12dz Chapter 69 The Resounding Hammer
Chapter 69 The Resounding Hammer
The voice rang in her mind again, and Xing suddenly opened her eyes. The scene that came into view shocked her.
"Is this...the universe?"
She found herself in a vast sea of stars, with a beam of light shooting into the sky at the very center of this sea of stars.
Looking at the familiar scene before her, Xing couldn't help but recall the test she participated in with Lin Qiong at the Black Tower Space Station.
She compared the two views briefly and found that the scenery here was almost exactly the same as what she had seen in the simulated universe.
Wasn't he fighting Cocolia? It seemed like his body had been pierced by a lance shot by her.
Why did we suddenly end up here?
Just as she was filled with confusion, the woman's voice rang in her mind once again.
"Come on... let's keep going."
The voice in her mind kept guiding her forward, as if something was waiting for her ahead.
Driven by a desire to find out more, Xing took a step forward and slowly walked towards the center of this universe.
Then, Xing followed the path formed by countless stars beneath her feet and arrived at the center of this vast sea of stars.
And at that moment, the beam of light that shot into the sky revealed its true form.
An amber-colored lance stood silently at the base of the beam of light, as if the beam itself had been emitted from it.
A strange little girl stood directly in front of the lance. Unlike normal children, she was not lively and active; she simply stood there staring blankly at the lance.
"This city is crying out... The power of 'preservation' is fading."
Seemingly sensing Xing's arrival, the little girl spoke without turning her head.
"In the end, are we still unable to resist the will of the 'Star Core'?"
Xing was a little confused by what the little girl said, and just as she was about to ask her a question...
The little girl suddenly turned around, looked up at the stars, and her eyes shone with a deep light.
"Welcome, visitor from outer space."
The little girl's words were full of wisdom, making Xing feel as if a wise person beyond the limits of age was standing in front of her.
Her voice, as if containing the whispers of countless individuals, was layered with each syllable, creating a rich and nuanced sound.
"Uh...who are you?"
Xing's words carried a hint of doubt, as if she was surprised that the little girl knew her origins.
Hearing Xing's question, the little girl slowly turned around, her gaze once again settling on the lance that gleamed with an amber light.
"We are the will left behind by the guardians of Beloborg throughout the ages, and we witness the rise and fall of this city."
"Now, the homeland we vowed to 'protect' is gradually disappearing before our eyes, and the one who gave us protection... is also destined to leave us."
The little girl's voice revealed a faint sadness and helplessness.
“We have been practicing the way of ‘preservation’ from beginning to end, but even so, we have not been able to attract His attention…”
The little girl's voice gradually lowered, and at this moment, a subtle sense of loss appeared in her eyes.
“You’re wrong!” Xing suddenly spoke up. “The path of ‘preservation’ that you practice has always been wrong.”
Hearing Xing's sudden words, the little girl was startled.
She never expected that the principle of "preservation" that she had believed in and practiced for hundreds of years would be denied by Xing at this moment.
The little girl's face showed disbelief, and her eyes were filled with confusion.
Why are you so certain?
"Over the years, the seductive words of 'Star Core' have lingered in my mind, and even the strongest will is bound to waver."
As she spoke, the little girl turned around, fixing her gaze firmly on Xing. "What makes you think our 'preservation' method is wrong?"
Xing met the little girl's gaze, his eyes showing no evasion but rather a firm resolve.
"The so-called 'preservation' is not simply making a vow, nor is it blindly believing in a star god."
"To aid the weak with strength, to act instead of think, and to be willing to risk one's life for others—this is the true meaning of 'preservation'."
Xing's resounding words echoed in the space, each word like a heavy hammer, constantly striking the little girl's heart.
"you......"
The little girl hesitated, her eyes flashing with complex emotions.
She wanted to refute what Xing said, but her mouth felt like it was stuffed with a cloth, and she couldn't say the words no matter what she said.
"Ugh."
She could only sigh deeply, a sigh filled with helplessness.
Then, the little girl slowly turned her body to the side, revealing the lance that had been hidden behind her.
"If that's the case, then prove to me whether the 'protection' within you is strong enough... strong enough to attract His attention."
The little girl stretched out her hand and pointed to the lance that stood quietly not far away.
"Go, try to touch the light of amber."
Xing looked in the direction the little girl pointed and saw that the lance, which emitted an amber light, looked particularly dazzling at that moment.
Seeing this, she did not hesitate at all, and immediately took a step and slowly walked towards the lance.
As she drew nearer, the surface of the lance seemed to brighten even more, as if welcoming her arrival.
When Xing stood in front of the lance, she could feel a surge of intense energy surrounding its surface.
Immediately afterwards, Xing slowly extended his right hand toward the lance.
The moment her fingertips touched the handle of the lance, a burning pain instantly spread throughout her body.
"hiss!"
Xing subconsciously pulled her hand back, her eyebrows twitching slightly, her expression contorted with pain.
Despite the discomfort caused by the pain, Xing did not back down.
She took a deep breath, adjusted her breathing, and her eyes were filled with determination.
Xingyi gripped the lance's handle, his hands clasped tightly together, as if trying to pull out the lance that radiated intense heat.
Just then, a violent heat wave burst forth, as if to ignite the entire space, and the flames rising from the lance mercilessly scorched her hands.
Xing gritted his teeth, enduring the burning sensation, and gripped the gun handle with both hands, trying to pull the lance out directly.
"Click"
A sudden sound rang out in the space, a crisp sound like a crack suddenly appearing on the frozen lake surface.
Meanwhile, thanks to Xing's tireless efforts, the lance trembled slightly.
As the lance trembled more and more violently, the scenery in this space gradually changed.
The once tranquil starry sky beneath my feet has now transformed into scorching lava, with crimson magma churning and radiating intense heat.
The pebbles that used to float in the air have now been replaced by countless pieces of amber.
"drink!"
With a low shout from Xing, she yanked out the burning lance.
A crimson pillar of fire shot out from the ground, soaring into the sky and illuminating the entire space in a fiery red glow.
"Boom-"
At the same time, a knocking sound resounded throughout the space, so deafening that Xing instinctively covered her ears.
At the same time, the mysterious voice echoed in Xing's mind once more: "When He strikes the hammer, it signifies the arrival of the next amber season..."
"Or perhaps—a heavy hammer called 'Blessing' will fall upon you!"