readytorunbook Chapter 238 Mysterious Runes
Chapter 238 Mysterious Runes
"Why can't I touch it?" Zhuang Yu withdrew his hand, his doubts deepening.
The rune was so peculiar, containing a mysterious power, that it gave him an urge to explore it further.
He could sense that a huge secret was hidden behind these runes.
The village chief looked solemn, his cloudy eyes fixed on the runes as if they were some kind of monstrous flood.
"These runes concern the safety of my spirit realm; how dare you touch them so casually!" His tone was deep and carried an unquestionable authority.
An invisible pressure enveloped Zhuang Yu's heart, making him even more certain that this rune was no ordinary object.
The air around them seemed to freeze, and a tense atmosphere spread.
Zhuang Yu could even hear his own heartbeat, one beat after another, like a drumbeat.
"It concerns the safety of the spirit world? What do you mean by that?" Zhuang Yu pressed, keenly sensing the deeper meaning in the village chief's words.
The village chief sighed deeply, his gaze profound, as if piercing through endless time and space.
“These runes were left by the creator god in ancient times, sealing away a terrifying power capable of destroying the spirit world.” He paused, his tone becoming even more somber. “Once the runes are destroyed, the consequences will be unimaginable.”
Zhuang Yu's heart skipped a beat. The Creator God, destroying the Spirit Realm...
These words exploded in his mind like thunder.
He couldn't help but re-examine the seemingly ordinary rune, and a sense of awe arose spontaneously within him.
But at the same time, their curiosity also intensifies.
"If it's so important, why not keep it properly and instead leave it here?" Zhuang Yu asked rhetorically, his tone tinged with doubt.
In his view, something so important should be carefully protected, not just carelessly discarded here.
The village chief's face grew even more somber, as if he had something difficult to say.
"It's a long story..." He hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. "In short, you can't touch it. It's for your own good, and for the sake of the entire spirit world."
Zhuang Yu sneered inwardly; the old man was clearly hiding something.
He stared intently at the runes, a surge of competitive spirit welling up within him.
"I am new here and do not understand the rules of the spirit world, but I believe that everything has its own meaning." Zhuang Yu said firmly, "Since this rune exists, it must have its own reason for existing. I am willing to use my own way to explore the truth behind it."
"You..." The village chief was so angry that his beard bristled, and his finger pointing at Zhuang Yu trembled slightly. "You are stubbornly clinging to your delusions! Do you know what the consequences will be once you touch the runes?"
"No matter the consequences, I am willing to bear them all." Zhuang Yu said without flinching, his eyes shining with determination.
He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Senior, could you please tell me how one can touch this rune?"
Zhuang Yu's words were resounding and echoed in the quiet village.
He was not intimidated by the village chief's authority; instead, he displayed extraordinary calmness and wisdom.
He spoke slowly, his tone neither humble nor arrogant: "Village Chief, I have only been in the Spirit Realm for a short time, but what I have seen and heard is that resources are scarce and the strong are respected. You regard these runes as taboo and are unwilling to touch them, isn't it because you fear their potential dangers?"
Upon hearing this, the village chief's expression changed slightly, as if his innermost feelings had been touched.
Zhuang Yu continued, “However, every power has two sides. If used properly, the power of these runes might become the catalyst for the rise of the Spirit Realm. Rather than fearing it, we should try to master it. Although my cultivation is still shallow, I am willing to make the effort.” He looked around, pointing to the dilapidated buildings around him, his tone tinged with heartache, “The Spirit Realm is so backward, are you willing to accept this?”
The village chief fell silent, the anger in his eyes gradually dissipating, replaced by a hint of doubt and wavering.
He lived for hundreds of years and witnessed the decline of the spirit world, but he never found a way to change the situation.
But the young man in front of them displayed a completely different way of thinking.
"I don't intend to destroy the runes," Zhuang Yu continued, his voice calm yet firm. "I simply want to understand them and master them. I will be careful and will never allow the spirit realm to fall into danger. I can even propose a detailed resource utilization plan to transform the power of the runes into energy that benefits the spirit realm without touching their core."
Zhuang Yu's plan was detailed and comprehensive, covering everything from extracting energy from runes to reusing resources, and even how to build a complete defense system, which greatly surprised the village chief.
He originally thought Zhuang Yu was just a reckless young man who was not afraid of tigers, but he did not expect him to be so far-sighted and have such profound thoughts.
The village chief began to re-examine the young man before him, and a glimmer of hope began to sprout in his heart.
“Alright.” The village chief finally nodded, his tone much gentler. “I can let you try to study runes, but you must do so under my supervision. If there is any unusual activity, I will stop it immediately.”
Just then, a whooshing sound came from afar, mixed with Li Kuang's arrogant laughter: "Hahaha, so it's here! Kid, hand over all your treasures, or today will be your death day!"
Li Kuang, leading Xiao Jia and Xiao Yi, charged over aggressively, their powerful aura instantly enveloping the entire village.
Xiao Jia brandished his enormous fist and smashed it at Zhuang Yu; Xiao Yi stood by with a sinister smile, ready to launch an attack at any moment.
