C583 Alien Mysterious Rock 6th Chapter in a Row 25 Chapters in a Row
"It's absurd, but it's true. What exactly is that alien mysterious rock? I hope little Rice won't be in danger!"
"Speaking of the alien mysterious rock, we have to start with the Star Pavilion. You've experienced its uniqueness, haven't you?"
Woo Zhengyang nodded, puzzled. "Yes, but what's the connection?"
Yun'er gathered her thoughts and began to explain to Woo Zhengyang in detail.
Back then, the leaders of the Star Pavilion and the Hundred Flower Palace wanted to establish two interconnected sects. The Star Pavilion's leader first went through great lengths to find a hundred small worlds, then meticulously crafted the exquisite Hundred Flower Palace.
Perhaps due to this prior effort, when constructing the Star Pavilion, the leader entered a profound, almost transcendental state of selflessness.
The Star Pavilion was created in this remarkable state, embodying the leader's deep understanding of the universe's principles. This was a good thing, but it brought about a problem: the pressure contained within the Star Pavilion was so intense that even the leader of the Hundred Flower Palace couldn't withstand it.
"Even the leader of the Hundred Flower Palace couldn't handle it? What was her level of mastery at that time?" Woo Zhengyang interjected, eager to learn more about the leaders of the Star Pavilion and the Hundred Flower Palace.
“At that time, our Palace Lord had already reached the level of a Martial Emperor!”
“What! Even a Martial Emperor couldn't withstand the pressure of the Star Pavilion? What level was the Pavilion Master at that time?” Woo Zhengyang was utterly shocked.
“Well... we don't really know because the two of them intended to establish two independent sects. So, within the Hundred Flower Palace, there's only a record of our Palace Lord. The Star Pavilion Master is only occasionally mentioned.”
Despite his shock, Woo Zhengyang continued to ask, “Does this have anything to do with that mysterious rock from beyond the sky?”
“Yes, when the Star Pavilion was built, they found that even our Palace Lord couldn't stay inside for long. So, how could they recruit disciples? They thought of a solution, but the two palaces and the entire plaza seemed to be built according to some kind of formation. Even if they wanted to construct another, there was no suitable place. If they tore it down, it would be a waste.”
“Later on, they somehow learned of a method, and the Pavilion Master went beyond the stars to find this mysterious rock. With this rock, the pressure of the Star Pavilion was neutralized.”
“Is that mysterious rock just casually placed in the main hall?” Woo Zhengyang still had some doubts.
Both the Star Pavilion and the Hundred Flower Palace are self-contained spaces. Take the Hundred Flower Palace, for instance. It may look like just one palace, but inside, it includes numerous pavilions, libraries, and even gardens and medicinal yards. The very source of the Hundred Flower World is within the palace itself.
The Star Pavilion was much the same. When Woo Zhengyang and Rice entered the grand hall, it was merely the entrance to the Star Pavilion. Why was something as important as the Alien Mysterious Rock just left there?
"Yes, all of this is related to the upheaval from ten thousand years ago! When the Pavilion Master returned with the Alien Mysterious Rock, the outside world was already in chaos. He didn't have time to manage the Star Pavilion, so he casually placed the rock in the grand hall and then began preparing for other matters. Not long after, he sealed the place and left!"
"Later, my sister and I didn't dare to move these things, so the Alien Mysterious Rock just lay there quietly. It's all Yun'er's fault for forgetting to inform you, causing you trouble."
"This isn't your fault, it's my oversight," Woo Zhengyang replied helplessly.
Naturally, Yun'er couldn't be blamed for this. Who would have thought that Rice would wander into the Star Pavilion and end up eating the Alien Mysterious Rock?
The Star Pavilion was originally safe, but once Rice consumed the Alien Mysterious Rock, danger followed. Even an Emperor couldn't withstand the pressure it brought, so how could Rice endure it?
Yet, Woo Zhengyang still couldn't understand. Even if injured by the pressure, shouldn't it have been the soul energy that was affected?
The power of the soul being injured is far more dangerous than physical harm. In mild cases, it can cause unconsciousness; in severe cases, it can even erase one's consciousness entirely, posing extreme danger. However, Rice was definitely not unconscious. She would occasionally turn over, smile, or even mutter a few words in her sleep—just like she did after a satisfying meal. The only difference this time was that she had been asleep for far too long.
Woo Zhengyang and Yun'er talked for a long time but still couldn't figure out the reason. After saying goodbye to Yun'er, Woo Zhengyang entered the Star Pavilion, hoping to find some clues there. He spent an entire day and night searching every corner of the Star Pavilion, but found nothing. As Yun'er had mentioned, the pavilion had not been organized since its construction. Apart from the integrated structure of the pavilion itself, there was only that mysterious rock from beyond.
Days passed, and Rice was still in a deep sleep. Despite Woo Zhengyang's numerous attempts, he couldn't wake her. He was truly worried and felt immense guilt. In this world, he was almost omnipotent, yet he couldn't prevent something from happening to Rice, even when he thought he had everything under control.
Back at the square, Woo Zhengyang noticed something unusual about Rice, who seemed eager to enter the Star Pavilion, even ignoring his own presence. However, Zhengyang was preoccupied with figuring out how to deal with the young people from the Star Pavilion and didn't pay much attention to Rice.
Even when Zhengyang was preparing to return to Great Leaf Village, he failed to notice anything odd about Rice until now, and he deeply regretted it. The only comfort for Zhengyang was that Rice, apart from being in a deep sleep, showed no other signs of abnormality. Otherwise, Zhengyang would have felt even more guilty.
To console Zhengyang, Yun'er and Bing'er, along with two others, came up with various theories. One of these theories reassured Zhengyang significantly. According to them, Rice's body was extraordinarily unique, capable of absorbing even Qi Blood Crystals, so consuming the Alien Mysterious Rock shouldn't be an issue.
Since the Alien Mysterious Rock could resist the pressure within the Star Pavilion, Rice, having absorbed it, wouldn't be harmed by that pressure and might even benefit from it. To confirm this, Zhengyang brought Rice back to the Star Pavilion. Sure enough, under the pavilion's pressure, Rice remained unaffected, continuing to sleep peacefully...
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