Wizards pursue the truth

Whoosh!

The river surged and roared, and figures plunged into it, all struggling to cross. They closed their eyes and moved forward on their own, their expressions varied.

Some had serene and composed expressions.

Some were terrified, some even screaming and shouting. Every time they opened their mouths, large amounts of river water poured in. They struggled and flailing their arms and legs to breathe.

Strangely, even as it was about to fall asleep in the river, its closed eyes remained closed.

The river water was pitch black, yet it radiated a rainbow of colors, seemingly symbolizing the seven emotions and six desires, as well as the natural order.

When the water completely covers the head, any struggle with arms extended above the surface is futile.

This is no ordinary river, but a magnificent spectacle formed by the existence of a great power that has captured the gap between the celestial realms and the reality of the initial star field, blending and intertwining the scattered power characteristics of the river of time.

The leaders are the powerful beings of the Sun, represented by the Lightning Wizard.

The Demon Sea Wizard, the Azure Sea Wizard, and the Divine Punishment Wizard followed closely behind, never creating much distance between them.

It is related to the order in which they enter.

The latter are a mixed bag, with beings who have mastered three ancient great witchcrafts and those who have mastered two ancient great witchcrafts existing among them.

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One after another, creatures screamed and wailed as they were swallowed up by the black void water and utterly destroyed.

That's too fast.

In other words, crossing the river is like crossing a bridge, which is an extremely rigorous test of one's consciousness and mind. Not everyone has an impeccable consciousness.

The number of people who master ancient sorcery does not bring any advantage.

Wang Ya is also undergoing a corresponding test of consciousness.

From the moment we stepped onto the bridge, darkness enveloped us, and in the blink of an eye, we found ourselves in another world.

His past life, a modern scene.

I woke up in my hospital bed and saw my parents, who were both familiar and unfamiliar to me.

Tell him the truth.

Everything in the past was an illusion. He woke up from his vegetative state and realized he had never traveled through time. Everything in the present is real.

Wang Ya remained unmoved and silent, even after losing all his supernatural powers and the ability to perceive the truth.

His parents and relatives advised him, cried out in pain, and even criticized him for being stubborn and delusional.

At the beginning of his transmigration, he was killed by a mentally ill person after trying to help someone in need. He lost too much blood and died from his injuries.

It is possible to save a life, and it is also reasonable that a person in a vegetative state cannot wake up.

But Wang Ya didn't believe it; a lie is a lie.

His death in his previous life was a predetermined perception in his consciousness, and it would never change.

Even if it really happened, then reality would be an illusion.

He coldly observed all the people coming and going, responding indifferently.

Discharged from the hospital, back to life, seeing familiar home, friends in the neighborhood, and classmates from school.

He didn't respond to the warm greetings or curious inquiries on WeChat and QQ.

Even when people came to visit him or inquire about his health, he would keep the door closed.

It's as if the person shuts themselves off from the world and immerses themselves in their own world.

He did not drink or eat any food or water.

The same earnest advice from relatives, friends, and classmates made him think of others, even if he didn't consider his own health.

His parents, who had taken care of him for several years, and his elderly grandparents.

Wang Ya remained silent, closed his eyes, lay on the bed, and felt his body gradually weaken.

Hunger and thirst tormented him.

Every cell and part of the body craves nutrition and energy.

They are withering and dying.

As the days went by, the situation became increasingly serious.

He began to weaken, his chest rising and falling with very little strength, and he could barely open his eyelids.

This process is so painful; even being torn to pieces would be better than this.

Wang Ya persevered.

He was waiting, waiting for his own death.

Modern reality is an illusion, and death will prove it.

What changes occur after death?

Is it truly complete darkness and loss of consciousness, or will more new changes occur?

He was really looking forward to it; even in the wizarding world, there had never been such an attempt.

The process was completely natural, without any external intervention.

Wang Ya has no suicidal thoughts and would disrupt the process.

Everything fell into place naturally.

His weakness was a sign of death; he was skin and bones, his flesh and blood withered, and his organs were unable to function.

During this time, parents and relatives visited many times to offer advice and even piled up various kinds of food in front of the door and in front of the bedside table.

A rich fragrance filled the entire room.

Normal creatures would have long since become frantically hungry, their throats bulging, and they would have devoured all the food like madmen.

Wang Ya had desires and his body reacted, but he remained expressionless on the bed, forcibly controlling his body with his consciousness and remaining motionless.

The mental state is filled with the fear of impending death.

