NOVEL NEXT Chapter 329 Dream Butterfly Atlas
Gu Sheng insisted, "Saintess, please accept this. My trip here is not just to deliver the atlas, but also to seek guidance from you on certain matters."
"Oh? Please go ahead, Young Master Gu." The Yaochi Saintess looked at him curiously.
Gu Sheng pondered for a moment before finally speaking, "I've cultivated for many years, yet I have been unable to surpass this bottleneck. Saintess, may I ask for your enlightenment?"
The Yaochi Saintess chuckled softly upon hearing this and said, "Young Master's concern might perhaps have something to do with this atlas. Since you are so sincere, I shall accept this generous gift and also discuss the path of cultivation with you."
And so the two began their conversation within the pavilion, speaking freely about cultivation methods, the mysteries of the heavens and earth, and more. As their discussion deepened, the distance between them unknowingly diminished.
Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew in and extinguished the candle on the table. In the darkness, their hands inadvertently brushed against each other, as if an electric current passed through their hearts.
"Saintess..." Gu Sheng's voice trembled slightly.
"Young Master..." The Yaochi Saintess's tone also carried a hint of quiver.
Neither of them withdrew their hand. They sat quietly, allowing their emotions to ripple in the darkness.
After an indeterminate amount of time, the Yaochi Saintess gently withdrew her hand and stood up. "The night grows late; please return, Young Master."
Gu Sheng also rose and cast one deep look at her. "Thank you, Saintess, for your guidance this evening."
The two walked side by side out of the pavilion. Moonlight spilled over them, draping them in a silvery halo, making them appear like an immortal couple, enviable and ethereal.
As Gu Sheng left the Observatory, his heart was filled with hope for the future and an unyielding thirst for cultivation. Meanwhile, the Yaochi Saintess stood at the pavilion door, watching his figure fade into the night.
A few days later, Gu Sheng returned to the Observatory. This time, he brought some insights regarding the Dream Butterfly Atlas to share with the Yaochi Saintess.
"Saintess, look here." Gu Sheng pointed to a butterfly in the atlas. "The wings of this butterfly seem to conceal some kind of mysterious rune."
The Yaochi Saintess leaned in closer and indeed noticed the intricate runes. "These runes seem to be connected to the flow of spiritual energy in the world."
Thus, the two sat around the table, delving into the mysteries of the atlas together. As their research deepened, they realized that the butterflies were not merely static illustrations; there seemed to be connections and patterns among them.
Each time they solved a puzzle, a gust of wind would pass through, as if the heavens were cheering for their discoveries.
As time went on, their understanding of the atlas grew increasingly profound. They even discovered they could predict future weather changes and the directions of spiritual energy flow through the butterflies in the atlas.
One day, they made a startling discovery. When both of them touched a pair of butterflies on the atlas simultaneously, those butterflies suddenly came to life, flitting around the room as if they were breathing entities.
"What is happening here?" Gu Sheng asked in astonishment.
The Yaochi Saintess's eyes lit up with a gleam of understanding. "Perhaps this is the true secret of the atlas."
As she spoke, she gently extended her hand, and the butterflies gracefully landed on her fingertips, as if sharing some mystical bond with her.
Gu Sheng was left in utter awe, as this was the first time he had ever witnessed such a phenomenon.
"Saintess, you..." He struggled to convey the depth of his amazement.
The Yaochi Saintess smiled faintly. "These butterflies seem to resonate with me in an extraordinary way. I believe I have found the key to breaking through my bottleneck."
Saying so, she stood up and walked to the window, gazing deeply into the starlit sky and taking a long, steady breath.
Gu Sheng followed and stood by her side. "Congratulations, Saintess."
The Yaochi Saintess turned to look at him, her eyes shimmering like stardust. "Thank you, Young Master Gu. It is you who helped me understand the true essence of cultivation."
Under the veil of night, the stars within the Observatory shone more brilliantly than those outside, each radiating a unique vitality. Standing shoulder to shoulder, Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess kept their gazes fixed on the open Dream Butterfly Atlas before them.
"Saintess, do you think the butterflies in this atlas truly hold some kind of power?" Gu Sheng asked softly. His voice drifted on the night breeze, seemingly melding with the starlight.
The Yaochi Saintess tilted her head slightly, the dancing butterflies in the atlas reflected in her eyes. "I can feel it. These butterflies seem alive, as though they are waiting to be awakened."
Gu Sheng's heart stirred at her words. He extended his finger, lightly touching one of the butterflies in the atlas. The butterfly appeared to sense something and its wings quivered ever so slightly. At the same time, the Yaochi Saintess reached out as well, her fingertips gently brushing against his.
"Buzz—" A faint tremor echoed as the butterflies on the atlas seemed to be infused with life, gradually taking flight. They emitted a soft glow, illuminating the room with an ethereal, dreamlike beauty.
Both Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess felt a mysterious energy surge into their bodies—the power of the atlas gradually unlocking their Sea of Consciousness. Their gazes met, and in that moment, they each sensed the other's wonder and joy.
"This is..." Gu Sheng's voice quivered faintly. He felt his Sea of Consciousness expanding under the influence of a powerful force, countless cultivation laws that had previously eluded him now becoming lucid and comprehensible.
The Yaochi Saintess's eyes glimmered with excitement. "This is the power of the atlas. It is guiding us, helping us ascend to higher realms of cultivation."