12dz Chapter 703: The Mystery of the Sea of Consciousness
Chapter 703: The Mystery of the Sea of Consciousness
Yun Yao felt a flash of light before her eyes, and then she was pulled into a dark space by a powerful force. After she found her footing and the dizziness faded slightly, she could see the surrounding scene clearly.
Countless fragments of memory floated around her, like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle scattered by a storm, messy and mysterious. Curious yet wary, she reached out her hand, and as her fingertips touched a fragment, a scene flooded into her mind like a tide.
It was the young Chu Mochen, his frail frame kneeling in the thick snow, his face red from the cold. In his hands, he clutched tightly a half-cold, hardened steamed bun, his eyes gleaming with a stubbornness and determination belying his age. Yun Yao's heart suddenly clenched, a wave of heartache spreading through her entire body. Before she could recover from this heart-wrenching scene, another fragment caught her attention.
The scene switched, and a woman in white appeared before her. Her face was stunningly beautiful, yet shone with a chilling coldness. She mercilessly pushed Chu Mochen toward the cliff, a cruel smile on her lips, a smile that seemed to be laced with poison, chilling to the bone. Yun Yao's eyes widened, filled with anger and confusion. She had never imagined that Chu Mochen had such a tragic past.
"Host, please note that the target's soul is severely damaged and requires the reconstruction of the 'Bridge of Heart and Soul' within the sea of consciousness." The system's voice suddenly rang out in this silent and eerie space, with a rare seriousness. "However, there is a powerful restriction deep in the sea of consciousness, which may be related to his life experience."
Yun Yao took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart. She secretly vowed to help Chu Mochen repair his soul and solve the mystery of his life. She moved forward cautiously in this gloomy space, taking every step with extreme caution, fearing that she would touch any unknown danger.
Suddenly, a painful roar echoed in the void: "Don't come over... This is all lies..." It was Chu Mochen's voice! Yun Yao was anxious and ran in the direction of the voice.
As she approached, the surrounding fog seemed to grow thicker, as if intentionally blocking her progress. But Yun Yao wasn't about to give up. She channeled her spiritual energy, forcibly dispelling the fog before her. Finally, deep within the fog, she spotted a vague figure.
The figure was Chu Mochen, but he appeared to be in extreme pain. He held his head in his hands, curled up in a ball, his breath turbulent. Yun Yao quickly stepped forward, wanting to hug him and comfort him. However, just as she was about to touch Chu Mochen, an invisible force pushed her away.
"What's going on?" Yun Yao exclaimed, her eyes full of anxiety and confusion.
She tried to get closer again, but was still repelled by the force. Yun Yao was extremely anxious, with beads of sweat rolling down her forehead. She tried to communicate with Chu Mochen: "Chu Mochen, it's me, Yun Yao! Wake up, don't be trapped by these painful memories!"
But Chu Mochen seemed to be trapped in the abyss of his own nightmare and could not hear her cries at all. His body trembled more violently, and the pain on his face became more intense.
Yun Yao looked around, trying to find a way out of this predicament. Just then, she noticed a faint glow on the ground beneath her feet, as if hiding something. She squatted down and examined it more closely, discovering that the light had traced a complex runic pattern.
"Could this be the key to unlocking the restriction?" Yun Yao muttered to herself. She closed her eyes and, relying on the rune knowledge she had learned from ancient books and the information she had gained from communicating with the system, began to try to decipher the rune pattern.
As time ticked by, beads of sweat covered Yun Yao's forehead, and her spiritual energy steadily depleted. But she gritted her teeth and persevered. Finally, through her efforts, she uncovered a corner of the rune pattern's secrets.
Following the instructions, she mobilized her spiritual energy and poured it into the rune. Instantly, the rune shone brightly, and the surrounding space trembled. The invisible force that prevented her from approaching Chu Mochen seemed to weaken slightly.
Seeing this, Yun Yao was delighted and increased her spiritual power output. The light became more and more dazzling, and she approached Chu Mochen step by step with difficulty. Every inch of progress required tremendous effort, but the determination in her eyes never wavered.
Just as she was about to touch Chu Mochen, the space around her suddenly twisted and deformed, and an even more powerful force rushed towards her. Yun Yao felt a dull pain in her chest, and was knocked away, falling heavily to the ground.
"Cough cough..." Yun Yao coughed up a few mouthfuls of blood, her face turning pale as paper. But she struggled to get up, her eyes still fixed on Chu Mochen.
"I will never give up!" Yun Yao wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her eyes filled with determination. She re-examined her surroundings and found that the fragments of her broken memories were now moving slowly in a strange pattern.
Yun Yao's heart skipped a beat. She realized that these memory fragments might be the key to unlocking the restriction and awakening Chu Mochen. She endured the severe pain in her body and stepped into the ocean of memory fragments again.
This time, she no longer touched blindly, but calmed down and carefully observed the details of each fragment. She found that some fragments were shining with faint light, which seemed to contain more important information.
Yun Yao carefully selected the glowing fragments, trying to piece them together. As she pieced them together, a new picture gradually emerged.
