Above all spirits

Chapter 414 The Terrifying Price

Gu Yun's fingertips slowly fell.

The writing on the Book of Reversal of Fate flows smoothly, the ink strokes unhindered.

The first five words came off the page with almost no effort on his part.

A barely perceptible hint of joy appeared in Gu Yun's eyes.

"It seems... feasible?"

But he knew that the first five words didn't mean much.

The key word is the last two words: "direction".

Without a clear true intention, the preceding descriptions are merely supplementary. You can ask about the shape and size of the sword, which are just minor details. But once you touch on the word "direction," it may be touching on some trajectory of destiny.

Not to mention that what they want to inquire about is an existence on the same level as the Book of Reversal of Fate.

"Snapped."

Gu Yun continued writing without hesitation. He was not a saint without desires, and it was understandable that he would feel greed in the face of the Chaos Treasure.

Just as his pen touched the dot of the character "方" (square), a sudden and terrifying suction force burst forth from the tip of the pen.

It was as if a black hole-like vortex had suddenly appeared in the deep sea, attempting to engulf him entirely.

Gu Yun's face suddenly turned pale, and sweat slid down his forehead.

Her temples were soaked.

The previously fiery gaze turned considerably sober in that instant due to fear.

"The price..."

Are you kidding me?

"As expected, taking chances is ultimately not a good idea."

Gu Yun muttered to himself, his tone tinged with bitterness and helplessness.

The unfathomable cost was far greater than what had been demanded before.

Indeed, aside from those who are truly blessed with good fortune, who can rely on luck to succeed?

Should we give up now?

Gu Yun looked down at the text that was already mostly written, his pen still hovering over the last point.

If we stop now, there will be almost no loss, and there is still a chance to turn things around.

Perhaps retreating is the most rational choice.

Gu Yun closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and forced herself to calm down.

"Don't give up just yet..."

"Think about it, what other options are there?"

Some opportunities are indeed worth risking your life for.

But Gu Yun wouldn't blindly step into a situation where death was inevitable.

Of course, this is on the premise that all other options are exhausted.

Gu Yun slowly opened his eyes, his gaze gradually clearing. He was no longer blinded by momentary enthusiasm and began to carefully observe the wisps of energy that were slowly being injected into the tip of the pen.

"Ok?"

He frowned slightly, a hint of confusion appearing in his eyes.

That's soul matter.

This is not surprising.

This is one of the costs associated with the Book of Reversal.

Can...

"Why... are they all soul-based?"

Gu Yun murmured, his gaze growing increasingly serious.

Normally.

The price required to write in the Book of Destiny is not just a single soul essence; blood containing the energy of life, life force symbolizing the origin, and lifespan are all indispensable.

But at this moment, what the Book of Reversal of Fate is absorbing is all soul essence!

Gu Yun had a bold guess in his mind.

but.

It still needs to be verified.

Gu Yun calmly gripped the pen, ready to immediately withdraw and abandon it if things didn't turn out the way she expected.

He picked up his pen again and lightly drew a horizontal line after the dot on the top of the character "方".

boom!

The terrifying suction force erupted once more, as if a colossal beast capable of devouring the heavens and the earth had awakened, tearing at every inch of his soul without restraint.

Gu Yun's face turned deathly pale instantly.

His jaw clenched, and his body trembled slightly.

But if someone were nearby, they would notice that Gu Yun's lips had uncontrollably begun to curl upwards.

"Really... just soul matter?!"

Gu Yun could hardly believe it.

"what."

"Good for you."

"Because I'm currently only in a soul state, the Book of Destiny has misjudged me?"

It seems that the Book of Reversal of Fate thought that he only had soul essence to take from him, so it forcibly transferred all the original three energy requirements to soul essence, which also caused the intensity of the demand to increase by a full three times!

The price, which was like a bottomless pit, was not incomprehensible.

In theory, this is an impossible mistake.

The soul itself is not qualified to write the Book of Reversal, because it cannot condense the special pen that is specifically used to write on the Book of Reversal. However, because it is only a power: the assimilation of coverage, it "abnormally" managed to do so.

Thus, the Book of Reversal continued to operate according to logic, and it came into being.

Something that could only happen to him…

BUG.

The rules are rigid, and when unpredictable branches appear, a bug will naturally follow!

Gu Yun stared blankly at the words before her, her throat moved slightly, and the fire in her heart burned again.

"Hahaha."

Despite his soul beginning to tremble, Gu Yun became increasingly agitated.

He clenched his teeth, his eyes burning as he stared at the unfinished word "direction" on the Book of Rebellion.

A brilliant idea flashed into his mind.

"I am currently in a soul state, so I need three times the amount of soul matter."

"But no one stipulates that soul essence must be one's own, because soul essence is a very stable unit. Putting aside my special golden soul, the classification of soul crystals is ultimately just based on the density of soul essence."

"Therefore, in theory, soul essence does not necessarily have to come from my physical body."

Even if he needs three times the soul essence...

"but!"

"I am now on the other side, filled with soul matter!!"

An absurd yet reasonable thought suddenly flashed into Gu Yun's mind.

"If... I guide the surrounding soul matter, using my soul as a conduit to introduce it into the brush, merely absorbing and conducting it, rather than absorbing, digesting, and transforming it, then wouldn't I be able to use the Book of Reversal of Fate without any cost?!"

Gu Yun's eyes suddenly lit up, and at that moment, it was as if the gates of heaven had opened in his mind.

He immediately cleared his mind of distractions, quickly mobilized his spiritual awareness, and spread his perception outwards.

Countless fragments of soul bubbles began to slowly approach Gu Yun.

"feasible!"

A resolute glint flashed in his eyes. He abruptly put down his pen and, at the same time, began to absorb the surrounding soul essence with all his might, causing ripples to spread outwards in circles.

The silent space around them seemed to be activated in an instant. Thousands upon thousands of soul particles, like startled fireflies, emitted a faint blue-white light in the white expanse. This was a special light that only appeared when the soul particles gathered to a certain degree.

Countless soul-like spirals approached Gu Yun from the center.

Gu Yun immediately mobilized his spiritual sense, guiding these soul substances through his own soul to gather at the tip of the pen.

In an instant.

The pen vibrated slightly, and the suction that had almost drained him away miraculously eased!

"It's done..."

"It actually worked!"

"Using the Book of Reversal of Fate almost without any cost..."

Gu Yun didn't have time to think much, because the gathering of a large amount of soul matter would naturally bring along the attachment of gray matter. Gu Yun pressed on and changed the subject.

The two characters "Direction" have been completed.

Seven characters, all written!

In an instant, the Book of Reversal of Fate suddenly trembled, as if a mysterious mechanism had been activated, with snowy patterns swirling and light flowing.

A line of pale gold characters emerged from the Book of Reversal of Fate, as if the will of Heaven had been revealed:

"The Primordial Sword of Life and Death, atop the floating earth of the Eastern Abyss, stands amidst the netherworld, its blade pointing towards the heavens."