The Seventh Base

Chapter 1060: Chapter 119: The Disappearance of the Book of Enlightenment

Three years have passed, and now only ten days remain; the Empire Trial Field journey is coming to an end.

Yet within the Holy Land Gate, Transcendents remain immersed in cultivation, especially those figures on the Energy Stone Pillars, with minds undistracted, pouring their entire being into it; others have lost the desire to compete, merely cultivating nearby, unable to approach the core of the Ancient Book, yet still able to absorb immense energy.

Of course, some have chosen to leave, heading to other places of opportunity to cultivate; at this point, the other six areas are essentially unoccupied, offering free cultivation. Seeing that hope here is lost, they strive to make use of the little remaining time.

Two figures still remain on the Energy Stone Pillars occupied by the O’Brian Republic, one being Heath O’Brien, son of the Republic Leader, the other being Oxso, a Capital Star Mystic God Temple prodigy Transcendent, known as a genius attending the same Ten Temple Alliance as Xu Mo and considered the foremost contender.

Proto hasn’t held his position on the pillars for extended periods; he yielded some time for others—though insufficient, it allowed for some insight. Oxso’s talent is outstanding, and Proto believes he deserves such an opportunity to cultivate.

Unfortunately, it’s too fleeting.

As for Heath O’Brien, he never fulfilled his promise to yield his position.

His followers seem indifferent, yet the Mystic God Temple’s Transcendents eyeing the Energy Stone Pillars harbor some resentment.

With only ten days left, it appears Heath O’Brien intends to hold his position until the end, turning the Mystic God Temple Transcendents into his gatekeepers, serving him unwillingly.

Proto acts fairly, at least not monopolizing the space.

The day Heath O’Brien hosted them at the O’Brian family home was clearly to prepare for matters within the Empire Trial Field, attempting to win them over to assist him.

Though many declined to accept his gifts, they still cooperated with him.

Indeed, beyond Heath O’Brien’s status, much is owed to Proto, being the leading figure of the Mystic God Temple, and his close relationship with Heath O’Brien.

Though disgruntled, no effective course exists—forcefully ousting Heath O’Brien would lead to internal conflict, detrimental to all, and losing the position entirely, while thoroughly offending the Republic Leader’s son.

While not directly tied to the Republic, the Mystic God Temple remains within its borders, with their home in the Republic.

As such, none wish to offend Heath O’Brien; a fallout seals the enmity.

Now, they envy Xu Mo and Zero, for not only their formidable strength, but their transparency, uncumbered by Heath O’Brien, cultivating independently.

August and others from Chloe Star Mystic God Temple willingly follow Xu Mo, guarding him loyally, indicating his exceptional charisma.

Reflecting on Xu Mo’s humble stance towards the Capital Star Mystic God Temple, his deliberate displays of weakness, yet decisiveness in crucial moments—such as unraveling Willton’s Divine Temple, traversing Empire Trial Field solo—reveal his distinctive individuality and leadership qualities.

Xu Mo’s future may indeed shine brightly.

Currently, Xu Mo is oblivious to the many eyes upon him from the Mystic God Temple, as he is deeply immersed in the world of cultivation, his mind filled with a sense of awe, his spiritual power penetrating deep into this book.

Bathed in the endless cosmos of destruction, feeling the obliteration of all things, the terrifying oppressiveness made him realize the insignificance of his existence, even a planet or a Star Domain is but a speck in the vast universe.

His consciousness spreads wildly, merging into this realm of destruction, reaching infinitely far, spanning numerous Star Domains.

Like beholding the universe with a divine perspective, witnessing the destructive force ravaging the boundless cosmos, stars collapsing and Star Domains perishing.

As his spiritual awareness spreads, his spiritual power seems to grow, yet the oppressive force of destruction becomes increasingly horrifying, but he stubbornly perseveres.

This Book of Enlightenment is an exceptional treasure within the universe, placed by the Empire’s Old Imperial Family possibly to select their heir; just one page is enough to offer insight spanning many years, with never enough time.

Xu Mo doesn’t know how much time has elapsed, only understanding the need to seize the time for cultivation.

A month feels too brief—soon it might slip away.

Concerning more pages of the Book of Enlightenment, Xu Mo isn’t greedy; what’s sufficient for continual study is just one page alone, let alone expending time on others.

Outside, near the Energy Stone Pillar where Xu Mo resides, Lowell’s gaze fixed on the flowing Energy Light from Xu Mo, forming a cycle with the Energy Array of the Energy Stone Pillar, energy flowing between them alongside the central Energy Light Column, seemingly connecting with the Ancient Book within.

