coobybook Chapter 463 The Secret of the Golden Pillar
Chapter 463 The Secret of the Golden Pillar
I temporarily repelled the Netherworld Ghost King, but the air still retained the frenzied aura of the fierce battle and his sinister ghostly presence.
I took a deep breath, trying to calm the surging spiritual energy within me. Although I had forced him back in the battle, it had also taken a toll on my mental energy.
The reminders from Fairy Qinglian and the teachings from Immortal Kongling still echoed in my ears; the trial of the "Key of Destiny" was indeed fraught with peril.
Just when I thought I could catch my breath and carefully ponder the mystery here, a strange change suddenly occurred!
Without warning, a thick golden beam of light shot into the sky from the center of the trial grounds where we were, piercing straight into the heavens.
The light was not dazzling; instead, it carried an indescribable gentleness, yet contained a vast, majestic, and unparalleled power.
Bathed in this light, I felt as if a warm current was enveloping my entire body, and the fatigue from the previous battle dissipated somewhat.
The air in the valley seemed to freeze completely the moment the beam of light appeared.
I could clearly hear my own heartbeat, as well as the gasps of the ethereal immortal and the blue lotus fairy beside me.
I looked up, gazing intently at the golden pillar of light that stretched from heaven to earth, my heart filled with awe.
This power shares the same origin as the aura of the "Key of Destiny" that I sensed during the trials, yet it is purer and more expansive.
"This is... the true power of the Key of Destiny manifested." The ethereal immortal's aged voice trembled slightly. "It has been dormant for countless years, and today it finally... but why it chose to fully awaken at this moment, I cannot explain." He frowned, his gaze fixed on the pillar of light, as if pondering or sighing. "Xiao Yao, this matter is of utmost importance. You must handle it with caution."
Countless questions arose in my mind, and my intuition told me that behind this sudden burst of power, there must be a secret far deeper than the trial itself.
Why did it appear after I defeated the Netherworld Ghost King?
Could it be related to me?
“Senior Kongling is absolutely right.” The gentle voice of Fairy Qinglian broke the silence.
She gazed at the golden pillar of light, her beautiful eyes sparkling with reminiscence and contemplation. "I once saw some scattered records of it in a tattered ancient book. The record mentioned that the 'Key of Destiny' is not only a key to unlock the core of a certain ruin, but also a supreme medium that can communicate with the power of heaven and earth."
She paused, her tone tinged with uncertainty: "Ancient texts say that when the power of the Key of Destiny is fully revived, it will manifest a pillar of light reaching the heavens. This seems to be the beginning of some ancient summoning ritual. And the one who can invoke and bear this power is the key to being chosen. Miss Xiao Yao, you..."
The Azure Lotus Fairy did not continue speaking, but the meaning behind her words was self-evident.
I, Xiao Yao, am very likely the "key person" chosen.
But is this summons well-intentioned or malicious?
No one can be sure.
I looked at that golden pillar of light, my heart filled with mixed emotions.
From transmigrating to this world of cultivation and becoming a useless person without spiritual roots, to standing here now, facing this mysterious and unpredictable Key of Destiny, it all seems like a dream.
But no matter what lies ahead, I, Xiao Yao, am not one to sit idly by and wait for death.
Since this pillar of light originated from me (at least most likely), I have a responsibility to investigate its truth.
“Senior, fairy,” I took a deep breath, my eyes hardening, “I want to give it a try.”
The ethereal immortal and the blue lotus fairy exchanged a glance, and the former slowly nodded: "Now that you have passed the trial, you are recognized here. Go ahead and do it, we will protect you. But remember, if anything goes wrong, stop immediately."
I nodded gratefully, then focused all my attention on the golden pillar of light.
It exudes a warm yet majestic aura, as if beckoning, or as if waiting.
I tried to mobilize the spiritual power within my body, carefully and slowly extending a wisp of spiritual power toward the edge of the pillar of light.
Unexpectedly, my spiritual power was not hindered in any way; instead, it blended into the golden light as easily as water and milk.
A clearer sense of intimacy emanated from the beam of light.
A thought struck me, and without further hesitation, I began to continuously pour my spiritual power, thread by thread, into the pillar of light.
As I poured my spiritual energy into it, the originally thick golden pillar of light began to shrink slowly at a visible speed, and the light became more and more condensed.
The whole process was exceptionally smooth, without the slightest resistance or discomfort.
Finally, the enormous pillar of light vanished completely before me, transforming into a tiny, dazzling golden light, about the size of a fingernail, which floated quietly in front of me.
Immediately afterwards, the golden light trembled slightly, and as if it had a life of its own, it floated lightly toward my brow.
I instinctively tried to dodge, but my body seemed to be frozen by an invisible force, and I could only watch helplessly as that golden light eventually merged into the space between my eyebrows.
"Om-!"
In an instant, my mind went blank, and then an incredibly clear yet incredibly blurry image suddenly appeared.
It was a vast and boundless starry sky, with billions of stars twinkling with ancient light. At the end of that starry sky, an unimaginably huge immortal gate stood majestically, exuding an ancient and vicissitudes aura.
The immortal gate was tightly closed, covered with intricate and mysterious runes, as if it bore the weight of the entire world.
Just as I was mesmerized by this magnificent sight, a whisper, both ethereal and majestic, resounded deep within my soul: "Only by seeking... the Immortal Sect... can... obtain... the true solution..."
The voice seemed to transcend eternity, carrying endless vicissitudes and anticipation.
The images and sounds vanished in an instant, and my consciousness returned to my body.
I suddenly opened my eyes, and fine beads of sweat had already seeped onto my forehead.
"Xiao Yao! Are you...are you alright?" Qinglian Fairy's concerned voice came.
I shook my somewhat heavy head and looked at the ethereal immortal.
His usually calm and composed face was now filled with shock and disbelief.
His lips moved, and after a long while, he let out a long sigh: "Such is destiny...such is destiny! Xiao Yao, you have already touched the core mystery of the Key of Destiny!"
Has it touched upon the core mysteries?
Is that vast starry sky, that enormous immortal gate, and the saying "Only by seeking the immortal gate can one obtain the true solution" the true guidance of the Key of Destiny?
What kind of "true meaning" is contained within this?
My heart was filled with doubts, but I also had a vague sense of understanding.
This Key of Destiny is indeed more than just a key; it's more like a signpost, guiding me in the direction of my future.
However, before I could fully savor the images and whispers in my mind, a chilling aura, like a maggot clinging to my bones, suddenly and without warning spread from the depths of the ruins once more!