Success! The Seal of the Grand Dao and...the Void?

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Within the Serene Palace Painting...

Arthur sat in a meditative position as his consciousness sank into the depths of his soul with one purpose.

'To harness the power of the gems.'

This wasn't the first time Arthur was attempting this, and he never kept track of the number of attempts he had made.

But he had a feeling he might succeed today. Another matter was trying to access the Nine Heavens Palace.

The Nine Heavens Palace was his greatest treasure after the gems and could also be the one he needed the most.

There are so many things he needs help with and the Nine Heavens Palace will be his shortcut to it.

Time passes and Arthur's consciousness ventured deeper and deeper into his soul's space.

Soon he arrived at what you would call the center of his soul where a barrier is erected. And within that barrier, he could make out the distinct figure of four gem-shaped lights.

'The gems,' he thought.