"What are the treasures in this divine spring, Elder Iain? Is it really that marvelous?"
One of the genuine premium-grade divine gods was so curious, he could not help but ask.
"Don't be so hasty. I know you are eager to know what's in the divine spring, but let me and Elder
Alfonzo work together to seal it first. If we don't do it soon, those metal men will constantly be born from
the divine spring.
We don't want that to happen since it's difficult to deal with them," Elder Iain patiently explained.
"All right, then. Let's do that first,"
Elder Alfonzo responded with a nod.
It seemed that both the two elders knew about the divine spring.
When they finished talking, they each took out a big flag, which grew bigger and bigger as it flew with
the wind.
The flags emitted bright runes that soared one after another.
As a result, terrifying energy pressure from the flags spread out into the air.
"Whoa! Look! It's the Bright Magic Flag!"
The members of the Novel Court were all stunned and amazed at the sight of the flags.
After all, these two flags were well-known magic treasures in the Novel Court.
According to their legends, there were five significant flags in total—all of which existed since the
founding of the Novel Court.
These flags had been passed down to their generation and considered as one of their most powerful
magic treasures.
Seeing these two magical flags came as a shock to them because no one had expected that the two
elders would bring the flags with them.
This would only mean that the elders reckoned that what they were about to do was not an easy
matter.
"Seal!"
The two elders started creating numerous formulas with their power and chanted them one by one.
When they finished activating both flags with roaring voices, the flags flew out at the same time and
immediately floated above the divine spring.
While suspended in the air, the flags swirled around and twined together.
They kept moving for a while until they formed quite a unique shape.
Both flags glowed so brightly that they illuminated the whole world.
Seconds later, lots of dazzling runes surged out of the flags and lunged at the divine spring underneath.
Swoosh!
The runes specifically aimed for the five metal men who were gradually coming out of the divine spring.
When the runes found their targets, they forcibly suppressed them. Not a minute later, the metal men
melted back into their liquid metal state.
Everyone who witnessed this scene all sighed in relief.
"When I was young, I found an ancient book that documents a strange race called the heaven metal
race.
According to that book, it takes them years to forge their members. You see, the members of that race
are mainly formed through some rare metals, but not until they have absorbed enough chaotic spiritual
energy. When they finally get baptized by time and nature, those rare metals gradually retain psychic
intelligence and eventually gain life.
That's how their race earned their name.
Basically, they are called the heaven metal race since their members are creatures evolving from
metal."
Elder Iain fixed his eyes on the divine spring before him as he told the story.
Austin and everyone else seemed engrossed at Elder Iain's narrative. They all stood shocked and
amused by this new information.
Elder Iain was a genuine premium-grade divine god.
If no disastrous accident happened to him, he would live as long as time allowed him.
Besides, someone as wise and percipient as Elder Iain must have been around for quite a long time.
After all, any genuine divine god who was lucky enough to avoid any accidents or danger would
definitely be close to being immortal.
His true age might also be beyond anyone's imagination since the book he mentioned—which he had
read when he was young—was straight out of the ark.
Surely, Elder Iain had read it back in ancient times.
"Whoa..."
"Heaven metal race…"
Everyone was so puzzled yet fascinated by this unknown race. After all, they had never heard of such
a race before.
"According to the records of that ancient book, they just came out of nature. That meant there were
only a few of them.
Just think about how difficult it is for a piece of metal to gain life. What's more, they are quite intelligent.
Imagine that!
Those pieces of metal certainly have good luck, don't they? It takes them a long time, but they
eventually evolve into a creature with life and intelligence.
A chunk of metal had to experience a lot before it became members of the heaven metal race. That's
why their race used to have such a small population," Elder Iain added.
His face suddenly looked serious.
"Hmm. That's true."
Austin and the others nodded in agreement as they circled around the elder.
"Later, some great masters of the heaven metal race eventually came up with a rare method to forge
more members. They needed to multiply in number so they spent countless manpower, energy, time,
and resources for it.
