Chapter 1766 - 1765: Black Mirror
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Huan Hai and the others were troubled hearing this.
They knew that Forbidden Woman was right; the catastrophe continued, possibly because someone in the Lower Realm was trying to stop it. It would indeed be prudent to go and investigate what’s going on.
Moreover, the reason they initially blocked the people from the Lower Realm was because they were aware of the Holy Daughter’s "scheme"—to use the "Immortal Heart" explosion within the time vortex to connect many worlds here, so that the alien beasts would not solely belong to them. Thus, they wanted to stop it.
In the end, they were provoked by Dragon Commander and his group, completely forgetting their target, forgetting to capture the Holy Daughter’s true form.
Therefore, they needed to enter the time vortex.
However.
Despite their formidable strength, reaching the Upper Grade Immortal Realm, entering the time vortex is not something that can be done solely based on cultivation and power; a special method is required.
If the method can be found, even ordinary people can enter.
They did not have a method to enter.
"If rashly entering, one might be torn to shreds by the vortex." Huan Hai furrowed his brow as he spoke.
The others shared this concern.
After all, it’s a time vortex, capable of swallowing a person whole.
Forbidden Woman scanned them all, with a serious expression, and said, "Right now, there is indeed a way; it’s just a question of whether you are willing to contribute."
"Oh??"
The group was puzzled at her meaning, "What way?"
At this moment, Huan Hai’s expression was startled, "Do you mean... to use the ’Black Mirror’??!!"
Upon hearing "Black Mirror," everyone widened their eyes, extremely surprised.
Forbidden Woman nodded, "Correct, currently, this is the only way to enter the time vortex."
"That’s impossible!"
The Jin Wu from the Golden Mountain Inner World, and the three Great Elders immediately waved their hands in refusal, "You know that the Black Mirror is the Supreme Treasure of our Golden Mountain Inner World, and it’s already damaged. How could we possibly use it? Besides, you know it’s impossible to drive the ’Black Mirror’; it’s rumored that only a true Immortal can drive it—we can’t."
Forbidden Woman looked directly at them, "Now it concerns the interests of our thirty-two Inner World families. When we first decided to unite and turn the Lower Realm into a back garden for alien beasts, we had already agreed that collective benefit surpasses everything!"
"Yes, I support Forbidden Woman’s statement; collective benefit is above all!" Huan Hai said from the side.
Subsequently, Zangtian, Wind Demon, Black Ghost, and other leaders of the Inner Worlds nodded in agreement, "This matter now involves collective interests and should be treated seriously."
"We unanimously decide to use the Black Mirror!"
"Yes, this also counts as a contribution from your Golden Mountain Inner World to our alliance."
"Selfishness should not sacrifice everyone’s interests!"
"We support Forbidden Woman!"
"..."
The Jin Wu from the Golden Mountain Inner World was so infuriated he nearly exploded, "Damn it! It’s easy for you to speak when it’s not your Supreme Treasure being used! Our ’Black Mirror’ can only be used two or three more times—using it once means one less time! It’s not something that can be used up then reused!"
He felt very frustrated; this alliance had only been formed recently. Just before coming to the Vine Dragon Mountain, they were fighting independently, clashing violently over alien beasts. Knowing the Holy Daughter intended to destroy the catastrophe, they were reluctant to give up the benefits from alien beasts and quickly convened to cause the catastrophe.
Regarding the thirty-two Inner Worlds being able to unite, forming a cohesive force to create a safe exit to the Lower Realm for slaughtering alien beasts.
So, there really wasn’t any trust between them.
The alliance hadn’t even chosen a leader yet, nor a name.
In times like this, consuming one’s Supreme Treasure—who’d be foolish?
"Don’t worry."
Forbidden Woman took a step forward, addressing the disgruntled Jin Wu, "We won’t mistreat you; this time we’ll credit your Golden Mountain Inner World with a major achievement."
"..."
Jin Wu hesitated a bit.
Crediting with a major achievement?
Could it mean that later, when electing a leader for the alliance, it might place them at an advantage?
Under these circumstances, it seems plausible.
However... their words didn’t inspire much confidence...
While hesitating.
Forbidden Woman added, "Besides the major achievement credit, you only need to provide the Black Mirror, while the rest of us thirty-one families will supply manpower to drive the Black Mirror."
Hearing this, Jin Wu’s eyes sparkled as he spoke, "Under those conditions, it wouldn’t be impossible! Alright, we’ll provide the Black Mirror!"
The Black Mirror.
Rumored to be able to connect any world, allowing travel from one world to another.
It was the Supreme Treasure of some ancient Immortal.
Here, Immortal differs from Upper Grade Immortal Realm.
Immortal is a true "Immortal!"
Immortal still carries the word "mortal," indicating not truly a God!
That highlights the Black Mirror’s preciousness.
Indeed.
Due to its age, the Black Mirror is battered and broken; despite the Golden Mountain Inner World spending significant resources to repair it, the results weren’t particularly effective.
Currently, the Black Mirror can only be used two or three times.
Also, there’s a certainty about the Black Mirror.
The more damaged it becomes, the greater power it requires to be driven.
The last time Golden Mountain Inner World operated the Black Mirror, connecting to the Upper Realm, was over four hundred years ago.
Back then, almost everyone from Golden Mountain Inner World contributed to operating the Black Mirror.
The consequence was that, although they managed to drive it successfully, everyone in Golden Mountain Inner World was incapacitated for three whole months before recovering—it was extremely difficult.
Jin Wu thought, since manpower wasn’t required from their side, that’s even better.
Moreover.
Currently, the Black Mirror is even more broken than during the use four hundred years ago, requiring much more power. As it stands now, even if the entire Golden Mountain Inner World combined forces, they might be unable to operate it.
Given this.
First, Golden Mountain Inner World can conserve energy.
The thirty-two Inner Worlds need to expend massive power, though they have numbers and may not become similarly incapacitated for three months. Still, they will suffer substantial depletion, with no immediate combat strength.
Once the catastrophe succeeds.
Their side would propose electing an alliance leader immediately.
On one hand, due to the Black Mirror, their contribution would be substantial. On the other, while they expend vast power, conserving theirs means being the strongest!
Hehehe...
Jin Wu increasingly felt this was a win-win situation and waved his hand, instructing his subordinates, "You, go fetch the Black Mirror immediately!!"
Soon.
Six people carried out a colossal mirror.
The front of the mirror was pitch-black; if not for the gleaming reflective surface, it wouldn’t even appear as a mirror.