novelaction Chapter 919 The Price of Awakening
Chapter 919 The Price of Awakening
Chaotic mist, like thick ink, swirled and surged across the origin of primordial chaos. Yun Yao's consciousness drifted in it, like a lone boat caught in a mighty wave. After an unknown amount of time, her eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes. A strange light met her eyes, brilliant yet soft, as if condensed from the entire universe's starlight. Yet, it couldn't illuminate the confusion and fear in her eyes.
"Chu Mochen?" she spoke weakly, her voice hoarse as if it had been repeatedly polished with sandpaper. She struggled to get up, but found herself completely powerless, as if all her strength had been drained away during her slumber. She searched her surroundings anxiously, but saw only empty space. Only the faint fluctuations of laws in the distance carried a hint of a familiar aura.
"Host, your Daoist companion has merged with your principles." The cold system notification sounded abruptly, echoing in the silent space like a hammer, hammering down on Yun Yao's heart. She froze, her breath stagnating in that moment. Her mind was blank, and only the system's voice echoed, searing the cruel reality into her consciousness over and over again.
"Impossible..." she muttered, shaking her head, unwilling to believe this. Memories flooded back like a tide. In the brutal duel with the will of chaos, Chu Mochen had always stood by her side, using his body as a sword to slash through the spatial blockade of the Divine Court. Every swing of his sword, every resolute look in his eyes, was deeply engraved in her memory. When her godhead was shattered and she fell into a deep sleep protecting him, he had unhesitatingly carried her into the origin of Hongmeng, nurturing her soul with his own primordial power.
Yun Yao struggled to mobilize the strength within her body, ignoring the stabbing pain emanating from her divine nature as she frantically searched for Chu Mochen's presence. Finally, in the deepest recesses of her divine nature, she spotted that familiar figure. Chu Mochen existed in the form of a spiritual consciousness, his form ethereal and ethereal, as if he could vanish from this place of origin at any moment. His outline remained clear, a gentle smile between his brows, but his transparent form caused Yun Yao's heart to twist.
"You..." Yun Yao's voice choked with sobs, tears streaming uncontrollably down her cheeks, dripping onto the godhead, creating ripples. She wanted to reach out and touch it, but she could only pass through the illusory figure. The sense of emptiness from her fingertips made her heart ache even more.
Seeing this, Chu Mochen's eyes flashed with a trace of heartache, and he comforted softly: "In this way, I can use your eyes to see the entire Hongmeng." His voice was still gentle, with the same doting as before, as if all this was just a trivial matter, but the trembling ending tone revealed his inner reluctance and helplessness.
Yun Yao shook her head, her emotions almost collapsing: "No! I don't want this! I would rather not have the power of the rule realm, and not become the master of the heaven. I just want you to come back and stand by my side like before!" Her voice was crying, full of despair and helplessness, echoing in this place of origin of primordial chaos, and it seemed particularly desolate.
At this moment, the laws surrounding them suddenly fluctuated violently, space distorted, and a mysterious figure slowly emerged. The figure exuded an ancient and powerful aura, as if it had walked from the end of time, carrying a majesty that was otherworldly.
"Yun Yao, do you know why he was willing to do this?" The mysterious man spoke, his voice deep and distant, as if filled with endless vicissitudes of life. His words were like a key, unlocking the doubts in Yun Yao's heart and making her realize that behind Chu Mochen's sacrifice, there might be a deeper secret hidden.
Yun Yao raised her head, her eyes full of expectation and anxiety: "Why? Please tell me!" She desperately wanted to know the truth, wanted to understand why Chu Mochen made such a choice, and why he didn't face everything with her.
The mysterious man sighed softly and spoke slowly, "When you fell into a deep sleep, the Primordial Will gave him two choices: one was to use the fragments of your godhead to reshape the Three Thousand God Realms. You would forever lose the power of the Rule Realm and become an ordinary god. The other was to let you devour the Primordial Origin and become the new ruler of the universe. However, you would become a line in your godhead, no longer possessing independent consciousness. He chose the latter without hesitation, just so that you could realize your ideals and achieve the Supreme Path."
Hearing these words, Yun Yao felt as if struck by lightning, tears welling up again. She finally understood that every decision Chu Mochen made was for her, for her dreams, for her to stand at the pinnacle of the universe. But she had never imagined that the price behind this was so heavy, so heavy that she couldn't bear it.
