Chapter 2848 - 2843: Superior Beings Love Gathering the Harvest
Chapter 2848: Chapter 2843: Superior Beings Love Gathering the Harvest
Is the Prism of Radiant Transformation also looking for the Inverted Lake?
It’s not surprising that Lord Patch is so unreserved, openly discussing it.
Being an old hand himself, he previously pulled off such a blatant impersonation. It’s clear he doesn’t much care for any retaliation from that one.
But linking the Prism of Radiant Transformation to the Inverted Lake in such a direct and forceful way carries significant implications.
At least for Fu Qian, the myriad experiences of traveling back and forth between Moore and the Sea of Ashes, even the insights from the endless Engraving Wisdom, suddenly laid themselves out before him at that moment—
During his multiple visits to the Crystal Research Academy, he once encountered a behind-the-door scholar who had entrusted him to search for some notes.
Latter conversations revealed that he no longer pined for the unsolvable point of fall but rather believed that light was the answer to everything.
He had wondered back then how his demeanor bore resemblance to that of Lord Rainbow of Radiance, interpreting it, as was customary, as a remnant of traces belonging to a Superior Being.
Logically, however, this situation was somewhat abnormal, as later on the point of fall was proven to have an implicit connection with the God’s Burial Ground.
So all sorts of upper-level powers that appeared, like the seemingly Angel King-like "Judgment Chief," could be understood as dissipating along this channel, an alternative interpretation of "falling from the sky."
This not only subtly aligned with researchers’ theories but even made the survival activities of the wasteland’s Oath Takers reasonable.
But here’s the issue, the Prism of Radiant Transformation doesn’t seem to have ever died?
A ten-pound cat once personally testified that the Prism of Radiant Transformation is an ancient divine being, still in good condition, unlike the state of the Judgment Chief.
If the Prism of Radiant Transformation doesn’t belong to "falling from the sky," then how should the traces in the Inverted Lake be explained—did he go there actively seeking it.
Indeed, his former speculations seemed to align with Lord Patch’s perspective.
Yet there was a subtle divergence, as the latter’s take leaned more towards the Prism of Radiant Transformation scheming for the Abyss, and similarly plotting against the Inverted Lake.
It’s just that he hasn’t found a way in for a long time, leaving only some traces there.
"He found it."
At that moment, Fu Qian shook his head and did not hide it.
"Heh heh... it seems you really found it."
Patch was not annoyed, even looking as if he had been caught red-handed.
"After all, I had to find him to find him inside there."
Fu Qian likewise showed no emotion, casually supplying the reason for the other.
Indeed, assuming that a pleasant conversation increases the credibility of this scoundrel’s words would be rather naive.
Patch’s mention of the Prism of Radiant Transformation was indeed critical information, but often his intelligence was poison-laced.
The notion that the Prism of Radiant Transformation "sought but failed to obtain the Inverted Lake," to Fu Qian, seemed hardly credible.
It felt more like Patch was testing if he had truly been there, or merely knew a name to deceive him.
...
"That’s indeed true—although it seems somewhat illogical, since he’s found the place, why hasn’t he taken over the Inverted Lake, allowing even you and Rom a chance to meddle?"
The test continued, with Patch echoing Fu Qian, yet introducing a new doubt.
"It is indeed an interesting question, considering I’m not too acquainted with the Prism of Radiant Transformation, I can only conjecture—perhaps it’s for the same reason he once guided exploration teams?"
This showcased the Deceiver’s brilliance; never engaging in meaningless drivel, each line hit the crux of the matter.
Alas, Fu Qian casually borrowed Patch’s remark about Annalise, mentioning a certain bloody case.
"Looks like... you had quite a good time in that place."
The smile on Patch’s face finally waned a little as he raised his bald head in an almost comical manner, clicking his tongue as he looked up.
"Additionally, think positively, you may not have surpassed the Prism of Radiant Transformation, but you’ve at least exceeded your former mentors."
Not only did he admit to the previous misdirection, but he also plagiarized Fu Qian’s famous saying.
Indeed, everything ought to have its explanation.
The exploration team Fu Qian spoke of was naturally Rom, the group from the past.
After obtaining leads on the Wise Dead and the Inverted Lake, the Academy organized an elite expedition to the Sea of Ashes.
However, it met with calamity, as nearly the entire party was decimated under the crystal curse, leaving only Rom preserved in a jar.
Patch’s statement made it clear that suspicions surrounding the open case from back then had shed some light.
Another Academy elder, Nepheli, once disclosed a detail about the exploration mission.
The team, when in Moore, initially didn’t find the Wise Dead at all. Having intended to return home, they decided on a whim to try their luck in the Sea of Ashes.
Surprisingly enough, they stumbled upon the location even without the Lighthouse’s guidance.
But this very stroke of fortune cost them the chance to return with neither success nor disaster.
This narrative had struck as odd when heard, inevitably linking further to Lord Rainbow of Radiance later on.
What exactly did he want with the Inverted Lake?
One speculation for Patch’s question is that the Prism of Radiant Transformation never intended to claim it, but rather, also studied the crystal curse.
Due to the Inverted Lake’s unique nature, digesting it might not benefit him.
But for a character who seemed to cherish life as much as the Prism of Radiant Transformation, how could he possibly not care about the Doomsday-associated crystal curse?
Yet, he cherished life too much to want to touch such a thing.
So, what should one do in such circumstances?
Simple, surely recruit some graduates—cough, tools to help handle it.
Even the people at the Academy might not be the only victims.
"You’re too kind, within that place I even discovered a group of earlier researchers."
Fu Qian casually mentioned the Brain Jellyfish, a number of academic personnel quietly erased from history.
"Them too."
Patch nonchalantly confirmed.
"Like farming."
Indeed, just as graduate students come in waves, the exploitation of researchers by Lord Rainbow of Radiance was relentless.
Fu Qian further confirmed that even research into the point of fall related to the Prism of Radiant Transformation, reflecting on his harvesting theories in Moore.
"Heh heh... in this aspect, you did quite well too, so what happened to Rom later on?"
And of course, Patch couldn’t hold back long, breaking into his signature laughter.
Signaling around him, he evidently held Fu Qian in high esteem, noted for his adeptness at exploitation as well.
"Dead."
Fu Qian mimed a harvesting gesture.