Secret: The undead do not die in the fire

Chapter 266 Absolute
Above the gray fog.

Klein took off the now quiet Creeping Hunger and threw it into the junk pile.

He has successfully advanced to Sequence 5 'Master of Secret Puppetry' with the help of the ritual of the 'Mermaid's' singing.

And since Klein couldn't find any food to feed the 'Creeping Hunger' on the star admiral's ship, throwing it above the gray fog was the best option.

call……

Klein calmed down for two seconds and glanced at the figure sitting beside the mottled bronze table. He then left the palace that looked like a giant's residence and headed deep into the mysterious space above the gray fog.

He had previously discovered a bright 'staircase' that led to heaven, and suspected that the other party's level was related to his own sequence, so he came to confirm it as soon as he was promoted.

After walking for a while, Klein finally saw the sacred staircase made of pure light. Compared to the previous one, it had one more level, for a total of five steps.

As expected... Klein sighed without any surprise.

Then he climbed the stairs, which were prepared for giants, and reached the top floor.

At this moment, he was not far from the gray fog floating in the air. It seemed that he could climb up with just one more step. Klein subconsciously raised his head and looked over there, vaguely seeing something.

It was an almost completely transparent object, like the outer shell of something. Sometimes it would retract a little and disappear from Klein's sight, and sometimes it would stretch out as if blown by an invisible wind, revealing a slight outline.

Klein was silent for a long time, then slowly took out a statue that was dotted with sparks and looked like a human figure made of ashes.

That's the ember.

A few months ago, Yu Jin gave him this ember as a reward.

However, Klein had never known where to use this remaining fire.

He originally thought that this would be used as a 'beacon', allowing the embers lost in the long river of history to return to the present. But this idea was quickly rejected by him, because Carula and the others who possessed the King's Soul were obviously more dazzling beacons than the embers.

If the light of the king's soul is the bright moon, then the remaining fire is the firefly.

How can the light of a firefly compete with the brightness of the bright moon?

So Klein had been speculating for a long time that perhaps the ember was really just a gift to him.

And now, this speculation has become a reality.

Because Ember has returned to the present and doesn't need his help.

After hesitating for two seconds, Klein finally exerted a little force and crushed the remaining fire.

puff!
The remaining fire was crushed, the remaining ashes scattered and flew in the wind, and the flame of internal force exploded in an instant.

With Klein as the anchor, it transformed into a brilliant cloud of fire, madly burning the surrounding gray fog, making the hazy scene that was originally shrouded in gray fog gradually become clearer.

The sixth step did not appear, and Klein still could not reach the top of the steps.

But when he stood on the fifth step, he could still clearly see the scene above the steps—

It was a brilliant gate of light stained with a hint of blue-black, composed of countless overlapping light balls. The main body of each light ball was a pile of twisted worms huddled together, some of which were transparent and some were translucent.

In addition, above the light gate, there were thin black lines hanging down, and they were suspending almost completely transparent "cocoons" one after another. Those "cocoons" were shaking gently, each of which was wrapped in a different soul:
Some are black, some are yellow, some are white, some are wearing jeans, some are holding mobile phones, some are wearing bright clothes, some have beautiful facial features, all of them have the breath of life, but their eyes are closed.

Klein's eyes froze for a moment, and he seemed to be back on Earth, walking on a street filled with people of all races.

Then he noticed that three of the 'cocoons' had been broken open, and were empty inside and swaying in the wind.

Klein raised his head and looked up, watching all this silently.

Snapped!
The flames were completely extinguished at this moment, and the gray fog in the distance quickly filled in like sea water, filling the "blanks" burned by the flames. The light gate was once again shrouded in gray fog, and the "cocoon" on it also became hazy.

In Klein's sight, there was only a hint of dark green, almost black, standing quietly, like the color of trees in a dark forest.

After a long silence, Klein silently walked down the stairs of light and returned to the mottled bronze table.

The figure was still sitting beside the mottled bronze table, staring at him quietly.

Klein looked at the top of the long bronze table, at the huge stone chair inlaid with dull gems and gold. It didn't seem to be prepared for humans.

This huge chair is empty and mottled, as if it has experienced the baptism of a long time.

When he first came here, he just felt confused.

