"Of course you can," the Guardian Assistant said, floating to the center. "Because they share the same origin as the Runes within your body." He gestured for Lin Ye to approach the central vortex. "Place your hand on the Energy Core, and you will see the truth."
Lin Ye hesitated for a moment, then resolutely reached his right hand into the vortex. In an instant, countless images surged into his consciousness like a tidal wave—
The world of ancient times had been vastly different from the present. The Sun and Purple Moon had hung in the sky at the same time, while two distinct energies flowed across the earth. Humans had been able to freely wield the powers of reality and the Void, building wonders beyond imagination. Purple Patterns had naturally covered their skin, symbolizing the harmonious coexistence of the two energies.
But then, the Great Schism had erupted. The images blurred, leaving only violent energy clashes and a world being torn apart. The Sun and Purple Moon had been forced apart, while reality and the Void gradually became two independent dimensions. Most people lost their ability to control Void Energy, and the Runes vanished along with it. Only a few retained that ability. They were known as Pattern Bearers, entrusted with maintaining the balance between the two dimensions.
As time passed, the number of Pattern Bearers continued to dwindle, and their powers gradually weakened. By modern times, almost everyone had forgotten this history, viewing the Void as a symbol of danger and evil. Those whose Runes appeared by chance were often regarded as cursed or contaminated.
The images ended. Lin Ye gasped as he withdrew his hand, staring at the Runes on his arm in shock. "You mean... the Runes in my body aren't merely corrosion, but the awakening