Chapter 559 - 555: Secondary Calamity, Affecting Souls

Chapter 559 - 555: Secondary Calamity, Affecting Souls

A boundless world of infinite darkness, absent of the slightest trace of light. Hope was not permitted here, and the endless desire to move without purpose or reason wore upon the soul at its most vital essence. This darkness wasn’t alone, accompanied by vivid memories of the most terrifying memory a cultivator could possess, tailored made for them.

Wei Wuyin lost eighty percent of his soul’s outer shell in a matter of three minutes, and this affected him drastically. The outer shell of the soul was a living being’s existential consciousness. It defined who they were, tethered their memories, emotions, and experiences to the core of the soul, shaping it and creating individuality.V/\IssịT n0(v)eL/b(i)(n).co/m for the b/est novel reading experi/en/ce

To lose eighty percent of it was not to be underestimated, and if it wasn’t for his unique location, he might lose himself in madness at the incomplete portions of himself. Fortunately, he had four Astral Souls who helped instill his emotions, memories, and experiences back into his thoughts.

After regaining his sense of self, Wei Wuyin had to relive his entire life to regain himself, and more than once. It was only then that his soul’s outer shell that sculpted his individuality started to make repairs, restoring itself little by little.

’This world is without end, and it takes away all your senses.. I know my soul is here, but as an Inheritor of Sin, my physical body should be present as well. This separates me from normal souls, yet I feel almost entirely disconnected. I can only feel the steps I take to move forward.’ Despite opening his Celestial Eyes to observe the world, the enveloping darkness was ever-present. He wasn’t even certain if he was actually moving or not.

"Strange," Eden calmly remarked.

"Tch." King urged Wei Wuyin to slice through the darkness with that single sound. With its edge, what darkness? What calamity? Just end it all. If one swing won’t do, then use two. If not two, use three!

Wei Wuyin ignored such urgings. He couldn’t even feel his arms or legs, let alone his dantian or cultivation. It was as if he was just a wad of thoughts in motion, strange and hopeless.

"If we want to leave, even this trifling Hell can’t stop us!" Kratos’ response wasn’t much different from King’s, focused on escaping. As an Astral Soul forged by the Dao of Void, it believed that there wasn’t a single location in the world it can not go or leave from. Whether it could or not, Wei Wuyin wasn’t really sure.

However, Wei Wuyin wasn’t too far gone yet. Their desires stemmed from the dangerous and terrifying environment that they were in. He could still feel the unease and discomfort from their voices, and this revelation placated his own fears after realizing that he wasn’t alone.

After regaining his sense of self, his soul’s outer shell was slowly restored little by little, while the memory of Long Chen’s revival and revenge kept springing into his memory every three seconds. He was forced to halt his thoughts, relive that moment in vivid detail, and then was returned to this world of endless darkness with the urge to take a step.

After three steps, which took three seconds, this process would repeat itself.

’Stay focused!’ Wei Wuyin mentally howled. It shook the four Astral Souls until their thoughts synchronized and united. It was only then that they realized the thoughts each of them had. This ability to connect their thoughts together was miraculous, enough for them to use each other as protective cushions and safety nets.

’It can affect my Astral Souls now? Or is this just an unexpected consequence of their sentience?’ Wei Wuyin was thoroughly intrigued by this discovery, realizing that these Astral Souls of his had as much individuality and independent thoughts, emotions, and experiences as great as his own.

Fortunately, they hadn’t suffered any damage to their structure. It seemed the Calamity of Hell’s cleansing effect that was generated by the feeling of regret didn’t affect them. It was likely because they weren’t its target. He noted this peculiarity down as he kept ’moving’ forward.

"That was scary. Really scary." Ori meekly stated, a large portion of its energy had been drained by its own thoughts.

Wei Wuyin agreed, comforting Ori before once more reliving the memory of Long Chen’s revenge brought about by his weakness and neglect. With every experience, he felt himself become less and less impacted by this memory.

’If I survive this, I’ll never neglect my cultivation. I’ll never allow anyone I offend to survive to harm me. If I strike the tree, even the roots will be pulled.’ Wei Wuyin felt his willpower become reinforced by this.experience, like a form of relentless training. He felt his heart solidify towards the pursuit of power, a desire of unquenchable thirst to obtain strength above all else formed. With unrivaled power, such a situation would become impossible!

Those silver eyes of his exuded a colder light than before, and despite seeing nothing but darkness, it mercilessly swept the world with that terrifying radiance.

"NO!"

"STOP!"

"TCH!"

"You can’t! You can’t! YOU CAN’T!"

Four simultaneous voices exploded in his thoughts, shaking him so intensely that he felt the entire world of darkness quake!

Wei Wuyin halted his steps, feeling his consciousness was tiny and near the edge of dissipation. It was only after those thunderous shouts that he discovered that his soul’s outer shell that had recovered a large portion of itself had been severely degraded! It was as if he was hanging from a sharp cliff with his fingertips. Just a slight movement and he would be sent to the endless chasm below.

There was less than two percent of his outer shell left!!!