First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System novel Chapter 349

Chapter 349: Inheritance

He paused deliberately, holding the staff horizontally before Orion, his golden eyes vibrant with pride and seriousness. "Naturally, you shall inherit my very own staff—Ruyi Jingu Bang."

Orion’s breath caught sharply, his heart racing despite his best efforts to remain composed. He stared at the legendary weapon, his eyes flashing with disbelief.

Gathering himself quickly, he hesitated and said carefully, "Isn’t this a bit... too simple? Your staff surely ranks among the most powerful artifacts, not merely in this Small Chiliocosm but across countless higher worlds."

Wukong burst into cheerful laughter, nodding approvingly. "Of course, for any other candidate, more arduous trials would await. But you are special, little one. You are the chosen heir of the Primordial Emperor himself. I trust that old ghost’s judgment enough to entrust my legacy directly to you."

Orion took a long, steadying breath, acknowledging silently that the Monkey King’s words made perfect sense given his unique lineage and connection to Echo. Still, Wukong’s playful grin widened suddenly, eyes sparkling mischievously. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"Since you clearly recognize me," Wukong teased lightly, "do you perhaps know the true purpose of my staff? What it was originally used for?"

Orion hesitated, recalling vague fragments of ancient legends he’d once encountered. "It... was used to measure the depth of the ocean and stabilize the tides of the Eastern Ocean," he answered carefully. "Originally, it rested within the palace of the Dragon King Ao Guang."

Wukong’s smile brightened considerably, nodding enthusiastically. "Exactly! And tell me, young one, what do you suppose might happen if you used this very staff to stabilize the spatial grid of this collapsing world?"

Orion’s eyes widened instantly in astonishment, comprehension dawning rapidly. "The staff... it can stabilize this entire world’s spatial integrity?"

Wukong chuckled warmly, spinning the golden staff. "Naturally. After becoming the Victorious Fighting Buddha, I improved it extensively. Its powers far exceed mere tidal control now."

Orion’s breath quickened, his mind rapidly racing with implications and possibilities. Yet Wukong’s playful expression shifted slightly, becoming surprisingly serious as he looked at Orion carefully.

"Now, the critical choice," Wukong declared softly, eyes solemn yet curious. "Will you sacrifice this priceless treasure to save this small, damaged world?"

Without even the slightest hesitation, Orion nodded resolutely. "Of course," he replied firmly.

The Monkey King smiled warmly, yet persisted, "Are you certain? You will lose this staff permanently by anchoring it to stabilize this place. Worlds like this one come and go infinitely in the vastness of even a Small Chiliocosm. My staff nearly rivals your Limitless System itself. Is this world truly worth such sacrifice?"

Orion fell quiet, deeply contemplating Wukong’s weighty words. Lumi remained silent in his consciousness, wisely allowing him to consider this monumental decision independently.

Countless thoughts raced through Orion’s mind: the devastated landscapes, hundreds of millions of innocent lives lost due to his battle, Duke Varian and the Lionkin King who had chosen dignity over despair. In his heart, he knew what had to be done.

Finally, he raised his gaze slowly, meeting Wukong’s expectant eyes calmly yet resolutely.

"This world faces destruction because of my presence and actions," Orion stated steadily, his voice clear, determined.

"If there’s even a chance for me to repair the damage and save it, then it’s my duty to do so. Please, Great Sage, allow me to use your staff to stabilize the space of this world."

Wukong’s lips curled upward in approval, his golden eyes shining brightly with pride and amusement. Without another word, he tossed the legendary Ruyi Jingu Bang casually toward Orion.

Instinctively, Orion reached out, bracing himself to receive the mighty weapon, but as soon as it touched his palms, his entire body buckled under its astronomical weight, nearly forcing him to the ground.

However, before Orion could collapse entirely, the staff suddenly grew impossibly light, settling comfortably within his grasp as if it had recognized him. Orion straightened himself cautiously, breathing deeply as confusion and relief crossed his face.

Wukong laughed cheerfully, pointing upward toward the chaotic spatial turbulence violently cracking across the shattered heavens. "Throw it into the spatial turbulence," he instructed with a playful voice. "It’ll stabilize the space on its own."

Orion paused, gazing deeply at the staff in his hands. Its golden surface shimmered brilliantly, etched with ancient runes, emanating warmth as if urging him forward.

Yet, in that moment, hesitation and doubt briefly clouded Orion’s expression, his mind swiftly reconsidering his earlier decision.

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