272 Chapter Seventy Two - Our time here comes to an end (2/2)

Leon's breath faltered in awe.

The isle's orbit had brought to a point where the Crystal heart of this realm became visible, the giant source of existence seeming to rise above the ruins into their vision like a sparkling sun.  It's shape was raw, a twin tooth stretching upward from its single root, it's facets numerous, some large, some to small for the eye to see.  The colour was quite indescribable, perhaps a little azure blue or light purple, yet then flashing crimson or a deep burgundy.  It was mesmerising.

”It's so b-beautiful,” Leon murmured, his eyes wholly captured by the amazing sight.

Pike came to stand beside him and commented.  ”I've managed to see it twice, but not nearly as close.  This has definitely been a fruitful expedition.  Thank you.”  He turned and repeated his last words to the other members of the team.

”Thank you for b-believing in m-me,” Leon replied, slightly bashful, glancing up at Pike as he did so.

Pike squeezed his shoulder.  ”Come on, its time to go.”

Leon took one last look at the Crystal Heart before turning his back to it.  It was indeed very beautiful, but he was looking forward to going home.  He wondered if Jin Li had left his Closed Cultivation yet.

The team gathered in a circle and took out the teleportation charms given to them in the beginning.  They shared smiles, united in feelings and actions and went to crush the charms.  Glowing lights surrounded them following breaking them and their images were lost in the brightness of the spell.  It took Leon a couple of attempts to break the charm, he pouted as it finally snapped between his fingers, but soon his body was gathered in the spell and began to shoot to towards the point he entered this realm.

As Leon had had his back to the Crystal, he didn't notice that it suddenly pulsated, a plethora of colours shimming along its sometime opaque, sometimes reflective surfaces.    An invisible wave of energy rippled outward, strong at the source, but slowing as it moved outwards.  If there was an island in its path, the flora upon it would become more lush, beasts would pause and begin to cultivate, flying beasts would land and do the same.  Upon this wave, the tiniest sparkle flickered, riding on the energy, heading directly in one direction.  This was a little gift, only meant for one and it reached its destination just as the receiver turned into light and was teleported away.  Many had looked on at the Crystal in awe and greed and wistfulness.  But it was rare for it to be appreciated in a pure and artless manner.

The recipient of its gift would not discover it for sometime.