69novels Chapter 424 Lost Chapter
Chapter 424 Lost Chapter
Chapter 424 The Lost Chapter
After a long journey, Aaron finally arrived at the place indicated by the clues.
To be honest, he was somewhat grateful that this body was a puppet.
Otherwise, with his physical strength, his feet would probably have been blistered long ago trying to traverse this rugged path.
Aaron believes that the most legendary aspect of the basin lies in its connection with griffins.
This long-extinct creature is undoubtedly linked to the history of being burned.
Griffins are capable of flight, so the limited existing records show that people rode griffins to wage war.
And it is said that there are also records of griffins in the ancient books of the frozen continent.
It is said that during the Holy Encounter Ceremony on the frozen continent, the ashes of a griffin were used to recreate this legendary creature.
Ultimately, this resulted in the destruction of a city on the frozen continent, and the griffin disappeared without a trace.
According to the clues Aaron possessed, the history of humankind conquering griffins predates the taming of dragons.
Griffins may look fierce, but they are actually gentle—as long as you become the strong one in their eyes.
Dragons, on the other hand, are proud and aloof; even when tamed, their vertical pupils are full of contempt.
According to the clues Aaron found in the lord's archives, there are scattered records indicating that this area contains the legendary Griffin's Nest. Before Aaron is a huge pit with a diameter of seventy feet.
The pit was bottomless, like an abyss leading straight to hell.
This unusual terrain deepened Aaron's suspicions about the place.
Perhaps, there is indeed something slumbering at the bottom of the abyss.
But this place is indeed very unique, and those with a strong sense of curiosity will inevitably want to explore the bottom of the abyss.
However, no rumors of anything happening have emerged.
There are only two possibilities: either all those who attempt to explore it perish here, or the secrets inside can only be discovered through special means.
Aaron leaned towards the latter.
If the former is true, then there should be many legends of the abyss devouring people.
Moreover, Aaron suspected that this place was related to the Emerald Book, and he realized that there was a close connection between the Emerald Book and spices.
In other words, the Jade Record and its accessories possess a kind of "self-defense" mechanism, and only spices can pass the test of this mechanism.
Based on his previous experience visiting the wetlands, Aaron brought some spices with him this time when he came to the basin.
Aaron took out the small pouch, pinched out a little bit with two fingers, and sprinkled it into the air.
There was no reaction. Sure enough, it wasn't that simple.
However, if there really is a secret here, it's impossible that there wouldn't be any trace of it.
By the way.
Aaron remembered his Shadow Eye.
This treasure can detect the presence of spices, and perhaps it can help Aaron find a shortcut to his goal.
So he activated the effects of both gems simultaneously and re-examined the abyss.
This time, he truly saw something different.
The ethereal purple mist spiraled downwards, converging at the bottom of the abyss.
It was as if some hidden trace was lurking beneath the shadows.
Aaron stared at the purple mist, which gradually materialized into swimming fish.
That spiral of mist was actually a school of swimming fish.
Why would there be fish in the abyss?
It was as if this place wasn't an abyss, but a fishpond.
If we consider it as a fishpond, then Aaron should perhaps become a fisherman.
Could this be the riddle and its answer?
With no leads, Aaron can only rely on guesswork.
Aaron decided to try his hand at fishing, transforming himself into a fisherman.
As for bait, nothing is more suitable than spices.
Aaron went into the woods, cut down vines and branches, tied a sachet containing spices to it, and threw it into the abyss. To Aaron's surprise, the fish actually started biting the hook soon after.
First, there was a small fish that looked like a clownfish, and then there was a shark.
But then, an indescribable, strange creature that Aaron had never seen before appeared. With its slimy body, which was visible even from its outline, it wrapped around the shark and dragged it straight to the bottom of the abyss. Aaron felt an unparalleled pulling force, and he was about to lose his grip.
No, we must let go, otherwise he will be dragged to the bottom of the abyss as well.
And if he fell from here, Aaron didn't think he would have any chance of survival.
Although, this was just Aaron's stand-in.
But that fear reached the very depths of Aaron's soul.
Aaron decided to let go.
However, he was surprised to find that he could no longer control his own body.
What's going on?
The next second, Aaron finally understood what had happened.
His soul is leaving his body.
His soul was dragged into the abyss, while his body remained sitting on the shore, fishing.
Aaron realized something was wrong.
A doll can be recreated, but its soul is unique!
Aaron immediately activated his power of illusion, attempting to return his soul to his body.
However, he failed.
He just kept falling and falling!
Fortunately, Aaron remained relatively calm.
He knew that if he truly solved the puzzle, then he wouldn't be heading towards hell.
If a way to break this deadlock can be found, his soul should be able to regain its freedom.
Aaron stopped struggling in vain.
At this moment, he could see the purple fish clearly.
Of course, that wasn't a real fish.
Instead, they were chunks of meat disguised as fish.
At this moment, Aaron was not seeing these things through the power of the Eye of Shadows.
Because he was in a soul state, Aaron was certain that only a soul could see the true nature of these things.
As he fell, whispers reached his ears, attempting to disturb Aaron's mind.
To be honest, if Aaron hadn't lived for so long, he would have been driven mad by those voices by now.
Ultimately, Aaron withstood a series of tests.
The feeling of weightlessness gradually disappeared, and the fall was slowing down.
Finally, he successfully reached the bottom of the abyss.
There was something in front of him, faintly glowing.
Aaron wanted to get closer, and his soul automatically flew there.
Then, Aaron saw what it was.
A yellowed and tattered page of paper.
Many words appeared on it, but they were not fixed; rather, they floated on the surface of the paper.
It's as if its records have become distorted.
What should I do now? Aaron pondered.
He tried to fly upwards, but found that he couldn't leave at all.
He could only move when he got close to the paper.
Aaron concluded that what he saw before him was the lost chapter.
However, it seems to have become completely disorganized.
When he was unable to do anything else, Aaron tried to control his soul and touch the paper.
Immediately afterwards, Aaron felt himself being deeply sucked into the paper.
He felt his consciousness crumbling—
No, it's undergoing restructuring.
Countless pieces of information were transmitted to his mind, and then he found that images appeared before his eyes.
"It must sleep."
The man before him looked at Aaron and said, "Otherwise, the ancient gods will continue to be active."