Chapter 89 A Mysterious Revelation

Lin Yu had already endured a long and tormenting time in that ancient ruins. In the valley, the thick mist seemed to have never dissipated since time immemorial, lingering around him day and night, carrying an unremovable dampness and bone-chilling cold, as if it were gradually draining his vitality bit by bit. His eyes were bloodshot, just like the crisscrossing cracks on a dry land, a solid proof of his countless sleepless days and nights spent in painstaking research. His face was extremely haggard, with his cheekbones protruding even more prominently and his cheeks deeply sunken, as if the claws of time had mercilessly taken away his vitality, leaving only a body carved by suffering. His disheveled hair fluttered wildly in the strong wind, just like his confused thoughts at the moment, being wantonly tossed about by the fierce wind that howled through the valley from time to time, with no ability to resist. His clothes were covered with a thick layer of dust and were in a tattered state. The corners of his clothes flapped in the wind, like a sad elegy, telling the numerous difficulties and hardships of this exploration journey.

During this long time that seemed like an eternity, he devoted all his mind and body without reservation to the study and exploration of those obscure runes. For every symbol, whether it was winding and tortuous, straight and tough, simple and plain, or complex and magnificent, he gently stroked it with his fingertips, trying to dig out the secrets hidden behind the runes bit by bit from that cold and hard touch, just like a gold digger sifting through sand. For every line, whether it was as thin as a gossamer, as thick as a giant pillar, as smooth as a flowing stream, or as tortuous as a winding mountain road, he pondered over it repeatedly, trying to gain insight into the crucial information that could solve the mystery from it, as if those lines were a mysterious map leading to an unknown treasure.

Sometimes he mobilized the surging chaotic power in his body. That power was like a dragon that had been awakened after a long slumber, roaring and surging in his meridians. He carefully guided this mysterious power to touch the runes. The chaotic power was like a flexible stream of water, slowly approaching the runes under his exquisite control. He earnestly hoped to establish that subtle and special connection with the runes through this, and then understand the mysteries hidden behind the thick fog. The moment the runes came into contact with the chaotic power, a faint light would occasionally burst out. That light was like a firefly that flashed by in a summer night, vanishing in an instant, like an illusory bubble. No matter how hard he tried to capture it, he could never truly reach the core of the runes, as if there was a shore that could never be reached at the core.

Sometimes he paced back and forth in the ruins, his steps hurried and heavy, as if each step was about to shatter the ground beneath his feet. He murmured to himself, verifying the mysterious knowledge he had eagerly absorbed over the years, the profound truths he had comprehended from the ancient and yellowed books, and the precious experience he had accumulated from the thrilling actual battles, with these mysterious runes in front of him. He didn't let go of any possible clue. Even the slightest connection that was almost imperceptible could instantly light up the light in his eyes, making him stop excitedly and plunge into the whirlpool of intense thinking again. However, no matter how hard he racked his brains and exhausted his efforts, these runes were like towering and impregnable barriers. No matter how he crashed into them with his wisdom or searched for cracks with his strength, they remained like indifferent tomb guards, refusing to reveal their true meanings to him and burying the secrets deep in the dark abyss.

As time slipped away quietly minute by minute like fine sand, the sense of frustration in Lin Yu's heart grew stronger and stronger, like surging and overwhelming tides, constantly crashing against the defenses of his heart wave after wave. Every failure after an attempt was like a sledgehammer weighing a thousand catties, heavily striking his confidence, causing cracks to appear in the originally solid wall of his confidence. He began to feel an unprecedented sense of confusion. In these ancient ruins, he seemed to be in an endless maze without an end or a direction. No matter how he ran or groped, he couldn't find the exit, nor could he see a glimmer of hope. He even began to doubt whether he really had the ability to solve these mysteries and whether he could really bear the heavy responsibility of protecting the world. This self-doubt was like a venomous snake, constantly biting at the bottom of his heart.

After another fruitless attempt with all his might, Lin Yu's legs could no longer support his extremely tired body that seemed to have been drained of strength, and he slumped to the ground feebly. He looked at those runes, his eyes filled with despair and helplessness, like a lost child in the dark who couldn't find his way home. At this moment, his breathing was rapid and heavy, and every gasp carried a strong sense of fatigue and unwillingness, which was a struggle against the unfairness of fate and also an annoyance at his own incompetence. Sweat kept rolling down from his forehead, and large beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks and dripped onto the dry and cracked ground beneath his feet, instantly being absorbed by the dry soil, as if they had never appeared, just like all his efforts had been silently swallowed up by this ruthless world.

Just when he was almost completely engulfed by despair and his soul was about to be completely shrouded in darkness, a mysterious voice suddenly boomed in his mind without any warning. This voice was ethereal and distant, as if it had traveled through the endless river of time and space, slowly floating over from the depths of chaos in ancient times, carrying a thick and indelible sense of vicissitudes and a mysterious aura. Every syllable seemed to be a mark engraved by time, containing endless stories, echoing in his mind like the tolling of a great bell, deafeningly loud, making his soul tremble slightly, as if it were being gently stirred by an invisible big hand.

