novelonline Chapter 3757 The Dream of Burning the Snow Mountain
Chapter 3757 The Dream of Burning the Snow Mountain
Chapter 3757 The Dream of Burning the Snow Mountain
The ceremony was scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, so after breakfast, everyone gathered and set off. Shad and his group, true to form, did not fly directly to the Peak of Destiny, but instead landed on the mountain path below the summit and then walked up together.
Luvia stayed on the ship, but she had Shad bring Ellie and little Leona with her.
Little Leona was happily following Stella. The little unicorns were always in a good mood. Ellie was walking behind Shad, who could almost bump into the unicorn if he fell backward.
The view near the summit was magnificent, but Claire was already used to such sights. Confirming that only Ellie was behind her, and that the person behind Ellie probably couldn't hear their conversation, she nudged Shad and said hesitantly:
I had a strange dream last night.
Shad knew what she meant; Claire kept the [Calamity Card - The Last of Fatu] in her possession, and Luvia had said she might dream about it because of it.
"What did you dream about?"
He was somewhat worried that Claire would witness the apocalypse firsthand, but thankfully she didn't:
“I saw my grandfather. We fought on the top of the sacred mountain. I don’t know why my grandfather hit me, but the snow on the mountain melted.”
She said with a worried look:
"While I was fighting with my grandfather, a raging fire was burning on the mountain, melting the millennia-old snow. Everything on the snow-capped mountain that I knew was dancing in the fire. I never knew it could be so hot here. Was this a premonition? Was Mr. Snake going to burn the snow-capped mountain to the ground?"
Based on the information Xia De has gathered, it is likely that the one who burned the snow mountain was not a snake but Luvia with long hair. Although it is not yet clear what her purpose was in doing so back then, it is certain that such a thing will not happen in this Sixth Era.
"Don't worry, this is definitely not a precognitive dream."
But Shad's words of comfort did not put Claire at ease; she remained deeply worried.
"I originally thought that my eleventh-level rank was high enough. Even my maternal grandfather had only reached that level, and I was thirty years ahead of him. But after seeing that dream, I realized more deeply just how weak I really am."
Shad was already regretting giving the card to Claire, but fortunately, he had underestimated the girl's determination:
"So, if I go and ask Iluna Bayas for advice, will you laugh at me?"
"Huh? What?"
Claire clenched her fist:
"I must complete my advancement before the final battle. As the Great Witch of the Sun, the only people I can think of worthy of my advice are Miss Eden, the 'Sun Emblem,' and the Chosen One of Balance."
Although that young Miss Beas is a tenth-ringed cultivator, one level below me, her understanding of solar power might not be weaker than mine. I'll consult her, and then talk to Miss Eden, who has angelic blood; perhaps I'll gain some insights.”
Hearing her say that, Shad was relieved. He had thought Claire was simply feeling down; girls who used the power of the sun seemed to be all that strong-willed. Shad took Claire's hand.
"Aren't you just one spirit rune away from promotion? Don't rush these things. After all, the story isn't over yet, and you'll have plenty of opportunities ahead of you."
"But I'm just a minor supporting character."
She also took Shad's hand, and neither of them noticed that Ellie was tilting her head and looking at their hands behind them.
"Those unexpected gains and gifts of fate are reserved for the lead actors or other important figures. In this story, I will probably appear on stage with everyone when the 'witches' appear. If there is a cast list after the performance, I will probably be mixed in with a bunch of names and it will take a long time to find me."
Shad heard "her" laughing in his ear, and Shad himself almost laughed at Claire's analogy:
"To me, there have never been witches, only you all with your distinct personalities. After today's events are over, I will write a letter to invite Iluna to come and talk. Iluna will be very willing to communicate with you."
Claire nodded and continued to hold Shad's hand as she asked:
"In all your adventures so far, have you encountered any power related to the ancient gods of the sun?"
“In the past, I saw the temple of the ancient sun god in a desert. Then, Xiaomia and my armor gained power. After today’s business is over, I can move the armor to the ship as well.”
It's just a pity that the armor probably can't defend against the power of fate or the power of the apocalypse, at least that's what Shad thinks.
The sound of boots and shoes crunching on the snow was chaotic yet rhythmic. The group quickly reached the highest point of the mountain. Although a thick fog blanketed the entire island, it hadn't yet reached this position.
Watching the island shrouded in rolling, undulating fog under the sunlight is quite a beautiful sight.
Besides the girls from the Witch Council, the Prophet's Association and the Music Order also sent musicians to participate in the ritual. To maximize the dice rolls for this scene, Claire and Shad, who possess snake slough, will also participate in the performance. Shad will use his butterfly flute, while Claire will use the instrument she recently received from Miss Asperger.
