Royal Court, I can't fully conceal myself."
"Divines are capable of perceiving my existence."
"Doesn't that mean I'm at risk of being exposed at any moment?" Jiang Ye couldn't help but frown.
The White Dragon Civilization already had powerful enemies.
If exposed, it would be no trivial matter.
"Don't worry," Bai Gui said. "I possess the ability to disguise myself. Unless a True God personally investigates, they will all mistake me for a First-Tier Civilization Inheritance Guardian Spirit."
"This type of Guardian Spirit is common in first and second-tier civilizations," she explained. "So, there's no need to fear being targeted."
Jiang Ye nodded in sudden realization.
Indeed.
Judging by the Black-Robed Phantom's attitude, it clearly didn't care much about First-Tier Civilization Inheritance Guardian Spirits.
"After you achieve your seventh breakthrough, go and refine the White Dragon Royal Court," Bai Gui said. "At that time, I will reside within the White Dragon Royal Court. Even a True God might not be able to detect my presence."
"Seventh breakthrough?" Jiang Ye nodded.
That was still some way off.
But hearing Bai Gui say this, he thought he might consider it in the future.
He didn't dwell on the topic.
"Bai Gui," Jiang Ye asked, "what did you mean by 'luck' earlier?"
Previously, the Black-Robed Phantom had demanded that Jiang Ye "sever himself from his civilization."
Bai Gui told Jiang Ye that this was due to luck.
But Jiang Ye remained puzzled.
(End of the Chapter)
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