Chapter 488 - Akashas Records (7) (2/2)
Whoosh! It was the mysterious reward he’d been told would be useful to him someday.
‘Li’s Fragment?’ His eyes widened.
[‘Li’s Fragment’ reacts to the appearance of the Akashic Records.]
[Part of the seals on ‘Li’s Fragment’ have been released to summon the Akashic Records to appear in another form.]
[‘Li’s Fragment’ has ceased to exist.]
[You have used one chance to view the Akashic Records.]
[The Changgong Library is manifesting.]
As soon as he saw the name of the location that the Spirit Guai had told him, he was already there. Swoosh! ‘This is…?’ A marble floor seemed to stretch out for infinity. On it stood extraordinarily tall shelves that were filled with an uncountable number of books.
[Vimalacitra is speechless at the overwhelming scene.]
[Cernunnos is extremely excited at the endless feast of knowledge.]
…
[All the gods connected to your Channels are shocked.]
[All the demons connected to your Channels gasp.]
The sight immediately called to mind a library, but it was nothing like an ordinary library. The domed ceiling seemed to cover the entire world, and ladders hung on the shelves hundreds of meters long. There were so many floors that simply looking at the spira staircase that led up to them made one dizzy.
Beyond that was an even greater sight: at the very end, where Yeon-woo’s territory of recognition could barely reach, new shelves were appearing from blackness. New words appeared in books, recording events that were happening in real time as the number of books grew.
Yeon-woo could understand why this place was called “Changgong”, which meant “sky”. It didn’t seem strange that a place so vast would contain all the information of all universes and dimensions. ‘So, the Changgong Library is another name for the Akashic Records.’
Li’s Fragment had allowed the Akashic Records, which was a basic collection of records, to appear in a form that Yeon-woo could access easily.
[The gods who seek knowledge are exhilarated.]
[The demons who enjoy research are greedy for more knowledge.]
[The godly society <Asgard> is offering a new deal!]
[The godly society <Chan Sect> urges you to quickly accept their deal.]
…
[The demonic society <L’Infernal> strongly requests the rights as your ally.]
Just as the pressure from the many societies was becoming too much, Yeon-woo heard a voice from up ahead. He raised his head.
“Huh? A visitor for the first time in ages? I didn’t realize that someone was coming.” Someone was looking from the banister of the spiral staircase over Yeon-woo’s head. It was hard to see his features because he was backlit by the lights of the ceiling, but Yeon-woo had a strong impression of a mischievous smile.
‘Someone’s here?’ His eyes widened in surprise.
The owner of the voice jumped over the banister and landed in front of Yeon-woo. Even though it was a great height, the person’s movements were agile, as though the library were protecting him. As soon as he showed his face…
[Vimalacitra groans.]
[Cernunnos screams in disbelief.]
[Prince Nezha shouts, wondering how that being can be here.]
[Aamon is furious.]
…
[Many gods scream upon seeing the being!]
[A few gods run away, saying it is impossible.]
[Many demons bare their teeth at the being.]
[A few demons have confused faces.]
[All gods of death silently express hostility.]
[All demons of death clench their fists at the unexpected encounter with their enemy.]
“Oh, dear. You brought along a bunch of noisy visitors, too. This isn’t some rowdy marketplace; how can you guys still be gossiping together? Sheesh, that’s why you guys don’t improve.”
Yeon-woo felt like the being was reading everything about him. The being looked playful, but his autumn-colored eyes looked directly at all the gods and demons connected to Yeon-woo as though they were standing right in front of him.
[All gods and demons firmly protest at the being…!]
“Geez, it’s so loud. Don’t you guys know it should always be quiet in a library? You vulgar fools. We don’t take any solicitors, so go back!” Although the being was speaking in a joking manner, all the Channels connected to Yeon-woo were immediately cut off.
Yeon-woo quickly examined his body to check for injuries.
“Oh. Don’t worry, it doesn't affect your body. I just temporarily paused the function. There’s no need to have those voyeuristic bastards here, right?” The being winked at Yeon-woo. Now, he was wearing a black hoodie, jeans, and sneakers and was definitely speaking Korean. That meant he was from Korea on Earth…how could such a person be in the Changgong Library and laugh at the gods and demons like they were nothing?
“Who…are you?”
“Me?” The man grinned. “Ah, I forgot to introduce myself. You’re Korean, right? I was so glad to meet someone from back home that I forgot. I’m Son Ji-ho. Oh, but you won’t know me with that name, huh?” He lifted a corner of his mouth. “I’m the Heavenly Demon. Recognize me now?”