Zhuang Yu's eyes sharpened. While skillfully dodging Xiao Jia's attacks, he also focused on observing the runes, trying to find the power to deal with Li Kuang.
Li Kuang slammed his palm into the ground, sending dust flying and a powerful shockwave sending Zhuang Yu flying.
In the moment of crisis, Zhuang Yu did not retreat but advanced. He reached out to the rune again, and the moment his fingertips touched the rune, a powerful force surged into his body.
His body emitted a faint golden light, resonating with the runes.
Just as Li Kuang attacked again, Zhuang Yu murmured, "This, perhaps, is the truth..."
The moment Zhuang Yu's fingertips touched the runes, an intensely hot power surged into his body like a torrent.
On his skin, the faint golden light gradually turned into a dazzling golden light, as if the power of the entire rune had been concentrated on him at this moment.
Li Kuang's offensive came to an abrupt halt at that moment, and he and his men were stunned by the sudden change.
"What kind of power is this?" Li Kuang's voice was filled with shock and resentment.
His eyes widened as he saw Zhuang Yu's body enveloped in golden light, transforming him into a majestic golden war god.
Zhuang Yu felt the power of the runes flowing through his body, and every cell in his body was absorbing this powerful energy.
His gaze was firm, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned. For a moment, it seemed as if even the dust in the air began to dance in the wind, forming tiny golden vortexes.
His heart was filled with determination and confidence.
"This," Zhuang Yu slowly began, his voice filled with power, "maybe it is the truth..." He smiled slightly, and suddenly, he transformed into a golden lightning bolt, rushing straight towards Li Kuang.
His movements were as fast as lightning. With a single palm strike, the resulting shockwave was like a violent storm, rushing straight towards Li Kuang.
"What?!" Li Kuang was shocked and had no time to react before Zhuang Yu slapped him away.
His body traced an arc through the air before crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Seeing this, Xiao Jia and Xiao Yi were so frightened that they retreated repeatedly, their eyes filled with terror.
Zhuang Yu landed slowly, his body still radiating golden light, and the surrounding atmosphere immediately became solemn.
The creatures of the spirit world sensed this powerful aura and bowed their heads in reverence.
At this moment, Zhuang Yu seemed to have become the new guardian of the spirit world, and his presence made all living beings feel at ease.
"I never imagined that such a small rune could contain such amazing power." Li Kuang struggled to his feet, his face filled with disbelief.
He looked at Zhuang Yu, a flicker of fear in his eyes, "You...who exactly are you?"
Zhuang Yu did not answer, but smiled faintly, and the golden light on him gradually subsided.
He turned around to face Li Kuang, his eyes flashing with determination.
"Li Kuang, you'd better remember what happened today." Zhuang Yu's voice was deep and powerful, as if every word contained boundless authority.
His gaze was sharp as a sword, fixed on Li Kuang. "**From now on, don't provoke me again.**" His words were like a stabilizing force, completely silencing the entire village.
Zhuang Yu slowly turned around, the golden light gradually fading from his body, leaving behind a faint golden halo around him, like the aura of a god.
His gaze was piercing, fixed on Li Kuang, his eyes devoid of any warmth, only filled with boundless majesty.
Li Kuang struggled to his feet, his clothes tattered and a trace of blood still lingering at the corner of his mouth.
He clutched his chest, feeling as if his internal organs had shifted, and the burning pain made it hard for him to breathe.
Zhuang Yu's palm strike just now, seemingly casual, actually contained earth-shattering power, leaving even a late-stage Nascent Soul expert like him powerless to resist.
“Li Kuang,” Zhuang Yu’s voice was deep and powerful, each word like a heavy hammer striking Li Kuang’s heart, “You’d better remember what happened today.” His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried an undeniable authority that echoed through the quiet village, intimidating everyone present.
Li Kuang felt a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head; he had never felt such a powerful sense of oppression before.
The fear in his eyes as he looked at Zhuang Yu had intensified; his previous arrogance had vanished, replaced by deep dread and apprehension.
"From now on, don't provoke me again." Zhuang Yu's voice was like a cold wind from the deepest hell, carrying a bone-chilling coldness that made Li Kuang tremble all over.
He knew that if he dared to provoke Zhuang Yu again, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Yes...yes..." Li Kuang stammered, his voice trembling so much it was almost inaudible.
He no longer dared to look Zhuang Yu in the eye, lowering his head like a defeated rooster, utterly pathetic.
Xiao Jia and Xiao Yi were so frightened that their faces turned pale and they didn't dare to utter a sound.
They supported each other, moving step by step behind Li Kuang, as if only in this way could they find a sense of security.
"Let's go!" Li Kuang endured the pain and led his two men away from the village in a dejected manner.
Their backs were disheveled, like stray dogs, a stark contrast to their earlier aggressive demeanor.
Watching Li Kuang and the others walk away, Zhuang Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile.
He knew that today's battle had completely intimidated Li Kuang, making him dare not act rashly again.
Zhuang Yu turned around and looked into the distance, vaguely sensing that new challenges awaited him ahead.
He took a deep breath, strode forward, and his figure gradually disappeared into the vast night.
“This… is just the beginning…” Zhuang Yu murmured to himself, his tone filled with determination and confidence.