After a long while, he raised his head to look at the woman again and asked.
"How can one become a Rune Soul Warrior?"
The woman shot Gu Xingzhi a surprised glance. She did not ask further and explained once more.
"All living beings on the Soul Heaven Continent, upon reaching the age of eighteen, must gaze up at the sky. When the rainbow descends and golden light envelops their bodies, they will receive the Soul Guidance Force."
"Only when the Soul Guidance Force enters the body and fuses with it can one awaken a Soul Body. Only then can one step onto the path of Rune Soul cultivation."
"You?"
Her gaze swept over Gu Xingzhi again, and she furrowed her brow.
Gu Xingzhi gave an awkward smile and casually pretended to be younger. "I'm exactly eighteen."
The woman let out a soft laugh.
"Then may I ask, how does one gaze at the sky? And where should one go to do so?"
Gu Xingzhi asked again.
The woman pointed north. "There is a Gazing Sky Platform in the center of town. You can go there to gaze at the sky."
Gu Xingzhi nodded. He rose to his feet and gave the woman a respectful bow. Just as he turned to leave, she called out to stop him.
"Wait!"
"There is a set time for gazing at the sky. It must be done at noon, when the Blazing Sun hangs high overhead. It is already nearing dusk, so going now would be useless."
Hearing this, Gu Xingzhi stopped in his tracks and gave another awkward smile.
Helpless, he turned around and returned to the table to sit down. He could only wait until tomorrow.
Before long, a tableful of dishes was served. Gu Xingzhi did not stand on ceremony and