Chapter 1717: Unsealing
As Qin Ran landed, the brilliantly shining core of the [Philosopher's Stone] faltered slightly.
Then an almost blinding light burst forth.
Within a breath, the core of the [Philosopher's Stone] had become a miniature sun.
Amid the endless radiance, a chant resembling a hymn suddenly rang out-
"Knowledge is a staircase. Walk upon it, and you shall reach the summit!"
"Life is a gemstone. Set within it, and you shall shine!"
"Wealth is mountain stone. Gather it into your arms, and it shall weigh heavily!"
"Fate is drifting fluff. Caught within the wind, it shall become unfathomable!"
"What..."
"Do you need?"
The chanting was thunderous, drawing Qin Ran's attention the instant it sounded.
Soon, however, his attention was captured by a place the radiance could not reach.
Behind him!
Bathed in the radiance of the [Philosopher's Stone] core, a shadow appeared behind him.
Beneath the light, the shadow grew deeper and denser.
It was pitch-black as ink.
And like ink, it flowed and twisted.
"Knowledge is the key to death!"
"Life is a barren stone at your feet!"
"Wealth is the treasure within your heart!"
"Fate is the trickery of those above!"
"You have seen me, so naturally... the choice is yours!"
Under Qin Ran's gaze, his shadow seemed to come alive. Low murmurs echoed incessantly in his ears. He narrowed his eyes slightly and stood motionless, with radiance on one side and darkness on the other.
The voice within the radiance grew ever more thunderous.
The voice within the shadow grew ever more eerie.
But none of this affected Qin Ran.
His powerful mind allowed him to ignore it all.
He carefully examined and observed the changes in the [Philosopher's Stone] core.
His examination seemed to displease both voices.
Within the radiance, pressure bore down on