Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 474 'An Audience with Death'
Bai Shi lowered his hand and watched the seed float quietly in the air.

Under the nurturing of the Ancestral King, the seed has begun to gradually react and sprout life.

Although the effects are obvious, it will still take a considerable amount of time before the actual gestation is complete.

Bai Shi sensed the progress of the budding process, nodded, and at the same time reached out to touch the spiritual imprint on his body.

His power pierced the barrier between the two worlds, allowing him to observe that the ritual was proceeding smoothly and according to plan.

Next, it will only take some time for Xia Duo to be resurrected.

After confirming that everything was in order, Bai Shi finally stopped and smiled slightly at the Ancestral Spirit King.

The Ancestral Spirit King lowered his head, and seeing that Bai Shi was in a good mood, he was completely relieved.

Although this person just killed it twice, it actually seems quite nice...

In the eyes of the Ancestral Spirit King, Bai Shi could instantly shatter its defenses, so there was no need to be so polite as to ask for its opinion.

The Ancestral King had lived through countless dynasties, but this was the first time he had ever seen a powerhouse with such terrifying strength; it was simply not someone who would appear on the borderlands.

As for Bai Shi's attitude towards the Ancestral Spirit King, it was naturally friendly.

The achievement task completion notification has appeared, so the state of submission can definitely be confirmed.
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Lani, who had been observing the situation from a distance, suddenly turned to Melina and asked:

"The person that Bai Shi wanted to bring out of the Spirit Realm seems to be a very important existence to him as well."

Do you know anything about that person?

Although Bai Shi had talked to Lani about the spirit world and souls after his first return from the spirit world, that was all they had to say.

Given their relationship at the time, they weren't at a point where they could freely discuss private matters and feelings.

Melina had been almost always by Bai Shi's side, so Lani wanted to ask her if she knew anything.

Melina thought for a moment, then nodded, answering Lani's question:

"You should know that Bai Shi is a faded one without a witch by his side."

Lani was puzzled by Melina's words, wondering why this matter was being brought up at this moment.

Lani naturally knew that Bai Shi was not accompanied by a witch and was initially just a descendant of warriors like many other unguided Faded Ones.

Such things are all too common in border areas.

Most of the faded ones, let alone whether they will be accompanied by a witch, may not even see a blessing.

Lani suddenly realized something, realizing that this witch who had never appeared before might be the protagonist of the story at this moment.

For the Faded Ones, witches are absolutely unique and important.

And if Bai Shi is not one of those faded beings destined to be without a witch, then the reason why he has never seen his witch is already quite obvious...

Seeing that Lani had realized something, Melina continued:

"Bai Shi was a step too slow when he returned to the border..."

"Therefore, their first meeting was already a separation between life and death."

"After I took control of Stonewell, I also witnessed him return to the King's Chapel and take the witch's body away for burial."

"Although he never had any contact with the witch during his lifetime, losing her was always his regret."

“Before, Bai Shi mentioned to me that he had seen the soul of that witch he had never met in the spirit world…”

Upon hearing Melina's words, Lani's eyes widened immediately.

"Such a thing actually happened..."

Lani thought about it carefully and realized that she had never really paid attention to Bai Shi's past.

In her opinion, she had met Bai Shi quite early, even though he had only recently returned to the border region.

I thought that even if I was only one step behind Melina, I would already know almost everything about Bai Shi, but I never expected that something like this would happen.

If there was anything special about Bai Shi at the very beginning, before he had shown his talent, it was that he was chosen by Toret and Melina because he could see the blessing.

The person chosen by Torret was, in the eyes of those in the know, of an extremely legitimate identity.

Since there was no witch, Melina took on the witch's role and accompanied him throughout his growth.

Lani thought that there were no witches in the beginning.

It turns out that Bai Shi wasn't without witches; rather, something like this had happened in between...

Lani turned to look at Bai Shi, sighed softly, and couldn't help but say with emotion:

"They did not meet successfully in life, but their fate was reunited after death."

"It's an unbelievable, incredible coincidence."

