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Inside, it was written:
In my youth, I roamed the world with a sword, taking it upon myself to slay demons and eradicate evil.
However, I encountered the wrong people and made foolish friendships. Obtaining a Rare Treasure ultimately brought disaster upon my kin.
In an instant, my family was annihilated, and my clan was extinguished.
I traversed through countless realms for thousands of years. Though I have slain numerous Rogues and relished in Grudges and Vows, I could never confront the True Culprit to soothe the Lost Soul. Instead, I became a fugitive at the End of the World, weary from fleeing.
Filled with anxiety, I could not return to my homeland even in death.
This time, I encountered Plundered Grain and unleashed all my treasures, finally seeking a glimmer of Vitality to escape to this realm.
Yet this injury has struck at my very roots; my life is not long for this world.
I hide here solely to ensure that the Boundary Stone does not fall into the hands of my Arch-Nemesis.
If I perish before this object is lost, then you will have claimed my life.
When I acquired this object, someone once told me: for every gain, there is an equal loss. I scoffed at it then, but today those Golden Words of Wisdom ring true.
To possess this object is to occupy a Main Road; unfortunately, no one in this realm understands its significance.
What a pity.
Having encountered a great enemy, all my treasures have been destroyed, leaving me with very little.
However, I have stumbled upon a brilliant cultivation method that can be of great use.
Though I have traversed the world with ease, my greatest regret is that I have not avenged my deep-seated grudge before my demise.
Whoever inherits my legacy shall take on my unfinished duty to eradicate Qi Haotian and the entire Crimson Sun Sect.
This is not merely a request but an obligation that must be fulfilled; I do not seek to awaken the heavens.
All that remains of my possessions, except for the Boundary Stone, are within this Storage Ring. If you can open it, take what you find; if not, it will be of no use to you.
Unable to return my remains to my homeland, I shall remain here forever.
Duan Kong Wo's final words at Purple Storm Mountain.
Xunuo was filled with shock upon reading this. In just a few lines of farewell, there was an overwhelming amount of information that surpassed Xunuo's understanding.
First and foremost, this predecessor who called himself Duan Kong Wo was not from this realm. It seemed he possessed extraordinary means to traverse different worlds. To Xunuo, the Great Liang Kingdom was everything; the existence of other realms was beyond his imagination.
The mention of a Rare Treasure likely referred to the Boundary Stone. What kind of extraordinary object could warrant such a title? Moreover, Duan Kong Wo spoke of having gained a Main Road from this item, leaving Xunuo utterly perplexed.
After a moment's contemplation, Xunuo reached out and grasped the green object that hung before him. Upon closer inspection, he found it to be translucent green, resembling exquisite jade, warm and comfortable in his hand. Intertwined within the green were faint black lines; as Xunuo connected these black lines within the green, a clear ancient character emerged.
Could this be the Boundary Stone that Duan Kong Wo mentioned? It appeared unremarkable at first glance.
Holding the Boundary Stone in his hand, Xunuo probed it with his Divine Sense. Instantly, a wave surged forth, and the scenery before him transformed dramatically; he found himself in another realm. Startled, Xunuo felt his True Qi surge throughout his body. He silently recited the incantation to summon the Heavenly Shadow Spike while simultaneously expanding his Divine Sense.
In the next moment, Xunuo displayed a look of confusion, standing frozen in place. This realm seemed to be another Cave, yet it was extraordinarily strange. The area spanned hundreds of feet, taking on a square shape with smooth walls. The ground shimmered a deep blue like crystal jade.
The most peculiar aspect of this cave-like space was its towering height, seemingly endless. As Xunuo extended his Divine Sense, every detail became clear at once. Only the heights appeared to stretch into an infinite void, beyond the reach of his Mind Power. The walls rose straight up, as if a massive prison had been constructed in the midst of this vast expanse. Countless stars twinkled in the high sky, flickering and reflecting various hues of blue and yellow light. At the highest point, two extraordinary giant stars stood proudly, unyielding and impossible to obscure.
Xunuo directed his Divine Sense toward that starry sea. Immediately, he felt a tugging force attempting to draw his Divine Sense to even greater heights. A sense of unease washed over him.
This pull threatened to take his Divine Sense beyond his control. If it ventured outside his range, there would be no way for him to retrieve it with his current abilities. Alarmed, Xunuo quickly retracted his Divine Sense. When he looked back at the starry sea, fear filled his eyes.
In this vast space, aside from the unfathomable heights above, everything else lay within the reach of Xunuo's Divine Sense.