In the scene, young Chu Mochen is in an ancient palace, surrounded by people who treat him with great respect. He is being taught by an elder, learning various advanced techniques and knowledge. The elder's eyes are filled with love and expectation, while Chu Mochen is completely focused, his eyes revealing a thirst for knowledge.
Yun Yao's mind stirred. She suspected that this palace might be closely related to Chu Mochen's life experience. She continued to piece together the fragments, hoping to gain more clues.
While piecing together the pieces, she discovered some information about the Divine Court. It turned out that the Divine Court, to which Chu Mochen belonged, had once ruled this world thousands of years ago, controlling the laws and order of heaven and earth. However, a sudden disaster brought the Divine Court to its demise.
Chu Mochen, as the "Son of Heaven's Fate" of the Divine Court, shoulders the heavy responsibility of restoring the "Laws of Heaven." However, during his reincarnation, someone secretly tampered with him, not only was his memory sealed, but his soul was also severely damaged.
The more Yun Yao understood, the more furious she became. She secretly vowed to find the mastermind behind the incident and restore Chu Mochen to his former self.
At this moment, a fragment in her hand suddenly emitted a strong light, stinging her eyes. Yun Yao subconsciously closed her eyes, and when she opened them again after the light faded, she found herself in a strange space.
This place resembled a vast library, its shelves filled with ancient tome. Yun Yao curiously approached and flipped open a book. The text was ancient and mysterious, but with the help of the System Master, she gradually understood its contents.
These tomes contain the many secrets of the Divine Court, including the methods for refining various rare techniques and magical treasures, as well as some profound explanations of the laws of heaven. Yun Yao regarded them as treasures, knowing that this knowledge was crucial to repairing Chu Mochen's soul and fighting the impending crisis.
She wandered through the library, flipping through books one by one, imprinting useful information into her mind. Unconsciously, she reached the depths of the library. There, a tome radiated a golden glow, a light that seemed to hold endless wisdom and power.
Yun Yao reached out to touch the tome, and the moment her fingertips touched it, a flood of information flooded into her mind. This was a manual on the cultivation of the "Bridge of Heart and Soul," detailing how to build a bridge across the sea of consciousness, connecting damaged souls and repairing their wounds.
Yun Yao was overjoyed. She couldn't wait to follow the instructions in the secret manual and began to try to build a "bridge of mind and soul" in her sea of consciousness. She sat cross-legged, closed her eyes, mobilized her spiritual energy, and carefully outlined the outline of the bridge.
The carving of each rune and the infusion of each spiritual power required extreme concentration and precision. The slightest mistake would not only ruin all the previous efforts, but could also cause greater damage to Chu Mochen's soul.
Time slipped by quietly, Yun Yao immersed in her cultivation, oblivious to the changes in the outside world. Her spiritual energy was constantly depleting, but she relied on her tenacious will and gritted her teeth to persevere.
Finally, with her unremitting efforts, a "bridge of heart and soul" emitting a soft glow slowly took shape in her sea of consciousness. This bridge spanned the gray space, connecting Chu Mochen on one end and Yun Yao on the other.
Yun Yao opened her eyes, which were filled with fatigue yet also revealed joy. She stood up, stepped onto the "Bridge of Heart and Soul", and walked towards Chu Mochen step by step.
This time, no force could stop her. She came to Chu Mochen's side smoothly, squatted down, and gently helped him up.
"Chu Mochen, wake up..." Yun Yao called softly, her voice filled with endless tenderness and concern.
At her call, Chu Mochen's body gradually stopped shaking, and the pain on his face slowly faded. He slowly opened his eyes, his eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.
"Yun Yao...where am I?" Chu Mochen's voice was weak and hoarse.
Yun Yao's eyes were red, and she hugged him tightly: "You are in the sea of consciousness, and your soul is seriously damaged, but don't be afraid, I will help you repair it."
Chu Mochen nodded slightly, leaning in Yun Yao's arms, feeling her warmth and strength. At this moment, his heart was filled with emotion and comfort. With Yun Yao by his side, he seemed to have the courage to overcome everything.
After the two hugged each other for a moment, Yun Yao helped Chu Mochen up and said, "Let's leave here first and return to the real world. Your body still needs to be recuperated. I will use the Mysterious Ice Lotus and other treasures to help you completely eliminate the remaining toxins in your body."
Chu Mochen held Yun Yao's hand, his eyes firm: "Okay, let's go together."
After that, the two of them stepped onto the "Bridge of Heart and Soul" hand in hand, heading towards the exit of the Sea of Consciousness. Behind them, the dark space gradually returned to calm, and the shattered fragments of memory slowly dissipated, as if nothing had ever happened. But Yun Yao and Chu Mochen both knew that they were one step closer to the truth, and the road ahead was still full of hardships and challenges...
As they emerged from their sea of consciousness, the scene within the cave came into view. The talismans on the cave walls had ceased vibrating, and the rubble at the entrance was scattered to the ground. Yun Yao helped Chu Mochen over to the stone bed and sat him down. Just as she was about to extract the Mysterious Ice Lotus to heal his wounds, a sudden, noisy sound of footsteps could be heard from outside the cave.
Yun Yao's heart tightened, and she looked towards the cave entrance warily. She knew that trouble was about to come again...