Chapter 1175: 924
Little Zi didn’t understand, but for this unstable planet, understanding was no longer necessary.
Little Zi immediately found the Tree of Life. By now, the Tree of Life had condensed all its energy and consciousness into a single seed. Little Zi stuffed the seed into her private space and quickly left. At the same time, the Molten Beasts that had been left on the planet were also found by the silver light. The silver light collected all their Crystal Cores and quickly left the planet’s vicinity.
Without the support of the Tree of Life, the planet finally began its unstoppable collapse.
Watching a massive planet collapse so quietly before their eyes was truly shocking. The remnants of these collapsing planets would drift in the cosmos for a long time. Some would eventually be absorbed by a star, while others might scatter far and wide. Little Zi and the silver light stayed for a while, but seeing that the planet was beyond any hope of salvation, they quickly left. After all, with the overwhelming amount of space debris, it was dangerous for their spaceship to linger.
Afterward, Little Zi told Long Yi about what happened. Long Yi said he couldn’t begin to imagine what had actually occurred there.
Light enveloped the Mountain Giants, surrounded by a cacophony of roaring sounds. At that moment, Old Stone Fist suddenly heard a voice, "Huh?"
Instinctively, Old Stone Fist opened his eyes and looked in the direction of the sound, but all he saw was a vast expanse of whiteness.
After who knows how long, the light dissipated. When the Mountain Giants reopened their eyes, they saw a huge Crystal Stone floating in the sky above a planet.
The enormous Crystal Stone enveloped air and also possessed gravity. The Mountain Giants felt no discomfort, though being surrounded by pitch darkness felt very odd.
Old Stone Fist tried to communicate with the Crystal Stone while controlling it to slowly descend. The Crystal Stone entered the planet’s atmosphere, arriving above a vast desert. It landed without causing any disturbance.
"All right, all adults, follow me to scout around. Elders and children stay here to build houses!" Old Stone Fist shouted.
The tasks were assigned, and the Mountain Giants immediately busied themselves with their designated duties.
After a brief exploration, they found the environment suitable, with a few small oases nearby. But as a desert, resources here were extremely scarce.
However, the Mountain Giants soon discovered some very special magic. These spells, guided by the energy of the Crystal Stone, could transform the surrounding desert into an oasis suitable for living.
Soon, within the sea of death that was the sandy desert, a vast oasis began to spread. With the influence of the Crystal Stone, the oasis expanded rapidly, and in no time, this region—infernally hot by day and brutally cold by night—began to feel pleasant.
And it was at this time that visitors arrived.
They were a group of elderly people wearing black robes, their eyes covered with golden bands. Although they did not use their sight, they never collided with any obstacles.
The Mountain Giants, who were naturally hospitable, welcomed the visitors warmly.
Old Stone Fist came forward to greet them personally, and when the leader of the visitors saw Old Stone Fist, they all knelt simultaneously, "Travelers across time and space, great Mountain Giants, we have finally waited for you!"
Old Stone Fist was baffled by their inexplicable proclamation.
"Er, could you please stand up and then repeat that in words I can understand?" Old Stone Fist asked awkwardly.
The leader stood up, and though his eyes were unseen, his expression was unmistakably ecstatic, "The Eye of the Ancestor had foreseen your arrival ten years ago, a journey across time and space. And only you can protect our lives amidst the future chaos."
Old Stone Fist seemed to understand, but after thinking about it carefully, realized he didn’t understand at all.
"Could you explain it in a more straightforward way?"
At this moment, a middle-aged woman behind the elderly spoke up, "Let me start from the beginning and explain."
"This is the Upper Plane, and this planet is located in a small Plane called the Eye of the Ancestor. We live here, and by observing the changes in the Eye of the Ancestor every day, we obtain revelations and eventually gain some insights into the future. In other words, we are all Prophets."
The woman continued, "Ten years ago, through observing the Eye of the Ancestor, we received a revelation that I would make a prophecy that would bring great turmoil to the entire Upper Plane. Us Prophets might be the first to perish in the upheaval. Therefore, we had to seek guidance from the Eye of the Ancestor for a solution to our problem. Luckily, the Eye of the Ancestor showed us your existence. It was to be a misdirected journey through time and space, where you would become lost in the corridors of time and space, but we could influence the temporal and spatial coordinates to forcefully pull you out of that lost state. However, the cost was enormous. For this, we prepared for ten years, expending countless energy and finances to transform this planet into a vast Array of time and space, which will also serve as our refuge from the impending disaster."
