33 What the actual #*%@? (1/2)
FLAMING STAR FORTRESS- GATEKEEPER ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS
Mao Lu found himself sitting with Obsidian on the boulder in the middle of the river.
They both drank from glass cups, drinking a substance which Obsidian called Nectar.
This Nectar slid down Mao Lu's throat like steam and brought about a very comforting and invigorating sensation.
It was very delicious.
\”How have you found your role as a Gatekeeper so far?\” Obsidian asked after a while of silently drinking.
\”In all honesty, I've found all of this very bewildering. Only a month ago I was broke, in debt, powerless and had no idea that Gatekeepers, cultivators, or mages even existed. I was ignorant yet now I have been enlightened.
I've seen things I never would have dreamed of seeing in the past. I know things that many people in my realm may never know. I've been put into a position of power, and given such a great responsibility, and to be fair it has all been very sudden.\” Mao Lu recalled all the events that happened over the past month and couldn't help but sigh. It was all very amazing and bewildering.
\”You find all of this surprising and sudden, but not overwhelming?\”
\”Of course it's all a lot to take in. It is overwhelming in the sense that there is a massive amount that I've learnt and seen so quickly. But it isn't too much for me to handle. Actually I find all of this knowledge and experience rather refreshing. It's as if I were a puzzle piece that finally got to see the bigger picture.
I'm not sure if I'm making sense right now, but I feel like I'm in control. In this wide plane of existence, I'm simply one man amongst everything. Now that I know this, I have greater control over myself and over my fate. Becoming a Gatekeeper, has opened my eyes and made me desire to explore and learn more. This knowledge, this power, this responsibility is all a great fortune to me.\”
Obsidian's tranquil expression became lively once again, he smiled softly as he told Mao Lu \”You are only in your twenties yet you have the temperament of someone five hundred years older. Not many are as collected as you, or see their Gatekeeper role the way you do. Most see it as a curse, some see themselves as Gods, others revel in their power and rather then seeing a bigger picture their view only narrows. Your perspective is very different\”
Mao Lu sipped his Nectar. \”Not one single person is the same, difference in perspective is natural.\”
\”You are right about that, difference in perspective is natural.\” Obsidian agreed. He was enjoying his conversation with Mao Lu more and more.
\”Tell me Mao Lu, what do you understand so far about the paths, such as Time, Destruction, and Creation.\”
\”That is simply the basics, there is much more to it.\” Obsidian waved his hands and the surreal amazon rainforest landscape transformed into a black space.
In this black space floated the eel like Time essences, next to them were round green flower balls that were spinning clockwise, and next to those were red dust balls that crumbled, reformed and crumbled again as they spun anti-clockwise.
\”When One made the 400 Realms, One told the Gatekeepers that Time Essence, Creation, Essence, and Destruction Essence were the most important essences.
Do you see those green flower balls, those are the Creation essences. Creation is the process of bringing something into being. When a two people join together to make a child, that is Creation. When builders begin to build a city, that is Creation. And when seeds spread and forests grow that is also Creation. There are many examples I could use. But the point is, is that before something is made Creation must be there.
Those with the power of creation have the ability to make paradises, to make events, to make dreams come true. If they can control creation to its fullest.
The Destruction essences comes hand in hand with Creation. That is because Destruction only exists because of Creation. They are polar opposites like light and dark, and just like light and dark they are intertwined and forced to coexist with each other.
Destruction is taking the existence of something that has been created, and harming it or erasing it. Someone with the power of destruction can make great wastelands and remove all life, potential or hopes.
Yet from the power of Destruction also blooms the power of Creation. Civilisations are destroyed only for new ones to replace them. Stars explode yet a new star will soon be born in its place. To destroy you must create, and to create you must destroy.
Before the power of Creation and Destruction all others are forced to submit.
However even Creation and Destruction can not defeat the essence of Time. For something to be created it needs time. For something to be destroyed it needs time. Someone who wields Time can easily control Destruction, Creation, and all other essences.
When your control over time improves you will understand how impressive your abilities are.\”
Obsidian waved his hand again and the scenery transformed back into the rainforest and they were once again sitting on a boulder in the middle of a river.
\”Only Gatekeepers can walk down the three paths of Creation, Destruction, and Time. This is because these essences are very hard to control, and only those that have had their perception expanded enough to sense a realm, and had their bodies adapted can control, such essence. For other practitioners these essences are far too pure. Trying to use them would only make them weak or at worse kill them.\”
Mao Lu nodded slowly, he was slightly confused but he realised that this wasn't something he'd understand straight away. In time the words that Obsidian said, would make more sense to him.
However, Mao Lu couldn't help but feel conflicted. Not about the essences, but because Gates had told him that One, the Creator, had made the 400 realms in hopes that eventually someone with great power would arise from these Realms who could possibly become One's disciple, equal or whatever. The fact that only Gatekeepers could wield such powerful essences didn't seem right to Mao Lu.
No one is ever qual and some having more power than others, although unfair, is simply life. However, by keeping this power exclusive to Gatekeepers, then only a Gatekeeper had a chance in becoming this chosen person. If the Creator was only going to give a select few such abilities then why even bother making 400 realms with trillions upon trillions of people. Why not just raise one Gatekeeper.
It didn't make sense.
Mao Lu was about to ask Obsidian about this, when he noticed something.
To say Mao Lu just noticed it would wrong, in fact he'd noticed it ages ago, but it took awhile for his brain to catch up with what he'd unconsciously observed.
Mao Lu could sense over 150 galaxies now. Earth was just a small part of it, and his attention wasn't always focused on it, which was why he initially overlooked it…..but at this moment he saw….
Fang Kai, Fei Bing Bing, Zhao Detong, Frank Wang, Tanaka, Bei Lao, and some girl he didn't recognise, being let into his house. And the one opening the door for them and letting them inside was Chàng Bo!
\”What the actual #*%@?\”
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MAO LU'S HOME- CHAOYANG
Zhao Detong and the gang casually entered Mao Lu's residence.
They \”aaaahhhed\” and \”oooohhhed\” when they entered the wide first courtyard and saw the various buildings, and ancient architecture.
\”Wow it's like I'm on the set of some drama. I feel like I've just been transported to the past.\” Tanaka praised as he looked around, turning left and right, his little head bobbing up and down.
\”I knew Mao Lu used to be rich when he was younger, but this was where he grew up, damn this place is so nice.\” Fang Kai gasped.
\”This place looks exactly like how it did eight years ago, and it's still so excellently preserved. This brings back so many memories.\” Fei Bing Bing added, a fond softness in her voice.
\”Where's the kitchen?\” Bei Lao asked, \”So we can set up the food.\”
\”It should be in the main north building.\” Zhao Detong said confidently as he headed straight for it.