1225 The Cosmos Part 2 (1/2)

The reason that Saleen was sure it was true was that he was unable to peer into the ring's secret, no matter what he first tried. He was unable to even interpret the small amount of its content on the surface.

”This thing is called the 'Ring of Cosmos,' ” Lex said, speaking the syllables awkwardly to make sure that the name was clear.

After seeing Saleen looking puzzled, she added, ”That was the true name of the ring. The language that the name comes from is something that we can only piece together with transliterations, and we cannot fully express its true meaning. If it were to be translated into the magic language, it would turn into a thesis or an entire book's worth of magic notes.”

Saleen only nodded as a way of telling her that he understood, somewhat.

Lex continued: ”The Lord Chief of the Grukos was a level-18 powerful professional back in those times and had been taken inside a different Crystal Wall system. There were humans in that system as well, and yet the powers they wielded were completely different from what we have here. They were terrifyingly powerful—so much so that not even the crystal wall system's rules were able to hold them back.”

Lex took a breather before continuing. She told him that she had sealed that secret using magic and was unable to remember much of it, recalling only that a memory like that existed. The way she explained to Saleen, it felt as if it was being said by someone else and had nothing to do with her.

”This Ring of Cosmos was a powerful piece of equipment from that Crystal Wall system. My ancestor had earned merit through battle, and was bestowed with it. However, he died as soon as he came back to Myers Mainland. As a result, the Grukos did not ascend until the Fourth Dynasty collapsed. The Grukos then borrowed the power of the mages and built an empire.”

”The Grukos had quite a lot of patience indeed.”

”Indeed. The mark of the Six-winged Flying Snake is something we inherited from that ancient ancestor as well. It wasn't until the end of the Fourth Dynasty that the Grukos began to rise and carve themselves a piece of the mainland.”

”What about that magic clock in Holy Rock City, then?”

”That was something that the aforementioned ancestor crafted himself.” Lex smiled and added, ”That Crystal Wall system might have been powerful, but not everyone was a professional, and it would have been downright impossible for everyone to attain 18 and above. Otherwise, my ancestor wouldn't have been… invited to help with their war.” Lex almost broke out in laughter as she elaborated on all of that.

The truth was, her ancestor had been taken against his will to help with the war all those years ago, in the same manner that spirits from the spirit plane were summoned by humans. The spirits did not need to agree to be summoned.

However, that other Crystal Wall system had its own rules. Such methods of recruitment came with their own rewards. It was quite fortunate that that ancestor of the Grukos was able to return alive.

Saleen had no problem understanding that. He had in-depth knowledge of the other Crystal Wall systems. At level 18, one could do as one pleased in the system that they were in at the moment.

However, in this other Crystal Wall system, a level 18 was just another powerful being, and not the pinnacle of professionals.

He realized from listening to what Lex said that the other Crystal Wall system. which Gaine had so looked forward to getting to, was not one that had the highest rules. The highest one would be at level 24.

Saleen sighed and smirked.

What use are those highest rules or whatever to me, anyway? I'm but a level ten sorcerer, and I need to train one step at a time. His teacher's knowledge regarding such matters might even have paled in comparison to Saleen's, but Jason never lamented anything.

By the time he was able to get that far, his destiny would have been laid out before him...

Destiny?

Saleen recalled, all of a sudden, that, if he were to reach level ten with his astrology, he would need to get to the Imperial City of the Abyss and get that level-19 Star Gathering Needle for Gaine.

I've promised Gaine that. Should I do it or not?

The level 19 Star Gathering Needle was on his person at all times. If he were to give it to Gaine, the astrologer would simply take the entire astrology tower and head for another Crystal Wall system. He would have lost one very reliable support if that were to happen.

If only it had been Teacher… Such thoughts would have never crossed his mind!

Saleen steeled his mind. If my astrological arts advance to level ten, then so be it. If Gaine wants to leave, then I'm in no position to hold him back. If Myers were to be resurrected, there are still grandmasters and the others, after all.

The grandmaster might have been an a**hole, but, if there was any truth to his words, it lay in the fact that he definitely wouldn't have permitted any gods to exist on this plane.

”Boundless courses of fate are contained within this Ring of Cosmos, and I'm unable to comprehend any of it, Saleen. But, since you've come to understand it, you can teach me. I need to be able to see my path before me.”

Saleen was surprised that Lex would say something like that. He had always known her to be strong and firm, never showing weakness to anyone, Nonetheless, she had just behaved in such a way in front of him.

”Alright. Now that you've something like that, you should stand a better chance against the great head inquisitor. Go, Saleen. I'm through with all fighting in Daliang City.”

”Right,” Saleen said, putting the Water Flame away. He took out the mental power ring and handed it to Lex.

Lex smiled and said, ”My God's Ring is far more powerful than this thing here. Give it to your student, Truman. He needs this more than anyone right now.”

Saleen reflected that what she was saying made sense. Truman would struggle to use a powerful piece of equipment like the Elemental Envoy. Lex's God's Ring was extremely mysterious. Every time her power was enhanced, she drew more power from the God's Ring.

”I'll be off, then. Take care of yourself.” Saleen parted with Lex in a hurry. She returned to her palace right away, while Saleen summoned his people to him and reentered the Magical Element Tower. The tower left Daliang City right in front of the crowd below and headed straight for the Separation Sea.