The body's extreme and frantic struggle against food and the nutrients needed to survive is a forced and unyielding resistance.

On several occasions, my body's instincts almost overwhelmed my consciousness, and I nearly ate the life-saving food.

Consciousness is closely related to the spirit and soul.

Similarly, the physical body is also an important source of nourishment for the spirit and soul.

The soul is even more difficult to grasp and unfathomable.

Once the physical body has grown to a certain extent, the soul will receive enough nourishment to continue its growth and will thus reach its final form.

The knowledge passed down by Soul Wizards allows them to specialize in the soul, enabling their souls to continue to grow stronger.

The withering of the physical body signifies the weakness of the spirit and soul.

This was accompanied by a decline in consciousness.

Everything complements each other.

Wang Ya almost lost control, but he held on and suppressed that primal desire for life.

His desire to survive was insane.

For wizards, rationality is correct, and it is the most intuitive essence of a wizard.

The ability to be rational is related to consciousness.

Consciousness connects to the mind.

It is the manifestation of the extraordinary power of idealism.

Extraordinary spiritual power possesses numerous characteristics, influencing reality and even the fundamental source of everything in the universe.

In the eyes of most living beings, it is simply unbelievable that Wang Ya could do this.

Even the Great Wizard of Radiant Moon would be unlikely to be able to do this, ignoring his own death and depletion.

Avoiding death and fearing death are instincts of living beings.

A wizard's rational consciousness also prevents him from losing his own consciousness.

The inability to perceive the world and the inability to think constitute true death, and it is impossible to reverse death through witchcraft or any other means.

Consciousness has vanished; the thought of living will no longer exist.

It appears in nothingness.

On the seventh day, Wang Ya's physical body completely decayed and emitted a foul odor. His eyes were devoid of any emotion and appeared dull.

It appears to be dead.

His face was dry and bony, his lips were shriveled, but the corners of his mouth were turned up in a slight smile.

He could be said to be dead, or he could be said to be alive.

He is still conscious.

Although it is very faint, and it may take ten days or half a month to come up with a single thought, it does exist.

As he pondered the next thought, he found himself no longer in his bed at home, but in an extremely dark, invisible, and indistinguishable enclosed space.

He realized that he had already entered the grave.

A normal living being, once dead, should have lost its consciousness.

He hadn't lost consciousness, and the idea in his heart had become even more resolute.

It is something that is understood through the experience of life and death.

Deep down, he felt that this was a secret about transcending that ultimate level.

Such an opportunity is extremely rare.

First, a Grand Wizard of Rules must intervene to create such a bridge.

Secondly, it also ensures that he does not die after his death.

Even the faintest consciousness can be considered a fluctuation of the thought of living.

Only a high-ranking sorcerer of the day can perform this task.

If such a special environment or magical artifact existed, the Radiant Moon creatures of the Initial Starfield might go completely mad and fight each other to the death.

This concerns the essence of the Moon's breakthrough to the Sun level.

Wang Ya was certain of his understanding.

"What is real, what is illusion? I should die, not remain in this state."

"I can do nothing but wait and endure, whether it takes a thousand years or ten thousand years. As long as I remain steadfast and believe firmly, then the modern world is an illusion, and the steadfast wizarding world is the reality. I will always return."

"It cannot be erased, it cannot be replaced, unless my consciousness is distorted. But I can also withstand the test of consciousness—existence and non-existence. No matter how great the distortion, it cannot affect the slightest thought. To achieve this, I have already lost all consciousness."

Wang Ya's understanding deepened, and even the withered body inside the coffin seemed to emit a faint glow, or perhaps it was just a hazy illusion.

Darkness remains darkness, and desolation remains desolation.

It was lifeless and covered in mold.

Time passed slowly, and Wang Ya's consciousness still existed, but it became weaker, fluctuating only once a month.

It seems that with the decay of his body, he is losing everything completely.

He was not worried but happy, looking forward to the moment of his complete death.

So many creatures that crossed the bridge fell into the black void, yet none of them died.

He can't possibly be that unlucky.

This is a special kind of insight, very dangerous, almost like dancing on the edge of a knife; a slight misstep could lead to certain death.

But the Great Wizard of the Sun was there to protect them.

With the incredible power of the rules themselves, they are more than capable of shouldering this responsibility.

His face was covered in mold, his expression was numb and lifeless, but the corners of his mouth were slightly turned up.

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On the other side of the starry sky, five figures stood, among whom the black and white figures had strange expressions, clearly having sensed something.

