"Focus the power of your mind and spirit. Sense the rules within the boundless sea, find its one point of light, and draw close to it. Then you can break through the defenses of its Mind Power."
The instant that voice rang out, the sea, deathly still as hell, suddenly surged violently.
Qin An had been adrift in its waters like a tiny boat with no sense of direction.
But when the voice sounded, it struck his heart like evening drums and morning bells. A thunderous roar jolted him, and his muddled consciousness cleared at once.
He raised his head sharply, suppressed his shock, and asked inwardly, Who are you?
He was trying to wield the Annihilation Divine Spear, yet an utterly unfamiliar voice had suddenly appeared. It would have been strange if he were not on guard.
After he asked, the voice spoke again.
"I am a wisp of consciousness, a remnant soul. I should have vanished into endless space and time, but because of the Annihilation Divine Spear, I have remained here, waiting for you to come."
Every word carried an air of profound mystery, deepening Qin An's frown.
"Who exactly are you? Stop speaking in riddles. Be direct."
This was the critical moment. Whether he could wield the Annihilation Divine Spear depended on this attempt.
If he failed, all their previous plans would go up in smoke.
Qin An had to learn who the speaker was before he could take his next step.
When Qin An pressed him again, the voice let out a long sigh before continuing.
"In that distant age, I was the Prophet who led the Holdouts of the Skycloud Circuit against the Betrayers. They called me Sage."
"But after countless years wore away at me, I had long since turned to boundless ash.