"So that’s how it is. On behalf of all the Mountain Giants, I sincerely thank you for your help. Since we have received your assistance, it is natural to return the favor. What would you like us to do?" Old Stone Fist asked heartily. Though the matter was somewhat inconceivable, there were indeed traces left inside the huge Crystal Stone that had been influenced by the outside world, so this matter was definitely not false.
The old Prophet opposite was overjoyed, his excitement was apparent beyond words, because he had never expected these Mountain Giants to agree so readily. They had even thought that they would need to spend a considerable amount of time persuading them.
"We sincerely request that you protect us for thirty years," the old man said.
"Starting from now?" Old Stone Fist asked.
"No, from the time she made that incorrect prophecy," said the old man, looking at the middle-aged woman beside him.
"When will that be?" Old Stone Fist was puzzled.
"We do not know. Sometimes, the Eye of the Ancestor reveals events exactly as they are, while at other times, it is extremely vague," the old man explained.
"Since you know such an event will happen, can’t you do everything possible to avoid it? For example, you could hide," Old Stone Fist suggested.
"That would be pointless. The prophecies of the Eye of the Ancestor have never failed. Everything that is destined to happen will come to pass. You might not believe it, but ever since she learned about the event, she has attempted to take her own life many times, only to be saved by various accidents each time," the old man said.
"Is it really that miraculous?" Old Stone Fist was genuinely astonished.
"Moreover, even if I succeeded, the event would simply be carried out by another. I would just be a regrettable soul who died in vain," the middle-aged woman spoke.
"Well, although I don’t quite understand, it all comes down to battle, right? No problem!" Old Stone Fist confidently declared, patting his chest.
The old man was pleasantly surprised. He took out some books from his private space and said, "Through the Eye of the Ancestor, I know that although you are very powerful, you do not possess exquisite magic. Therefore, please accept these magic books."
Old Stone Fist was naturally delighted. The Mountain Giants were most lacking in such things. Long Yi had originally given them some, and had also taught them hand-to-hand. But they were still not enough, and for a high-end professional player like Long Yi, it was hard to retain those entry-level magic books. But this time, because the Prophets were already aware of the existence of the Mountain Giants, they brought many books that were truly needed by the Mountain Giants.
And it was not just books; there were also many teachers who came to instruct in person.
At first, Old Stone Fist found the matter quite strange, but as time went by, they realized that the Prophets were almost risking their lives to teach them, and Old Stone Fist truly understood that this matter might be very serious indeed.
Time passed, day by day, year by year. The relationship between the Mountain Giants and the Prophets grew better and better; they also truly understood how the Prophets lived. But the Mountain Giants, staying true to their nature, did not intend to interact too much with the outside world, preferring not to have dealings with strangers. It was only not long before when the old Prophet passed away, Old Stone Fist used his magic to make himself look like a normal person, leading a group of disguised Mountain Giants to attend his funeral. At the funeral, Old Stone Fist saw the female Prophet, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time. By then, she had grown old.
"Has that prophecy of yours not yet been fulfilled?" Old Stone Fist inquired.
"Soon," she replied.
Years later, news came from the outside world. The Emperor of the Celestial Clan had his once-in-a-century genius daughter Elsa’s wings severed, the Heart of Heaven extracted, and then thrown into the Human Realm!
At that time, the new leader who had succeeded the old Prophet finally found Old Stone Fist.
"Has the time finally come?" Old Stone Fist asked with a smile.
"Thirty years, all we have, we entrust to you!" the leader implored.
"Yes, I will keep my promise. But how is the Prophetess doing?" Old Stone Fist inquired.
"She has finally fulfilled one of her missions, but her duty is far from over. Yes, she is in pain, but she will endure until the very end."
Then, the Prophets all disappeared. They hid deep within the planet, where they would endure thirty years without seeing the light of day.
"Now then, it is our turn," Old Stone Fist said, gazing at the now-empty planet, and smiled. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes, monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