This divine spring in front of us is the very tool that helps them give rise to their members."
Elder Iain cast a look at the divine spring as he mentioned it.
"This... This is where they produce the people of the heaven metal race?!"
Astounded, the others also couldn't help but fix their eyes on the divine spring.
"Yes, that's right.
This divine spring is the most precious treasure of the heaven metal race.
They call this the Inheritance Pool, and it is usually deployed in the ancestral land of the heaven metal
race.
It contains their secret inheritance codes that are passed down from generation to generation.
It is believed that these secret inheritance codes are the key to the birth and reproduction of their
members.
At the same time, this divine spring is also home to the heaven metal race's unique energy runes, their
original blood essence, and countless treasures from heaven and earth. Do you know that there are
rare metals in the world that are almost impossible to get? Well, this spring right in front of you has all
kinds of rare metals, not to mention many other precious things.
Imagine all that. The heaven metal race must pay a great price for each Inheritance Pool they refine.
The cost truly is unimaginable, don't you think?
Several dozen generations of the heaven metal race must work together to refine just one Inheritance
Pool, and this even goes without saying that there's always a chance that their joint effort might still be
in vain.
Now, the most essential role of the Inheritance Pool is to create members of the heaven metal race.
After finally achieving success in refining the Inheritance Pool, their population had finally begun to
increase,"
Elder Iain expounded even more.
"Oh... So this divine spring is an Inheritance Pool."
Everyone couldn't help but nod their heads when they finally learned about the origin of the divine
spring.
"Elder Iain, how come we don't see any members of the heaven metal race in the Sea of Chaos?
Did something happen to their race?"
someone from the back of the crowd asked curiously.
"Hmm. I see why you're confused.
Remember the ancient book I mentioned earlier? It's called the Collection of Exotic Chaotic Worlds.
Based on that book, the heaven metal race came from another chaotic space.
They don't belong to the Sea of Chaos," Elder Iain clarified.
That was the reason why they had never seen any member of the heaven metal race in the Sea of
Chaos.
The rest of the crowd felt grateful for this enlightenment.
No wonder that they could only find the Inheritance Pool of the heaven metal race in the Land of
Outlaw.
This place was a fragment that had actually came from other chaotic spaces.
"So are we going to bring the Inheritance Pool back? Are we going to create our own group of heaven
metal race members for the Novel Court to command?"
someone asked out of curiosity.
"What? Of course not.
Even if that's a good idea, I'm afraid that wouldn't work. The strength of the heaven metal race is too
terrifying and powerful.
They're much stronger than the members of the Novel Court. It'll be impossible for us to control and
use them at our disposal.
Those creatures have a bad temper. They're haughty and difficult to deal with. It's not an
understatement that they would rather die than be enslaved by others.
For the heaven metal race, the Inheritance Pool's importance and function are to produce and increase
their members at a rapid rate.
However, that also makes it a priceless treasure for outsiders like us.
If the creatures from other races could get a hold of the Inheritance Pool and were able to refine the
liquid in it, they would have the chance to comprehend the inheritance codes of the heaven metal race.
It means that they could also acquire the heaven metal race's inheritance energy, their original blood
essence, and everything else related to their monstrous strength.
After that, it would allow them to cultivate the inherited skills and methods of the heaven metal race.
Needless to say, if anyone ends up refining and absorbing the reproduction liquid from the Inheritance
Pool and integrate it into his own body, he would easily obtain an indestructible body that is as hard as
metal.
I'll give you a simple yet accurate illustration. Hypothetically, there is a martial arts master of the heaven
metal race standing in front of me. He won't fight back and would let me attack him with all my strength.
It's a shame to admit that even if that would be the case, I'm not confident enough that I can utterly
destroy his body. Not a single chance. That's how tough they are!"
Elder Iain explained while his eyes glistened with thrill.
Everyone who heard the elder's words couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
Although it sounded exaggerated, Elder Iain swore that it was true.
After hearing it, everyone slowly turned and looked at the Inheritance Pool with such avarice in their
eyes.
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