Chapter 130 - Obtained the Inheritance
“Merely by approaching it, I sense the immense power it exudes.”
Loong Chen positioned himself one meter away from the trident, his expression filled with gravity.
Loong Chen inhaled deeply and, at last, extended his hand towards the Trident.
The instant Loong Chen's hand made contact with the Trident, he experienced an icy cold sensation piercing through his arm, reaching deep into his heart.
Loong Chen attempted to exert his strength.
“Rise!”
Loong Chen exclaimed, channeling every ounce of his might.
Nevertheless, the trident remained immobile.
Oddly, the trident didn't appear deeply embedded in the ground, yet it resisted all of Loong Chen's efforts to extract it. It was as though the Trident weighed millions of kilograms.
“It seems he has failed.”
In that moment, the mermaids beneath him released disappointed sighs as they witnessed the scene.
Even the Elder Mermaid's eyes couldn't conceal her disappointment. It had been no simple task for a human to appear here, yet he couldn't assist them.
Was it possible that destiny ordained them to remain trapped for generations?
Loong Chen sighed, having given his utmost effort.
Just as he withdrew his hand and contemplated leaving, a voice suddenly resonated within his mind, causing him to halt in his tracks.
“The system has detected nearby attributes that can be collected. Would you like to gather them?”
Loong Chen heard the system's voice and quickly scanned his surroundings.
Before long, a luminous orb materialized next to the trident.
The orb bore the trident's distinctive mark.
“I'll collect it,” thought Loong Chen.
Moments later, the system's notification chimed once more.
“You have successfully collected this luminous orb. You have acquired Poseidon's Seven Styles.”
Poseidon's Seven Styles? What could that be?
Loong Chen stood still, lost in thought. Onlookers below the platform assumed he was struggling to come to terms with reality.
“Even if you fail, it's okay. We're already accustomed to it.”
“Indeed, it appears we may never venture into the outside world.”
The beautiful fish expressed their thoughts one by one. Elder Mermaid let out a sigh and gracefully leaped to Loong Chen's side.
“Young man, I understand you've done your best. It seems our fate is preordained.”
Elder Mermaid refrained from speaking further, thinking Loong Chen was already burdened with guilt.
Suddenly, Loong Chen posed a question.
“Elder Mermaid, are you familiar with Poseidon's Seven Styles?”
Upon Loong Chen's inquiry, Elder Mermaid, standing beside him, suddenly quivered.
The surrounding seawater began to ripple intensely.
Inexplicably, a brilliant light flickered within her cloudy eyes.
“How did you come to know of Poseidon's Seven Styles?”
Elder Mermaid fixed a piercing gaze on Loong Chen, her tone filled with utmost seriousness.
Loong Chen pondered briefly and concocted a fabrication. “When I touched the trident earlier, a memory somehow entered my mind. It was about Poseidon's Seven Styles.”
He continued, crafting his lie.
Surprisingly, Elder Mermaid did not seem to detect any flaw in Loong Chen's deception. Perhaps she did, but chose not to confront him openly.
She responded with a mix of excitement and doubt.
“According to our ancestral lore, Poseidon's Seven Styles is a fragment of Poseidon's legacy—a renowned technique of Poseidon himself. Logically, only those who wield the trident can lay claim to Poseidon's legacy…”
Elder Mermaid spoke, her tone still marked by excitement and skepticism.
Loong Chen wore a wry smile. He couldn't reveal that it was thanks to his system.
The memory was probably a result of his contact with the trident. Fortunately, the system had aided him. It was unlikely that anyone else could acquire it.
Under the scrutinizing gaze of Elder Mermaid, Loong Chen had no choice but to shift the conversation.
“Elder Mermaid, I believe I may have a method to extract this trident.”
Loong Chen proclaimed, his words grounded in fact, as he had just inspected the so-called Poseidon's Seven Styles.
In truth, Poseidon's Seven Styles consisted of seven combat techniques attributed to Poseidon. One of them allowed the user to manipulate the trident's weight at will.
Consequently, amidst Elder Mermaid and the hundreds of mermaids' anxious and hopeful stares, Loong Chen once again extended his hand toward the trident and grasped it firmly.
Initially, he sensed the trident's coldness, but this time, it wasn't a bone-chilling cold; it was a refreshing coolness.
It felt like a sudden cool breeze on a scorching summer day, an immensely refreshing sensation.
“Poseidon's Seven Styles!”
“Arise!”
Loong Chen called out and unleashed Poseidon's Seven Styles.
It allowed him to heighten his connection with the trident to the utmost degree.
He had the ability to manipulate the weight, length, and dimensions of the trident at his discretion.
The trident ascended from the ground, causing the entire Poseidon Temple to violently tremble, and the seawater to ripple.
A surge of energy erupted from the trident's original position, shooting straight up into the sky.
Elder Mermaid seemed to have sensed something. She gazed out from the Poseidon Temple, and numerous beams of light emanated from her eyes.
“The barrier has vanished!”
Elder Mermaid exclaimed towards the heavens. Every mermaid in the Poseidon Temple heard Elder Mermaid's voice at that moment.
After a brief moment of astonishment, they all shouted in delight.
In that instant, Loong Chen remained where he stood and closed his eyes.
This was because an incredibly vast amount of energy flowed into his body from the trident.
“Congratulations to the Host for acquiring Water extraordinary talent Level 1.”
“Detecting that the Water extraordinary talent has reached its maximum level, automatically advancing to Law of Water Level 1.”
Following the system notification, Loong Chen suddenly opened his eyes. At this moment, both of his eyes seemed to have transformed into an endless ocean.
“Law of Water. Does comprehending the Power of Law mean I can control all the water in the world, just like this?”
Loong Chen reflected to himself. The Power of Law surpassed even extraordinary talent.
The Law of Life bestowed upon him the Immortal Body, while the Law of Water granted him complete mastery over water.
In a watery battlefield, his strength would multiply by over a hundredfold.
“Young man, you are the savior of our mermaids.”
Just as Loong Chen immersed himself in contemplation, Elder Mermaid's voice suddenly resonated beside him.
She regarded Loong Chen with gratitude, as did the mermaid clan members gathered below the stage. Their eyes brimmed with appreciation.
From this day forward, they were no longer imprisoned within the Poseidon Temple. They could explore the magnificent world beyond.
“Mermaid Elder, you're giving me too much credit. I've also benefited greatly from your help.”
Loong Chen was equally thrilled. The mermaid clan was liberated, and his own strength had grown—a mutually advantageous outcome.
Subsequently, Elder Mermaid earnestly invited Loong Chen to partake in the mermaid clan's family celebration.
Loong Chen readily accepted the invitation.
He carefully stowed Poseidon's trident in his Dimensional Pocket, recognizing it as Poseidon's weapon.
Although he remained unsure of Poseidon's true might, it undoubtedly surpassed that of the Tyrannical Saber Devil King.
To adopt an imposing moniker, one must possess the strength to match, or else face scorn from others.
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