"No! How could he do this! How could he bear all this alone!" Yun Yao burst into tears, her heart filled with regret and self-blame. She hated her own weakness, hated that she couldn't protect Chu Mochen, and hated that she had put him in such a situation.
The mysterious man looked at Yun Yao's pained expression, a trace of pity flashing in his eyes, yet also with a hint of helplessness: "This is his choice, and it also reflects his love for you. In his heart, your wishes are more important than anything else he has. But this is not the whole truth. He concealed the true price of the contract. If you reach the Rule Realm, he will not only lose his independent consciousness, but will also suffer endless backlash from the laws, and his spiritual consciousness will gradually dissipate within your godhead."
Yun Yao's body trembled violently, the pain in her heart surging like a raging tide, nearly drowning her. She hadn't expected Chu Mochen to endure far more pain than she had imagined. He silently endured everything just so she could move forward without worry, while she had been kept in the dark.
"I want to save him! No matter what the cost, I must save him!" Yun Yao's eyes suddenly became firm. She clenched her fists, and the power of the laws in her body began to surge uncontrollably. Her divine nature also trembled violently because of her emotional fluctuations.
The mysterious man shook his head slightly. "That's easier said than done. His consciousness has already merged deeply with your godhead. If you forcefully separate them, not only will his soul be shattered, but your godhead will also be completely shattered, leaving you with no hope of recovery."
Yun Yao did not retreat at all, with a determined light flashing in her eyes: "I don't care! Even if I have to become the enemy of the entire Hongmeng, I will save him!" Her voice was firm and powerful, full of determination to fight to the death.
At this moment, Chu Mochen's consciousness suddenly became unstable, and cracks began to appear on his illusory body, as if it would dissipate at any moment. He forced a smile and said weakly, "Yaoyao, don't do anything stupid. I am already very satisfied to be able to accompany you forever and watch over you in this way..."
"Shut up! I don't allow you to say that!" Yun Yao interrupted him, her vision blurred by tears, but she still stared at him closely, "We agreed to see the whole of Hongmeng together, to go to the end together, you can't go back on your word!"
She closed her eyes, forcibly suppressing the grief in her heart, and began to frantically circulate the power of the laws in her body, trying to find a way to save Chu Mochen. Under her urging, the godhead burst into a dazzling light, but Chu Mochen's spiritual consciousness became increasingly transparent in the light.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Yun Yao. When she merged with the Guixu Heavenly Dao, she mastered the dual laws of life and death. Perhaps she could use this power to reshape Chu Mochen's consciousness. Although this was an extremely dangerous attempt, and the slightest mistake could lead to both of them being doomed, she had no other choice.
"Whatever! Even if there's only a one-in-ten-thousand chance, I'll try!" Yun Yao gritted her teeth and slowly injected the power of the dual laws of life and death into her divine nature, carefully enveloping Chu Mochen's consciousness. The power of the laws collided and fused within her divine nature, generating a powerful wave that shook the entire Primordial Origin Land.
Chu Mochen felt Yun Yao's actions and his eyes were full of anxiety: "Yaoyao, stop! This is too dangerous!" But Yun Yao ignored his dissuasion and devoted herself to the action of saving him.
As the power of the laws continued to flow in, Chu Mochen's consciousness began to change. The cracks gradually healed, and his illusory body became more solid. However, Yun Yao, due to excessive energy consumption, turned pale as paper, blood flowed from the corners of her mouth, and the cracks in her godhead continued to expand.
"Hold on... I must succeed..." Yun Yao kept encouraging herself in her heart. Even though her body had reached its limit, she still did not give up. Finally, with her unremitting efforts, Chu Mochen's consciousness stabilized. Although he still could not restore his physical body, at least he would not dissipate again.
"You silly girl..." Chu Mochen looked at Yun Yao's weak appearance, feeling distressed and helpless, his eyes full of love and guilt.
Yun Yao forced a smile. "As long as you're alright, that's all. No matter how difficult the future may be, we'll face it together and never part again." Her words were gentle, yet they carried an unwavering conviction. In this place of origin, she made an eternal promise. Yet, even more unknown challenges and secrets awaited them. Deep within the sea of chaos, at the edge of the universe, the gears of fate still slowly turned.