Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor

Chapter 1413 The Awakening Mind

Chapter 1413  The Awakening Mind

Wang Wei calmly looked at all these mortals dying. The surviving one gazed at him in the sky with fear and hope. 'I opened Pandora's boxy by suggesting the plague curse to Five Feathers.' An intense flood of regret rushed into his mind, but Wang Wei's mind — who was already in an extreme mode of dealing with the solution — automatically cut off these negative emotions as they were useless in coming up with a solution.

Wang Wei's senses locked into a dying young man. This young pilot should have died long ago, but the blessing from the Golden Body extended his life. Wang Wei's mind immediately caught into something. 'The main cause of this disaster is a Sage and a Sage should end it.' He immediately extrapolated a new solution from this idea.

Wang Wei disappeared, first contacting Sage Lin Qi; they rapidly through divine sense, trying not to waste any time at all.

"I apologize, but this is the only method I can think of."

"No need. I'm glad to help, and something told me this would be my destiny," Lin Qi said.

"Is there anything you need?" Wang Wei continued.

"Just keep your promise."

"Don't worry, as long as the Dao Opening Sect exists, your life work will also exist."

"That's all I want to hear."

Wang Wei bowed deeply to him before leaving. However, just as he was about to disappear, Sage Lin Qi asked: "After this is over, I mean, after you destroy the lock, is it possible —"

"I'm sorry, but no."

"I figured as much," Lin Qi sighed. "But I couldn't help asking. Thank you for the mortal civilization. Nothing brought me more joy than seeing them develop and grow to the point of being self-independent."

"No problem," Wang Wei said before disappearing. He had to call a meeting of the highest order from the Sage Council, followed by asking for help from the Overlords, and lastly, track down Jimin.

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"This is the plan," Wang Wei stated to the Sage Council. "Anything to add?"

"I can improve your formation by 10-15%," Emperor Kong added.

"Good."

"Do we all have —"

"This is a small price we will pay compared to Sage Lin Qi," Wang Wei cut him off before finishing.

"No, I just —"

"Since no one has anything else to say, let's have it in writing before proceeding with the ceremony." Once everyone wrote their names, Wang Wei and Emperor Kong headed to Light City Domain, a small area in the Myriad Clan Union's territory; this place is also where Sage Lin Qi was born. Establishing the ceremony at a place of origin can increase its potency.

They found a small mountain range and re-arranged the mountains to form the core array of the ceremony. Wang Wei twisted countless Tier 12 metals into a small altar that he placed on top of the hill at the center. Everything was finished an hour later, and they immediately started the ceremony.

Sage Lin Qi took his place at the center while the remaining 22 Sages each stood on an individual mountain.

"All bow to the Sage of Virtue," Wang Wei said, and all the sages, including himself, bowed 180 degrees to Lin Qi. Their actions kicked started the ceremony as an intense power condensed in this area with this simple bow.

"A bow from the Chosen of Destiny." After uttering these words, Wang Wei flew in the air, ensuring he was exactly 33 meters from his spot, and bowed a second time before descending.

"A bow from the one who seeks to enlighten all sentient beings." Emperor Kong followed his exact steps, and Wang Wei proceeded to call the remaining Level 2 Golden Bodies.

"Now, for the honorary guests," Wang Wei continued. "The one who started the end of this era." A projection of Xun Junyao appeared 33 meters above the sky and bowed politely to Sage Lin Qi before dissipating.

"The one who put the last nail on this era." Mongke's projection appeared, and he saluted. By now, the amount of power condensed by these acts had turned into his golden ocean circulating around the central mountain.

"A salute from the Paragon of Hope," Wang Wei continued. Paragon Jimin's projection appeared and saluted Sage Lin Qi.

"Respect from destiny," Wang Wei continued. All 13 Qi Luck Dragons from the Overlords manifested 33,000 meters above the sky, circling Lin Qi's mountain while singing the most beautiful song between Heaven and Earth. "Next is the power of vengeance," Wang Wei stated as the dragons disappeared. A Taoist Priest appeared 33 meters below the mountains and threw what seemed to be a broken piece from a Luck-Condensing Artifact. His action immediately condensed a newfound power to add to the overall vast reserve.

The priest did not stay long as there were more acts of grievance. Wang Wei did not have to do much for this part of the ceremony since the world had too many grievances, including cultivators and mortals.

"The Sages' Sacrifice," Wang Wei uttered with squinted eyes. This was the most important aspect of the ceremony and the part that will truly determine whether Lin Qi can save the mortals. Wang Wei and all the other Sages' Golden Body manifested 33 meters above the sky before dissipating into golden sand particles.

Lin Qi's golden body appeared at the center and immediately absorbed the particles. Then, in a matter of seconds, it grew to level 3. Everyone calmly watched this happen; while some did not hide the pain of losing their golden body, no one hesitated.

"Finally, it's the Ultimate Sacrifice from a Sage of Virtue," Wang Wei said softly. Lin Qi asked him whether there was hope for his revival or possible return, and Wang Wei told him no. But in fact, he did not know whether that was true. However, he knew that only a true act of sacrifice would make this ceremony possible, so it would be detrimental to the process if Lin Qi had any kind of hope when he did it.

'Everything started with the Mad Sage Pure Flame, but it will end with the Sage of Virtue, Lin Qi,' Wang Wei thought. Among all the sages, Lin Qi is the only one who can bear the title of [Virtue]. He never became a Sage out of any desire for power or merit. No, his golden body was only the product of doing what he wanted in life — protecting people.

The Third-Tier Golden Body started absorbing all the condensed power from the ceremony before fusing into Lin Qi, turning his demeanor nobler and gentler. Then, Lin Qi flew into the sky, far away from the ceremony.

"Heaven and Earth above," his voice, which still contained an inherent kindness, bombed between Heaven and Earth. "The world is in turmoil, with all sentient beings tormented by a sea of suffering. All my life, I have lived by the creed that you must help as long as you can.

"I was helpless before, but now, I know what must be done. I hope this humble life of mine can become a beacon of hope for the world." As Lin Qi uttered his last words, he took one last look at the world before turning into this mass of golden light that spread in all directions. Wang Wei and everyone paying attention to this ceremony followed the light to see whether this thing was successful.

And it was.

Any mortal or cultivator touched by the golden light will be instantly cured. There was zero resistance for the entire process; it was as if this golden light wave was the embodiment of all that was holy and pure.

The golden light washed every corner of this vast world, not leaving a single diseased individual without a cure. Then, it became a golden sword attacking this invisible humanoid-shaped red ghost. This thing was the source of the Pure Flame Ceremony, and the golden sword extinguished it with only a few slashes.

However, to everyone's surprise, the golden sword did not dissipate but rushed into the sky directly toward the lock. Many people immediately hoped, thinking, could this be how they attain their freedom? Sadly, they were soon disappointed. The golden sword tried its best but did not even leave a mark on the lock.

The world heard a deep sigh of regret as the sword dissipated. Wang Wei calmly watched all of this. He was not surprised by the sword's outcome against the lock. However, just as he was about to leave to proceed to the next step, something unexpected occurred:

"You can summon me once."

"Sage Lin Qi?"

"Remember — one more time."

"I understand," Wang Wei nodded. It seems Sage Lin Qi did not immediately disappear, but Heavenly Dao turned him into a powerful force between Heaven and Earth.

"That's good to hear since I'll be needing all the help I need,' Wang Wei thought before leaving with everybody else. He needed to check on his mortal civilization to see how many people survived.