They should have relied on each other and followed the guidance to take on challenges at the border, but in the end they were separated by life and death.

If this is just an ordinary finger witch, and Bai Shi is just an ordinary fader, then this is just another tragedy on the borderlands.

Such things are commonplace in border areas, and often no one can change them.

But, since she is the king's witch, everything becomes extraordinary.

As long as that destined connection remains, even the barrier between life and death cannot stop the king.

Fate... it's truly awe-inspiring.

Although Bai Shi didn't meet his witch at the beginning, he did meet Melina and Lani because of it.
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Behind the King of Ancestral Spirits, all the people of the Ancestral Spirits prostrated themselves in awe before Bai Shi, not daring to relax their guard in the slightest.

Since the ancestral king they followed and worshipped had already submitted to this great being, then naturally they had no choice but to follow this path.

Bai Shi faced the people of the ancestral spirits, the gentle sunlight dispelling the faint remaining influence on them.

After the light was scattered, Bai Shi spoke calmly to the people of the Ancestral Spirits:

"Since you have submitted to me, I will protect you."

"As children of the sun, living together with other races, there will always be space for you to live on this borderland."

Hearing Bai Shi's words, although the Ancestral Spirits could not yet understand what they represented on the border, they could still sense the friendliness in them.

Thus, led by the priests, the people of the ancestral spirits completely submitted to Bai Shi and offered their loyalty to him.

Bai Shi nodded, feeling quite satisfied.

In that case, it seems that the ancestral spirits in the border areas have all submitted.

There may still be some scattered small tribes, but since this branch that serves the ancestral king has already submitted, then none of that matters.

A great peace between the border regions is just around the corner.

Although the Ancestral Peoples have unique traditional beliefs, they have rejected metal and civilization.

However, because of their deep respect for nature, they treat life with a unique gentleness, conforming to the natural laws of survival.

Even though they are somewhat xenophobic, there isn't much conflict with other ethnic groups.

Among the ancestral spirits on Earth, there are even tribes that choose to embrace the Golden Tree. If they do not wish to engage with civilization and instead continue living their traditional way of life, then the era of White Knowledge can accommodate them.

Anyway, the underground space is so spacious that it's more than enough for them to live in.

Furthermore, the Ancestral Spirits can also serve as the original inhabitants of this place, assisting Bai Shi's scientific expedition team in their explorations.

And if they are willing to communicate with other races, then naturally everyone will be even happier.
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The Ancestral King raised its head, and for some time afterward, it would not return to death, but would need to continue to gestate.

Its gaze first passed over Bai Shi and looked at Shif.

There is an inevitable battle for power between them in the future.

Although it has now submitted to Bai Shi, one thing is one thing.

As the king of the ancestral spirits, it awaits Sif's challenge and will show no mercy in the process.

Because of that ancient oath of nature, these two races will continue to climb to the top, and the identity of the Ancestral King has changed hands several times over the long years.

Only by maintaining competition can organisms retain that strong desire to 'survive' and generate it time and time again.

The loser, on the other hand, needs to constantly accumulate strength to launch a new challenge without complaint.

However, Schiff seemed uninterested at this moment.

It's not stupid. Although its owner could easily defeat the opponent, it's better to sleep a little longer and grow bigger first.

Seeing that Sif showed no interest, the Ancestral King also did not react.

In any case, if Schiff rekindles the idea of ​​a challenge, it will naturally respond in accordance with the ancient oath.

It turned its head, looked at Torret, and nodded in a friendly and familiar way.
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After resolving the matter here, Bai Shi rode back onto Toret's back and led everyone on their way to the next location.

Aside from the matters concerning the Ancestral King and Xia Duo, there are still some unresolved issues in the Spirit Realm.

The remnants of the Dead Prince's followers are probably hiding in the lower levels of the Deep Roots, protecting the Dead Prince's physical body.

If you're thinking logically, once you realize that things are beyond change, you should run away as soon as possible.

They have plenty of time and could easily run away early on.

In that case, even Bai Shi would need some time to find them.

