Chapter 28: The Hidden Stage! (1/2)
At a particular location in the world, Jake was in.
On a mountain peak, a man sat in a lotus position, with his eyes closed. He breathed slowly and calmly as if in a tempo. Everything around him was influenced by his breathing. The mountain softly shook with every peak of his breath. The luminous sun brightened on him as if welcoming its son. His white hair dangled in the air, it moved like the river heading for the sea, slow and calm.
Even the leaves levitated in the air, not daring to touch the ground.
*Whoosh!*
Suddenly, he opened his eyes, and a terrifying pressure exuded from his body. It stopped any object in motion, freezing them in their place.
The man shifted his gaze in a certain direction. His expression tranquil as he waited for something
”Master, bad news!”
A female voice was heard, as a beautiful woman appeared from the direction.
She was dressed in white robes, but the clothes failed to hide her voluptuous figure.
”Galleria, what have you panicked on this beautiful day?”
For the first time, the man talks, and what comes out is a soothing voice, that is pleasant to anyone who hears.
”Master, there is news from the Star Scryer Hall,” responded Galleria.
As she didn't want to embarrass herself in front of her teacher, she spoke in a calm tone.
”What does it say?” The man sharply glanced at her.
The Star Scryer was in charge of the sect's oracles. They were tasked with providing secret information to the sect. They were a crucial part of the sect and acted as their alarm system, in case of unforeseen situations.
”The leader of the hall sent their report for the year and an extra report list. She stamped it with a red seal, meaning that it is very important. Opening it, I found some terrifying information...”
Galleria shuddered as she tried to inform her master.
Noticing her mental state, the master pointed his hand on her forehead, guiding her ”And….”
The finger sent a cool stream of energy into Galleria, effectively calming her mind.
She then continued, ”The first news, over the year the Nether energy has reached an unrecorded level, the signs of the Netherans activity has been brimming.
The second one, weeks ago, there was a forced entry into our world. they do not know what it is. All they know is that the power required for it is extremely strong. Yesterday, they sensed the same energy signature, but it was brief, so they could not get a grasp on the location.”
She paused allowing him to digest what he just heard.
”Is that all?”
”No.”
”Then go on.”
”The third one, their oracle divined the appearance of a storm that will summon clusters of evil stars which will swallow the whole world!---”
Galleria's voice croaked as she tried to talk, ”--The leader, with her stubborn mind, tried to get more information, but something interfered with her divination. She is now comatose!”
”The extra report list was a detailed analysis of all the extraordinary events that occurred over the past few years. The hall linked them together and found out.....”
The man scrutinized his gaze and interrupted her, ”That there is a war coming, isn't it?”
”Yes, master,” replied Galleria.
She found out that her master was not surprised and asked, ”Master, did you know?”
”No. I sensed it. Heaven has grown quite restless. That could only mean that there is a turbulent time to come,” said the master, as he gazed mysteriously at the sky.
”Master, what do we do?”
”Send our findings to the other factions. Reduce the quota for our sect membership, but increase their training. Also, send our best healers to tend to the Star hall's leader.”
”Yes, master.”
Galleria kowtowed to her master before she left. No time was better than the present.
Galleria's master was left all alone again. He gazed at the blue sky and clouds, looking at something invisible to the naked eye.
”The wheel of fate has begun to spin...”
...
Pinesun City, Aztec Kingdom
A young man opened his windows and breathed the fresh air of a new day.
He listened to the birds chirping and smiled, thinking of what they would taste like.
”Breakfast room order!” a voice sounded outside Jake's room, accompanied by knockings.
Jake opened the door for the person. It was a young boy dressed as a waiter.
On his hands was a tray carrying dishes that Jake had previously ordered.
”This is your order, sir,” said the young boy as he gave it to Jake.
”Your payment is 5 coppers.”
”Hmm..,” Jake dug into his pockets and paid for his meal.
He abruptly closed the door as he prepared to wolf down on his meal.
*Burp!*
Five minutes later, the only thing that was left on the plates was a piece of bone.
'That was a nice meal, but I didn't feel full. With the increase of my cultivation, my food consumption would also grow.'
Jake sighed as he thought of the number of coins he would use to pay for his meal in the future.