Chapter 1136: Chapter 1134: Shattered Crown
Hm?
Fu Qian of course knew that the rain had already stopped, but Li Min’s solemn way of bringing it up piqued his interest.
"About twelve seconds ago."
As a professional, he blurtedly gave an answer.
"Is there a problem?"
"Something’s not right... Rachel, go outside and take a look."
It was evident that due to some concerns, Li Min unconsciously wanted to shake her head, but unfortunately, it was unsuccessful.
However, this attempt startled Rachel back to reality.
"Li Min, is that really your voice... How could this happen?"
The intense emotion overflowed like the water of a breached dam; she didn’t hurry to obey, but instinctively asked instead.
The reaction was understandable, given that her entire right shoulder had mostly been replaced by Li Min’s head, resembling a round ball embedded in melting butter.
Furthermore, the arm below was disabled and completely unresponsive.
Anyone turning their head to find such a sight on their body would find it hard to control their emotions.
"It’s me."
Li Min sounded somewhat hurried but still patiently explained.
"Mr. Fang’s methods are truly Transcendent, managing to accelerate the decay of the body and seizing that moment to sever contact. If it had been a bit later, I fear I would have merged back with the pollution..."
It was apparent that throughout the process, Li Min was relatively lucid.
"I am in a very special state right now, and because of this, I can integrate into your body to temporarily sustain my life. Later on, I will find a way to separate quickly so your arm can return to normal."
"That’s not what I meant."
Having somewhat understood what she just saw, upon hearing Li Min’s subsequent words, Rachel firmly shook her head.
"It’s good if it’s you, an arm doesn’t really matter. Don’t rush to take risks. Are you in a lot of pain in that state?"
The next moment, she even playfully rotated her eyes.
"In fact, if you think about it, this is quite good, you can now give me advice anytime."
It was clear that Rachel was genuinely satisfied with this outcome, far more than mourning a friend’s death.
"It’s okay, at least my facial features are very responsive; it’s much better than before."
Seemingly influenced by Rachel’s mood, Li Min’s tone also lightened.
"The only pity is that I probably don’t have a single hair left on my head, right?"
"Indeed..."
Rachel hesitated for a moment but chose not to tell a white lie about such a minor matter.
"Look on the bright side, you’ve lost your hair, but you’ve also become stronger."
Unexpectedly, the next moment, it was the mysteriously profound Mr. Fang who spoke up to console.
"Nothing escapes your eyes... Although the state feels very peculiar, no doubt, my Ranking has been elevated."
For a moment not knowing how to respond to this comfort, Li Min briefly fell silent before honestly acknowledging her transformation.
"Anyway, it’s a blessing in disguise, thanks again."
"Rachel, go outside and have a look."
While expressing satisfaction with the current situation, she once again issued a command to her host.
"Alright."
Empowered by the news that her friend had even upgraded, Rachel briskly responded.
"What... How can this be..."
However, when she quickly stepped outside the cave, the sight that met her eyes made her freeze again.
...
"Is that a tree?"
Responding to Rachel’s question, first was Li Min’s query.
Due to her point of view, she could only see towards the sky, yet was still utterly shocked.
"Not at all."
Fu Qian denied her speculation, equally observing the splendid scene.
However, the previously dull sky, as the torrential rain abruptly ceased, was still dull at this moment.
But amazingly, this dullness was sharply divided into a triangle, existing only overhead.
On one side of the triangle, there was a clear and transparent blue sky, and further in the distance, even the scorching Sun was visible.
The corresponding reflection of the grayish-white tide below was also dazzling.
Thus, pieces of distinctly different skies, of various shapes, were fitted together, densely covering overhead.
At a glance, it really looked somewhat like a giant canopy covering the area.
Unfortunately, it was not.
In Fu Qian’s view, it seemed like different parts of the Sea of Ashes, incomprehensibly woven together.
The Floating Island where the three were, was one such piece.
And strictly speaking in terms of direction, away from the Sea of Ashes, there now lay a rugged landscape of grayish-white rocks, being incessantly torn by a nearby giant whirlpool.
Although Fu Qian had realised there were changes outside while in the cave, the scale of these changes still challenged the imagination.
"Rachel, let me have a look around."
Li Min’s voice had a clear urgency.
"Okay."
Realizing another great change, Rachel didn’t ask further and immediately bent down, turning a full circle.
Li Min’s face was in a somewhat awkward position, making her posture quite contorted.
"This is...?"
It was clear that Li Min was somewhat frightened, forgetting to let Rachel rest.
"A Miracle?"
Fu Qian directly used the concept he had just learned.
It felt that even the various situations Li Min had mentioned did not fit the word as well as this scene did.
"Yes."
Li Min confirmed his guess.
"Do you recognize it?"
"Not particularly sure, but it resembles something a teacher once described."
Actually recognized?
Was Miss Clarin too knowledgeable?
Li Min’s answer made Fu Qian sigh again.
Given Miss Clarin’s mature and steady demeanor, since she mentioned it, there must be at least eighty percent certainty.
He thought that after his own forceful provocation, the Sea of Ashes finally reacted unusually, but it turned out to be a Miracle reappearing.
"In the teacher’s description, it is called Shattered Crown."
At this moment, without waiting for Fu Qian to inquire, Li Min took the initiative to share what she learned.
"Its most distinct feature is a sky filled with tree-shaped cracks, symbolizing its essence - different areas within the Sea of Ashes, under the power of the Miracle, being forcefully pieced together, forming a special whole."
"There’s very little information about it, and unlike some miracles associated with Annihilation creatures, being caught in it does not pose direct harm."
"But despite the shattered appearance, the Shattered Crown has a unique essential attribute - stability."
"It is said to be the only Miracle that does not dissipate over time; all formed Shattered Crowns eternally drift within the Sea of Ashes."
"Eternity?"
Indeed, it is counterintuitive; not only did a Miracle appear, but also such a rare Miracle, right?
Fu Qian frowned slightly.
"Yes, I would rather hope I am wrong."
Li Min also sounded very concerned.
"If it really is that thing, it means we’ve been banished into a prison."