Chapter 393: Ryun

Chapter 393: Ryun

Preparation

So much is changed, Selia said.

The three of them were in their home, in the wing of Consequence. Well, one of their homes at least. Ryun and Erdania had moved to Venoran, which they had built into a sprawling estate for themselves.

Selias portal from the afterlife had seemingly opened to the person who remembered Laqruuds Legacy, or at least name. In this case, Ryun. They had spread that knowledge a bit, there were records of what Ryun and Selia had learned in the Sect archives, mostly in so much as it pertained to Cultivation or Aspects, but some simply for the sake of history. So, the knowledge was not likely to be just lost. Still, Ryun was the one who knew the most, it did make sense for the portal to open near him.New n0vel chapters are published on

Her tales of what the afterlife was like were incredible. And Ryun had many questions. What was that wheel that she saw? How did different afterlives differ from one another. How did a souls domain come into being? But, he put all of his questions on hold. There would be time later for them to theorize.

And not that much at all, I see, Selia bent and picked up a sword from the floor.

Ryun winced, it was one of his failed experiments. Now that he took a look, he realized that their quarters were a bit of a mess. Neither he nor Erdania were particularly concerned with appearances.

Erdanias hand rose to scratch the back of her head as she smiled. What can I say? We barely survived without you.

Selia rolled her eyes and put the sword on a nearby table. So, she started as she took one of the seats. The dome?

Ryun and Erdania exchanged a look.

Erdania stood. It is good that you returned now, we were starting to get worried that you wouldnt make it.

You wouldve done fine without me, Selia said.

Ryun shook his head. It isnt about the dome. We were waiting for you for another reason.

Selia tilted her head.

Erdania answered her silent question. Eternal.

Selia blinked, she looked from her to Ryun, then back again. The two of you

Ryun nodded. We havent cycled our last cycles, but we are confident.

Selia shook her head. I I dont know. I did what you asked, what we talked about, she told him. Ryun had given her some hints, or rather passed on what he had learned from the memories of the Eternal Cultivator, as well as his own suspicions. It clearly had something to do with the Soul and Body. I tried, and I do feel more in tune with myself. And what you said about meaning does ring true to me. Back there my Soul was easy to perceive. And Laqruuds presence was such that it almost pressed down on my Soul. I had to learn how to keep myself steady in his presence. But I dont know if I can.

What is this? Selia said as she looked around at everything in the room.

One of the things that we discovered, Ryun started to explain. Is that there are ways to improve advancement beyond just simply cycling or having your own inspiration. Environment, state of mind, the type of Essence surrounding you, it all matters.

Erdania continued. Weve started to have people advance in rooms similar to this one. Weve developed formations that can slowly release Essence around the person about to advance. Surrounding them by high quality Essence of their Aspect has shown results.

What kind of result? Selia asked.

It isnt easily apparent, Ryun answered. It is easily missed, unless you look at the averages of high numbers. But, people who advanced through this method have some small benefits. They cycle faster, they are more sensitive to their Aspects and usually improve them faster than average.

Selia blinked. Thats impressive.

Ryun nodded. After Zacharia arrived, Ive started to think about it more. Meaning, it matters, an idea is influenced by the meaning of things around you. Ive even managed to crack his soul sense, a little bit, I think. Ive observed a few more advancements since then and there is something there that impacts the Soul. So this, he waved his hand at the room.

Selia turned to look at it again.

The room was separated into three sections, one for each of them. Erdanias room had formations that would increase the gravity, Selias had formations that would be able to project any Essence based on the type of source slotted in. Selia had brought enough for them too. Ryuns sections had the same formations as Selias, and all sections had filters that would pull out any other Essence out of the room.

But that wasnt the most important part, on the walls were artifacts. Items that he, Selia, and Erdania, had created in the forge. The banners of the Sect. Then there was art, paintings of the important moments in their lives, before and after they met.

Selia walked around the wall and looked at them all. She paused in front of one of the paintings, then glanced at him.

Our past is the foundation of who we are, Ryun said. He couldnt see the painting with his eyes, but he knew which one it was. That one depicted Selia, Erdania, and Terland, their previous partner.

And this? Selia moved on, looking at something else. This one had been Erdanias idea.

That is for the future, Ryun said. The painting was of the three of them, Ryun, Selia, and Erdania, sitting in a field with children running around. Both Ryun and Erdania knew that Selia had always wanted a family.

She reached out and placed her fingers on the canvas. A legacy, huh, she smiled.

Ryun and Erdania stepped on the either side of her. Yes, and more, Erdania said. We didnt build this place just so that we can advance together. Though, that is important. Weve made an agreement, an oath. We chose to be partners and live this life together, as far and for as long as we can. And that is part of us, not just as people but our power too.

Yes, Ryun nodded. And it is because of our Souls. This place, he waved his hand. We made it so that it makes it easier to get a sense of our Souls. To help us make this final step. And because I want us to do it together. The only question remaining, is if you want to take it with us?

Selia gave them both a look, then stepped closer and embraced them.

Id like that.