Chapter 1357 - 1353: The Truth Behind the Void Inscriptions
Yun Ran’s heart was filled with myriad changes, but those void runes mistook Yun Ran’s silence for a loss of speech due to shock.
Immediately, they became increasingly excited, beginning to recount their past glories, wanting to completely flatten Yun Ran.
[...Not only that, there are also some of those so-called Xuan Sect Righteous Path’s heretical ways, they call us Flying Runes.
Do you know, those people have engraved their devotion to us into their bones and have spent countless resources building Ascension Platforms all over.
As long as there is sufficient sacrifice and enough Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, they can open the path of ascension to obtain everything they desire.
But what they do not know is, their painstaking efforts for ascension are merely subject to our whims. If we are pleased, we let them ascend; if displeased, we won’t even spare them a glance!]
The implied meaning in this statement was already clear to Yun Ran.
These void inscriptions have always been free and capricious, with no discernible pattern to their behavior.
Simply put, they treat all the beings that worship them as playthings.
Yun Ran lowered her eyes, a sarcastic smile appeared on her lips.
Everything made sense now; all the previous confusion was cleared up in this moment.
Whether it was the Witch Clan’s strength, or those in the Dark Hall, or the Ascension Society that never showed themselves but constantly made their presence known.
All have significant ties with these void runes.
No wonder, she always felt there was a unique connection between these forces.
But due to insufficient clues, she could never pinpoint the key point among them.
Many clues that could not be linked together now finally all connected.
The clues she found underground in Moonlight City, likely the Divine Hall, are also related to these void runes.
Also, the Divine Cauldron that Dragon Spirit and the others picked up, the patterns on it, and those jars with sealed monsters...
Yun Ran glanced again at those arrogant void runes and finally understood why they seemed so familiar to her.
It turns out, those powerful pattern runes truly evolved from these void runes.
These beings, with their erratic and vile nature, are not going to help anyone.
Letting out a deep sigh, Yun Ran knew her hope to break the rejection of her Life Chart by the Heavenly Dao was utterly shattered.
As for seeking out the Divine Hall people to ask them how to gain the favor of these void runes, it was completely out of Yun Ran’s consideration.
Having received the answers she wanted, Yun Ran now seemed somewhat calm and collected.
"Finished talking?"
The void runes thought Yun Ran was beaten down by them.
Yet, hearing Yun Ran’s indifferent response, it was as though their previous boasting was merely performed before a blind person.
[You...]
Originally, the void runes wanted to ask why Yun Ran was unaffected and not disturbed even after being toyed with.
But as soon as the words were spoken, they stopped, for they were always high above, akin to gods.
How did it become necessary for them to expend so much effort to get an answer from a human, akin to an ant?
This was not in line with their demeanor!
Yun Ran did not care about what those void runes wanted to do; she now only wished to go back and find Chi Yao, who surely knew more crucial secrets.
Otherwise, Chi Yao would not have guided her into that cave to refine the Heavenly Book Fragment.
He probably guessed that these void runes would not behave themselves.
The natural Power of Purification in the cave could dissolve most of the abilities of those void runes.
Also, upon her return, Chi Yao had disappeared, clearly intending to push her into this situation.
Chi Yao probably knew that the people of the Divine Hall had the means to accelerate the awakening of these void runes.
Yun Ran’s eyes turned icy cold, and her heart was filled with mockery.
Although these void runes had constantly emphasized their own might and prowess, Yun Ran realized the trick within.
Any powerful force, without special restriction, would have long become a true overlord.
Rather than still having no formal title even now.
Therefore, there is only one explanation: the void runes are indeed powerful, but their awakening requires special means.
Instead of saying these void runes granted many people formidable powers, it’s better to say these void runes equally need to extract special energy from people.
There is no free lunch in the world.
After understanding these complexities, Yun Ran decisively retreated.
The void runes were bound by Yun Ran’s control; as her divine sense departed, those clamoring void runes were also led to exit this space.
They wanted to protest and show Yun Ran, but it was useless.
Until Yun Ran regained mobility, the void runes were confined within a certain range and unable to move.
They did not understand why Yun Ran was unaffected and no longer inquiring about extraneous matters.
"Yun Ran, are you okay now?"
Dragon Spirit checked the domain within its stomach, observing Yun Ran’s normal complexion and demeanor, entirely devoid of her previous agony.
Instantly, Dragon Spirit was elated and promptly pulled Yun Ran out of its stomach domain.
"Have you taken care of those darn things?"
Void Runes: ...
How come they are regarded as darn things now? At one point, countless humans paid high prices to chase after them.
Why is it that Yun Ran, the one rejected by them, remains indifferent?
Unfortunately, the energy supporting their awakening and capable of displaying their strength was exhausted, leaving them unable even to communicate with Yun Ran now.
Yun Ran lightly dusted off her clothes, which had no dust at all, and spoke calmly, "Yes, it’s all taken care of."
Dragon Spirit, thrilled yet again, hurriedly narrated the previous mischievousness of the Demon-locking Tower’s Artifact Spirit to Yun Ran.
"That fellow threatened me, claiming the patterns are incredibly dangerous, and even alarmingly insisted I release it!"
Yun Ran’s eyes slightly shifted; the void runes were no good, and neither was the Demon-locking Tower’s Artifact Spirit.
Previously, Yun Ran hadn’t connected the two, but now she suspected that the Demon-locking Tower and void runes might originate from the same place.
"No matter what happens, that Artifact Spirit must not be released, even in life or death situations!"