Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
After coming to understand some things, there are always gains. It seems that I can vaguely sense Ashura; as a result, my cultivation speed has started to become smooth and unimpeded, and the black inner elixir is becoming more and more evenly radiant.
"That's enough, Xi Meng, you did it." Only when this voice sounded did I finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"Can I enter the second layer now?" I asked eagerly.
"Of course, but don't rush. I have something for you." With that, a black shadow flashed in front of me. Is this a flute?
"This was made from the horn of Ashura; you remember it, right?"
"I remember." The moment I picked up the Horn Flute, it felt as if something merged with my body. This Horn Flute is dark yet emits an eerie glow, inexplicably making me feel excited.
"Thank you." Despite not knowing who she is or what her intentions are, I truly gained a lot from her.
"Honestly, I didn't expect you to succeed so quickly."
"It's Ashura; whenever I cultivate, I can always feel him. He must be helping me."
"Maybe. I'm increasingly looking forward to your growth and unlocking the restrictions here. I was a bit worried at first, but if it's someone like you, I believe in you."
"I will keep working hard."
"No, it's not all because of your efforts. It's the heart; whether it's the person who entrusted you with Pure Sound back then or me now, and even the deceased Ashura, they can all feel your heart. Purity and darkness are complementary existences; purity can guide darkness, while darkness can also lead purity. There is no absolute good or bad; it depends on how the heart living within chooses. Your heart is steadfast and pure, which is why Ashura chose you."
"In both the divine realm and the underworld, no one is born sacred or dark. Gods, ghosts, demons, and humans are all the same. No one has the right to decide the good or bad of other races; it still comes down to that—one's true heart."
"Just like the Dragon Clan and Demon Dragon Clan?" I couldn't help but ask.
"You are very clever; the Dragon Clan and Demon Dragon Clan are just one example among many. You will understand more in the future, and by then, I hope your true heart remains unchanged."
"Take me to the second floor."
"You've already arrived."
"What? This place looks exactly like the first floor."
"This is already the second floor of Mihong. Pay attention."
Huff, I clearly haven't moved an inch, and the shapes, sizes, and luster of the ice pillars haven't changed at all.
Taking a closer look, walking slowly among these ice pillars, there is no sound, and nothing appears. I've been here for so long, yet I can't tell if something has increased or decreased.
Calmly thinking, what exactly is different?
Got it! A fleeting thought. Yes, it has become different!
Gently touching one ice pillar after another. It feels different.
The original coldness was desolate and lifeless. Now it is still cold, but there is something more—it's the breath of life!
"You've noticed."
"Yes, why didn't you tell me from the beginning?"
"Everything here must be discovered by yourself."
"Then what exactly are these ice pillars?"
"They are a unique species of the Underworld—Underworld Beasts. They are not classified as a race because they are all born from Nether Energy, possessing intelligence and emotions, and are absolutely loyal."
"What should I do?"
"That depends on you. You only have one chance to enter Mihong, so don't have any regrets. As for how many you can subdue, that will depend on the results of your previous training. Now, play the Horn Flute—Soul Binding Melody."
Underworld Beast? I had never heard anyone mention it before. I wonder how many there are here; if each ice pillar contains one Underworld Beast, then the number would be astonishing.
After playing about one-fifth of the Soul Binding Melody, an ice pillar finally began to shatter. At this rate, I might not be able to subdue many. Why is this happening? Is my Nether Energy not strong enough?
As the melody reached halfway, only ten ice pillars had cracked. What should I do? I was starting to feel anxious. Dealing with Siyimo is no small matter; every additional ally means more strength. We have just arrived here, and already we are facing difficulties; the road ahead seems even more unimaginable.
The sound of the Horn Flute is deeper than that of the Bone Flute, but it carries an indescribable emotion that the Bone Flute lacks. Even though this dark melody is being played, it doesn't have the same venomous quality as the Dark Song I hummed with the Bone Flute. However, its effect is much better; at least I feel like I won't lose my sanity or become violent—instead, I feel calmer and more rational.
With my blood-red hair flowing, I realized something.
Underworld Beast, born from Nether Energy. It’s not hard to imagine that she can create weapons, forge Mihong, and transmit my Nether Energy. Everything here is created by her, and everything here must hold deep feelings for her. If Ashura can do it, then these frozen beings must also possess such feelings.
They are unwilling to leave, and I must conquer them. The Soul Binding Melody was supposed to make them serve me again, but I overlooked something: I don't know how long these Underworld Beasts have existed, but they are certainly not weak, including their own emotions, which means they will choose to refuse.
Then, I have only one last resort left—let's go with Grieving Soul. Although I'm not sure what this piece does, I have a feeling it will work.
The five pieces of the Dark Song are arranged by difficulty; I am confident in playing the other four pieces, but this one I've never played before. The first four pieces can be said to be increasingly vicious; this fifth one is likely to be terrifying. Given that I've just successfully split and my strength isn't formidable yet, playing it shouldn't cause much harm to the Underworld Beasts here—it's just to prove my strength. Besides, she won't just sit back and watch.
Time should be running out, so let's begin.
Strangely enough, although my strength isn't strong, it shouldn't be too weak either—why is this so difficult! Moreover, this attack power is clearly weaker than the first piece, The Smile of the Spider Lily, and poses no threat at all to them. Did I misjudge?
Wait a moment; something feels off. It seems like the surrounding environment has changed—it’s no longer cold but filled with a breath of new life. This feeling... it's warmth?
"Time's up; your time is over, Xi Meng."
I sat on the ground, stunned, not expecting that the Nether Energy would be completely depleted. Ah, so this is the effect of the Fifth Piece; indeed, it's hard to put into words.
"Why did you change the song, Xi Meng?"
"I don't know either; it's just a voice from deep within."
"Then, are you satisfied with the current situation?"
"I have no regrets. If it weren't for this, I might never have played—"
Wait, what did I just see?! Those ice pillars were starting to shatter. I couldn't even explain it.
"There are fifteen thousand ice pillars here, and you've unsealed ten thousand and ten of them. Congratulations."
"What? How could this happen?" I was completely dumbfounded.
"To be honest, I didn't expect you to change the song, nor did I think you could play the final piece. As I've said before, nothing is entirely bright, and nothing is entirely dark. The first four pieces were indeed quite harsh, but this last piece is the opposite. Grieving Soul embodies compassion, release, and resurrection; it uses a compassionate heart to release darkness and recover the soul."
"For many years, many have obtained Dark Song, but I have never appeared before them. They often get lost in the first song or remain stuck at the fourth song. But you are my hope."
Bang, bang, bang... The ice pillars shattered in response, revealing... eggs inside? Is this... the Underworld Beast?
Comment 0 Comment Count