As the final pulses of gentle white light faded from the Inheritance Tower, the transformation of every guild member's bloodline came to completion.

The glow dissipated. The air settled.

And at that very moment, Max removed his palm from the small pillar.

He took a deep breath, his mind replaying what had just happened.

But his expression frowned slightly.

'That was it?'

The inheritance had only granted him one ability—Dragon Scales Transformation.

He had expected more. Something greater. A complete inheritance that would unlock all the abilities tied to his bloodline.

Yet, all he received was one transformation ability.

Max's fingers clenched slightly.

He wasn't exactly disappointed, but he couldn't help but feel like… this inheritance was a scam.

His Black Dragon Bloodline had an entire range of abilities—he had seen others use them, controlling black flames and many other abilities of the members of the guild.

So why did he receive only one ability?

His gaze snapped back to the floating head of the tower spirit.

"Hey," Max called out, his voice calm but edged with dissatisfaction. "How come I only got one ability from the inheritance?"

The spirit grinned, as if it had been expecting this reaction.

"There was no mention of controlling black flames or any other abilities," Max continued, his sharp eyes locking onto the spirit.

The spirit chuckled, its floating form bobbing slightly in amusement. "Ahh… you noticed, huh?"

Max's frown deepened.

"Of course, I noticed. You call this an inheritance? Feels more like I just got one minor ability and nothing else."

The spirit sighed dramatically. "Well, let me explain something to you, kid."

Its grin widened.

"Your bloodline is different."

Max stayed silent, waiting for the explanation.

The spirit continued, its tone carrying a sense of mystery.

"For any other inheritor, the inheritance would normally grant them access to their ancestral bloodline abilities—because their bloodline has already been fully developed through generations."

It floated closer, its glowing eyes narrowing slightly.

"But you? You don't have an inherited bloodline. You have something… completely unique."

Max's gaze didn't waver. "And?"

The spirit smirked.

"And that means… 'your inheritance is not a gift, but a process.'"

Max's eyes flickered with understanding, but he still waited for the full explanation.

"Unlike others, who simply unlock the abilities of their bloodline through inheritance, 'you have to construct them yourself'," the spirit said. "The Dragon Scales Transformation isn't just 'one' ability—it's the first piece of your bloodline awakening."

Max's expression shifted slightly.

"You're saying I have to create my own inheritance?"

The spirit nodded, its grin never fading. "Exactly. Your bloodline is unseen, unknown, even to me. That means it does not have a set path like other bloodlines. Instead of receiving a fully-formed inheritance, you must build it from the ground up."

Max's gaze darkened as he absorbed the revelation.

His inheritance wasn't pre-made.

There was no set of techniques waiting for him.

Instead, he had to unlock, construct, and develop his abilities himself.

A slow smirk formed on Max's lips.

"So… I'm not limited to a set path."

The spirit's grin widened even further.

"That's the right way to look at it, kid."

The spirit added, "Also, the seventh floor was originally designed for those who possess the Source Bloodline—in case one ever appeared on a planet like Acaris. Its main function is to strengthen an already existing bloodline."

It smirked. "And as I already said, if you want to receive a true inheritance, like those with the Source Bloodline, you would at least need to reach the peak of Seeker Rank."

Max frowned, taking in the explanation.

He processed it carefully, but then something stood out—a single detail that shifted his entire perspective.

His gaze snapped toward the spirit.

"Are you saying… there are other planets out there?" His voice held a rare hint of disbelief. "'Like Acaris?'"

For the first time, his worldview expanded beyond just the domains of his planet.

The spirit let out a scoff, floating lazily in the air. "Hah. Of course, there are other planets. More than you can imagine."

It grinned, looking at Max with a mix of mockery and amusement. "Where do you think those with the Source Bloodline live? Certainly not in Acaris."

It floated closer, its glowing eyes narrowing.

"There are worlds out there so vast, so beyond comprehension, that you wouldn't even believe they exist if I told you. This world—Acaris—is just a tiny speck in the grand scheme of things. Imagine a vast, never-ending ocean, and you… you're just an ant floating in one of the far-off corners."

Max felt something stir deep inside him.

The words hit harder than he expected.

He had always seen Acaris as an unimaginably massive world. With its Lower Domain, Middle Domain, and unknown higher realms, it was already overwhelming.

But now…

There were other planets.

Other worlds.

Other civilizations that existed beyond his understanding.

Were they even human?

Or were there races beyond imagination, stronger, more advanced, more terrifying than anything he had ever seen?

A surge of restlessness filled his chest.

He wanted to see them.

He wanted to explore those distant worlds.

For the first time, he felt a desire that wasn't just about strength—it was about discovery.

But he quickly calmed himself down, forcing the excitement to settle.

'Strength first.'

Without power, all of this was meaningless.

Without power, he wouldn't be able to leave Acaris—let alone survive whatever was waiting beyond.

Max exhaled slowly, his gaze becoming sharper than before.

One day.

One day, he would leave this world.

One day, he would see everything beyond Acaris with his own eyes.

But first—

He had to become strong enough to survive it.

Max shook his head, clearing his thoughts. His focus returned to the spirit, his mind now fully set on the matter at hand.

"So, let me get this straight," he said, his voice calm. "I can't receive the normal inheritance like the other members of the Black Lotus Guild because of my unique bloodline. Instead, my only path is to aim for the True Inheritance, which I can only access when I reach the peak of the Seeker Rank. Is that correct?"

The spirit nodded, floating lazily in the air. "That sums it up."

It smirked. "The True Inheritance was originally meant for those with the Source Bloodline. But in your case, considering how… 'unusual' your bloodline is, it will benefit you more than anything in this tower ever could. So don't waste time worrying about what you didn't get—just get stronger."

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