Chapter 815 - 675: Facing the Heart
Undergo numerous trials of the ancestors?
When Qin An heard this, he furrowed his brow slightly.
He didn’t understand the meaning contained within these words or their hidden mysteries.
Moreover, what Liu Yebai just said seemed quite mysterious too, and he was somewhat curious about the specifics of the situation.
After Qin An walked over to Liu Yebai’s side, he asked, "You’ve gotten this far, just tell me directly, what kind of trials will I face after entering? I need to think before deciding whether to go in."
He wasn’t a reckless person. In fact, from Anding County to now, he relied not only on recklessness but on being meticulous in his boldness.
At every step, he made the most of his advantages, expanded his strengths, and sought stability within growth.
Therefore, now that Liu Yebai said he could walk to the center and undergo trials from the ancestors, he needed to know what these trials were.
Liu Yebai smiled slightly, then said slowly, "It’s very simple, just two words—ask the heart."
"Ask the heart? What is asking the heart?" Qin An asked, his brow furrowing even more upon hearing this.
The answer Liu Yebai gave was very vague.
The more ambiguous something is, the greater the cost, and correspondingly, the results to bear are also greater.
Liu Yebai thought for a moment, then provided a clear explanation.
"Here, there is no danger, but neither can you rely on your own strength. The ancestors were affected by a curse, though they were blameless, they were somewhat affected."
"Therefore, the curse triggered the most vulnerable parts of their hearts. As for asking the heart, it also triggers the most vulnerable part of your heart, and that indeed is very weak."
"Once inside, if you can pass this trial of asking the heart, the spirits of the ancestors can fill the void within themselves because of your success, and eventually break the curse."
"If you can’t pass it, you can retreat safely, but there will never be a second chance to enter and ask the heart again."
With the conversation reaching this point, everything was quite clear.
Liu Yebai felt it wasn’t necessary to continue explaining.
If Qin An wanted to, he could very well go inside and try.
If he didn’t want to, they wouldn’t stand by Qin An either.
Qin An rubbed his chin, then looked towards the endless graveyard in front of him, and suddenly stepped towards its center.
He had made his decision, he must try no matter what.
There was no enmity between Liu Yebai and him, and since he said there was no danger, then there was indeed no danger.
It would be foolish not to try something that posed no danger. After trying, if he failed, he could consider other methods.
Seeing Qin An decisively walk towards the graveyard, Liu Yebai subconsciously asked, "Are you ready? Though there’s no threat, facing the most vulnerable part of your heart is very painful."
Without turning his head, Qin An waved his hand and said, "Everyone has their most vulnerable part; I am also eager to see where my most fragile part lies along my journey."
"If I can truly discover my most vulnerable part, it would completely expose my weaknesses, and I can take this chance to thoroughly eliminate what I call the most fragile part."
Liu Yebai was slightly taken aback, then looked at Qin An’s back, his eyes filled with a complex expression.
He had imagined many answers, but he didn’t expect Qin An to find this trial not difficult at all, even hoping to use this trial to strengthen himself.
Just with this answer, to be honest, he deserved the title of ’Savior.’
After all, if they were to go and face the most vulnerable part of their hearts, they would probably hesitate for a long time.
Of course, even if Liu Yebai had this thought, he didn’t express it.
Merely having such a character does not meet the Savior’s standard, he needs strength and everything else.
Only then would he lead the people of the Barren Forbidden Land to willingly follow behind the Savior and bring a turning point to this world.
Qin An didn’t say anything further, and at this moment, he had already stepped into the very center of the graveyard.
In the center, a cold wind brushed past.
Standing there, although surrounded by barrenness, Qin An didn’t feel the slightest chill; instead, it made him feel invigorated.
These were heroic spirits, people who had sacrificed their lives for this world, worthy of being called "ancestors."
They would not harm their descendants.
Thinking this, a mysterious and profound sensation suddenly enveloped him.
Immediately after, he felt his consciousness gradually become blurry at a speed visible to the naked eye.
When the consciousness was completely blurred, reaching a critical point, it turned clear again.
As soon as his consciousness cleared, Qin An snapped his eyes open.
Then he found himself in a very familiar place.
The air was filled with a fresh scent, the soft bed was covered with old but familiar sheets.
The pillow was soft, as if it would swallow him whole. The alarm clock on the nearby cellphone was making a ticking sound.
Qin An picked up the phone and checked the time on it.
"Is this the time before I traveled here? No, it seems time has passed... How am I here?"
Qin An’s mind was in some disarray. He didn’t know the reason but remembered he seemed to have traveled.
He placed his hand on the bed, carefully sensing the temperature.