PNB Chapter 128 Difficult Choice
Chapter 128 Difficult Choice
The moment Xiao Muchen stepped into the vortex of flames, a force that seemed to be able to tear the entire universe apart tore at his body in an extremely brutal and irresistible manner. The force was like countless vicious ancient beasts, tightly biting every inch of his skin and every muscle, pulling and crushing him desperately. The extreme pain was like a surging, boundless wave of darkness, which instantly engulfed his consciousness and plunged the world before his eyes into a bottomless chaos.
In this chaotic darkness, time seemed to have lost its meaning, and Xiao Muchen didn't know how long he had been sinking. When his almost shattered consciousness slowly woke up again, he found himself in a mysterious and strange cave. The walls of the cave were not made of common rocks or soil, but a strange material that emitted a faint and mysterious light. The light flickered, as if telling a series of ancient stories that had been sealed by the years.
The gemstones inlaid around the cave are of various shapes and sizes. Some gemstones are like dazzling stars, shining with sharp and dazzling light, which makes people dare not look directly at them; some gemstones are as gentle as jade, emitting soft and peaceful light, like the bright moon in the night sky, bringing a rare warmth and tranquility to this gloomy cave. These gemstones complement each other, like a dream, making the whole cave like an illusory and blurred fairyland.
In the center of the cave, there is an ancient and solemn stone platform. On the stone platform, a crystal ball emitting a deep purple light was quietly placed. The light flickered rhythmically like a heartbeat, as if it contained endless secrets and unknown powers. Xiao Muchen was attracted by the mysterious light, and his feet involuntarily moved closer step by step. When he finally stood in front of the crystal ball, the light suddenly became extremely strong, as if it was going to swallow him whole. Then, shocking and heart-wrenching pictures began to emerge in the crystal ball.
The first thing he saw was that he had successfully obtained the Purple Fire Heart. At that moment, he seemed to have become an invincible being in the world, and the light shining around him was hotter and more dazzling than the sun. Endless power rushed through his body like a raging river, and he could feel that every cell was filled with unprecedented powerful power. He was wearing gorgeous and majestic armor, and the runes on the armor flashed with mysterious light, as if telling an ancient war song. The weapon in his hand was even more brilliant, and every time he swung it, it brought with it the power to shatter the void and destroy the stars. Wherever he went, the evil forces dissipated like fallen leaves in the autumn wind, without any resistance. With this invincible power, he galloped across the battlefield, saving the world from dire straits, and letting the dawn of peace and hope shine again on this suffering land.
However, the scene suddenly changed, and he saw his most cherished friends. Because of his decision to obtain the Purple Fire Heart, they fell into endless pain and suffering. Some were imprisoned in dark, damp, and sunlightless dungeons by insidious, cunning, and ruthless enemies. They suffered inhumane torture every day, their bodies were broken, and their eyes had lost their former brilliance; some were seriously injured in fierce battles, their clothes were stained with blood, and their wounds were so deep that the bones were visible. The fire of life was shaky in the wind, but they still persisted tenaciously; some were feared and envied by the world because of their strength, and were ruthlessly alienated and rejected. They wandered and struggled in loneliness and pain, and their once warm smiles were replaced by indifference and despair.
Xiao Muchen's heart seemed to be pierced by countless sharp blades at the same time. The pain instantly spread throughout his body, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
Then, the picture in the crystal ball changed again. This time, he saw that he had chosen to give up the Purple Fire Heart. As a result, the world fell into endless darkness and chaos. The evil power spread rapidly like a plague, devouring every inch of land wantonly, leaving ruins and death wherever it went. Innocent people cried and shouted in despair, their eyes full of fear and helplessness. The people living on this land spent every day in fear and hunger, and the whole world seemed to have become a hell on earth. But because of his giving up, his friends were able to avoid this disaster and live a peaceful and tranquil life. Their faces were filled with satisfied and happy smiles, and they enjoyed each other's company and warmth in ordinary days.
Xiao Muchen fell into unprecedented pain and entanglement. He knew that both choices were extremely heavy, and no matter which end he chose, he would have to pay a huge price. On one side was the great mission of saving the world and becoming a savior admired and praised by everyone, but the price was the pain and suffering of his friends; on the other side was to stay with his friends and protect their safety and happiness, but the world would fall into endless darkness and despair, and countless innocent lives would disappear in pain.
He stood in front of the stone platform for a long time, his eyes fixed on the constantly changing images in the crystal ball, and beads of sweat on his forehead rolled down like raindrops. His heart was like a stormy and turbulent ocean, his thoughts were in chaos, and pain and contradictions were intertwined.
Just as he was in deep hesitation and struggle, a low and urgent voice suddenly came from the cave: "Time is running out, you must make a choice as soon as possible, otherwise everything will be too late."
The sound seemed like a call from ancient times, or like a warning bell of fate, constantly echoing in the cave, and every impact hit Xiao Muchen's heart hard.
Xiao Muchen clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into the flesh of his palms. Blood flowed out and dripped down his fingers onto the ground, staining it red. But he seemed to be unable to feel the pain in his body, because the torment in his heart far outweighed the pain in his body.
"How can I let my friends suffer for my own glory? But if I give up saving the world, how can I be worthy of those innocent lives? Their hopes are pinned on me..." Xiao Muchen's voice was trembling, full of contradictions and pain, and echoed in the cave.
Time passed quietly as he hesitated, and every minute and every second seemed so long and torturous.
Xiao Muchen once again cast his gaze towards the crystal ball, his eyes full of determination and desire for answers. He tried to find a way to have the best of both worlds from the constantly changing pictures, a bright way to save both his friends and the world.
"I must find that balance, I must break this unsolvable deadlock!" Xiao Muchen roared loudly, his voice full of unyielding and determination. This roar reverberated in the cave, as if to break through the endless darkness and predicament.
At this moment, the light from the crystal ball suddenly became so strong that it was impossible to look directly at it. The entire cave was instantly illuminated as bright as day. Xiao Muchen was completely enveloped by the light. His body seemed to lose weight, and his soul seemed to be pulled away by the powerful light.
In this dazzling light, Xiao Muchen closed his eyes tightly, and the smiling faces of his friends and the tragic situation of the world shrouded in darkness kept appearing in his mind alternately.
"I want them all! I want to save my friends and I want to save the world!" Xiao Muchen opened his eyes suddenly, his eyes burning with determination and fearless courage.
At the moment he shouted this, the crystal ball seemed to sense his unshakable determination, and the light began to gradually converge. A mysterious and complex rune appeared in the cave, flashing a strange and mysterious light, as if guiding him in the future.
Xiao Muchen looked at the rune, and a glimmer of hope surged in his heart. But he also knew that the road ahead would be filled with more challenges and unknowns, but he was ready to face everything...