440 Visitors From The Eas (1/2)
In the high skies above the clouds, two figures are seen fluttering through the air; one young and one old. If anyone saw them, they would have been surprised.
These two people were both Transcendents, but the most surprising point was how young one of them was.
This person had long golden hair, but it was not smooth and silky like the elves. Instead, it was dry and messy. His eyes were blue and sharp, exuding confidence and pride, while his complexion was pale white.
The older Transcendent also had similar defining features, but they were not related by blood. They simply originated from the same group.
They wore similar outfits, strange metallic arm bracelets, and ankle bracelets that swished and swooshed with water inside.
Around their necks was a glowing pendant that emitted a soft red light from time to time while they were flickering through the sky at high speed.
As they were flying past the sky above the World Tree, the younger Transcendent asked, ”Elder Gustavo, why don't we stop and check out this giant tree? The air around here is very pleasant—so much better than the ocean breeze.”
”Young Master Judas, please do not cause any trouble for this old man. Remember that Master Lucian only permitted us to go check out the situation in the Wildlands to gauge how much time we have left until the eruption of the Cataclysm.” Elder Gustavo said.
”We better not cause trouble for the Master. Otherwise, it will be hard for the Master to answer to the High Council.”
”Fine, fine. Whatever you say, Elder Gustavo.”
Judas took one last glance at the World Tree before leaving the region unwillingly, continuing their forward flight to the west.
At the same time, Elder Evergreen casually glanced up at the sky, in the direction that they had left. He pondered for a moment before standing up from his wooden seat.
”Are you going somewhere, Elder Evergreen?” Lilith asked, noticing the elder was leaving the camp.
Elder Evergreen nodded and said, ”I'm going to go on a trip. It might take a few days to weeks before I return. Inform the others of my departure for me.”
”You can leave it to me… but why the suddenness?”
”Let us just say I feel like exploring the world a little.”
Elder Evergreen gave a light smile before heading off, taking a few steps to disappear into the distance.
Traces of the earth being manipulated was left behind in the form of slanted fist pillars sticking out from the ground.
Before Lilith was able to inquire further, Elder Evergreen was already gone.
”Miss Lilith, there are some things I don't understand about this text. Can you help me translate it?” A scholar walked over and asked.
Lilith pushed her thoughts to the back of her mind before turning to the scholar.
”Alright.”
…
”Elder Gustavo, it seems like someone is…”
”Breaking through to the Transcendent Realm.”
Elder Gustavo said, narrowing his eyes and gazing into the distance.
Judas nodded.
Shortly after, he showed an expression of doubt and said, ”However, this does not seem like an ordinary Transcendent Phenomenon. It is way too big!”
They had not realized at first as they were shuttling through the clouds. But once they flew above the clouds or below them, they soon discovered the abnormity of the cloud cluster.
”Right. The grander the Transcendent Phenomenon, the greater the potential of the individual. Whoever is breaking through to the Transcendent Realm either possesses a uniquely powerful element or has unparalleled talent in Awakening Cultivation.”
”The biggest Transcendent Phenomenon recorded in the Geyser Kingdom history was said to be around 500 miles. This Transcendent Phenomenon was performed by the High Priest. The Sea Emperor was slightly inferior, amounting to 495 miles. However, this Transcendent Phenomenon has got to be at least 1000 miles big…” Judas stated.
”Haiz…”
Elder Gustav sighed emotionally and said, ”Perhaps, in the future, this person will breakthrough into the fabled realm above Transcendent. Unfortunately, we might not have enough time to see it happen. Who knows how many people will survive once the Cataclysm erupts this time?”
”I don't whether the Cataclysm is real or not, but we should befriend and bring this person to the east. The Geyser Kingdom will provide better opportunities to nurture this person.”
”Don't even think about it. The Overseers will be watching. We must not interfere with anything in the Crawford Kingdom. We are only going to check the situation in the Wildlands, then return home. Is that clear, Young Master Judas?” Elder Gustavo warned.
Judas shrugged and said with a sighing tone, ”Whatever you say, Elder Gustavo.”
…
The moment Aria returned from the spiritual memory world, the void-like portal in the eye of the clouds above the Capital collapsed.
The wind grew stronger, swirling the tumultuous whirlpool of cloud in the skies above and sweep objects off their feet on the ground below.
For a moment, the sky brightened from the brilliant flash of lightning, and the world went silent. After that, the deafening crackles of thunder was heard.
Two large streaks of lightning; one blue and one purple, intertwined while descending towards Aria like two coiling dragons.