The ceremony had been in preparation for half a month, so of course there wouldn't be any mishaps at this point. After reaching the mountaintop and confirming that the prior arrangements were in place, the group began the final preparations.
Besides the "Callerker," the thirteen-ring warlocks in the mountaintop area also included the Nightmare Witch from the Church of Nature, whom Shad knew very well, and Danist. As for why Danist was assigned to the mountaintop, Shad believed the administrator must have her own methods.
In short, the majority of people in the mountaintop area were his own. Shad didn't need to participate in the ceremony arrangements; he first chatted with Miss Ingram about Sister Daphne's recent situation, and then talked to Daniste about the "artificial Ring of Fate."
Last night I used [Moon in the Water], and today I'll be using [Double Wheel of Sunlight]. Shad knows nothing about this relic, but Daniste knows it.
Although she didn't reveal too much to Xia De, she did explain the basic situation of the relic:
"The relic consists of two golden metal rings whose centers coincide. They do not overlap, but rather rotate spontaneously at a certain angle. The relic itself is these two rings, and their characteristics are mainly reflected in their shadows."
Routine containment requires placing these two metal wheels in complete darkness; they will cease their self-illuminating behavior after 48 hours. However, if placed under a light source, the shadows of the rings will form a rotating black circle on a flat surface, and that circle can be seen as a weapon similar to your magical technique, the "Moonlight Wheel."
As for the origin of this relic, it is not complicated. The modern Church of the Sun has an inexplicable connection with the ancient Church of the Sun of the ancient god [The Supreme Sunbinder]. This unknowable relic is a divine artifact passed down from ancient times, which became a relic at the time of the transition between the Second and Third Ages.
"The followers of the ancient sun god still retain their lineage. Although the believers of that moon sage have also scattered to various old god churches, the main body of the lineage has disappeared. Otherwise, we should have some very powerful lunar relics in our possession today."
Shad said with some regret, while Daniste smiled:
"If you search carefully, there are quite a few traces left by the Sage of the Moon in the material world. The Night Temple in Randall Valley has helped you many times already."
Shad nodded and continued to gaze at the fog-shrouded island.
Everyone was prepared for an attack, but nothing else happened until the final preparations for the ceremony were completed and they were just waiting for the signal to begin playing.
The entire island looked quite normal; neither Mr. Snake nor the cultists showed any trace of it.
But in the memories of the lustful one, it was mentioned that Mr. Snake had more than one follower, so Shad certainly didn't really think that Act VI would end so easily.
Shad was even prepared for the "Demon of Weapons" to reappear in some way, but by 9:20 a.m., just ten minutes before the ceremony was to begin, they still hadn't seen anything.
Stella had already ascended the ceremonial platform at the center of the "Peak of Destiny." Because it was an ancient ceremony, Shad saw it as an altar. Fortunately, the offerings did not necessarily have to be living creatures; music and art were also common offerings to the gods.
The white-haired girl was trying to calm herself down by adjusting her breathing. When she saw Shad looking over, she gave him a shy smile. She was wearing a slightly formal blue satin dress today, and she had even asked Matilda to help her with her makeup beforehand. Although the ceremony didn't require the core musicians to dress in a specific way, Stella was still taking it very seriously.
Now, possessing the destiny of [Ice and Snow] and [Frostmourne], Stella, though still in the Middle Rings, is capable of participating in some dangerous battlefields. Compared to when Shad first met her two months ago, she has truly changed a lot.
"These stories not only give rise to the chosen ones, but also empower those who seize the opportunity. What will happen next?"
Shad thought to himself, then saw Megan wink at him with a smile. Miss Edwards had clearly thought of something amusing, but it was obviously not the time to speak now.
Everyone was in position, and the enormous ice pipe organs surrounding the altar were the most conspicuous instruments on the Peak of Destiny. Except for Megan, Daniste, and Miss Ingram, the three sorceresses/witches who were not required to perform, everyone present picked up their own instruments.
Shad also put the [Butterfly Summoning Flute] to his lips. The following music was not the most important part. The most important thing was whether Stella could use the power of the music to resonate with the ritual while casting that ancient divine magic of fate, and then coordinate it with the other six ritual points on the island.
He trusted Stella and therefore didn't go to see her again. He mentally counted down to 9:30, while the female conductor from the [Music Order], dressed in a long black gown, had already raised her baton, ready to begin.
"Three, two, one!"
The conductor's baton fell, and the grand symphony of destiny officially began.