Chapter 480: The Peak of the Spirit World (Seeking Monthly Votes)

Siyuan—the "Raven"!

Behind Him is the Siyuan at the end of the "Tower," the terrifying existence who was the only one not to participate in the Sun Fall event!

At the same time, this Siyuan is also an existence who took the initiative to show goodwill toward Aaron.

His wisdom, strategy, rationality... none of these can be underestimated.

He even laid out plans around Aaron early on, sending a bloodline of his clan, the White Tower Raven—Bran, to William's side to act as a sort of liaison.

"As an investor, you should feel happy about it." Aaron, long since immunized to such words, replied with a smile.

The "Raven" fell silent for a moment, then suddenly, like a gentleman, covered his chest with a wing and performed a half-bow.

This was paying tribute to the "Spirit of Falsehood"!

It no longer had the poisonous tongue Bran had before, its voice becoming steady and heavy: "On the surface, using those two women as bait to attract the hidden forces of the 'Mother of Night' lineage... in reality, using Your Excellency yourself as bait to attract the gaze of the 'Mother of Night'... taking the opportunity to let Motula ascend... this plan indeed has a possibility of success."

Following that, he saw a wisp of radiance slowly flowing out from the "Raven's" third eye.

"Then... I wonder if you could let me take a look at this brand?" Aaron remained smiling, reaching out to stroke the gold-inlaid cane: "Any Siyuan should have the power to bestow the mark of the 'Gate of Longevity,' right?"

"Yes!"

Aaron's expression appeared slightly profound as he asked.

Hidden Existences and Siyuan are both of the Tenth Primordial Quality, but because the symbols and authorities they grasp are different, the gap between them is unimaginably vast.

"What is the current attitude of the Twelve Siyuan toward one another, and what are their views on Motula's ascension?"

"Yes... mortals do not need to pass through the true 'Gate of Longevity'; they only need to pass through the projection of the 'Gate of Longevity' to obtain immortal life..." the "Raven" replied in a tone of deep emotion.

Aaron nodded, staring at the "Raven," and suddenly let out a laugh: "The great power of a Siyuan seems to lie in the symbolism of the months and the authority of the 'Gate of Longevity'?"

Finally, atop that high tower, there was a huge and bright, pure white and flawless, tangible yet intangible... ring that looked as if it were composed of radiance!

Spiritual intuition told Aaron that this was the highest point of the Spirit World, this was the "Gate of Longevity"!

As long as one passes through this door, one can obtain "Changsheng"!

It seemed to encompass all Secrecy, yet it blocked all gazes from below, every arc of it interpreting "perfection"...

The next moment!

His inspiration was infinitely elevated, arriving once again at that part of the Spirit World he had influenced and transformed.

He saw a crimson, roaring river, the scarlet water of which seemed capable of washing away everything tangible and intangible in the Mortal World...

"Besides the main materials, the ritual should be to survive for a sufficiently long time, hmm, at least a millennium... collect enough Secrecy, and finally, let oneself become a part of the 'Secret History'." The "Raven's" third eyeball rolled: "Motula undoubtedly satisfies this requirement well. The reason He has delayed His ascension is mainly to guard against the 'Keeper of Secrets'... after all, the tremors of the Secret History during ascension are the best Landmark, enough for the 'Keeper of Secrets' to find Him!"

He saw a bone-white forest, within which countless lost spirits wandered...

More crucially, Motula bears no brand from any other Siyuan; once a Siyuan vacancy appears, He will inevitably become a Siyuan!

Or rather, after becoming a Hidden Existence, He will inevitably attempt to replace a Siyuan!

By comparison, someone like the "Mother of Natural Sciences" has no chance at all, nor would She be viewed with any wariness.

"Pity... the projection is useless to me!"

"I heard that other Siyuan, when promoting believers, will directly bestow upon them the brand of the 'Gate of Longevity'..." Aaron was silent for a moment, continuing to press.

A terrifying gaze was cast from behind the "Gate of Longevity"...

This indeed belonged to the "Gate of Longevity," a wisp of radiance intercepted by the "Raven," enough to drive ninety-nine percent of Extraordinarys in the Mortal World mad.

But Aaron was, after all, the "Crowned One" personally crowned by the Spirit World; his inspiration was incomparably resilient, directly ignoring the impact of these chaotic floods of information, and he saw the highest point of the Spirit World...

"That is exactly so." The "Raven" understood what Aaron wanted to ask: "The 'Gate of Longevity' is located at the highest point of the Spirit World. If you want to approach it, you must pass through the pure white forest, the crimson river, and climb the Babel Tower..."

"Apart from the 'Mother of Night,' the 'Keeper of Secrets,' and a few others, there is actually not much intention to stop Him... after all, while Hidden Existences and Siyuan seem to have the same essence, the gap is very large..."

When Aaron saw it, it also "saw" Aaron.

Aaron held it in his hand, his expression slightly solemn, and activated his Extraordinary Ability of divination.

Aaron withdrew his gaze, staring at the brand on his hand.

"Yes, only 'approach,' because the 'Gate of Longevity' was originally just a concept. Later, it was made into a reality by the joint efforts of many Siyuan, but they also set rules at the same time, resisting any existence passing through the true 'Gate of Longevity'... once you approach, all Siyuan will immediately sense it, and I need not say what the result would be." The "Raven" smiled.

"Motula will not submit. If He were going to submit, He could have done so long ago."

He saw a tower reaching to the sky. Originally, the Spirit World had no concept of "height," but this tower gave the Spirit World such a concept; by climbing it, one would inevitably reach the top of the Spirit World...

The "Raven" did not refute; He was silent for a moment, and within His scarlet third eye, layers upon layers of doors suddenly appeared.

Aaron sighed, suddenly taking an interest: "What are the requirements for the path of pure 'Mystery' to ascend to the Tenth Primordial Quality?"

The surroundings had already been sealed off; this was Aaron taking action to shield everything on the rooftop.

That was a wisp of the mark of the "Gate of Longevity."

"To live into history? Much as I guessed."

The "Raven" moved his wings: "If Motula were branded by a certain Siyuan, then the only one who might strongly oppose His ascension would be the 'Keeper of Secrets'..."

"'Approach'?" Aaron accurately grasped the difference in the "Raven's" wording.

Unlike the previous few times, Aaron, in a trance, saw the full picture of the Spirit World directly!

It was ever-changing, mixed with many twisted Talismans and Mysterious symbols, and in the deepest depths, a huge terror seemed to be sleeping!

If it were an ordinary Extraordinary, their inspiration would likely be directly assimilated and confused by the Spirit World...

Aaron took a deep breath; he had truly confirmed this point: "I must pass through the true 'Gate of Longevity'!"

"That is truly a pity..." The "Raven" shook his head nimbly: "Unless you can obtain the permission of all Siyuan, it is an impossible thing!"

(End of chapter)