OLD-WORLD EXTRA

Chapter 125: Well Of Eternity

Chapter 125: Well Of Eternity

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Emir glanced around, marveling at the landscape before him.

The realm seemed to stretch infinitely, with shimmering pools of Aether scattered across the horizon.

The air crackled with vitality, invigorating his senses.

Silent then spoke, pulling Emir out of his state of wonder:

[If you wish to get stronger and rank up the hierarchy, you must immerse yourself in the essence of this place.]

[Each pool contains a fragment of the well's Aether, waiting to be harnessed by those worthy of its gifts.]

Emir's eyes widened with excitement.

He had gone through a lot on this planet, faced one challenge after the next, and now, in this sacred place, the culmination of his efforts awaited.

"Silent, I need you to guide me... I got no idea where to go from here."

[Of course, sonny.]

[You see, in this realm, you must trust your instincts.]

[Seek out the pools that resonate with your celestial essence.]

[Let the Aether flow through you, embrace it as a part of your being....]

[Only then will you truly harness the power of the well of eternity.]

Emir nodded and took his first step forward, his heart filled with anticipation.

Venturing further into the realm, Emir's senses began to be overwhelmed by the grandeur of his surroundings.

The golden light that bathed his surroundings seemed to emanate from the very fabric of existence itself, casting a warm glow upon the landscape.

He noticed that the ground beneath his feet had a remarkable texture as if it were a mosaic of interwoven stardust and crystalline formations.

With each step, his footsteps created a soft, melodic hum, as if the ground itself sang in harmony with his presence.

The shimmering pools of Aether dotted the horizon like celestial gems, their vibrant hues swirling and pulsating with life.

Some pools glowed with a serene blue, reminiscent of tranquil waters on a moonlit night. Others shimmered with a fiery red, crackling with the intensity of a distant supernova.

They radiated a kaleidoscope of colors, each blending seamlessly into the next, forming a mesmerizing display of Arcane artistry.

Emir found himself momentarily silenced, unable to comprehend the beauty unfolding before his eyes.

But then he snapped back to reality, with a lingering thought in his mind:

'All of this was created by Arcanists....'

'A niche, and incredibly difficult class to master... No wonder they are so sought after.'

Following Silent's guidance, he soon focused on his Aether core, allowing the surrounding Aether to flow through him, absorbing none of it but experiencing its essence within his being.

Suddenly, he felt a pull, as if beckoned to a specific location that seemed to be some distance away.

'Found you,' he thought, a smile stretching across his face.

Emir continued his journey along the well of eternity.

He walked amidst the pools of concentrated Aether, each step bringing him closer to even brighter pools, indicating higher skill-required specializations.

Even the darker, ink-black pools like the one for the Shadow Binder specialization emanated a brighter hue than those he had passed earlier.

It was scientifically impossible but, that is what his eyes saw...

Moments later, he reached the end of the realm, where a massive fountain of liquidated Aether spurted out.

'This is it,' he thought, struggling to keep himself calm, his lips parting in excitement as he attempted to compose himself.

However, the overwhelming Aether surrounding him made it difficult to maintain focus, evoking a sense of comfort, familiarity, and relaxation, making him feel like he was at home.

Approaching the largest pool he had encountered so far, he noticed its tangible quality, as if it contained liquid Aether within an invisible vessel.

'This must be why it's the first pool in this place since it contains the weaver's veil aspect, the source for manipulating Aether and my celestial essence.'

'Here goes nothing...'

He slowly knelt down and extended his hand slowly to touch the pool's surface.

The moment his fingertips made contact, a gentle current of Aether coursed through his veins, tingling with a sensation of connection.

The pool reacted to his presence, its shine intensifying and taking on a hue that mirrored his own celestial essence.

Emir marveled at the sight, realizing that the pool perfectly resonated with both aspects of his, while also containing many other aspects that he couldn't yet understand.

But one thing stood out to him.

These were not merely sources of his power but reflections of his inner self, waiting to be embraced.

Or even explored.

While struggling to contain his maddening excitement, he slipped out of his augmented suit and stood naked.

He then looked up at the vast expanse of the realm for a moment.

Colorful wisps flew high above, dancing among what appeared to be stars.

Letting out a scoff, he turned his gaze back to the pool, and a sudden gentle breeze brushed against his face.

It seemed to whisper, almost welcoming him into the pool.

But suddenly Silent's voice echoed within his mind, grounding him in the present moment:

[Remember, Emir, as you immerse yourself in the essence of the well, remain attuned to your

instincts.]

[Let your intuition guide you toward the aspects that resonate with your essence.]

[Don't lose yourself in the pursuit of discovering everything; the rest will reveal itself in due

time.]

Emir nodded, acknowledging Silent's guidance.

He then moved his feet a step closer, his eyes calm.

Raising his right leg, he descended slowly into the pool, his entire being enveloped by the

translucent liquid.

And as he submerged himself, the liquid seemed to accommodate his presence, devoid of

resistance.

It didn't feel like water or any ordinary liquid but rather a pool of intangible gas-a phenomenon beyond comprehension.

'This makes me feel like I'm in a pool of air, as weird as that sounds...'

Curiosity sparked within him, prompting him to hold up a cupped hand, allowing the liquid

Aether to fill it.

At that moment, a wondrous realization washed over him.

The liquid defied conventional expectations, floating weightlessly as if devoid of any

discernible mass.

It was Aether, an energy, that materialized in the form of liquid.

A paradox that left him awestruck.

Emir then flipped his hand, causing the liquid to float downwards, as if it didn't carry any

mass.

'This is....'

This was different, unlike anything he thought was possible.

He marveled silently, his mind grappling to comprehend the enigma before him.

'How can something be both substance and intangible energy?'

'It challenges the very boundaries of reality.'

Emir couldn't help but scoff at the sheer absurdity of the experience, acknowledging its

unimaginable nature.

Yet, he quickly refocused his mind, closed his eyes, and assumed a lotus position.

He opened the pathways leading to his Aether core, allowing the Aether of the well to flow

through him with renewed majesty.

'...This is the moment I've been waiting for!'