Arcane Journey

What is a 'Transcendent'?
Faced with the low and indescribable question from the Elf God Corellon, Brian was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to answer the question.

A hint of surprise flashed across his deep eyes, followed by deep doubt.

Of course, this was not because he knew nothing about the "Transcendent", but because he really couldn't understand why this high and mighty god in front of him would suddenly raise such a meaningful question.

The echo of Corellon's words seemed to still linger in the air, shaking Brian's mind like the sound of morning bells and evening drums.

His thoughts surged rapidly, trying to find clues from past memories.

Regarding "Transcendence", although Brian did not really understand its exact meaning, he could vaguely outline a vague but shocking concept based on the literal meaning.

In the vast multiverse dominated by magic, the transcendents are like the most secretive star, distant and mysterious.

They were not born gods, nor were they kings inherited by bloodline, but through countless years of tempering and refinement, they ignited a light beyond the mundane in the depths of their souls.

The so-called "transcendence" is not just the pinnacle of power, but also a sublimation of spirit and will.

Every practitioner who embarks on this path must go through a series of near-destructive trials, which is not only physical torment, but also facing the darkest corners of the soul.

Fear, desire, obsession, the most stubborn existence in human nature, if not understood and controlled, will backfire on you and completely devour a soul that could have become a legend.

And those strong people who truly cross the fog of life and death and break free from the shackles will eventually stand at the apex of the intersection of time and space, controlling the power of rules that even the gods dare not touch easily.

Their fingertips can tear apart dimensions and set foot on the borders of parallel worlds. With just a few words, they can rewrite the trajectory of fate and even reverse the flow of cause and effect.

In the legends of some universes, they are called "the guardians of order" and "the weavers of history" and are the key to maintaining the balance of the world.

However, even with such great power, the existence of transcendents is still pitifully rare.

Because true transcendence cannot be achieved by strength alone.

It requires wisdom to understand the nature of the universe, courage to face one's own limitations, and a heart that is not moved by power to guard the heavy responsibility.

Perhaps, Brian may embark on the path to becoming a transcendent, but in the process, he may have to face how to define his own existence, how to choose his own beliefs, and how to find a balance between power and morality. These will constitute important steps on his journey to transcendence.

In short, the transcendent is not just a person with powerful magic power, but also an idea and a state of mind, which is reflected in the selfless choice after a deep understanding of the world.

In the vast multiverse, the Transcendent is not only a symbol of power, but also the embodiment of a belief.

They represent humanity's desire for the unknown, and also remind all living beings that true power lies not in destruction but in protection; not in conquest but in understanding.

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This is the literal meaning that Brian associates with the word "Transcendent" based on the background of the world he lives in.

Thinking back on his explanation of the "Transcendent" in his mind, Brian's heart was stirred up by a wave of unsettled emotions. It must be said that his explanation was actually a concept of transcending the mundane and breaking free from the shackles of fate, like a solitary lamp lit in the chaotic fog, distant and obscure, but enough to make people fascinated.

He couldn't help but chew the word over and over again, and the image he understood emerged in his mind.

An existence that is no longer subject to the will of gods and is not bound by the rules of the world.

Such an existence is not a god, but it is above divinity; it is not a mortal, but it still retains its original self.

And it was this understanding that ignited a long-lost desire deep in Brian's heart.

He was almost certain that in this world ruled by gods and with strict laws, the only chance for mortals like them, who were regarded as ants, to truly turn things around was to become a so-called "transcendent".

Those gods who sit high in the heavenly kingdom look down on all living beings with indifference and manipulate the thread of fate at will. But he, Brian, is unwilling to be the manipulated pawn anymore.

Unfortunately, the direction leading to this road is like an abyss in the night, with neither signposts nor guides.

He had no idea about it, not even a clue.

This feeling of powerlessness followed him like a shadow, oppressing his every thought.

Because of this, when the Elf God asked that question, Brian almost instinctively caught a glimmer of hope.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and his heartbeat unconsciously quickened a bit.

Obviously, he did not miss the hint in the other person's words, and a thought rose in his heart: Maybe this guy really holds a path to "transcendence". And if this is true, then this may be the turning point of his fate, an opportunity that can change everything.

The more he thought about it, the more Brian felt that his guess was likely correct.

Otherwise, after the Lord God of the Elves descended to the Underdark, Rose, the Queen of Spiders, would not have been so scared like a wronged young wife, and would not have taken the lead in telling her husband about her difficulties in order to avoid domestic violence.

Even when Brian looked at Corellon's figure, a series of memories emerged.

"That's right." The Elf God suddenly spoke.

His gaze was deep, like a lake reflecting the ancient stars under the morning light. His voice was low and steady, as if he had traveled through countless years of wind and dust, carrying with him some unspeakable vicissitudes and wisdom. "The Transcendent... is a state that is difficult to accurately describe with words. It is not a set path, nor is it an existence that can be easily defined."

He paused, raised his fingertips slightly, and outlined an invisible track in the void. "Every living being has its own path to 'transcendence' in its heart. You can understand its meaning literally, but only when you truly go deep into your heart and touch the desire for freedom, eternity, and transcendence of the shackles of the mundane, can you take that step that belongs to you."

At this point, the Elf Lord's tone gradually softened, yet it revealed an unquestionable power:

"The so-called transcendence is not about escaping, but about the choice you make after facing everything. It is the moment when you stand at the pinnacle of your destiny and still have a firm will. Everyone has light in their heart, but also fog. Don't rush to find the answer, learn to listen to the echo of your soul first." (End of this chapter)