Sealed Divine Throne II: Twin Sons of Dragon
Chapter 496 - 247 Watchers, Starlight!_2

Chapter 496: Chapter 247 Watchers, Starlight!_2

The one who felt the deepest impact was Wang Changxin. She had been enduring immense pain every day from her constant cultivation of the Blood Refining Golden Body Technique. No matter how strong her willpower was, pain remained an undeniable fact and it naturally caused a certain degree of damage to her nervous system.

Even the best healing magic could heal physical wounds, but the nerves which had been stimulated could not be completely restored.

However, at this very moment, under the infusion of starlight and moonlight, she could clearly feel her body becoming relaxed, and the accumulated nerve spasms from past stimulation started to disappear like a receding tide.

How many years had passed since she had last felt such comfort? Wang Changxin’s brow began to loosen gradually and her entire body slowly relaxed.

The others also experienced similar sensations. After all, everyone’s years of cultivation had led to various hidden ailments, but under the baptism of this star and moonlight, everything seemed to be improving. It was an indescribable comfort.

The only one who didn’t sit down to meditate was Long Dangdang. Under the shining sparkle of starlight, he left the Clear Moon Vast Ocean Spirit Furnace behind, abruptly leaving the courtyard. He didn’t know if such bright starlight would attract the attention of the Temple or who from the Temple might come. Everyone else could cultivate, but he, as the captain, could not.

Having flashed out of the courtyard and preparing himself to respond to any potential inquiry upon return, his eyes suddenly displayed a look of surprise as he abruptly turned to look back.

Behind him was the normal courtyard. Standing outside the courtyard, he could not feel any difference. Looking up into the sky, the sky was still very dark. There were no moons or stars, and certainly no dazzling starry sky soaring up into the sky.

Could it be...

Why was it like this? Was it because of the cousin’s array formation? Was it that strong?

Long Dangdang quickly returned to the courtyard, and as soon as he entered, he immediately felt the strong power of the stars and moon rushing towards him, everything remained as if in a world filled with dazzling stars.

How on earth could this be?

"Don’t be surprised, this starlight is a projection, not the power of real stars falling from the sky. It is a projected starlight hidden by the characteristics of the spirit furnace itself." The voice of Vast Ocean sounded, noticeably excited.

Long Dangdang immediately responded, "So, this starlight is an illusion?"

Vast Ocean replied, "No, it cannot be said to be an illusion, but it is not entirely real either. This starlight is intercepted by the Dazzling Starlight Spirit Furnace. At its peak, it could indeed summon the real Power of the Stars. Without the existence of the Power of the Stars, perhaps, this world would have ceased to exist long ago."

Long Dangdang hurriedly asked, "Was the Dazzling Starlight Spirit Furnace also one of the twelve Watchers?" He seemed to connect the dots.

Vast Ocean replied, "Yes, the Starlight is the most core part of our spirit furnace. But oddly, it did not give birth to its own wisdom. And after so many years, it is the only intact spirit furnace I have ever seen among the Watchers."

Long Dangdang was taken aback. He originally thought that the twelve Watchers were all Wisdom Spirit Furnaces, having existed earlier than humans. Now, it seemed not all of them were Wisdom Spirit Furnaces?

Seeing his confusion, Vast Ocean explained, "Only the Starlight is not a Wisdom Spirit Furnace. But maybe that’s why it hasn’t been broken. I never expected your brother would awaken the Starlight, and with the Elemental Vortex Spirit Furnace, even managed to a certain extent to mobilize the Power of the Stars."

"Elder, can you clarify exactly what happened back then?" Long Dangdang asked curiously.

At this time, listening to their conversation, the others gradually woke up from their meditation. Among them, Long Kongkong’s feeling was the most peculiar. He could hear the conversation between Long Dangdang and Vast Ocean, but in his senses, their conversation was very slow, which sounded a bit strange.

Vast Ocean said solemnly: "The great catastrophe that took place a million years ago was not initially faced by you humans, but by us. Our existence predates yours, and we have always controlled the various spirit furnaces, being the gathering place of the spiritual energy in this world. However, we have no desires and hope only for the spiritual energy of this world to be appealing, and perhaps one day upgrade to a higher-level world, giving us more freedom and power. We, the twelve Watchers, are the strongest twelve spirit furnaces in that era, eleven of which are sentient."

"In terms of individual ability, Lan Tian and I were the weakest. But we could merge, and after merging, our powers could be ranked in the top three."

Ming Xi couldn’t help asking: "You are one of the Twelve Watchers, but when you merge, you only have the strength of the top three?"

Vast Ocean didn’t seem offended by her words, but just smiled slightly and said, "Although we are all of the Twelve Watchers, there is a significant difference between us. Moreover, strength isn’t the only measure of worth. Different spirit furnaces have different focuses. Lan Tian and I mainly serve auxiliary roles. Wang Changxin’s World Supremacy Spirit Furnace is ranked sixth among the Twelve Watchers. Don’t underestimate this sixth rank! The top six are on an entirely different level from the bottom six. But unexpectedly, the two spirit furnaces ranked second and third have appeared at the same time. It really makes one sigh."

Long Dangdang’s pupils narrowed. Second and third? Dazzling Starlight and Heaven Slayer Asura? Who is second and who is third?

Before he could ask, Vast Ocean continued, "The Dazzling Starlight Spirit Furnace is ranked second among the Twelve Watchers. If it could develop spiritual wisdom, it might even be ranked first."

Naturally, Heaven Slayer Asura is the third.

Vast Ocean continued: "Starlight is very special. Do you know what the power of the stars means?"

At this point, he turned towards Long Kongkong, "I believe he has started to feel it. Yes, the power of the stars dominates time and space. It is the force of time and space. During the great catastrophe, the eleven of us activated Starlight, using the power of the stars to mitigate the impact of the Demon God’s Pillar on the Land of the Sacred and Demonic, thus preserving this world from direct destruction. If not for that, the world wouldn’t have withstood it. But because of this, all twelve of us were damaged, some were even completely destroyed. I didn’t expect to see Starlight and Shura again, it really makes one sigh."

Long Dangdang asked: "The Heaven Slayer Asura Spirit Furnace is also damaged. How can it be repaired?"

Vast Ocean said: "I have just perceived its power. Its damage is different from mine. I am physically damaged, leaking spiritual power, causing significant damage to my spirituality, but my wisdom remains. What Shura is missing should be wisdom. It is originally formed by absorbing the evil Qi in heaven and earth, and its power is very strong. But at the same time, its nature is impulsive, causing its spiritual wisdom to be likely destroyed at that time. I don’t know whether its consciousness can be resurrected with your increasing strength and its evolution."

"I see," Long Dangdang finally understood.

Long Kongkong’s somewhat slow voice suddenly came, "Then-- who --is --the --first --ranked --spirit --furnace?"

Vast Ocean looked at him and said: "The one ranked first among the Twelve Watchers, you all know and have heard of. In fact, apart from Starlight that might be comparable after developing into a sentient spirit furnace, we all pale in comparison to it. This spirit furnace is right in your Knights Temple."

"Ah?" Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

Long Dangdang’s pupils slowly widened, "Are you talking about..."

Vast Ocean nodded and said: "Yes, just as you’re thinking. I don’t know whether it is damaged or not. But without it, you humans would have been destroyed a long time ago. Because of its existence, you humans are what you are today. One can say it is truly the savior of your human race."