"But this was only the beginning," the assistant said with approval. "Ancient Pattern Bearers could do far more than this. They could create Dimension Channels, heal Void Erosion, and even briefly fuse the power of two dimensions without causing disaster."
As Lin Ye listened to these possibilities, hope ignited in his heart. Perhaps this was why fate had made him endure these Runes—not as a curse, but as a responsibility and a mission.
"I need to find the Anchor Stone," Lin Ye said firmly. "Both to help Luffy and to explore the possibility of returning myself."
The Guardian Assistant floated in the air, its form constantly shifting. "According to ancient records, Anchor Stones usually formed in Surge Zones at the Dimensional Boundary—places where the energies of two dimensions converged with exceptional intensity." It pointed toward a particularly chaotic region of the Void in the distance. "There is a known Surge Zone in that direction. We can begin our search there."
Lin Ye nodded and cast one last glance at the knowledge base. In such a short time, he had gone from a victim passively enduring Rune erosion to a Pattern Bearer beginning to understand and control this power. This was only the start of the journey; more secrets awaited revelation ahead.
"Are you ready?" the assistant asked.
"I'm ready," Lin Ye replied, his gaze resolute. "Whether it is finding an Anchor Stone for Luffy or finding my own path home, I will not give up."
Mary Geoise, the World Government's supreme Holy Land, stood atop the highest point of the Red Line, its mysterious palace complex wreathed in clouds and mist all year round, overlooking the entire world. The pinnacle of power should have been peaceful and serene, but today, undercurrents churned beneath the surface.
Inside the Five Elders' emergency