Free Web NovelChapter 1257: Chapter 1253: The Three Volumes of the Heavenly Book
Yun Ran originally thought that this so-called clue would be like those murals seen underground in Moonlight City, at most just some legend about the Heavenly Book.
But unexpectedly, this time the clue turned out to be a fragment of a scroll, which was much better than any legend.
Initially calm, Yun Ran suddenly got excited, "Really!"
Seeing a familiar scene from memory, a smile appeared on Chi Yao’s face, "Of course, I’ve never lied to you before.
Only, this time, the fragment, we don’t know which of the three volumes of the Heavenly Book it belongs to."
Yun Ran knew very little about the Heavenly Book, so she just stared at Chi Yao, hoping he’d voluntarily say more.
Chi Yao didn’t disappoint Yun Ran, nor did he hold anything back, directly saying everything Yun Ran wanted to know.
It turned out that the Heavenly Book was divided into three volumes: upper, middle, and lower, each with different functions.
And in a lifetime, a person can only obtain one of the three volumes. Once a volume of the Heavenly Book is activated, even if the other two are found later, one can only look on and sigh.
Due to this trait, countless people who wish to find the Heavenly Book might never find peace throughout their lives.
Yun Ran timely asked, "What are the differences among these three volumes?"
"The upper volume can reveal everything that happened in the past, the middle volume allows one to know the best choices at present, and the lower volume can predict the future. The stronger you are, the more of the future you can see."
After Chi Yao said these, he paused and didn’t continue, but Yun Ran understood from this answer the meaning of his previous words.
"Ha~"
Indeed, wanting to obtain what one desires from the Heavenly Book is not so simple.
For instance, Yun Ran now wants to obtain the upper volume to understand the reasons behind being dragged into this book world.
She also wants the middle volume to find a way to unravel her life chart disfavored by the Heavenly Dao.
As for the lower volume, she isn’t so eager. After all, as a Xuan Sect person, predicting the future isn’t a pressing concern.
However, life is seldom as one wishes. The fact that the Heavenly Book is divided into three volumes and one can only unlock one obsession in a lifetime.
Yet, life consists of many obsessions. Once one obsession is resolved, the weight of the remaining ones grows heavier with time.
Just like in real life, someone might forsake true love for wealth, and when they eventually achieve everything.
In the deep of night, the forsaken love becomes an untouchable raw spot for the rest of their life.
Conversely, those who choose love live a mundane life but end up resenting those around them, feeling they lost a lot.
This rule of choosing only one of the three volumes of the Heavenly Book is like opening a blind box, hitting the most fatal point of human nature directly.
Because, no matter what is obtained, whatever is chosen, in the end, there will be regret. freёweɓnovel.com
Truly contented people are rare, they only beautify what they didn’t choose or obtain.
Chi Yao noticed Yun Ran not speaking for a long time, with a knowing cold smile, clearly understanding Yun Ran got the consequences involved.
"So, what’s your choice, do you want to go with me to Divine Sword Manor?"
"Go, of course, I’ll go. Missing this opportunity, who knows when the next clue to the Heavenly Book will appear. Besides, even if it’s not what I want this time, I can handle all outcomes."
Instead of dithering, worrying that what she gets isn’t what she most desires, later regretting it.
Yun Ran is someone who always likes to prepare for different outcomes, whether something beneficial or not, grabbing what she can first, just like her habit of hoarding, which always comes in handy!
Chi Yao knew someone of Yun Ran’s temperament would surely go if the whereabouts of the Heavenly Book were known, so upon sensing Yun Ran’s presence, he came decisively.
"Alright, here’s an invitation, take it, and we’ll meet at Divine Sword Manor!"
Yun Ran reached out to take the invitation, shifting her eyes from it back to where Chi Yao had sat, now empty.
At this moment, Yun Ran was certain she was no match for Chi Yao.
Yun Ran furrowed her brows slightly, regardless of this being the Dream Realm, or a millennium ago, she shouldn’t have any interactions with those who existed here.
"Who exactly is he?"
At present, it seems Chi Yao is temporarily trustworthy, but Yun Ran isn’t the type to place trust in others.
She immediately put the invitation back into her bag.
Then she took out several tools she used for fortune-telling from the bag.
"I just don’t believe it. With my fortune-telling skills, I can’t figure out Chi Yao’s origin!"
Yun Ran sat cross-legged again, arranging her fortune-telling tools one by one.
Taking a deep breath, Yun Ran started fortune-telling.
The room still carried Chi Yao’s lingering presence, Yun Ran didn’t even need to spend much time gathering Chi Yao’s information.
Yun Ran’s fair fingers formed a claw, reaching out to grab as if pulled by some suction force.
Placed beside Yun Ran’s leg was a Compass, exuding an ancient aura, showing deep-rooted heritage.
Noticing Chi Yao’s collected presence, its needle suddenly seemed stimulated, vibrating wildly.
Yun Ran: ...
The last time Mo Zhi, about to ascend as Ghost Emperor, touched this Compass, it didn’t react this fiercely.
With this comparison, it’s naturally easy to quantify; Chi Yao’s residue aura could overwhelm the quasi-Ghost Emperor strength of Mo Zhi.
Yet before, Yun Ran hadn’t felt such a strong sense of danger from Chi Yao.
If Chi Yao intended to deal with her, wouldn’t it be as simple as playing with a dog?
Junior Master once said many disguise themselves as weaklings outside, so don’t be fooled by some people’s appearances.
"Damn it, this guy is so strong, yet acts so familiar, doesn’t it mean I don’t even have the chance to fall out with him?"
This realization immediately dampened Yun Ran’s expression.
Thinking of this, Yun Ran hurriedly rummaged through her Qiankun Bag for the survival tools left to her by Qingfeng Temple predecessors.
After searching for a while, she finally found a Life Replacement Talisman, Yun Ran immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
