OBS Chapter 3668 Oracle Square and Saint's Cliff
Chapter 3668 Oracle Square and Saint's Cliff
Chapter 3668 Oracle Square and Saint's Cliff
The girl with black hair and blue eyes asked Xiwei curiously:
"Since you know this is your goal, what does it have to do with whether you are strong enough? Shad doesn't only target thirteenth-level witches. Did he ever tell you something like 'You're not thirteenth-level, so don't kiss me'?"
Sylvie imagined the scene and couldn't help but laugh:
"of course not."
"So what you should be doing now is taking the initiative and doing more positive things, right? Why are you complaining here that you're not strong enough?"
Despite having lived long enough in the Sixth Age, the ship girl still couldn't understand the thoughts of the great witches of that era. If Violet and Theresa had been given enough time in the Fifth Age, they would have succeeded long ago.
"I think your relationship with Xia De is just one step away from completion. Maybe it's time to take that step."
Sylvie Aurora stood there with her lips pursed, not answering, and no one knew what she was really thinking at that moment.
Because the Church of Peace received the information from Leigh Kings Prisha, it was the local Church of Peace that invited Shad this time. When Shad and the witches appeared in the church, the [Clown Troupe] had already arrived, but the Prophet's Association, which should have been the first to arrive, had not yet arrived.
No one minded waiting a moment, but Shad stood at the window of the church meeting room, looking at the snow falling outside. He thought of his past when he was weak, and even with the title of "Caller of Gods," he didn't want to enter any church other than the Church of Dawn in Tobesk.
Less than five minutes later, President Le Norman and Elder Zarathustra arrived. Mr. Clark Cavill, the 13th Ring Warlock of the Annihilation Hand, who had just arrived to provide support, was responsible for receiving the three factions. Soon, three documents were presented to everyone. Shad glanced through them briefly; although he knew beforehand that this information was related to the Ring of Fate, he was still somewhat surprised.
"The purpose of Kamiizumi is actually this?"
Through the interpretation of the delirious ramblings of the "mad omniscient one," the Church believes that the "Upper Spring," long lost by the Fatu people, is located in the ruins atop the mountain. The true name of that spring is unknown, but its true purpose was to allow users to know their own destiny.
"It's not about soaking in the spring water, nor drinking it. It's simply about walking over the spring, looking down at your own reflection, and then seeing your destiny, thus forming your own ring of fate."
This is what the candidates should do after completing all seven acts of the story, and it is also the most important ritual for the ancient god believers of the mythological era. Without the Ring of Fate, one cannot participate in the final act's competition; however, the specific method to activate the power of that spring is currently unknown.
Mr. Cavill explained to everyone:
"But it's already established that the candidates need a Ring of Destiny that aligns with their own fate. Beyond the remaining three acts, we ask that all three parties investigate whether there are other ways to obtain the Ring of Destiny. Furthermore, the Church of the True God is also researching how to open the ruins at the mountaintop."
This isn't an attempt to rush things, but the incident on Fatumunst Island is extremely dangerous, and time is of the essence. Resolving this matter as quickly as possible will benefit everyone.
"What else did Sir Priscilla say about the ruins atop the snow-capped mountain?"
Mr. Mortis asked on behalf of everyone, and Mr. Cavill nodded:
"The ruins are enormous, including not only springs and temples, but also sacrificial sites, burial grounds, an astrological platform, towers, the path of atonement, a circular hall, and other areas. Even in the First Age, this could be considered one of the largest temple complexes in the material world."
According to the 'Mad Omniscient One's' description, the entrance to the ruins is the Path of Atonement, and at the end of those ruins lies their highest point—
[Passing through three arched gates, past the towering Pagoda of All Things, at the end of the Oracle Square, at the highest point of the majestic snow-capped mountain, the final resting place of those who know their destiny. Fall, fall, for only those who fall from the heights can glimpse the truth; that is the 'Cliff of the Saints.']
Mr. Cavill paused, giving everyone time to think, and the word "fall" immediately provoked a reaction from Shad. He had seen the method for obtaining the High Ring of Ascension in the Fatu people's "Ice Jade," which involved falling from somewhere in the snow-capped mountains.
"In fact, the highest known snow-capped mountain is just a platform that resembles a cliff."
Xia De cautiously began to speak:
“I have been there before, guided by the Fatu people, and it is also the end point of the All Souls’ Day ceremony, but I do not perceive any problems.”
"Therefore, the Church wants to cooperate with the Fatu people to explore the Peak of Destiny of the Snow Mountain again. We respect the Fatu people's ownership of the Snow Mountain and their faith in it, but now there really isn't enough time."
