However, Starlight did not understand what the elder meant by “Transcendent Power.” It was a term he had never heard before.
Seeing the confusion on Starlight’s face, You smiled slightly, as if he had long expected this, and continued to explain.
“Transcendent Power... as the name suggests, is power that transcends the realm of mortals. Even among those at the Saint Rank, very few understand it. Currently, I only know of two types: Creation and Destruction. What you just used belongs to the latter.”
“I can see that your body currently holds several different forces. Perhaps through their resonance, you unintentionally obtained a trace of power that only gods can possess,” You continued in a low, slow voice.
“However... I do not suggest you continue using it at this stage. If I hadn't stepped in just now, you all might have died by your own power.”
Hearing this, Starlight instinctively glanced down at his wrist and began to think deeply.
He knew that there were indeed several forces within him that he couldn't quite grasp, including the fate-sealing spell Carlos had left him and the ethereal power of prophecy You had mentioned.
Combined with the elemental marks he had seized from Taros and the trace of Night God's power transferred to him while sharing damage with Lian, these forces he completely lacked control over were turning his body into a complete hodgepodge.
Perhaps influenced by his Radiant Elemental Body, these forces had produced a strange resonance, successfully causing his mana to undergo a mutation just now.
Seeing Starlight fall silent with his head bowed, You also began to observe his body curiously.
Even with the knowledge gained from living thousands of years, he had never seen such a peculiar situation.
He had never seen someone touch the threshold of Transcendent Power before even stepping into the Saint Rank, let alone creating a prototype of it.
Thus, You felt extremely curious about Starlight’s situation. This was the first life he had encountered in his long existence that he could not see through.
This was also why he was so certain that the young human before him was the person seen in the prophecy who would influence Lian’s future achievements.
“Little fellow, do not dwell on this for too long. Never mind you, even I cannot see through your current state. However, I believe that one day, you will figure it out.”
Starlight had never imagined his situation would be so complex. He had simply wanted to rid himself of the so-called curse and then avenge Carlos.
But along the way, he felt as if he were being pulled by an invisible force, constantly drawn into various events and challenges.
Every choice and action he made felt as though an invisible hand were pushing him toward an unknown goal, one that seemed closely linked to a destiny determined long ago.
This suddenly reminded him of what the girl in his dream had said.
“Do not run from fate, for everything will come to pass... Is that what she meant? Perhaps I’ve long been unable to escape the vortex of fate...”
Starlight murmured to himself, his voice carrying a hint of helplessness and reflection.
Just as he was about to ask You more questions, a groan of pain from behind him interrupted his thoughts.
You had not ordered the Saint Rank experts to completely restrain Starlight and his companions; instead, he had allowed them to retain their mobility. Thus, after Wu Hua tossed Po Kong onto the ground, Moen immediately began treating him.
During Starlight’s conversation with You, Po Kong’s injuries, which weren't severe to begin with, had been alleviated, and he quickly regained consciousness.
“Wait right there! What kind of skill is it to bully someone who can't fly? Have the guts to fight me for another five hundred rounds!” Po Kong suddenly snapped his eyes open and leaped up from the ground, seemingly still immersed in the previous battle.
But when he came to his senses, he found a group of people staring at him like he was a fool, including his three teammates.
“Eh? Little Shadow... Little Star? You’re all right? That person just now said... wait... you’re actually a woman?!”
Po Kong’s eyes widened in surprise. After glancing at his teammates beside him, he finally noticed Wu Hua, who had fought him, and spoke in disbelief.
“Are you all right? Why do I feel like that line is a bit familiar? What’s wrong with being a woman?”
Xia Duo walked up quickly and gave Po Kong’s face a hard pinch. The sharp pain cleared his head instantly.
“No, no, no! It’s nothing... I just didn't expect that person to be a Saint Rank expert, and so dishonorable at that... You know, this is already the third woman who's managed to take me down...”
Po Kong spoke guiltily, completely unable to meet Xia Duo’s gaze. His voice grew smaller and smaller, to the point where even Xia Duo couldn't hear his final words clearly.
Not far away, Wu Hua noticed his behavior. Like a ghost, she flickered in front of him and gave him a sharp rap on the head, scolding him with a look of annoyance, showing none of the poise expected of a Saint Rank expert.
“You little brat! Is that any way to talk to your senior? By age, I’m hundreds of years older than you. If I couldn't even handle you, I might as well find a block of tofu to bash my head against! Besides, why would I, a Stalker, fight a Swordsman like you head-on?”
Starlight and Moen exchanged a look, both showing helpless yet relieved smiles. It seemed Po Kong was fine.
The current situation had not devolved into the uncontrollable conflict they had anticipated. Instead, they had simply misunderstood the intentions of You and the others.
At this moment, Starlight felt a bit foolish thinking back to how he had let his blood boil, intending to challenge four Saint Rank powerhouses. If the other party truly wanted him dead, he probably would have been killed hundreds of times already.
“Then... Senior, when will Lian wake up?”
Seeing that You, their leader, did not stop the others from fooling around but instead walked toward the edge of the magic formation alone, Starlight followed him after a moment of thought.
“Hmm... Logically speaking, it should be soon. After all, she has been in there much longer than I ever was. But considering the uniqueness of this situation, even I cannot be certain.”
You stood quietly before the clear pool, his gaze deep and solemn. He slowly shook his head. Although he possessed the power of prophecy, not everything could be easily seen through.
This pool carried the core secrets of the Night Elves and was the source of their tribe's power.
For the Night Elves, who did not believe in the Goddess of Nature, this pool was the only place where they could obtain divine protection similar to the Mother Tree’s blessing. However, such protection was limited to the core members of the tribe.
Just for Lian’s ritual this time, most of the energy accumulated in the pool would be consumed. This was why all their Saint Rank experts were guarding it.
Even a powerhouse like You had only soaked in the pool for two days in his youth to complete the ritual. Yet now, Lian had been slumbering in these waters for three full days and nights.
Starlight walked slowly to You’s side and looked down at Lian, who was sleeping at the bottom of the water.
He finally noticed silver patterns faintly appearing under Lian’s skin. These patterns were like a flowing river of stars, shimmering with a mysterious light. The fluctuations of that energy were extremely similar to the Night God's power they had felt on the seabed.
But unlike then, after being refined by the giant magic formation beneath their feet, the power surging within Lian now lacked any impurities. It was in a perfect state, having discarded all elemental attributes.
“Perhaps... Lian’s body underwent a mutation after absorbing that wisp of divine power, but it must be a good thing.”
Seeing You’s solemn expression, Starlight could only offer a bit of comfort.
You did not respond. His gaze remained fixed on the pool, his brow furrowed. After a long time, he murmured in a low voice, “The color of this water... has it turned lighter?”
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