novelraw Chapter 977: He Waits—Waiting for Ten Thousand Years in the Mulberry Sea
Chapter 977: He Waits—Waiting for Ten Thousand Years in the Mulberry Sea
"What did it say?" As soon as Little Qiongqi stopped, Zirong asked immediately."It said that the Aolai Divine Beast was a force to be reckoned with in the Primordial times, becoming the emperor among beasts millions of years ago, a time when humans were still small tribes eating raw meat and drinking blood, unaware of the name of the Aolai Divine Beast.
By the time humans gradually became stronger, the Aolai Divine Beast had already shattered the Void and left this continent. It’s said to have willingly become the mount of a super powerful being, accompanying him in the pursuit of supreme Extreme Dao. After all these years, not only have humans forgotten, but even many Exotic Beasts have also forgotten the existence of the Aolai Divine Beast.
We’re fortunate to have asked it, otherwise, we’d never get an answer in a lifetime," Mu Hanyan said, casting a disdainful glance at Little Qiongqi.
Is it merely knowing the origins of the Aolai Divine Beast that makes your legs go weak at another’s presence? Truly makes one wonder what’s so boastful about you. One of the Four Great Fierce Beasts? What an empty reputation.
Silence pervaded the surroundings, everyone was deeply shocked. The existence that could make the Aolai Divine Beast willingly become a mount must be incredibly powerful, and the supreme Extreme Dao they pursued must be ethereal and transcendent. All of this was beyond their comprehension.
"I get it now." Just as everyone was immersed in their inexplicable shock, Zirong suddenly slapped his head, as if he had an epiphany.
"Get what?" Jiang Yuzhe, startled, asked with irritation.
"I understand what that palace outside is all about. Most likely it was once the palace of the powerful being the Aolai Divine Beast followed. What I mean is, the Aolai Divine Beast constructed a replica based on that palace’s appearance," Zirong said excitedly.
"What’s the point of the Divine Beast stuffing itself, not following its master properly and building a palace replica here in the Holy Court Continent?" Jiang Yuzhe rolled his eyes, dismissively.
"You... you..." Zirong pointed to Jiang Yuzhe’s head, sympathizing, "Your brain has a hard injury. Eat more walnuts to boost it."
Before Jiang Yuzhe could explode, Zirong quickly added, "Didn’t they say the Aolai Divine Beast is dead? How would it continue to follow if it’s dead? How about you die once and continue to follow the young master for me? And if I’m not mistaken, its master should be dead too, otherwise, why wait here for Nirvana Rebirth. Because of its longing for its master, it built such a palace."
"It really seems possible," Jiang Yuzhe had been about to lose his temper, but upon hearing him, he paused and agreed deeply.
The others fell silent once more. Initially, when they saw that palace, everyone was confused. Now Zirong’s words seemed increasingly plausible upon reflection.
However, given the strength of the Aolai Divine Beast, how could it have died? Its master, who could win its allegiance, must be even stronger, so how could he have died? If it died of old age, that would be one thing, but if it died at the hands of others, then how terrifying would the opponent be?
"Do you think there might be another possibility, that the Aolai Divine Beast stayed here not only to wait for Nirvana but also to wait for its master’s Nirvana Rebirth?" Huayue, regaining consciousness, speculated.
Zirong and the others exchanged glances; even he hadn’t thought of such a possibility. Throughout history, they’ve only heard about Divine Beasts experiencing Nirvana Rebirth, never of human cultivators doing so.
Yet, both the Aolai Divine Beast and its mysterious master have surpassed their comprehension. Who can say that such powerful beings don’t have the possibility of Nirvana Rebirth?
Nobody noticed that while listening to Zirong, Huayue, and others, Mu Hanyan’s expression turned extremely grave, though a peculiar sparkle gleamed in her eyes.
Why did the immense memory of the Aolai Divine Beast, which should have shattered her mental state and even scattered her soul, cause her no harm at all?
Why did those memories belong solely to the Aolai Divine Beast, yet convey an inexplicable familiarity to her, as if she had personally experienced it?
Why did the Aolai Divine Beast’s lifted paw finally just caress her cheek, that clear yet bewildered gaze looking at her with such gentleness, as if filled with attachment?
"By the way, young master, what are the memories of the Aolai Divine Beast? Were our guesses right or wrong?" Zirong interrupted Mu Hanyan’s thoughts, eagerly asking.
The others also looked over curiously. Yes, didn’t Mu Hanyan inherit the Aolai Divine Beast’s memories? What exactly happened, he must know the best, so why guess?
"I don’t know what those memories are either; they’re too illusory, vague and indistinct, impossible to see clearly." Mu Hanyan shook her head in reply.
She casually cast aside those fantastical speculations. It was nothing more than another chance at rebirth, totally different from Nirvana of Divine Beasts. How could it relate to this Aolai Divine Beast, who dominated the Primordial ages millions of years ago?
If the guess isn’t wrong, her ability to bear its memories without any impact is likely related to the awakening of her Divine Guardian Bloodline. After all, the Divine Guardian may not match the master of the Aolai Divine Beast but still counts as a top-tier powerful being. Having such a bloodline, enduring the Divine Beast’s memories shouldn’t be too strange, right?
After hearing Mu Hanyan’s answer, Zirong and the others weren’t too disappointed. The memories of the Aolai Divine Beast, spanning thousands of years of grievances, emotions, departures, and reunions, were bound to be profound beyond measure. If Mu Hanyan truly assimilated them in such a short time without going insane, that would be strange. Going insane would be a mild case; having the soul scattered and dying instantly would be the likely outcome.
Moreover, though Mu Hanyan couldn’t yet merge the Aolai Divine Beast’s memories, it wasn’t without benefit. At least he could understand the Qiongqi Divine Beast’s beast language, and as time goes on, merging those memories slowly, who knows what great benefits may be reaped?
"Forget it, let’s not think about it. Neither the Aolai Divine Beast nor its master have anything to do with us legally. Even cultivating for several lifetimes, we could never become that strong," Zirong ranted for a while, thinking of the gap between their strengths, and felt instantly demoralized.
"Indeed, it’s none of our business, wasting effort guessing it all," Jiang Yuzhe chimed in, nodding in agreement. "Let’s look around more; this Aolai Divine Beast must have hidden some good stuff here over the tens of thousands of years, right?"