"At the beginning of chaos, when the universe was not yet divided, the Chaotic Abyss already existed," the voice said slowly, with a low and slow tone. Every word seemed to have been dug out from the dust of ancient times. "It is a chaotic land filled with endless evil power and mysterious energy. Since its birth, it has been like the Sword of Damocles hanging above the world, posing a huge threat to the peace and order of the world. In that dark abyss, the evil power is like a surging undercurrent, constantly surging at the bottom of the dark abyss. They bare their teeth and claws, trying to break through all the shackles, dragging the entire universe into the endless abyss of darkness and plunging the world into eternal night."

Lin Yu sat up straight suddenly, and the light of hope reignited in his originally dull and ashen eyes. That light was like the brightest star in the night sky, piercing through the thick haze in his heart. He listened attentively, involuntarily leaning forward slightly, as if he wanted to merge himself into this mysterious voice, for fear of missing any word, as if this voice was his only salvation in the dark and the light of hope guiding him out of the desperate situation.

"In the distant past, in order to safeguard the peace of the universe, many powerful people stepped forward. They came from different worlds. Some came from the prosperous Spiritual Domain, where the spiritual power was abundant and there were as many powerful people as shining stars. Some came from the mysterious Cultivation World, and with their unique and profound cultivation methods, they possessed extraordinary and amazing power. Others came from distant and unknown mysterious domains, bringing strange, powerful, and unimaginable abilities. They crossed thousands of mountains and rivers and gathered together. With supreme wisdom and astonishing power, they jointly cast a powerful seal. This seal was like an extremely tough chain, interwoven by the power and will of countless powerful people. Every link embodied their beliefs and sacrifices. It tightly bound the evil power in the Chaotic Abyss, preventing it from running amok in the world and restoring peace to the world. It was a heroic feat that shook the heavens and the earth. Countless powerful people exhausted their strength and even sacrificed their precious lives to buy this short but precious peace." The voice paused for a moment, as if recalling that magnificent and moving history. Lin Yu was also immersed in it, and a picture of powerful people fighting side by side and desperately against the evil power emerged in his mind. That picture was full of blood and sacrifice, courage and belief.

"However, the power of time is infinite," the voice continued, with a trace of helplessness and a deep sigh in its tone, as if lamenting the ruthlessness of time. "With the relentless passage of time, the seal gradually loosened under the continuous impact of the evil power in the Chaotic Abyss. Those sealed evil powers, like beasts trapped in a cage, had been lying dormant in the dark for a long time and finally seized this opportunity to start seeping out continuously. They were like a deadly virus, eroding the peace of the world bit by bit. Wherever they went, peace was broken and order was subverted. This is the root cause of the leakage and invasion of the evil power. Now, the loosening of the seal is becoming more and more obvious, and the invasion of the evil power is becoming more frequent and violent. The whole world is shrouded in a dark shadow, as if the dawn will never come."

Lin Yu's face became solemn. He was well aware of the huge crisis hidden behind this 

and secretly worried about the upcoming challenges. His brows were tightly furrowed, like a mountain shrouded in haze, and his eyes revealed firmness and worry, as if he had already seen the tragic scene of the evil power running amok in the world again: cities reduced to ruins, common people displaced, lives as fragile as candles in the wind, and beauty completely swallowed up by the darkness.

Then, the tone of the mysterious voice became even lower and more mysterious, as if uncovering a forbidden secret: "To permanently reinforce the seal and prevent the evil power from invading again, one must find a mysterious treasure in the Chaotic Abyss - the Heart of Chaos. The Heart of Chaos is the most mysterious existence in the Chaotic Abyss. It was born at the beginning of chaos and was transformed from a wisp of essence at the birth of the universe. It contains powerful and pure power. This power is the essence of the chaotic power, which not only has endless creativity, capable of giving birth to all things and reshaping the world, but also has unparalleled destructive power, capable of turning everything into nothingness. Only with the power of the Heart of Chaos can the gradually loosening seal be repaired and strengthened, keeping the evil power imprisoned in the Chaotic Abyss forever and restoring peace to the world. However, the Heart of Chaos is hidden in the deepest part of the Chaotic Abyss. There are full of unknown dangers and powerful evil forces there. Every inch of the land harbors deadly crises. Countless warriors who tried to find it never returned, and their lives and hopes were mercilessly swallowed up by the darkness."

Lin Yu clenched his fists, and his knuckles turned white due to the force, as if he wanted to condense all his strength in this grip. There was a firm light shining in his eyes, and that light burned with unyielding fighting spirit and fearless courage. He secretly swore in his heart that no matter which corner of the Chaotic Abyss the Heart of Chaos was hidden in, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles he would encounter during the search process and how many life-and-death tests he would face, he must find it. He wanted to complete the mission of reinforcing the seal, protect the peace of the world, safeguard the people he loved, and protect this land he loved deeply. Even if the road ahead was full of thorns and he had to tread on blood and flesh with every step, or if it was an endless darkness and he had to accompany fear every moment, he would never back down, because he was Lin Yu, a warrior shouldering the fate of the world, a light of hope in the dark, and the last line of defense for protecting the world.