Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Chapter 53 Wandering in the Spirit Realm (2/2)
Grandma Narda was the first to undergo the experiment.
Theoretically, as long as the Fischer family’s resources were sufficient, they could even establish a loyal army of Extraordinary Exponents, a thought that Byrne himself found chilling to consider!
The surroundings of the three began to transmute, sprouting tall white structures the likes of which they had never seen before, marked everywhere with the symbol of flames.
Narda had been thoroughly shocked by the developments and the existence of the Spirit Realm, unable to decide what to say and could only mutter prayers where she stood.
Byrne looked at the buildings that were gradually appearing around them, placed his hand under his nose, and after a moment’s contemplation said,
“The architecture around us doesn’t seem to belong to the current era; it somewhat resembles the structures of the Cyart people from the old era two hundred years ago.”
Grandma Narda was taken aback and said,
“Two hundred years ago? At that time, the Cyart people should have been at the center of the Ouden Continent, once so brave and powerful that even the Lorne citizens were beaten back.”
Byrne and Irene had also heard about this piece of history from the elders that the Lorne Empire, now the overlord of the continent, had been no match for the Cyart people two hundred years ago.
It was only by using extremely despicable means a century ago that they managed to expel the most valiant Cyart people from the center of the continent to the east.
Moreover, “Cyart people” meant “people of exile,” so obviously the Cyart people of the past didn’t call themselves that but were known as the Flame Tribe due to their proficient use of gunpowder.
“We need to find the Gate of Shadow immediately; the island of Spirituality is where the most intense emotions of many beings converge, and the projected historical rifts often lead to major disasters. We must complete everything before disaster strikes,”
Irene paused and then solemnly warned both of them,
“Remember not to enter other gateways at will; behind each Spiritual Gateway lies a different possibility. They could be opportunities but also dangers.”
“Once our consciousness in the Spirit Realm collapses, our real world will also suffer from psychological trauma, and even fall into extreme fear and madness, eventually leading to the shattering and destruction of the soul.”
Byrne and Grandma Narda could of course comprehend the danger level of the Spirit Realm and did not dare to take it lightly.
The city on the island of Spirituality, echoing with historical rifts, gradually merged into a city from over two hundred years ago. As the three set foot in this unfamiliar city, real figures began to emerge.
They were once Cyart people, no, Flame Tribe people, now gathering in the streets, shouting continuously, with many in white robes visibly agitated.
It didn’t take long for Byrne and the others to hear what people in white robes were shouting.
“Blood for blood!”
The Flame Tribe people cried out, their expressions mournful as they screamed wildly.
Only after hearing this did the three realize that a city had fallen to an invasion by the Lorne people, with tens of thousands of Cyart people killed or captured as slaves.
They all felt extremely confused, as the Cyart people of two hundred years ago were known to be invincible in battle, supposedly undefeated for a century. How could there be such a tragic past?
Could it be that the projected history was false? It couldn’t be that the Cyart people’s histories, passed down orally for hundreds of years, were fabricated, could it?
However, none of this mattered to them; all three just wanted to find the Gate of Shadow.
Byrne looked at Irene and asked in a low voice, “Where might the gateway be?”
Irene, recalling the mysterious knowledge within her mind, responded truthfully, “It should be at the ‘most significant’ place within this island of Spirituality.”
The most significant place?
Byrne fell into deep thought; “most significant” could have various meanings – did it refer to the most secret defensive location, the most dangerous place, or did “significant” imply something else altogether?
“Halt your steps, who are you? Why have I never seen you before? Are you undercover agents sent by the Lorne people!”
Suddenly, a knight in white armor stepped around the crowd, stood in front of Irene and the other two, and looked serious as the many Flame Tribe people around also turned their attention to them.
Given that the city wasn’t large and everyone was familiar with one another, the sudden appearance of three strangers was indeed conspicuous.
Grandma Narda was terrified, she hadn’t expected that those so-called projections would actually take notice of them, mistakenly believing the projections wouldn’t engage with them physically.
Byrne stepped forward with a smile, already adept at communicating with the other party,
“We are all Flame Tribe people, reclusive healers living nearby, skilled in using mystical powers to cure diseases.”
He paused, and with an indignant expression continued,
“I hope those damned Lorne people go to hell! The situation isn’t looking good right now, and we too want to contribute, willing to treat our sick Flame Tribe brethren in the city for free!”