The Core of Seus Crystal

The air deep within the tower grew increasingly thin, and the surrounding light gradually dimmed. The three followed Malin into a narrow corridor. The floor beneath their feet vibrated slightly, as if the entire structure was trembling gently. The walls around them emitted a faint blue-purple glow, lighting their path forward.

"You are about to see the core of the Seus Crystal, the heart of this tower," Malin's voice echoed through the corridor, carrying a sense of solemnity and mystery. "It can control spacetime and allow you to see countless possibilities within the universe."

At the end of the corridor, a massive stone door appeared, covered in intricate symbols and engravings that seemed to tell an ancient history. They approached the door, and Malin reached out, gently sliding her hand over a depression in the center of the door. The depression emitted a dim yellow light, and the stone door silently opened to the sides.

Rakien and Old Kahn exchanged glances, took a deep breath, and followed Malin into the vast space beyond the stone door.

At that moment, the scene before them was like a dreamlike scroll, so beautiful it was breathtaking, causing them to hold their breath involuntarily. In the center of the immensely spacious room, a huge and dazzling crystal hovered! The crystal was like a pearl in the universe, radiating dazzling light, its surface constantly flickering with a myriad of colorful, unpredictable radiance, sometimes like a brilliant fireworks display, sometimes like rippling water flow, and at times like twinkling stars unceasing, as if it contained endless energy waiting to be unleashed.

The air surrounding the mysterious crystal was filled with an indescribable mysterious vibration. This vibration was extremely subtle, yet it had a magical power. It was like a call from ancient times, gently beating on their souls. Each slight impact was like a soft drumbeat, causing a deep tremble within their hearts, as if to awaken long-sleeping memories and emotions.

"This is the core of the Seus Crystal," Malin stood beside the crystal, as if waiting for their reaction.

Old Kahn stood there, his lips trembling slightly, and finally couldn't help but ask: "This... can truly alter spacetime?"

Malin nodded with a smile: "Of course. However, to master its power, you need to establish a mental connection with it. It is not only a physical existence but also a convergence of spirit and energy."

Rakien slowly approached the core crystal, as if drawn by the radiance it emitted. He raised his hand and gently touched the surface of the crystal, and in an instant, a surge of powerful energy coursed through his body, triggering countless images in his mind. Those images flashed rapidly, like countless images of parallel spacetime, each displaying different futures and outcomes.

"These... are all possibilities of the future?" Rakien's voice trembled, feeling a wave of dizziness.

Malin nodded: "Yes. The trajectory of the future is never fixed; they change with every event. The power of the Seus Crystal can help you see these possibilities, thus making the right choices. Your soul's mission is to prevent disasters. But to achieve this, you must learn how to use the power of the Seus Crystal."

Then Malin stepped forward, her gaze profound: "First, you must learn to control the flow of time. The people of Oklara only know that fragments of the Seus Crystal are a source of energy, but they do not know that there exists such a massive core of the crystal. In a special state of excitation, it can not only control time and see the future but also alter the rate of time's flow."

She gestured for them to follow her to the other side of the crystal, where the floor had complex arrays of symbols, looking like an ancient ceremonial site. Malin reached out, placing her finger on a symbol, and immediately, the air in the room began to fluctuate violently, and space seemed to warp.

"This array can adjust the rate of time's flow," Malin explained, "It is similar to a temporal lock, allowing you to gain years of experience and knowledge in a short period, while almost no time passes in the outside world."

"Incredible..." Old Kahn shook his head, unable to believe everything before his eyes.

Rakien couldn't help but reach out his hand and touch the time adjustment array, immediately feeling a surge of intense energy flow into his body. His mind conjured countless images – future wars, destroyed cities, the disappearance of countless lives, but at the same time, he also saw another possibility for the future, a peaceful Oklara, where people were no longer dominated by fear and war.

He turned to Malin: "Since we can see the possibilities of the future, does that mean we have the power to change it?"

"Indeed, but only when you truly understand the power of spirit and time can you truly achieve it," Malin's voice was calm, as if conveying some profound wisdom. "Come, I will teach you how to control the flow of time."

Malin led them to the center of the array, and above the crystal began to emit waves of soft light, surrounding their bodies. The light contained a powerful force, which seemed to be aware of their innermost emotions and thoughts. Rakien felt that the pulse of time was flowing around them – it was both intangible and yet so real.

"Close your eyes, focus on your bodies," Malin's voice was soft, yet filled with strength, "Integrate your consciousness into this flow of time."

As her words echoed, the three closed their eyes, gradually entering a state of deep meditation. Their consciousness began to be guided into a completely different dimension, as if their souls were enveloped by the river of time, traversing the endless past and future.

Rakien felt a surge of immense energy erupting from within him, his hands growing hot, his head swelling, his consciousness beginning to blur, as if he himself was a part of time itself. Before him emerged countless timelines, each representing a different possibility. Among them, he saw future wars, and he saw the possibilities of harmony and peace.

"Follow the light," Malin's voice was gentle yet firm, "You have the power to change all of this. Choose the right path."

Malin smiled, continuing to guide them in mastering the power of time. The light of the crystal gradually intensified, the entire space as if surrounded by the undulations of time. They felt that the flow of time was changing, time outside seemed to stand still, yet they had more time to learn and prepare.

As the energy of the crystal blended with their consciousness, the three began to enter a deeper state of awakening.