I was reborn as a young master in an invincible family of immortals

The atmosphere in the valley grew increasingly tense with the appearance of the man in white. Everyone's eyes were fixed on him, speculating on his true identity and purpose.

I clutched the inheritance manual tightly, my mind racing with thoughts. The man before me possessed unfathomable strength, and his proposal undoubtedly dropped another bombshell into this chaotic situation. But this inheritance was earned through countless hardships; how could we give it away so easily?

Lin Xiao and Su Yao also stood beside me with vigilance on their faces. The three of us formed a tight line of defense to guard the inheritance in our hands.

"Sir, please don't talk nonsense. This inheritance means a lot to us. How can you just take it away?" I looked directly at the man in white and tried to keep my voice calm, but my slightly trembling hands still revealed my inner nervousness.

The man in white raised an eyebrow, seemingly unsurprised by my response. He put his hands behind his back and walked slowly, his gaze sweeping over everyone, as if he could see through everyone's thoughts.

"Do you think you can protect this inheritance with these little tricks?" His tone was calm, yet it revealed an unquestionable confidence. "If today's conflict continues, it will only drag more innocent people into it, resulting in countless casualties. I took this inheritance not for my own selfish desires, but to quell the impending chaos in the world of immortal cultivation."

Those sects and forces who had originally hoped to reap the benefits of this opportunity showed some hesitation upon hearing this. Although they were greedy for the inheritance, they also understood that if they really caused chaos in the world of immortal cultivation, it might not be a good thing for them either.

"Hmph, who knows whether what you said is true or not? Maybe you are also coveting this inheritance and want to take this opportunity to take it all for yourself!" Lin Xiao couldn't help but retort loudly. The sword in his hand trembled slightly, as if echoing the owner's anger.

The man in white shook his head slightly, not angry at Lin Xiao's defiance. He stopped, looked at Lin Xiao, and said, "If I really wanted to take it all for myself, I wouldn't need to say anything more and would just attack directly. Given my strength, how much resistance do you think you can put up?"

His words were like a hammer, hammering down on everyone's hearts. Indeed, judging by the powerful spiritual energy fluctuations he had just displayed, if he insisted on snatching it, we would probably find it difficult to resist.

Su Yao frowned slightly and said softly: "Even if what you said is true, how can we trust that you will properly handle this inheritance? This inheritance is related to the rise and fall of our sect, and even more so to the future direction of the entire cultivation world. It cannot be handed over to you so carelessly."

The man in white was silent for a moment, seemingly considering his response. After a moment, he pulled out a jade pendant from his bosom, emitting a strange glow. Intricate runes were engraved on the jade pendant, faintly revealing an ancient and mysterious aura.

"Do you recognize this thing?" He held the jade pendant in his hand so that everyone could see it clearly.

Most of the people present looked puzzled, shaking their heads in confusion. As I carefully examined the jade pendant, a strange sense of familiarity welled up in my heart, as if I had seen it somewhere before, but I couldn't place it.

"This is a token of the ancient immortal sect. Whoever holds it will shoulder the mission of maintaining peace and order in the world of immortal cultivation. Today, the world of immortal cultivation has become chaotic because of this inheritance dispute. As a guardian, I have the responsibility to step forward to quell the dispute and let this inheritance play its due role, rather than becoming the fuse that triggers war." The man in white explained solemnly.

After hearing his words, some elders from the sects seemed to remember something and showed shock on their faces.

"You...are you the legendary guardian of the Immortal Sect? But this legend has been circulating for hundreds of years, and no one has ever confirmed its authenticity. Could it be..." An elder said in disbelief, his eyes wide open.

The man in white nodded slightly, acknowledging his identity.

Everyone fell silent. In the legends of the immortal cultivation world, the guardians of immortal sects were extremely mysterious and powerful beings. They upheld justice and maintained the balance and order of the immortal cultivation world. If what he said was true, then he did have legitimate reasons for taking the inheritance.

But I'm still torn. This inheritance was obtained after we endured life-or-death trials in the mysterious ruins. We haven't had the opportunity to study it in depth, carry it forward, and contribute to our sect and the world of immortal cultivation. If I give it up like this, I will be unwilling to do so.

Lin Xiao and Su Yao also looked troubled, obviously having the same concerns as me.

"Even if you are the guardian of the Immortal Sect, we have invested too much effort in this inheritance. How can we be willing to hand it over to you like this?" I said gritting my teeth, looking at the man in white with a firm gaze, hoping to get a more convincing solution from him.

The man in white looked at us, a flicker of admiration in his eyes. He seemed to understand our feelings and slowly spoke, "I understand your reluctance and concerns. Let me offer you a choice. You can come with me to the Immortal Sect and continue studying this inheritance. I will provide all the necessary resources and assistance to better grasp its secrets. Once you have mastered your studies, we can then, based on the actual conditions of the Immortal Cultivation World, jointly decide the ultimate ownership and purpose of this inheritance. How do you do it?"

His proposal stunned the three of us. This was undoubtedly a huge temptation. Being able to continue cultivating in a place like the Immortal Sect, with abundant resources and powerful guardians to guide us, was definitely a great opportunity for us to improve our strength.

But at the same time, we are also worried that once we enter the Immortal Sect, whether we can really study the inheritance as freely as he said, or whether we will be subject to many restrictions and even lose control of the inheritance in the end.

Those sects listened to our conversation, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy. The inheritance they had originally wanted to seize might now be possessed by us in such a special way, which made them feel very uncomfortable.

"How do we know that after we enter the Immortal Sect, you won't go back on your word, restrict our actions, or deprive us of the right to learn the inheritance?" Lin Xiao raised the common question in everyone's mind.

The man in white smiled slightly and said, "I swear as the guardian of the Immortal Sect that if I go against my words today, I will suffer heavenly punishment and lose all my cultivation."

His oath was so resounding that it eased our doubts a little. But this was a crucial decision that concerned our future, the fate of our sect, and the world of immortal cultivation. We didn't dare to make it lightly.

In this valley, the three of us looked at each other, lost in deep thought and a dilemma. Should we trust the white-robed man's promise and follow him to the Immortal Sect, striving to better grasp the inheritance and contribute to the world of immortal cultivation? Or should we reject his proposal and remain here, protecting the inheritance with our own strength and facing the conflicts and challenges that might ensue?

At this moment, the valley was silent, with only a gentle breeze blowing, ruffling everyone's clothes, as if waiting for us to make that crucial decision.

Outside the valley, all forces in the world of immortal cultivation are also paying close attention to the developments here. This dispute over inheritance has already touched the nerves of the entire world of immortal cultivation. No matter what decision we ultimately make, it will surely set off new waves in the world of immortal cultivation.