mtl008 Chapter 790 The Final Origin Trial
Chapter 790 The Final Origin Trial
Yun Yao stood in a strange space woven by light and shadow, shrouded in the power of origins from various smaller worlds. Her Heaven-Defying Fate Plate hovered above her head, upon which already 2,997 types of origin power shimmered. She only needed the final three to complete this long and arduous journey of gathering.
"The Origin of Emotion, the Origin of Obsession, and the Origin of Freedom..." Yun Yao murmured softly, her eyes filled with solemnity and anticipation. She knew that these last three Origins must contain challenges and secrets beyond imagination.
Guided by the system, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen first entered the "Fairy Tale World." The sky was a dreamy pink and purple, with floating clouds. Talking animals roamed the forest, making it seem like something straight out of a fairy tale. However, the world was now shrouded in a gloomy haze, and the once cheerful animals' eyes were now filled with fear and sorrow.
"What's going on here?" Yun Yao frowned, releasing a trace of her exploratory power. Soon, she discovered the source—at the core of the small world, a massive nightmare greedily devoured people's happiness and joy. Whenever someone felt a beautiful emotion, the nightmare would reach out and suck those emotions away.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen exchanged a glance and attacked simultaneously. Chu Mochen's Candle Dragon bloodline seethed, twelve pairs of battle wings blazing behind him. Holding a halberd, he charged at Nightmare. Each of his attacks carried a devastating aura, yet Nightmare seemed immune to physical attacks, and Chu Mochen's attacks had no effect on it.
Seeing this, Yun Yao activated the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk, attempting to use the power of cause and effect to find the nightmare's weakness. Just then, she noticed the curled-up figure of a little girl at the core of the nightmare. Her eyes were hollow, as if she had lost all emotion.
"I see..." Yun Yao's heart stirred. She stopped attacking and slowly walked towards the nightmare. She gathered her emotional power into a warm light and whispered, "Don't be afraid. I'm here to take you home."
As Yun Yao's voice rang out, a glimmer of light finally appeared in the little girl's eyes. Yun Yao continued to comfort her with gentle words, while at the same time, she passed on the beautiful memories she had shared with Chu Mochen through the power of emotion to the little girl. Those moments of mutual smiles, the times of sharing hardships, and the warmth of mutual protection all transformed into a powerful force, impacting the little girl's closed heart.
Finally, the little girl broke free from the core of the nightmare, and the nightmare lost control. With a huge roar, it transformed into tiny starlight and dissipated. Meanwhile, on Yun Yao's destiny disk, the "Origin of Emotion" shone softly and slowly merged into it.
Soon after, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen arrived at the "End of Dharma Small World." Here, spiritual energy has dried up, and the once-popular cultivation civilization is on the verge of extinction. The remaining cultivators have gathered together to protect their last hope: an ancient heritage tower, which holds the last spark of civilization sealed within it.
However, the Chaos Demon Sect's minions also set their sights on the inheritance tower. They launched a fierce attack, attempting to destroy the inheritance tower and sever the hope of cultivating civilization. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen joined the battle without hesitation.
During the fierce battle, Yun Yao saw the determination and perseverance in the eyes of those monks. Despite their weakness and the powerful enemies they faced, they still refused to give up. They guarded the inheritance tower with their lives, just to leave a glimmer of hope for future generations.
"This is the power of obsession..." Yun Yao was shocked. She activated the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk, gathering the cultivators' obsessions into a powerful force. This force collided with the Chaos Demon Sect's evil power, erupting in a dazzling radiance.
Ultimately, the Chaos Demon Sect's minions were repelled, and the inheritance tower was preserved. The cultivators' obsessions became the "Origin of Obsession," integrating into Yun Yao's Heaven-Defying Fate Plate.
Now, only the final "Origin of Freedom" remains. However, when Yun Yao was about to search for it, the system gave her a shocking reminder: "Host, if you collect the Origin of Freedom, it means you will completely give up the possibility of returning to the modern world and remain in this cultivation universe forever."
This reminder was like a bolt from the blue, plunging Yun Yao into deep thought. She recalled her life before she traveled through time, and everything in the modern laboratory. Those once familiar people and events seemed to be right before her eyes.
Chu Mochen noticed something strange about Yun Yao. He walked over to her, held her hand, and whispered, "Yao'er, no matter what decision you make, I will support you. If... if returning to the modern era is what you truly want, I'm willing to accompany you to find a way back."
Yun Yao looked at Chu Mochen, a flicker of emotion and turmoil in her eyes. She knew Chu Mochen had already sacrificed so much for her. In seventeen reincarnations, he had searched for her and protected her in every one. And now, he was still willing to give up everything for her choice.
Just as Yun Yao was caught in a dilemma, the Heaven-Defying Fate Plate suddenly vibrated violently. A series of images emerged on the plate—her experiences in the world of cultivation, her encounter with Chu Mochen, their acquaintance, their love, and the life-or-death trials they had endured together. These images flooded in like a tide, gradually dispelling Yun Yao's hesitation.