Gradually, he learned to use the special features of the gray fog to create convenience for himself.

And now, there was only confusion in his heart.

After a long silence, he did not sit down on the huge chair at the top as usual.

Instead, he walked towards the chair step by step and slowly sat down.

Klein looked at the figure on his right, was silent for a long time, and suddenly asked:
"When did you find out?"

Yu Jin was not surprised by his question and said slowly:

"When I explored Amon's mausoleum, Amon told me that this place is called 'Source Castle'."

"Amon?"

A glimmer of enlightenment flashed in Klein's eyes. He knew that Yu Jin had explored the mausoleum because he was the one who told Yu Jin the information about the mausoleum.

He also knew that Yu Jin encountered Amon in the mausoleum, but he had no idea what exactly happened in the mausoleum.

"Source Castle?"

Klein murmured in a low voice. This was the first time he knew the true name of "Above the Gray Mist".

Amon's clone had been lurking in the prison of Silver City for decades, and suddenly attacked when the 'Sun' was praying to the 'Fool', just to use the 'Sun' to invade the 'Source Castle'.

At that time, Klein had already guessed that this was not a simple coincidence, but a premeditated plan.

And now the reason is obvious: the law of aggregation of extraordinary characteristics.

Amon was also attracted to Sefirah Castle and wanted to obtain it.

So, what is Sefirah Castle?
Is the path of fortune tellers unique? Or is it some higher level existence?
I'm afraid it's the latter.

After all, Amon is not a fortune teller, but a thief.

And if it was just uniqueness, 'Source Castle' would not be able to stop the invasion of 'Eternal Blazing Sun' and 'Goddess of Night'.

Klein got the answer from Yu Jin, but he became even more confused:
"Just based on these two words, you guessed everything?"

Yu Jin said slowly:
"Amon also told me that if I wanted Sefirah Castle, he could give it to me."

"He does not necessarily have to become 'Secret', nor does he want to bear that fate. This would cause the original owner of 'Source Castle' to be resurrected in him, just like 'The Beginning' was resurrected in his father."

"And I am in your..."

Yu Jin pointed at Klein the Fool who was sitting at the top of the table, and then pointed to the end of the long bronze table, where there was nothing.

But Klein understood it instantly and cooperated to materialize the "world".

Having become the 'Master of Secret Puppetry', he no longer needs the help of the All-Black Eye and can directly control the 'world'.

When the 'world' was condensed, Yu Jin slowly spoke: "And I saw two completely different 'titles' on the 'world'."

"You are a [Fool], and the 'World' is [Favored by the Heavenly Lord]."

"The one favored by the Heavenly Lord?"

Klein's heart suddenly sank.

It was a lot of information, but he had gotten the general idea of ​​it.

He is the Fool, and the World is him.

But the 'world' is not [favored by fools], but [favored by the Heavenly Lord].

This means that Klein Moretti has been a favored person of Tianzun from the very beginning!
The Tianzun was undoubtedly the Fusheng Xuanhuang Tianzun, the 'mysterious' mentioned by Amon, the former owner of 'Source Castle', and the direct reason for his crossing!

That light gate might have been created by this "Heavenly Lord". The reason why he, Emperor Roselle, and another unknown senior traverser appeared in this world was all thanks to that "Heavenly Lord"!

The reason why he was able to enter the 'Source Castle' was also due to the ritual of chanting the name of this 'Heavenly Lord'.

Amon said that he was first resurrected in the body of the 'Ancient Sun God', which means that Tianzun will be resurrected in him sooner or later?
"But I'm only Sequence 5!"

Klein cried out helplessly in his heart. His scalp went numb at the thought of another person replacing him. Because the first image in his mind was the scene of the alien breaking out of the host's body!
Klein took a deep breath and asked in a deep voice:
"Why are you telling me this now?"

Yu Jin was silent for a long time. Just as Klein was getting more nervous, Yu Jin slowly spoke:
"Is there a possibility that you were the one who initiated the topic?"

"..."

Klein opened his mouth and immediately smiled bitterly.

It seemed like he was the one who really brought up the topic. When he saw the light gate, his mentality was a little broken, and he even had thoughts of giving up on himself. His mind was in a mess and he didn't know what to do, so he couldn't help but think about it and just reveal his cards.

