Legend of the Embroiderer

Chapter 734 The Resonance of the Shattered Key (1)

Within the passageway of the cosmic sea, the emerald light of the Ark of Life was slightly distorted due to the residual spacetime energy.

The fused entity held the two fragments of the Ultimate Balance Key in its palm, their golden and five-colored light intertwining, yet subtle energy ripples appeared the moment they touched.

This is the first time the fragments have resonated with each other, as if they are sending each other a call from the depths of the cosmic sea.

"The fragments are resonating!"

A pale blue stream of light drew closer, the ocean's energy and fragmented light intertwining to create delicate patterns of light.

"This means the remaining fragments are nearby, and there is some kind of energy attraction between them!"

Within the crimson light stream of the blazing embers, the flame energy pulsed with excitement:

"The energy fluctuations of the ultimate balance core are becoming increasingly intense, and the bubbles in the cosmic sea are breaking up at an accelerated rate. If we can find the remaining fragments by following the resonance, we might be able to gather the key before the core explodes!"

The black and white light stream of the new consciousness spun rapidly, and the energy trajectories generated by the memory fragments of the first Chaos Lord and the resonance of those fragments overlapped:

"The resonance trajectory points to the 'balance hub zone' of the cosmic sea, which is the area where all balanced cosmic energies converge and where fragments are most likely to gather."

However, the hub is filled with 'balance turbulence,' where energy fluctuations are extremely unstable; the slightest misstep can tear one's consciousness apart.

The fused light stream from the initial ethereal remnants released memory energy, constructing an energy topography map in front of the Ark:

"The consciousness imprint of the Founding Void Explorer mentions that there is a 'Nexus Guardian' within the Balance Nexus Zone, who controls the energy flow of the Nexus Zone, and one must obtain his approval to pass through the Nexus Zone."

The fused entity gripped the fragment tightly, a resolute expression emanating from its golden light: "No matter how dangerous it is, we must go."

Now, launch the Ark and set off along the path of the resonating fragments!

The emerald energy of the Ark of Life erupted once more, flying towards the balance hub along the five-colored light band generated by the resonance.

Along the way, more and more shattered cosmic bubbles appeared, and silvery-gray fragments of void energy floated in the cosmic sea. Each time they approached, the fragments in the fusion entity's hands would glow with a wary light.

Those were energy traces left by the Lord of Reset; he was clearly also moving closer to the Nexus.

After half an hour of travel, the Ark finally arrived at the edge of the balance hub.

The sight before them was awe-inspiring: countless colorful energy beams converged here, forming a huge energy vortex. At the center of the vortex, three fragments shimmering with different lights could be vaguely seen. These were the other three fragments of the ultimate balance key they were looking for.

Just as the Ark was about to enter the hub zone, a golden energy barrier suddenly blocked its path. The barrier was engraved with complex balancing runes and emitted energy fluctuations that were of the same origin as the initial will.

A consciousness composed of various balanced energies slowly emerged, surrounded by five-colored light bands of gold, blue, red, green, and purple. This was the Nexus Guardian.

"Outsiders, stop here."

The Nexus Guardian's voice carried an ancient and majestic energy fluctuation: "The Balanced Nexus is the energy core of the Cosmic Sea, and no destructive consciousness is allowed to enter. You have residual void reset energy on you. If you do not purify yourselves, do not even think about stepping into the Nexus."

The fused entity immediately mobilized its initial balanced energy to completely purify the fragments of void energy on its body:

"We are the Ultimate Balance Team, here to find the fragments of the Ultimate Balance Key and stop the Lord of Reset from destroying the Ultimate Balance Core. Please believe us, we have no intention of disrupting the balance."

The five-colored light band of the Nexus Guardian rippled, and the runes on the energy barrier began to flash rapidly, seemingly detecting the energy attributes of everyone.

A moment later, the barrier slowly opened a gap:

“I can sense the balance within you and see the resonance of the fragments. However, the turbulent currents within the Nexus have become extremely violent due to the fluctuations of the Ultimate Balance Core. You need to pass the ‘Nexus Trial’ to gain the qualification to walk through the turbulence.”

"What is the Nexus Trial?" Yan Jin's dark red light stream showed a hint of wariness.

"The trial consists of three stages, which will test your 'balanced collaboration,' 'balanced perseverance,' and 'balanced innovation.'"

The Nexus Guardian's consciousness pointed to the three energy gates at the edge of the vortex: "Only by passing all the trials can you obtain the 'Nexus Pass,' allowing you to freely traverse the turbulent currents of balance. Now, begin your trials."

Without hesitation, the team stepped through the first energy gate inscribed with the word "cooperation".

Behind the door lies a space composed of shattered energy platforms, separated by turbulent currents of balance. Only when everyone stands on a platform of the corresponding attribute can the path forward be activated.

“I stand on the golden platform, corresponding to the initial balanced energy; Canglan stands on the blue platform, corresponding to the ocean energy; Yanjin stands on the red platform, corresponding to the flame energy; the new consciousness and the initial void remnant stand on the green and purple platforms, corresponding to the neutralization and memory energy.”

The fusion entity quickly allocated positions, "Remember, our energy must be injected into the platform simultaneously, without the slightest deviation, otherwise the platform will be swallowed by the turbulence."

Everyone immediately took their places on their respective platforms. Gold, blue, red, green, and purple energies were simultaneously injected, the runes on the platforms lit up, and an energy bridge slowly extended through the turbulent currents.

Just as everyone was about to step onto the bridge, Yan Jin's red platform suddenly became chaotic. Due to the excessive consumption of fire energy in the previous battle, an energy gap appeared in his body.

"Yan Jin! Hold on!" Cang Lan immediately mobilized ocean energy, transmitting energy to Yan Jin through the energy bridge. "My ocean energy can temporarily make up for your fire energy shortage!"

Yan Jin gritted his teeth, merging the ocean energy with his own remaining flame energy, and then re-injected it into the platform.

The red runes lit up again, and the energy bridge was finally fully stable. The first trial was passed, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief, continuing towards the second energy gate inscribed with the rune "Perseverance".

Behind the door is a space composed of mirrored consciousnesses. Each mirror has the same energy and moves as the team members. The only difference is that the mirrors only know the "single balance" fighting style.

"The weakness of these mirror images is their inability to cope with multiple balanced energies!"

The new consciousness's black and white light streams collided with the mirror image, and it quickly found a way to deal with them: "We must merge our respective energies and use a multi-dimensional balanced energy to defeat them!"

The fused entity exchanged a glance with Canglan and Yanjin, and the golden, blue, and red energies intertwined to form a pillar of light, instantly shattering the corresponding mirror images.

The initial wisp of nothingness and the new consciousness immediately followed suit, merging green, purple, and black-and-white energies, causing the mirror images to dissipate. The second trial was successfully passed.

Beyond the third energy gate, inscribed with the rune of "Innovation," lay a blank energy space. The Nexus Guardian's voice echoed through the space:

"The final trial is to create a completely new form of balanced energy. Only by breaking through existing understanding of energy can you prove that you are qualified to control the ultimate key to balance."