What was contemplation?
Zhou Heng had considered this question when he first encountered the "Contemplative Skeleton King."
He had some thoughts of his own on the matter.
"I think the definition of contemplation lies first in thinking, then in the roots of thought: why one thinks, and what one thinks for."
"Perhaps the root of contemplation lies not in thought itself, but in the leap from never thinking to thinking?"
"Only by giving rise to the desire to think can one possess contemplation?"
After pondering for a long while, Zhou Heng gave an answer true to his heart.
The "Gazing Down upon Heaven and Earth Contemplation True Dragon" did not respond and continued to watch Zhou Heng calmly. Yet, inexplicably, faint traces of crimson light rose in those indifferent eyes.
"You were born a Divine Truth attuned to the truth of 'Contemplation'..."
"Do not forget... thought itself..."
"Only through thought... can you change... everything..."
"Remember... remember..."
As the "Gazing Down upon Heaven and Earth Contemplation True Dragon" spoke, the voice grew more and more distant.
And just as the voice was about to fade completely, a distant voice came from every direction.
"Go to 'Sea of Stars Technology Co., Ltd.' Do not enter..."
"Before reaching the gates of 'Sea of Stars Technology Co., Ltd.,' comprehend the 'Contemplation' that belongs to you..."
"This is a trial, and also... an anchor... for the future..."
The voice faded completely.
The countless rays of blooming divine light departed along with the "Gazing Down upon Heaven and Earth Contemplation True Dragon."
When the divine light dispersed, the "Divine Truths" within every fissure had long since vanished, as though no imprisoned "Divine Truths" had ever existed here.
Taking it all in without a ripple of emotion, Zhou Heng mulled over the words of the "Gazing Down