Legend of the Embroiderer

Chapter 624 Breaking the Rune Impasse and the Awakening of the Consciousness of an Ancient Being (2)

An ancient wave of consciousness suddenly emerged within the energy field of the twin cocoons.

This fluctuation is older than the consciousness of the Guardian Clan and the Primordial Clan, and can even resonate with the origin of the entire Multidimensional Group. Within the fluctuation, a blurry phantom slowly condenses. This phantom has neither the black energy of the Primordial Clan nor the pale golden energy of the Guardian Clan, but presents a purely "transparent" form, as if it were the "initial consciousness" at the birth of the Multidimensional Group.

"Finally... someone has been able to awaken the twin origins simultaneously."

The ancient phantom's voice, tinged with vicissitudes, echoed throughout the slumbering land: "I am the 'Initial Will' of the Multidimensional Group. Since the birth of the dimensional group, I have been guarding the seal of the Twin Origins to prevent the release of the Will of Annihilation."

The extraterrestrial progenitor was the first member of the race to be corrupted by the will of annihilation. His plan was not only to release his will, but also to devour my consciousness and become the new ruler of the multidimensional group.

The consciousnesses of the Guardians and the three Primordial Ancestors were simultaneously shaken. They had not expected that such an ancient existence was hidden in the slumbering ground, nor had they expected that the ambition of the extraterrestrial ancestor was so vast—devouring the initial will meant controlling the origin of the entire multidimensional group, which was even more terrifying than releasing the will of annihilation.

"Lord of the Primordial Will, how should we confront the Primordial Ancestor from Beyond the Realm?"

The guardian's consciousness was filled with reverence; he knew that the initial will must contain the key to the confrontation.

The phantom of the initial will points to the twin cocoons of light: "The energy of the twin origins can purify the will to annihilate and also enhance your consciousness."

However, to completely defeat the extraterrestrial progenitor, it is necessary to find the 'Source of Annihilation'—the core of the Will of Annihilation. Destroying the Source will completely eliminate the threat of the Will of Annihilation and purify all corrupted members of the race.

Where is the source of annihilation?

The ancestor on the west side asked urgently, as many members of his clan were still controlled by the extraterrestrial ancestor and urgently needed purification.

The phantom of the initial will slowly closed its eyes, and the fluctuations of consciousness spread throughout the entire multidimensional group: "The source is hidden in the 'Dark Fortress' of the extraterrestrial progenitor. This fortress is located on the edge of the multidimensional group and is protected by countless barriers of annihilation energy."

To reach the fortress, one must traverse the 'Mist of Annihilation'—a mist that devours consciousness energy, and only those who possess the Twin Origins can pass safely.

The phantom's body gradually became transparent, and he infused a pale golden "locator rune" into the guardian's four-colored energy: "This rune can guide you to the location of the Dark Fortress."

I will temporarily reinforce the seal on the Twin Origins to buy you three days—after three days, if you fail to destroy the Source of Annihilation, the seal will be broken by the Primordial Ancestor from Beyond the Realms, and the entire multidimensional group will be devoured by the Will of Annihilation.”

Having said that, the phantom of the initial will completely dissipated, leaving only the positioning runes flickering in the guardian's energy, like a beacon in the darkness.

The Guardian displayed the location runes to everyone: "We only have three days. We must set off for the Dark Fortress immediately!"

"Gatekeeper, you and the three Primordial Ancestors, leading a portion of the consciousness, should first return to the Great Void to integrate all energy, and then come to provide support; I and the fused entity, leading the remaining consciousness, will follow the guidance of the positioning runes, first traversing the Mist of Annihilation to investigate the situation of the Dark Fortress."

With the plan finalized, everyone acted swiftly.

The Gatekeeper and the Three Primordial Ancestors led half of the consciousness back to the Great Void through the repaired portal; the Guardian and the Fusion, carrying the positioning runes, flew towards the desolate mist at the edge of the multidimensional group.

Within the slumbering earth, the energy field of the twin cocoons of light stabilized once more, and the sealed light shone even brighter than before, clearly indicating that the initial will was using its own consciousness energy to reinforce the defense.

Just as the Guardians were about to reach the Mist of Annihilation, the locator rune suddenly flashed violently.

The rune transmitted an urgent signal: "The annihilation energy barrier of the Dark Fortress is strengthening. The extraterrestrial progenitors have begun to gather their clan members and have even awakened some of the dormant 'annihilation puppets'—these puppets are beings whose consciousness has been completely devoured by the will of annihilation, and their strength far exceeds that of ordinary progenitors. You must be careful."

The guardian's four-colored energy immediately became alert and sensed the surrounding environment.

The annihilation mist was an eerie gray-black color, and countless red dots could be vaguely seen within it. These dots were the consciousness fluctuations of the annihilation puppets, like lurking hunters waiting for their prey to enter.

Within the white light of the fused entity, the mark of Xu Shi's remnant soul began to flash rapidly, clearly indicating that the remnant soul also sensed the terrifying threat contained within the mist.

"The number of Annihilation Golems is greater than we imagined."

The merged entity's consciousness was solemn. "Our energy has been mostly depleted by the previous battles. It's too dangerous to directly pass through the fog. Perhaps we can find a weak point in the fog and force our way through the barrier to enter the fortress."

Without hesitation, the Guardian maximized the power of the Positioning Rune, attempting to find a weak point in the fog.

The light of the runes pierced through the mist and discovered an area with weaker energy fluctuations in the northwest corner of the mist—the annihilation energy barrier there was 30% thinner than in other places, clearly the best location for a breakthrough.

"Everyone get ready, we're breaking through from the northwest corner!"

The guardian's four-colored energy transformed into a shield of light, protecting the consciousness behind them. "Once we enter the mist, stay close to my shield of light. Don't be distracted by the puppet's consciousness. Our objective is the core of the Dark Fortress. Find and destroy the Source of Annihilation!"

Everyone nodded and followed the guardian's light shield, flying swiftly towards the northwest corner of the mist.

The dark gray mist, like a viscous liquid, constantly hindered the light shield's advance. The red dots in the mist also began to converge rapidly towards them, clearly indicating that the Annihilation Golem had discovered the intruders—a new and fierce battle was about to unfold in the Annihilation Mist.

At the heart of the Dark Fortress, the Primordial Being from Beyond stood before a colossal altar of annihilation.

On the altar, a black core was slowly rotating, releasing energy similar to the will of dimensional annihilation—this was the source of annihilation.

A cold smile curled at the corner of the Extraterrestrial Ancestor's lips. He merged all the primordial fragments in his hand into the altar, and the altar's energy erupted instantly, further strengthening the annihilation energy barrier surrounding the Dark Fortress: "Guardian, I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Your arrival will accelerate the activation of the Source of Annihilation, and the destruction of the multidimensional sphere is imminent…

Outside the fortress, the Guardians have arrived at the northwest corner of the mist and are preparing to break through the barrier; inside the fortress, the plan of the extraterrestrial progenitor is about to be completed, and the activation of the Source of Annihilation is entering its final countdown.

This ultimate battle, which concerns the fate of the multidimensional group, has finally begun between the Mist of Annihilation and the Dark Fortress.

Will the seal reinforced by the initial will be able to hold until the Guardians destroy the source of annihilation? Among the summoned members of the race, are there more deceived progenitors willing to defect?

These mysteries, like shadows shrouding the fog, make every step forward fraught with unknowns and dangers.