Chapter 825: Let's separate II
Just like Lara and Sinon, the others separated as well.
Mia and Carcel were already together. Now that the dark side was no longer attacking others and had suffered, they just vanished from sight to find a suitable place to learn more about natural laws.
Yue and Nox left together, while Nine and Elli set off to a location Nine had found on his previous journey, which could help one increase their spiritual energy stat.
Regius set off in search of an ancient, forgotten place he had discovered in an old archive from one of the planets they saved. The place was known as 'Avalon'. He had asked around and gathered information from the older individuals on the planet, who claimed it was a location where one could uncover traces of natural laws that had become extinct in their universe.
At first, he was skeptical, but the elders' words were quite convincing, especially those of the old man who shook his head and told him he wouldn't be able to find that place. His words ignited something within him, and now he felt more determined than ever. So, he decided to find that place.
Even Nine had laughed at him. After all, he only had an old map, and the details on it were barely visible, having faded with time. Nevertheless, he was certain to find the place. After all, he had plenty of time.
The path was very tedious, as the one indicated by the map was filled with spatial cracks and rifts. To make matters worse, the amount of dark energy in that area was exceptionally high, creating an unsettling atmosphere that made him shudder.
Yet, he refused to admit defeat. Also, what face would he have left if that old man, who had told him he would not be able to find this place, ever discovered this?
Avalon was situated in a corner of their universe, devoid of planets, stars, or any floating land in the vicinity, enveloped in a thick layer of fog and dark energy.
It took him a full month to navigate the treacherous rifts and cracks surrounding the place and finally find the right direction. By the time he reached its boundary, his clothes were tattered in several places, and his body was marked with numerous cuts and gashes sustained from the rifts and spatial fractures he had narrowly escaped.
"Finally..."
Regius muttered with a smile. He was so overwhelmed with happiness that he failed to notice a very familiar presence nearby. It was fortunate he didn't, or he might have coughed up a mouthful of blood.
It took him a full month of struggle to find and reach this place, yet the other person had simply used a safer path to get there!
He vanished into the boundary of Avalon, ready for an adventure. He would uncover those long-lost traces of natural laws that had ceased to exist in their universe!
Just as he entered the dark area, Alec appeared with furrowed brows.
"Are you sure this is the place, Soul?"
The system agreed. It had studied numerous ancient scrolls and documents in the Forsaken Land and even obtained some history books from Odiak. It was confident it couldn't be wrong! "I am certain it's here. The sealed gate of the Second Realm."
Alec nodded. He glanced around and suddenly reached out to touch the dark energy in his surroundings.
"Why is there so much dark energy? And why did no one try to break that gate?"
Soul was silent for a moment before it decided to answer honestly.
"They tried, but they were not strong enough. The sealed gate is surrounded by a malevolent aura, a type of dark energy that can consume an individual's soul the longer they remain in contact. In the end, everyone gave up, and this place was forbidden. It's been over two thousand years; who would remember this place for so long? As for the dark energy, I believe Azazeal visited this place recently. I can sense his aura."
Alec's eyebrow twitched. He understood. James and the elders became busy with the war and handling the shadow generals. As for the rest of the universe, they could only send help for the war. So, even if they remembered this place, they wouldn't have time to come here.
"But Soul, do you want to kill me? How do you think I will be able to pass through the malevolent aura when no one else could?"
He said this, but he still entered the dark boundary in front of him and vanished. His only goal here was to open the sealed gate of the Second Realm and then leave.
At the same time, after traversing many locations to search for treasure using his scent perception skill, Kyle finally arrived outside the place that housed the Sea of Consciousness alongside Bia.
The phoenix was stuffed to the brim, and her feathers were all standing. It was clear she was on the verge of a breakthrough since Kyle had fed her multiple treasures that wouldn't harm
her physique.
Bia let out an exasperated groan.
-"I am truly dying... I'm dying. All because you keep feeding me treasures filled with spiritual energy. If this majestic me were to perish, it would be entirely your fault!"
Kyle's eyes flickered with amusement as he watched the little bird sprawled across his shoulder. He poked her stomach, prompting her to sit up properly and curse him. He let out a chuckle.
"Who was it that wanted to be stronger than the lynx, huh? Who claimed that they were lagging behind and wanted to improve? You know that if you want to get stronger, you have to stick to my routine. As a phoenix, your innate talent wasn't initially very high; it improved when you formed a bond with me. If you want to break through to the supreme rank, you need to follow what I'm saying."
Bia wanted to argue, but remembering how her name ranked below Nox in the Supreme Projection made her swallow her protests. She wanted to get stronger; she didn't want to be weaker than that lynx!