Mr. Cavill said this, and Claire didn't speak, so Shad answered on her behalf:
“I will discuss this matter with the elders later. The Fatu people are also very concerned about the safety of the island.”
After he finished speaking, he asked again:
"The final stage of this chosen one's ceremony should be within those ruins. Everyone used to think it was the temple, but now it seems possible it could be somewhere else within the ruins? And is the ceremony going to involve the candidates jumping off a cliff?"
Chairman Le Norman immediately rejected Schard's idea:
"In the First Age, before the gods had departed, mortals were very cautious in using the word 'Saint.' If that cliff was truly called 'Saint Cliff,' then it was definitely not for mortals to use, at least not for anyone other than the true chosen ones."
The information provided by Leigh Prisha also states that adjacent to the Sacred Cliff is the Oracle Plaza, the place where mortals receive oracles. According to information circulating within the Association, the Oracle Plaza may also have served to summon the ancient gods. The fact that the Sacred Cliff is located nearby yet at a higher elevation suggests a very close connection between the Sacred Cliff and the divine.
I'm more inclined to believe that the cliff was also a place where ancient diviners invoked the gods, and it has little to do with this chosen one's ceremony.
The prophets' explanations made a lot of sense, and they also had their own opinions regarding the location of the chosen one's ritual:
"We don't know who has the most crucial fragment of the poem that points to the exact location, but we believe that since the final act after the seven acts is related to Mr. Snake, the ritual site should probably be somewhere that can touch the snow mountain seal."
"But isn't the ancient god's seal located at the bottom of the snow mountain?"
The "masked prophet" beside Mr. Mortis inquired, and Chairman Le Norman nodded:
"But the fact that Mr. Snake, who has not yet completely broken free of the seal, can appear in the temple itself indicates that the seal is related to that ruin. The most likely location for the ritual is either in the temple, the sacrificial site, or the circular hall."
"Speaking of which, what is the purpose of this circular hall?"
Shad asked again, and Mr. Cavill answered him:
"That was where ancient diviners performed divination; it was the most spiritually powerful area in the entire sacrificial site."
"In fact, the name 'Circular Hall' has persisted to the present day and still exists. The most important divination hall at the current headquarters of the association is called the Circular Hall. We have preserved some records of the ancient Circular Hall. Legend has it that the dome of the hall reflected the real starry sky, and the sacred emblem of the ouroboros was coiled in the center. Thousands of glowing rings floated under the starry sky, and ancient diviners gathered under that starry sky to peer into destiny and interpret the future."
President Le Norman added:
"If this description is correct, then all of the thousands of rings should be the Rings of Fate."
“The Circular Hall, is it? Even if Leigh Prisha failed, he still possesses such omniscience. It seems that the ritual did have an impact after all. Shad, now that we have enough information, I will begin.”
Two hours later aboard the Radiant Messenger, Luvia raised an eyebrow at the information Shad had gleaned from the church. She reached for the two coins Shad offered—the documentary-level relic, [Cold Heart]—but ultimately intended to use only one of them.
But before flipping the coin, he smiled and extended his right hand to Shad:
Where is my [Stadium of Destiny]?
By this time, Shad had been back from the city for an hour. What he wanted Luvia to divine was not the "Circular Hall," but the specific location of the ruins.
The ruins not only involve the location of the Chosen Ones ceremony, but also the cliff that Shad is concerned about. He even suspects that the First Flame and the castle key are also there.
The latter was just his guess, but if the ruins maintained the seal, then the Primordial Flame, as part of the seal, was very likely really there.
Shad had already brought the Fate Foundation, but seeing Luvia's slightly excited expression, he thought that he should put it back at home immediately after using it this time.
The "ring" was then pulled open again, and a pale purple halo diffused into the surrounding space. Luvia tossed the coin high into the air, where it shattered into purple streaks of light and disappeared.
For a fleeting moment, Shad felt that Luvia's demeanor was very similar to the long-haired girl in his dream. But when she opened her eyes, Shad was quite certain that the girl before him was not alone at all.
She hesitated, seemingly unsure of the outcome she had received.
"Yes, the information given by that mad omniscient being is correct, and the Church's interpretation is also correct. The temple is only part of the ruins. The temple suppresses the seal at the bottom of the mountain, so when the power of the snake leaked out, it first affected the temple, but for the time being, it can only affect the temple."
The two are now in Shad's cabin on the ship, which is the most luxurious room on the entire ship—the same room where Shad painted Miss Elizabeth's portrait.
Shad sat on the side of the sofa, while Luvia sat on the long sofa. After finishing her explanation, she patted the spot next to her, and Shad tactfully sat down next to her.
(End of this chapter)