Xunuo found himself at the center of this space. Before and behind him stood two seemingly solid circular light screens, each about thirty feet in diameter, resembling enormous archways. The one in front was a vibrant green like Boundary Stone, while the one behind shimmered a pale blue like water. As he probed with his Divine Sense, he detected no magical fluctuations; it passed through as if nothing were there.
Xunuo circled around these two light screens, feeling a mix of awe and trepidation that kept him at a distance.
The entire hundreds-of-feet-wide space glimmered under the countless stars dotting the endless dome above, casting a dim glow. Though not particularly bright, it illuminated the surroundings well enough for Xunuo to see clearly. In an instant, he was drawn to the high wall behind the Emerald Green Light Screen.
This wall differed significantly from the other three cave walls; it radiated a green light akin to Boundary Stone and appeared as if carved from an entire piece of jade. Taking a few steps forward, Xunuo noticed black lines forming characters on this green wall—an enormous ancient character for "boundary."
Quickly raising his Boundary Stone for comparison, he realized that these characters seemed to be inscribed by the same hand; they were simply magnified countless times on the cave wall. Staring at the green wall across from him for some time, Xunuo's expression darkened as he began to form some guesses in his mind.
Suddenly shifting his gaze back to the Boundary Stone in his hand, he was taken aback by what he saw. Within it was a faint image of a bare-headed boy with his back turned toward him, seemingly lost in thought.
Xunuo looked down at the Boundary Stone in his hand, his face turning pale as paper. He slowly raised his right arm holding the Heavenly Shadow Spike. At that moment, he saw that the boy within the Boundary Stone mirrored his actions, lifting his right arm and revealing that he too held a Heavenly Shadow Spike.
It felt as if some unseen connection stirred within him; Xunuo abruptly looked up at a white star shining above. After a long moment, he turned back around; that inexplicable sensation had come so suddenly that it compelled him to gaze upward. It felt as though there was some thread linking his soul to that point of starlight—a connection he could neither articulate nor comprehend.
Xunuo then shifted his gaze back to the Boundary Stone. He saw that the bare-headed boy remained motionless inside it. After contemplating for a moment, Xunuo slowly raised the Boundary Stone again. The image of the boy within also lifted an object and raised his head.
Xunuo's heart was filled with indescribable shock and unutterable fear. Yet, he knew there was no escape; he had to uncover the truth of the matter.
This object, referred to as a Rare Treasure by Duan Kong Wo, had undoubtedly attracted the attention of powerful beings from another realm, leading to its theft and murder. The ultimate outcome for him, a mere Young Cultivator at the Qi Refinement Stage, was beyond his ability to fathom.
Xunuo's eyes were fixed on the Boundary Stone as his body slowly turned. Inside the Boundary Stone, a young boy also turned around gently. Finally, a face appeared within the Boundary Stone—one that Xunuo knew all too well. Although it had shrunk to an inconceivable size, the reflection felt like looking into a mirror, and he instantly recognized that the boy inside the Boundary Stone was none other than himself.
Despite having anticipated this moment, facing this reality still caused Xunuo to fall back in shock. He understood that this was not merely a reflection; it felt as if his very soul had been imprisoned somewhere.
Regaining his composure, Xunuo felt a lingering weakness throughout his body and decided to sit cross-legged on the ground. After some contemplation, he directed his Divine Sense toward the Boundary Stone once more. However, this time he was repelled and unable to enter.
After meditating for a moment, he channeled his True Qi into the Boundary Stone. As expected, he was again rebuffed without any success.
Frustration finally showed in Xunuo's eyes. He activated an incantation, summoning the Heavenly Shadow Spike with a clear ringing sound as it soared into the air and then thrust toward the Boundary Stone. In the next moment, there was a resounding "clang." The Heavenly Shadow Spike was sent tumbling back, losing much of its spirit as it fell to the ground. The Boundary Stone remained unscathed, still glowing faintly with emerald light.
This strike from the Heavenly Shadow Spike consumed most of Xunuo's remaining power; it could be considered his full-force attack. Not only did it fail to break the Boundary Stone, but it also severely diminished the spike's spirit. Xunuo realized that with his current abilities, he could not breach the Boundary Stone or uncover its secrets. However, giving up was not an option.
The self imprisoned within the Boundary Stone—whether it was merely an image of his Divine Sense or his true essence—could pose an obstacle to his future cultivation if left unattended.
Another troubling question weighed heavily on Xunuo's mind: what exactly was this place? What connection did it have with his self inside the Boundary Stone? Although he could not break through the Boundary Stone, there must be some way to enter it.
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