However, given Bai Shi's understanding of their fanaticism, they would definitely rather die beside their master than live on their own.

After all, the vast majority of them had already sacrificed their lives.

Whether they were headless soldiers, headless knights, or the even more powerful death knights, they had already made their choice.

Therefore, although Bai Shi had some reservations about their blind loyalty, he couldn't help but admire their devotion.

Soon, amidst their rapid journey, Bai Shi and the others arrived at the edge of this underground starry sky.

Although it appears to be a sky full of stars, it is actually just a rock wall in the end.

It cannot compare to the truly vast and boundless starry sky, and it must have an end.

Looking casually at the intricate rock face that made it difficult to discern the path ahead, Bai Shi felt that they had almost arrived at their destination, so he slowly stretched out his hand.

A tiny sun rises from the palm of your hand, radiating bright and warm light in all directions.

Wherever the light shines, all shadows are exposed.

The hidden path concealed among the jagged rocks then appeared before Bai Shi and the others.

Torret carried Bai Shi and Melina into the narrow opening first, and went inside.

Schiff leaned closer to the enormous head, hesitatingly comparing it to his own size.

When Lani saw Sif's actions and looked at its size, which was about the same as the entrance to the hole, she immediately felt something was wrong.

With a furrowed brow, Lani quickly floated up gently from behind Schiff.

As expected, Schiff crashed headfirst into the cave, crushing a significant portion of the rock at the entrance.

Lani's lips twitched. This little wolf cub really didn't care at all that someone was on his back.

If Lani had continued riding Sif, although she wouldn't have been in any trouble with her strength, she certainly wouldn't have been able to maintain her elegance.

They rode back onto Schiff's back. The path inside the cave was wider than the outside, allowing the group to pass through without any hindrance.

Wandering through the narrow, winding path between the rock walls, the cold stone walls press against your vision, creating an unpleasant sense of oppression.

Then, the scene before my eyes suddenly opened up.

The oppressive rock formations seemed to be torn apart, and an endless starry sky suddenly poured out before their eyes.

The false dome flowed with an ancient glow, coating the entire underground abyss with a layer of eerie blue glaze, while starlight drifted down.

Under the oppressive influence of this starry sky, a magnificent water-guiding bridge spans the void, showcasing the final glory of an ancient dynasty.

When Bai Shi saw the remains of the water-guiding bridge, he knew he had found the right place.

Bai Shi patted Torret's neck, gesturing for it to leap onto the water-guiding bridge.

Torret shuffled his hooves on the ground, then sprinted and leaped through the air, landing safely on the bridge and splashing water.

The bridge surface shimmered with a damp, cold light, reflecting starlight like tiny silver scales, creating ripples as the group arrived.

Looking at the water-guiding bridge that was exactly the same as the one in his memory, Bai Shi couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

The Forge Knights, who should have been here, have also disappeared.

However, looking around, Bai Shi could easily find traces of activity left behind by the Forge Knights.

Clearly, they had only been gone a short while.

These Forge Knights must have been stationed here to guard the road.

They could have taken the dead prince's body directly from the 'Royal City' of Rodel to the roots of the Golden Tree, so they definitely didn't come from there.

However, this road hides a secret route to the deepest roots.

Perhaps it was to guard this road that the Forge Knights were stationed there.

Even the two heroic gargoyles at the end of this road must have been sent by the Golden Dynasty as well.

After all, the death of 'Gold' Godwin was an extremely significant event for the entire Golden Tree Dynasty at the time.

With no one to obstruct them, it saved them a lot of trouble, and the group walked straight through the interior of the water-guiding bridge.

At the edge of the water-guiding bridge, Bai Shi found the person he was looking for.

A pale-skinned man sat on the ground, shirtless, wrapped only in a simple piece of cloth, staring blankly at his feet.

—The twin brother of 'Meeting Death'D, 'Hunting Death'D.

Or, to put it another way, we can refer to him by his real name, 'Davin'.

Bai Shi hoped to learn some information from him.

(End of this chapter)