My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel Chapter 425 - 426: Traversing the River of Time!
Previously on My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel...
Within the boundless river of time.
Two translucent shapes were currently darting through its depths.
These figures were Gu Xing and Sally!
Anxiety was written all over Sally’s face at this moment.
Understanding that the initial burst of energy was the most potent, she realized this was her best chance to traverse the furthest distance within the temporal currents.
She had to capitalize on this window to transport Gu Xing to the most distant timeline possible.
However, the inherent might of the river of time was utterly terrifying; despite pouring every ounce of her strength into the effort, she found herself unable to advance even a single inch.
Each time she attempted to surge against the flow toward the past, she was violently recoiled by invisible waves of time that crashed into her.
What should she do?
What was the solution?
If the misplaced Divine Pattern of the Time Spirit Race remained lost, how could Gu Xing be saved?
How could this world be preserved?
Furthermore, how could she complete the vital mission her clan had entrusted to her?
The grim reality was that her current Power felt far too insignificant for the task...
Yet, just as she was consumed by desperation and uncertainty.
The eyelashes of Gu Xing’s Soul Body flickered slightly before he slowly opened his eyes.
Upon waking, Gu Xing’s gaze held a lingering trace of disorientation.
But very quickly, he was jolted into full alertness.
He remembered the Demon God Abyss being right beside him just moments ago.
If that entity attacked, would he have any hope of survival?
Consequently, he didn't hesitate for a second to mobilize his full Power.
But the moment he tried to channel his Power, he realized something was terribly wrong.
Why was there no reaction?
Lowering his head abruptly, he made a startling discovery...
Why had his form transformed into a Soul Body?
Moreover, he was no longer on Dragon Island; instead, he drifted within a colossal river where Laws surged and light swirled in every direction.
There was no water in this place, only infinite temporal tracks that manifested as a magnificent flow of radiance, moving with silent majesty.
Stunned, he surveyed his surroundings with a blank expression:
Where... is this place?
He scanned the area, but there was no sign of Liu Li or Vera.
Where were his Guardian Beasts?
Eventually, his eyes settled on Sally, who was right next to him.
Sally?
Observing the dense Time Law permeating the air and seeing Sally at his side, Gu Xing began to piece things together.
It appeared that Sally had been the one to save him.
But if he had been rescued...
What happened to Liu Li and Vera?
What about the Demon God?
What about the Dragon Emperor?
How were they faring?
Sally was still preoccupied with her struggle against the river of time, entirely unaware that Gu Xing had regained consciousness.
Hearing Gu Xing suddenly speak her name, she was momentarily startled.
However, she quickly composed herself.
"Master, you’re awake?"
In that instant, the tension in Sally’s eyes softened, as if she had finally found someone to lean on.
Gu Xing gave a nod and questioned, "Where are we now?"
Faced with Gu Xing’s inquiry, Sally held nothing back, recounting every detail of what had transpired following Gu Xing’s death.
She spoke of the inheritance she had claimed...
How Gu Xing had been brought back as a Soul Body after his demise!
She shared the hidden truths of the Time Spirit Race and the information regarding the river of time...
She laid everything bare.
Gu Xing was left in a state of shock by her words.
This was how he learned that Sally’s body contained a mysterious Power—the legacy of the Time Spirit Race.
He had never imagined...
That the Time Spirit Race served as the Guardians of the river of time.
Finally, upon hearing Sally explain that she had to hunt for the Divine Pattern of the Time Spirit Race across various temporal nodes...
Gu Xing felt an immense weight of pressure settle on him.
The river of time had flowed for countless eons.
How could they possibly know where the Divine Pattern of the Time Spirit Race had drifted off to?
To make matters worse, they were limited to only three attempts!
If they failed to locate the Divine Pattern of the Time Spirit Race within three tries, the river of time would seal itself shut forever.
In that case, the Divine Pattern of the Time Spirit Race would be lost for all eternity!
Gu Xing now grasped that the Function of the Divine Pattern was incredibly vital.
Every Divine Pattern possessed its own distinct Function.
Thus, the Divine Pattern of the Time Spirit Race could not be allowed to vanish.
The thought gave Gu Xing a massive headache.
Realizing that panic wouldn't help, he changed the subject to ask about the well-being of Liu Li and the others.
"Sally, since you’ve saved me, what about Liu Li and them?"
Because he was inside the river of time, Gu Xing was unable to sense any connection with his Guardian Beasts.
He could only rely on Sally to tell him what had happened earlier.
However...
Sally’s eyes turned evasive the moment Gu Xing asked.
Gu Xing’s heart plummeted as a terrible feeling took hold of him.
Biting her lip, Sally struggled to find the right words.
After a long pause, she finally spoke with a voice full of regret:
"I’m sorry, Lord Gu Xing! At that time, all my Power was needed to open the entrance to the river of time."
"Therefore, I didn’t have the ability to save Lord Liuli and Lord Vera."
"I’m sorry, Master!"
As she finished, Sally bowed her head low in shame.
She had truly pushed herself to the limit back then.
But against the Demon God, she simply lacked the capacity to evacuate everyone.
Sacrifices had to be made.
Gu Xing was stunned by this revelation.
If Sally had only managed to take him, it meant Liu Li and Vera were left behind to confront the Demon God alone.
Given their level of strength...
Gu Xing’s hands balled into tight fists.
The two of them were likely...
But as his gaze returned to Sally, he forced his fists to relax.
Regrets were useless now, and besides, being in the Demon God's clutches...
It didn't necessarily mean Liu Li and Vera were dead.
What if something unexpected had happened?
With that thought, Gu Xing immediately regained his composure.
He then spoke softly to comfort Sally:
"Sally, you have already done well, there is no need to blame yourself."
"What we need to do now is find the Divine Pattern as quickly as possible."
Sally felt a surge of inspiration upon hearing his words.
"I understand, Lord Gu Xing."
The two then turned their full attention back to the river of time.
Even though Sally belonged to the Time Spirit Race and possessed a natural bond with the river of time.
But...
Traveling against the flow of the river of time remained a monumental challenge.
Gu Xing recognized this difficulty as well.
He began to concentrate on the swirling Time Law surrounding them, quickly identifying the core issue.
The hurdle wasn't a lack of Power, but rather the river of time's natural rejection of "external existences."
This resistance was a fundamental part of the Law; the more one fought it, the more intense the pushback became.
If that was the case, what would happen if he integrated himself into the Time Law?
Wouldn't moving upstream become far easier?
It was worth a try!
Gu Xing immediately began to channel his Totem Level Power, exerting all his will to manifest Time Law.
A radiant white Time Law began to emanate from his Soul Body, slowly weaving into a soft Light Cocoon that protected the two of them.
It worked.
The river of time did not push back against the Time Law.
"Go!"
With a quiet shout, Gu Xing led Sally upstream.
This time, the resistance from the temporal waves was significantly diminished.
Guided by a mysterious intuition among the countless crossing branches of time.
He followed his gut and picked a specific time node, plunging into it with determination.
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