"I understand..." Yun Yao raised her head, a determined light flashing in her eyes. "This is where I belong. I made my choice long ago - compared to returning to that strange modern world, I cherish every moment with you."
The moment Yun Yao made her decision, the entire space began to distort. A mysterious and powerful force descended upon her, and Yun Yao's Fate-Defying Disk automatically flew up, hovering above her head. Countless rays of light converged from all directions, forming a massive vortex.
However, just as the Origin of Freedom was about to merge into the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk, something unexpected happened. A black figure suddenly rushed out of the vortex and grabbed the Origin of Freedom.
"Who is it?" Yun Yao and Chu Mochen exclaimed at the same time and took a fighting stance.
A black figure slowly emerged. It was actually Liu Yan'er! However, Liu Yan'er at this moment was very different from before. She exuded a powerful and evil aura, and her eyes were filled with madness and hatred.
"Yun Yao, do you think everything is over?" Liu Yan'er's voice was cold and sharp. "I won't let you get the source of freedom so easily. You took everything away, and I will make you lose everything!"
It turns out that Liu Yan'er's Demonic Mist was not completely destroyed. With the help of the remnants of the Chaos Demon Sect, she not only regained her strength but also gained a mysterious evil power. She had been secretly monitoring Yun Yao, waiting for this opportunity to prevent Yun Yao from collecting the Origin of Freedom.
Yun Yao's eyes turned cold and she said, "Liu Yan'er, you are stubborn and will eventually suffer the consequences."
Before she finished speaking, Liu Yan'er launched her attack. She swung the black sword in her hand, and a stream of black sword energy shot towards Yun Yao. Chu Mochen immediately blocked Yun Yao's way, waving his halberd and shattering the sword energy.
Seeing this, Liu Yan'er sneered: "Chu Mochen, how long do you think you can protect her? Today, you all must die!" As she spoke, an even more powerful force burst out from her body, and the surrounding space began to distort and deform.
Yun Yao activated the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk, mobilizing the power of the previously collected Emotional Sources and Obsession Sources. The Emotional Source transformed into a warm force, protecting her and Chu Mochen; the Obsession Source transformed into sharp rays of light, shooting towards Liu Yan'er.
Unwilling to be outdone, Liu Yan'er mobilized her evil powers to counter Yun Yao's attack. For a moment, the entire space was filled with powerful force, flashing lights and continuous explosions.
During the fierce battle, Yun Yao discovered Liu Yan'er's weakness. Although her evil power was powerful, it had a fatal flaw - it constantly drained her vitality. As long as the attacks continued, Liu Yan'er would eventually collapse.
Yun Yao told Chu Mochen about this discovery, and the two decided to change their tactics. Chu Mochen was responsible for attracting Liu Yan'er's attention, launching continuous attacks to keep her from paying attention to other things, while Yun Yao looked for an opportunity to give Liu Yan'er a fatal blow.
As the battle dragged on, Liu Yan'er's breath grew weaker and weaker. Her face was filled with resentment and anger, yet she felt helpless. Finally, under Yun Yao's full-strength attack, Liu Yan'er's defenses were broken, and her body was struck by the powerful force, sending her flying backwards.
Liu Yan'er struggled to her feet, the madness in her eyes gradually giving way to fear. She knew she had failed. Just then, Yun Yao walked up to her and said, "Liu Yan'er, let go of your hatred. You still have a chance to start over."
Liu Yan'er looked at Yun Yao, a flicker of confusion in her eyes. Finally, her body transformed into tiny specks of starlight and dissipated, while the Source of Freedom returned to Yun Yao's hands.
Yun Yao slowly merged the Source of Freedom into the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk, and the entire disk erupted in a dazzling light. After the light dissipated, the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk became even more mysterious and powerful. The three thousand sources of power on the disk intertwined, forming a beautiful and complex pattern.
"The host has successfully collected three thousand origins, and is one step closer to the perfection of the rule realm." The system's voice sounded, with a hint of relief and admiration.
Yun Yao looked at the Heaven-Defying Fate Plate, her heart filled with emotion. This journey had been filled with laughter, tears, setbacks, and triumphs. And now, she had finally accomplished this seemingly impossible task.
Chu Mochen walked over to Yun Yao, hugged her tightly in his arms, and said, "Yao'er, no matter how many challenges there are in the future, I will always be by your side."
Yun Yao leaned on Chu Mochen's shoulder and said with a smile: "With you here, I have nothing to fear. Our story has just begun..."
In this moment filled with hope and challenges, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen hold hands and embark on a new journey together. They know that the road ahead is still full of unknowns, but as long as they are together, no difficulties are insurmountable. And their legend will continue to be written in this vast universe of cultivation...