"Using me as a fallback plan? That's incredibly audacious! Knowing you won't die completely, you're still acting so recklessly."

The black and white wizard chuckled inwardly, "Fine, what's wrong with letting you take some benefits?"

Ultimately, it comes down to the other person's own understanding.

Not everyone can perceive and utilize this characteristic of the Starry Sky Bridge.

Few young beings are so extravagant as to allow a high-ranking shaman to expend so much energy to maintain it.

Try again and again between life and death to find the essence of consciousness, to see through the fundamental truth, and to find the door to the truth.

"You've seen a trace of a door, which is remarkable and outstanding for a being of your level. But to see the true appearance of the door, or even to push it open, you are still very, very far away."

The Black and White Wizards were very satisfied with Wang Ya's performance.

The sheer power of the Sun God Wizard to explore the path to the future, the unknown power he wields, already surpasses that of all other living beings here.

It truly deserves to be the only living being he valued.

Not only did it suit his taste, but it also gave him this insight.

In terms of qualifications, he is far more likely than others to open that door and achieve his goal.

"Has the Black and White Wizard encountered some joyous event, or is there a creature he favors among them?"

The Grand Wizard of Judgment, standing to the side, spoke with a pointed remark.

Everyone present was shrewd and powerful, and they could easily detect each other's emotional reactions.

In addition, the environment in which the network operates, its own capabilities, and its own limitations are ultimately all subject to certain constraints.

"I have high hopes for the Cangming Wizard among them. He is decisive and, as the leader, he can get everyone to follow him."

"You are the founder of Yuanshui Ancient Castle, a child of the same generation, who doesn't know that? After he went to the starry sky, he may have gone to your Frozen Ancient Abyss."

As usual, the great wizard Motoya made a sarcastic remark, "Perhaps the pre-selected spot is his."

"You have your favorites, and I have mine. The Demon Sea Wizard from the Temple of Gods is quite good, very charming, and could become a star wizard famous throughout the three thousand universes within the Supreme Empire." Grand Wizard Yuan Gu added, "There's also a Skywing Wizard, so we'll go together. That's my choice. It's up to you. If you want to compete, feel free to do so."

The Great Wizard of Red Leaf stood with his hands behind his back, watching the young beings flowing through the black water of the void, focusing his attention on the white-robed wizard at the very front who had already reached the finish line.

That was his predetermined goal.

At the same time, the focus shifted to the few people from the powerful Sun God faction, and finally to the Divine Punishment Wizard.

The two predetermined goals are already clear.

Among them were Wang Ya, another unknown wizard, and the last one was Shun Yi.

It should be sufficient to serve as a cover, or to provide options for others.

It is equally excellent and has its own unique features.

Compared to the two pre-selected beings, they are far inferior.

The Great Wizard of Red Leaf, who had observed and investigated the most and had a relatively good understanding of some special young beings, reminded her, "That junior of the Demon Sea Wizard doesn't really like the word 'charm.' If you really let her become a wizard singer or wizard star, it might backfire and you'll suffer the consequences."

The Great Wizard Yuan Gu's expression shifted slightly; he hadn't expected such a detail to exist.

If someone actually did that, even as a joke, once it got out, it might actually worsen the situation.

The Great Wizard of Red Leaf wasn't acting out of kindness; he was simply trying to ensure that the preparations made in advance would proceed according to his plan.

Since no one else cares, let him take charge.

"It's a bit of a pity. That being in the golden robes was truly powerful, possessing top-tier ancient sorcery. His combat experience and achievements were among the best. Unfortunately, his path as a blood sorcerer was too singular. His powerful physique and breathtaking blood energy weren't the orthodox path of my Blazing Star Ring. It should have satisfied the appetites of Upside Down Mountain, and also the Supreme Empire."

Out of the corner of his eye, the Red Leaf Wizard glanced at the Yuan Valley Wizard and the Black and White Wizard.

The three beings marked were specifically chosen to meet the standards and appetites of the two major star systems. It is expected that one or more of them will be selected.

What would suit the tastes of the Frozen Ancient Abyss is the Source Water Castle, which is related to it by blood.

Of the three, one also meets the standard.

The Great Wizard of Red Leaf smiled slightly. Having finally made it to the Initial Starfield, he was determined to get what he wanted and would use a few simple methods.

"It all comes down to who can make it to shore. Everyone is striving to be a trendsetter and shine, but this path is not easy."

"The Tide Wizard said with emotion."

P.S.: There will be another update later to make up for yesterday's. (End of this chapter)