Asner took a deep breath. It was a new and difficult challenge for him and he needed to face it eventually if he wanted to succeed. Then, his eyes were suddenly filled with determination and asked, "Where is the location of the source?"

Jin Rou smiled. A while ago, he could see the hesitation in Asner's eyes. But now, all he could see was his burning determination. This was the advantage of an independent person who relied in his efforts alone.

Jin Rou moved his fingers and a crack between the space appeared. He explained then, "I have calculated the exact coordinates of the source, so you don't have to worry. Just enter this and it will lead you there."

Asner took a deep breath again and walked in the gate without further ado. He wasn't impatient, he just wanted to move out when his determination was still firm.

And when he was already inside, he was speechless by what he had seen. It was a vast lake filled with pure energy. The lake was calm, and there were birds flying over. Who knows what type of mythical creatures were they?

Not just that, this place had its own moon and stars, they were circulating around and the lake as the center of them. It was an spectacular sight that it took Asner's breath away.

"Amazing, isn't it?" Jin Rou wasn't surprised. It wasn't the first time he had seen a source so it wasn't surprising for him, "This is what your Forefather had made during his prime years. An almost boundless kingdom source as the foundation and strength."

Asner's blood was boiling. If he managed to control this source, wasn't it akin to being invincible here in his territory? If ever other kingdoms wanted to attack them, he could be assured to protect the kingdom with this power.

The only question remaining was...

"How can I control this without being an Ancient Emperor?" He asked.

Jin Rou smiled and looked at the above of the lake, "Do you see that throne there with a skeleton?"

Asner looked where Jin Rou was looking and was terrified, "!!"

He didn't notice this at first sight because he was very mesmerized of the stars and lake. But now, he could completely see a full skeleton sitting on the throne. The throne was just made of bronze and silver, so it appeared normal and didn't contain any aura.

"If I'm not mistaken, that is your Forefather. He didn't go anywhere else. He was here, guarding the source until he died. In fact, I can feel that he left a bit of his will here. That is your chance to grab the authority to control the lake." Jin Rou said. He could only help him this much. In fact, it was already a very big help to Asner. After all, would he even find the source without Jin Rou's help? No. It was pretty impossible even if the unknown voice told him this over a million times. Would he also be safe here in this space despite being a mere foundation? No. He has Jin Rou's protection, that's why Asner could breath comfortably here. Remember, this place was filled with all sorts of pure energy, and a young elf couldn't take it and die.

Asner was speechless and didn't know what to say. In fact, he could also feel that the skeleton was his Forefather. The most respected being of their kingdom. However, the scary skeleton was still intimidtaing enough for him. He took so many deep breaths to calm himself down.

"Relax. You don't have to fight him or whatever." Jin Rou laughed lightly, "You just need to call for his will. If ever the will tries to attack you, I'm here. So you can be rest assured."

"I understand." Asner nodded gravely and touched the lake. It was the source itself, the foundation that make the kingdom survive. He looked up upwards and knelt down, "Forefather, I am Asner Xero of the Xero clan. My ancestor is Diguem Xero. I am asking for your honoring presence here."

There was no response. Even after a minute, there was nothing. Asner was about to say something when the lake suddenly shook and the throne lit up, blinding his eyes.

"Hmm, a descendant of Diguem and as talented as him that he has the capability to control the source. This is a surprise. I didn't expect that a talented person like you will still appear in our kingdom." The skeleton turned into a transparent being with elf-like features. He was very handsome to the point that it could almost be on par with Jin Rou's.

"But with your cultivation right now, it's impossible to control the source. At least, you need to be an emperor first before having the right to learn it." The forefather didn't sugar coat his words and directed the point.

Asner looked down in disappointment. Indeed, in the end, he still had to follow the rules of how it should be.

"But I guess I need to exert some effort for this friend here." Then all of a sudden, the forefather looked at Jin Rou and his eyes shone, "So I can give you a chance to control it. Of course, with my protection so that you won't die no matter what."

"Really, Forefather?" Asner's mood brightened. It was what he needed right now. A hope and a chance. Even if he failed, at least he tried right?

"Yes, but in one condition." The forefather wasn't the type to give without something in it for him. He was like this even when he was alive, so naturally, his trait wouldn't change even if he was now just a mere will.

"Please state it." Asner said.

"The right time has come. A tomb will emerge near our kingdom, and that tomb is from a close friend. You just need to ask for a scroll, and say I'm asking for it. He will give it to you." The forefather said, "Bring it to me and I shall give you a chance to become stronger. Pretty easy, right?"