Inside the inheritance space, the final exchange finally came to an end.
Tony carefully stored the three World Tree Seeds inside his storage ring. He gave a satisfied smile that made the World Tree Spirit regret every decision she had made during the inheritance process.
Emma stood nearby while examining her newly acquired treasures.
The Eternal Flame Battle Dress perfectly fit her body as though it had been crafted specifically for her. The difference between her current self and the Emma who had entered the World Tree was like the difference between heaven and earth.
The World Tree Spirit finally raised her hand and spoke with an exhausted expression. "The inheritance has been transferred. The blessings have been distributed. The trials have ended. It is time for both of you to leave."
Tony immediately nodded.
Emma also nodded.
Then the spirit glanced toward Tony suspiciously. "You remember your promise?"
Tony smiled innocently. "Of course."
The spirit narrowed her eyes. "You will not attempt to enter the World Tree again."
Tony coughed awkwardly. "Why do you keep repeating that?"
The spirit’s eye twitched. Because she had absolutely no trust in him. Not even a little... Unfortunately she could not explain that.
The spirit simply waved her hand. The inheritance space began shaking. Countless streams of emerald light wrapped around Tony and Emma simultaneously.
The scenery around them immediately distorted. The massive roots vanished. The World Tree Spirit slowly faded away.
Then the two disappeared from the inheritance space.
Outside the World Tree, thousands of people were already gathered around the gigantic trunk. Human factions occupied one side. The Demonic Sea Tribe occupied another. Powerful ancestors and elders stood at the front while younger disciples remained behind them.
Ever since the disappearance of Tony and Emma, countless speculations had spread throughout the gathering.
Then suddenly—
BOOM!
The gigantic World Tree trembled. Everyone immediately looked upward. A massive emerald portal appeared above the roots.
"They are coming out!"
"The inheritance holder!"
"Someone is finally returning!"
Countless voices erupted simultaneously. Ancestor Long immediately stood up. The Clark Family Patriarch’s eyes became fixed on the portal.
Luka narrowed her eyes.
Everyone stared toward the portal.
Then two figures emerged. Tony Clark... Emma Stone.
The moment Emma appeared, countless streams of crimson flame energy revolved around her body. Her cultivation aura erupted outward without restraint.
"Early Overlord Warrior..." The crowd exploded.
"Overlord Rank!"
"She broke through!"
"Impossible!"
"She actually received the inheritance!"
Even Natasha looked stunned. The treasures surrounding Emma were simply too obvious.
The spear, armor, crown, ring... Every single item radiated terrifying pressure. No one needed an explanation anymore. Emma Stone had become the inheritor.
Meanwhile Tony appeared beside her. His cultivation aura also exploded outward... Early Overlord Warrior.
The crowd became even more shocked. Another breakthrough... Another Overlord Warrior.
Ancestor Long’s eyes immediately brightened. The Clark Family Patriarch almost laughed aloud.
"My son!"
Unfortunately nobody had time to celebrate. The moment Tony and Emma fully appeared outside the World Tree, several figures moved.
The Demonic Sea Tribe had already prepared.
Luka’s expression changed instantly. Before she issued the order, someone had already acted.
"Kill the inheritor!"
A furious roar erupted from within the Demonic Sea Tribe ranks.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
More than a dozen attacks erupted simultaneously. Terrifying martial techniques illuminated the sky. Water dragons, Black spears, Poison needles... Sea serpent phantoms.
Every attack carried enough power to kill ordinary Lord Warriors instantly. The entire crowd became shocked.
"Stop!" Natasha shouted.
Ancestor Long’s expression changed. The Clark Family Patriarch immediately drew his weapon.
Yet everything happened too quickly. The attacks had already been launched. The Demonic Sea Tribe disciples who failed to obtain the inheritance had acted without waiting for orders.
Their target was simple. Kill the inheritor... Kill the future threat. Kill the person who obtained the World Tree’s legacy.
Unfortunately for everyone involved— They had no idea who the actual inheritor was. The attacks surged toward the newly arrived pair like a tidal wave.
Both Emma and Tony were covered by a sea of attacks. The sky darkened beneath the overwhelming killing intent.
The gathered supreme warriors moved simultaneously. But they were too far away. The attacks were already upon them.
And at the very front of the incoming storm of martial techniques stood Tony Clark. The first black spear had already reached the distance of a single arm’s length from his chest.
Tony directly used the Heavenly Mirage Steps! Life energy erupted beneath his feet as he activated his movement technique.
Tony’s figure instantly blurred before splitting into multiple afterimages. One became three. Three became five. Five became nearly a dozen shimmering phantoms that sprinted in different directions simultaneously.
Gasps immediately echoed across the battlefield as countless spectators lost sight of his real body. Even several Demonic Sea Tribe experts hesitated for a brief moment after seeing the illusionary figures.
Unfortunately, unlike a duel against a single opponent, this time attacks were pouring in from every direction. Spears of water, poisonous needles, sword energy, sea dragons, black chains, and dozens of martial techniques blanketed the entire area without leaving even a tiny opening.
The Heavenly Mirage Steps excelled at confusing an enemy’s vision, but it could not evade an attack that covered the sky itself.
One after another the illusionary figures shattered beneath the overwhelming bombardment while Tony’s real body finally appeared among the collapsing mirages. His expression became serious as he realized there was simply nowhere left to dodge.
Just as Tony prepared to rely upon the World Tree Guardian Talisman, a soft hand suddenly grabbed his wrist.
Before he could even turn his head, Emma’s calm voice reached his ears. "Don’t resist."
Tony instinctively looked toward her, only to see a pair of magnificent crimson wings suddenly unfolding behind her back. Endless phoenix flames surrounded her elegant figure while ancient runes lit up beneath her feet.
"Divine Movement Technique... Wings of Rebirth!"
Emma declared as the crimson wings beat once. Space itself is distorted. The surrounding air twisted violently. Before the countless attacks could swallow them, both Tony and Emma disappeared from their original location like mirages.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Hundreds of devastating attacks collided where they had been standing only an instant earlier. Dust shot into the sky. Violent shockwaves swept through the battlefield. Yet when the smoke cleared, there was nobody standing at the center of the destruction.
"What...?!!!"