Hyacine lifted the ancient treasure box, her voice clear and reverent.
Her voice was like a clear spring dripping down, and the treasure box in her hand suddenly responded, floating lightly into the air, shimmering with light.
" The Rainbow Bridge..." Hyacine whispered.
As she called out, the box burst forth with increasingly dazzling iridescence, the seven colors rippling out like waves, growing brighter and brighter, as if drawing all the colors of the space together and then gently releasing them.
The air hummed and vibrated, and tiny specks of light fell like stardust, carrying a slightly cool touch.
boom--!
A buzzing sound, not deafening but reaching the very soul, resounded throughout the heavens and earth! Rainbow light, like a torrent bursting its banks, poured down from the treasure box and instantly spread across the ground.
A magnificent long bridge, entirely constructed of flowing rainbow light, has appeared here. The light bridge has a glass-like texture, and the seven-colored halo flows like living water beneath the bridge surface.
Where the bridge descends, the dust and smoke seem to be smoothed away by an invisible hand, leaving only the light bridge standing quietly, connecting this shore with the unknowable other side in the clouds.
Hyacine stood at one end of the bridge of light, the rainbow illuminating her fluttering clothes and resolute profile.
She turned around, extended her hand to her breathless companions behind her, her smile like the light of dawn:
"Everyone, let's fly together!"
With awe and excitement, the crowd stepped onto the Rainbow Bridge.
The moment your toes touch the smooth surface, it's not a hard, solid object, but a warm, elastic support, as if you're stepping on solidified dawn light.
With a slight thought from Hyacine, the entire bridge of light emitted a melodious hum and slowly detached itself from the earth.
At first, it was a steady ascent, the scenery below gradually shrank, and the wind began to gently lift the hem of my clothes and the tips of my hair.
Suddenly, the light stream accelerated!
The Rainbow Bridge transformed into a dazzling arrow of light that tore through the sky, carrying everyone as they hurtled towards the heavens.
The strong airflow swept past, but was softened by the rainbow-like barrier that flowed naturally across the bridge.
The clouds swept past my feet like torn cotton wool, then were instantly thrown behind me.
Sunlight streamed through the light bridge without obstruction, casting flowing, seven-colored spots of light on everyone.
They soared over the rolling mountain ridges, the rivers shimmering like silver threads, and the earth stretched rapidly below like a magnificent tapestry.
As they flew higher, the air became thinner and crisper, and the sky over Amphoreus took on a deep, sapphire blue hue.
And the legendary sky above seemed to have already revealed its ethereal and sacred outline at the end of the Rainbow Bridge, deep in the clouds.
At the same time, a divine echo from the "sky" resounded in Xing's mind.
The Eye of Dawn and Dusk, Aegle.
Gathering storms as wings, and suspending a thousand stars as eyes.
I beg you to tear open the abyss of chaos,
With unyielding integrity, the eagle soars above the clouds.
Xing's lips curled into a slight smile. "Looks like we've come to the right place."
The scene shifts to the " Dome Stronghold " at Eye of Dawn and Dusk.
"Hmph~ We've reached the highest point of Amphoreus —'The Eye of Dawn and Dusk '! Wow~ ' The Eye of Dawn and Dusk ' is so beautiful."
"Hmm..." March 7th frowned, "Something about what Xing said sounds a bit strange. Is it just my imagination?"
"Flying on the Rainbow Bridge is truly a wonderful experience," commented Phainon.
" The Eye of Dawn and Dusk..." Phainon looked at the scene before him, lost in thought.
"The legendary Aegle's Sky —I never imagined I would one day be able to set foot there myself."
"Our ancestors built a magnificent civilization in the heavens, and the ' Eye of Dawn and Dusk ' beneath our feet is the dwelling place of Aegle, the core of the city-state in the clouds."
"Presumably, it was right here that the heroine Senios declared war on Aegle, turning the first page of humanity's journey in Flame-Chase..."
"We've come here to bring to a close the journey she herself began."
Xing turned her head. " Hyacine, do you believe in legends?"
Everything wears down with time, including legends. But whether they are true or false, what we need to do remains the same.
According to historical records, the civilization that worshipped Aegle possessed advanced technology. Coupled with its advantageous geographical location, Sky City was the only force capable of directly confronting Castrum Kremnos during the Golden War.
Phainon explained to Xing and his group, "But it's not united internally."
"Especially after the descent of the gods... the frequent civil wars instigated by the Chrysos Heirs greatly weakened their strength, ultimately forcing them to hide in the clouds, far from the flames of war on the ground."
"It is said that a disagreement arose between the two main sky tribes, the People of the Sun and the People of the Rain."
"It was because she could not tolerate the endless Strife among her own people that Senios turned her gun on the high and mighty Titan."
"Where did she end up?" Xing asked.
" Senios's bravery was beyond human imagination. She led her two winged beast companions to corner the enraged Titan, and together they vanished into the horizon."
"But she could not end Aegle and return the Core Flame of the 'Sky.' Some say that she sealed away the wrath of the gods with her own body, imprisoning it deep within the Eye of Dawn and Dusk and Dusk, eternally supporting the heavens of Amphoreus."
"In other words, she became one with Titan... In the past, I would have considered it a fantasy. But given Teacher Anaxa's precedent, it's not surprising."
"Throughout the millennia, has that Titan, and the heroes who coexisted with it... still stood here, gazing down upon the earth?"
The sky and the Underworld, even the stars, dare not imagine how boring it would be to stay here alone for a thousand years...
The group continued walking forward. The journey was unusually quiet, and the surrounding darkness made March 7th shiver involuntarily.
Here, all is quiet...
"As Years goes by, the Eye of Dawn and Dusk will probably have long since turned into ruins."
"Something's not right..." Phainon stopped in his tracks. "I can vaguely sense the vastness and emptiness of this place, but right now there's only pitch black."
Dan Heng Cloud-Piercer Spear, remaining vigilant all around. "What's lurking behind that darkness...?"
"Perhaps... it's a ' Celestial Mural '."
The number of unfamiliar words has increased once again!
"In the customs of the Sky City, it connects to the celestial canopy of Amphoreus, and the climate depicted in the Celestial Mural will be reflected in the real-world weather."
"Clear skies, overcast skies, snow, thunderstorms... the murals reflect Aegle's ever-changing emotions. In times of peace, sky priests gather here to pray that the gods will send gentle breezes to cleanse the world and bring a bountiful harvest."
"If you want to describe them using terms you're familiar with—just think of them as a giant 'screen.'"
"No wonder you studied medicine; your speech is so simple and easy to understand!"
"Hehe~" Hyacine chuckled.
"I get it, it's Aegle Film and Television Paradise!" Xing clapped her hands. "What's the resolution here?"
"Hey, what are you talking about...?"
"Exploring in the dark is certainly not the best course of action. If we could illuminate the mural... it might provide us with the necessary light to move forward."
"That conspicuous structure, is it probably for the ceremony? Let's go take a look—it's dark, watch your step."
"No need for that."
Xing stepped forward. It's no exaggeration to say that with the " Gate of Myriad Paths " there, everything they did was a waste of time. This is an " Eternity " treasure.
"Using a game as an analogy, does that make me seem unimmersive?" Xing looked at March 7th.
"You're right, Xing seems like one of those speedrunners who completes the game on their second playthrough..."
March 7th sighed and said, "Sigh~ Breaking the 'balance' of the game, Teacher Ye Yan... you've broken the rules."