“Do you feel any change in their aura?” Lowell asked Augustus and Hudson.

Both glanced at Xu Mo and Zero, nodding in agreement.

Indeed, both exhibit a distinctive aura, Xu Mo’s aura invokes fear, as if harboring the essence of destruction.

Zero’s aura displays an exceedingly strong spiritual power, her expression sporadically changing.

The sensation is akin to relentless struggle, clearly facing difficulties, yet she still holds on staunchly.

This condition has persisted for several days now.

After a few more days, their aura grows increasingly pronounced.

Not only them, but many figures on the Energy Stone Pillars, notably those occupied by the Lin clan, show a similar trend.

Atop one Energy Stone Pillar, Taman of the Heavenly God Race opened his eyes, his colossal gaze narrowing, brow furrowed, staring ahead.

A moment later, his eyes returned to normal, as if he had accepted this reality.

For him, it seemed that this place was not suitable for his cultivation. After trying for so many days, he had to admit it.

The treasures left by the Old Imperial Family at the Holy Land Gate appeared to be left for their descendants’ trials, primarily requiring spiritual power.

This also meant that Transcendents who did not cultivate spiritual power were essentially meaningless here.

At this moment, a strong energy fluctuation suddenly emanated from the central Energy Stone Pillar, and the Ancient Book seemed to spin more violently, releasing energy of increasingly terrifying intensity.

“What’s happening?” People around showed a hint of surprise as abnormal energy fluctuations unexpectedly appeared inside the central Stone Pillar.

Moreover, that fluctuation was becoming more intense.

Within the Ancient Book, Xu Mo similarly felt an unusual fluctuation, with the entire world on the page seeming to go berserk.

What was happening?

It was not just Xu Mo; others encountered the same situation.

The aura of destruction grew stronger and stronger. Boom… Xu Mo’s consciousness was directly shattered and sent flying, with a strong light shooting forth, and the Energy Storm submerged everything, drowning his consciousness as well.

Not only was it the central Stone Pillar; at this moment, all eighteen Energy Stone Pillars and the surroundings of the Ten Temples lit up with a terrifying Energy Storm.

Accompanied by an unparalleled Energy Storm sweeping out, the vast Stone Hall was enveloped by the Energy Storm. Many people couldn’t stand, being toppled by the terrifying storm, even crashing into the surrounding stone walls.

Even the figures on the Energy Stone Pillars were similarly jolted back, thrown down from the eighteen Energy Stone Pillars.

Xu Mo steadied himself, his consciousness blurred, with the whole world seemingly submerged. He tried to use his spiritual power to see what happened, but even the spiritual power was buried by that terrifying Energy Storm, entirely unable to spread out.

It was only after some time that the Energy Storm gradually weakened, and people slowly recovered, looking around.

“What happened?” Everyone was shocked internally, immediately locking their eyes on the area of the central Stone Pillar, then their pupils contracted, staring fixedly there, their hearts pounding.

The energy on the eighteen Energy Stone Pillars had vanished, as had the central Energy Light Column. The Energy Array dissipated, and the terrifying Energy Storm just now seemed to be the energy dispersed away.

Of course, what truly shocked them was.

The Ancient Book had also disappeared.

In an instant, the surrounding space suddenly became quiet, an eerie quiet, with the atmosphere seeming somewhat unusual.

The Ancient Book was gone…

The Energy Array disappeared, it dispersed.

But the Ancient Book was a treasure and wouldn’t vanish into thin air.

So, where did it go?

The Lin people’s eyes scanned around, especially those who had been cultivating on the eighteen Stone Pillars before. They glanced at each other, seemingly trying to detect a hint of a clue.

However, everyone seemed to have reached a certain tacit understanding, maintaining an eerie silence.

They all suspected each other.

With the Ancient Book gone, the most likely suspects were those cultivating on the eighteen Stone Pillars.

Thus, the atmosphere around felt particularly eerie at this moment.

“Lin Jian?”

At this moment, a voice rang out. The first to speak was Delon, his gaze falling on Lin Jian.

Lin Jian, the leading figure of the Lin lineage this time, the core of the Old Imperial Family Lin clan, the strongest genius, and this was the Old Imperial Family’s territory.

If anyone were most likely to take that Ancient Book, without a doubt, the first suspect would be Lin Jian.

So Delon looked towards Lin Jian, and it wasn’t just him; with Delon’s words, everyone looked at Lin Jian.

Lin Jian’s eyes flashed with a hint of otherness, as if contemplating.

He also admitted that he was the most suspicious person.

But Lin Jian was very clear that the one who took the Ancient Book was not him!

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