It's fun to show your cards, but it's a crematorium from beginning to end, and a real 'crematorium'!
Klein asked half nervously and half jokingly:
"So, I'm going to get burned?"

Ember nodded slightly:

"Almost, but it's Sefirah Castle that's going to be burned."

"'Source Castle'?"

Klein raised his eyebrows. He felt relieved but also a little puzzled. He asked doubtfully:

"Can I ask why?"

Yu Jin did not hide anything and said frankly:
"My current state is similar to yours. You can simply understand that the 'First Fire' will be revived in my body, or the 'First Fire' will be completely refined by me. The final result depends on the ownership of the Nine King Souls."

"And this world also has nine portions of source essence, which can be used to strengthen the essence of the king's soul."

"The more source essence I incorporate, the greater my chances of winning."

Klein suddenly realized, but at the same time he had a new guess:

"Nine parts of the King's Soul? Nine parts of Essence? One part of the King's Soul corresponds to one part of Essence? I'm afraid this was planned long ago!"

Klein thought for two seconds and asked:
"In other words, you now have a king soul in your hand?"

"Yes." Yu Jin nodded slightly.

Klein smiled bitterly and said helplessly:
"To be honest, I'm a little uncomfortable with your frankness."

Yu Jin's tone remained calm and he said frankly:

"You are now half the master of Sefirah Castle. If I want to refine Sefirah Castle, I need your approval. Of course, I can also choose to refine it by force, but it will be much more difficult."

Klein seemed to understand something, and after two seconds of silence, he asked:
"what should I do?"

Yu Jin looked at The Fool and said calmly:
"Become stronger until you can completely control Sefirah Castle."

"Control the 'Source Castle'?"

Klein frowned:
"But don't you want to 'refine' Sefirah Castle?"

"I want ownership, but that doesn't mean you have to use it."

"Then why not let someone else use it? Like Carula?"

"They can't get in."

"Can't come in?"

Klein got the answer and inexplicably thought of the light gate.

So, only the 'Favoured Ones of Heaven' who emerged from the 'cocoon' hanging on the light gate are qualified to enter 'Source Castle' and become half the owner of 'Source Castle'?

This is actually easy to understand, because it is similar to the state of embers -

Carla is the holder of the King's Soul, and can be considered half the owner of the King's Soul.

But even if other people come into contact with the King's Soul, they can never become its master, because the King's Soul was given to Carula by Ember.

The same is true for 'Source Castle'.

There are many members of the Tarot Club, and even angels like Carula can be pulled above the gray fog to participate in the Tarot Club.

But there is only one 'Fool', and it can only be 'Klein'!
It sounded reasonable, but Klein's instinctive reaction was that this was a lie!

Because if that was the case, then why did Amon invade Sefirah Castle? Didn't he want to become the master of Sefirah Castle? Since Amon could take its place, why couldn't others?

However, although Klein still had doubts, he did not point them out.

Whether Yu Jin was trying to comfort him or for some other reason, at least the incident itself was beneficial to him.

Moreover, rather than being forced to enter by the ‘First Fire’, Klein preferred to choose the Embers.

At least Yu Jin was willing to explain to him calmly and had no intention of snatching it from beginning to end.

Klein had already made up his mind. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard Yu Jin speak:
"The essence of the King Soul and the Essence is mutually exclusive, just like the First Fire and the Beginning. The Essence instinctively fears the contact of the King Soul, so the holder of the King Soul cannot enter the Essence, let alone become its master."

"And in order to make the fusion of the King's Soul and the Source Essence smoother, both sides need to be effectively controlled."

"The King's Soul is controlled by me, and the 'Source' is you."

"I can fully control the King's Soul, but you are only half the master of 'Source Castle'."

"So the progress of fusion will be very slow until you can completely control 'Source Castle'."

Klein understood what Yu Jin wanted to say, but he was a little surprised:

"Then how did you get in?"

Yu Jin gave him a strange look and spoke slowly:
"is it possible……"

"I understand. You're holding back!"

Klein resisted the urge to hold his forehead with one hand. He suddenly remembered that he was the one who forcibly pulled the ember in!
Absolutely!

(End of this chapter)