Chapter 19
'To be stuck on that alone? Isn't it already clear? Even if exchanging the soul is declared under the demand of debt, the imbalance of compensation brings no benefit, with subconscious readiness prepared, offering total sincerity in order to attain improvement.
Not merely a prototype, even the terms of response were identified as incomparable.
Full of apologies, I cast aside this servant's poor prejudice.
And it does not matter, the priority of benefit will not escape, fitting the handover addressed solely to the Master.
Prepare the soul.
Reflecting on the entire explanation, the crystallization of speaking in its wholeness came from none other than the Crystal Consciousness.
By and large, Ling Xu's sister began to grasp it, though not too deeply, yet at least she could understand, measuring the magnitude of the entanglement as questions were raised forward.
Of course, it was not too surprising, understandable that paleness and weakness were instantly imprinted.
For when translating all the spoken declarations along with the proofs presented, it was clarified in actuality that dire events would soon strike, inscribing a sequence of torment realized with no chance of a better ending other than forced severance.
Until it was explained that every individual already burdened would gradually become ensnared, slowly falling, continuously humiliated without intent, a will attempting to tread the scope of safety.
It began from this point that Ling Xu was able to draw the fundamental knot, observing that the great sins committed by the man before her surpassed the criteria of measure as decreed.
If indeed all conjectures, though impossible to be fully fulfilled according to fact and concrete prototype, absolute death as the consequence ahead only repelled, merely solidifying the prison of intent while grasping opportunities as far as the proposed agreement sought to be declared.
Once engraved, parking the subconscious at the time the agreement was first proclaimed, Ling Xu's voice full of boldness refused, unwilling to utter the word "yes" while positive thoughts were woven, striving to craft another path even while knowing the drafted agenda was but a cradle of fantasy.
Already made weak after the handover from the Crystal Consciousness, and then recently compounded, the burden laid upon both shoulders by the extreme panic of shallow depths made it unsurprising that the rhythm of push and pull slowed, gradually weaving a literal decline as routine continued, signaling gusts of breath through both nostrils that refused to align with the stream of determination.
Seen from whatever angle, everything had been declared, displaying the entirety of her pale skin's possession for action, sometimes accented by trembling beneath the blanket, together with lips that pressed against each other.
Only once, before the span of time ended the continuity, the depths of her core whispered immense hope, begging anyone to delay absence for a brief moment.
At least it could be woven, fulfilling every false desire upon the level of authority, all clarity was then given, neatly wrapping the delivery of the letter with its intended target directed toward the Crystal Consciousness.
Do not avoid it like that, Consciousness.
Grounded in such a long companionship, such clarity so lush in life's journey and valuable experiences since the earliest inheritance was held, it was most natural for Ling Xu's sister to understand, interpreting that there was still a chance for the Crystal Consciousness to mediate the related case.
All the more when hearing the near-wailing cries from Huan Zheng's mouth, his deep longing to be reached, hoping that final aid was not just a taboo illusion, loudly directing the sister not to remain silent and to begin acting before the exchange visualized dust thereafter.
Sensing the utterances growing softer, continuing to mellow until a breeze had the chance to sweep thoroughly, the confinement of intent that had long been initiated was discarded, in actuality the option of aid was given by the Crystal Consciousness, embracing the authority to handle the case at hand even while aware of the risks should it demand action someday.
It was referred to as breaking apart the Crystal fragments, emphasizing that the collection of fragments carried by each cultivator could be released, not merely fused whole into one unity, but also with the chance to dismantle the firm foundation into its smallest parts.
Certainly, as projected, not without reason.
Whether to divide or wholly utilize in a particular field, the course of action did not oppose, underlining the conditional ownership deviation of the Crystal Constellation.
And when recalling the torn damage within Huan Zheng, not categorized as light, the form was reinforced, firmly declaring according to the demanded order, briefly underlining that the entire Crystal Constellation currently possessed could be torn until equal division was surrendered directly to Huan Zheng.
Coincidentally, this sister possessed only one crystal, a handover from an Heir whose name was unknown.
Observing the acquisition now could be drawn to its basic meaning, an understanding that a new floor had just been stepped upon in the Crystal Constellation's initial stage, namely one.
Generally, an early-stage Crystal Constellation like Ling Xu's could spark, producing 100 smaller fragments without reducing the efficacy of each crystal.
In execution itself, 51 fragments would not be released, retained within Ling Xu's soul, while the remaining 49 would be cast forth, given specifically to Huan Zheng.
To prevent the extinction of his name and all the negotiations presented, the great possibility must be reflected upon, considering how immense the risk would be when it arrived.
Thinking of that matter, no matter how persistent the pain was ignored, it was no sign, denying that the fertilizer of side effects could flee, easily discarded just as a naïve thought.
Lingering unseen, awaiting the best momentum, at least a rapid invasion could be realized without the slightest disruption.
Roughly, paralysis of a lighter degree was the smallest consequence while forced pulling of death erased shared memories.
A single fatal misstep would warn of the gravest consequence inscribed, as the Consciousness attempted to argue, briefly highlighting the dedication of expenditure aligned with the agreement of the ritual.
It was unavoidable, the shock of Ling Xu's hasty behavior being displayed.
Once convinced that the number of fragments far exceeded the usual estimate in her mind, without further thought, a nod was offered, convinced that the best choice was not to fall into disagreement, swiftly reflecting that idleness was useless, merely counting fingers before actually erased.
Of course, as a kind subordinate, the Crystal Consciousness did not rashly decide, not recklessly forming an agreement with Its New Master without consideration, thinking of the fate of body and soul throughout the ritual's continuity.
Not as easy as flipping a palm, the Consciousness attempted to remind, voicing validation a second time that a sequence of torment could be inscribed.
Even if the weight borne could someday kill the present existence, the uttered reminder was not without effect, imparting significant impact upon Ling Xu's resolve, yielding into obedience arose, wholly submitting to the will of her New Master as joyous memories ticked.
Unintentionally she suddenly recalled, casting forth a number of distant memories during the Crystal Consciousness's contract with the Former Master.
Even if speculation was useless, defining ignorance as well as literal truth deep within, the true identity of the Heir that had always been questioned was pondered, prioritizing whether there was connection to the Radiant Deity of the Past as a member, inserting many names that pointed northward in opinion.
And together with the achieved agreement, underlining the consent of both parties themselves, the deactivation of the petal structure was the path, a further answer to the spoken accord, signaling full willingness to begin both for Ling Xu and the Crystal Consciousness.
To be continued…