Chapter 1167 - 539: Divine Crystal and "Dream

Chapter 1167: Chapter 539: Divine Crystal and "Dream

"Divine Crystal..."

Herbert stared blankly at the brilliant crystal ahead, almost silently uttering its name, feeling the surging power emanating from it.

The crystal was a heavy earthy yellow throughout, and inside it seemed as if countless tiny golden sands were flowing slowly, containing a sense of calm yet majestic power.

The nature of this power was not unfamiliar to him, even carrying a hint of a fateful entanglement.

Without a doubt, its source came from a Divine he was familiar with.

Not long ago, it was the owner of this power who orchestrated the tragedy of the Beast Ear Clan behind the scenes, ultimately falling due to his alliance with Fulingya.

However, aside from the texture that should belong to "Sand and Stone," the surface of the crystal was entwined with fine, vine-like emerald patterns.

Those patterns were like the veins of life, emitting a pure and gentle aura of Nature, completely neutralizing and purifying the deathly stillness and desolation inherent in sand and stone.

Herbert could feel that the Breath of Life bestowed by Fulingya within him was joyfully leaping, resonating strongly with the emerald patterns on the crystal.

Undoubtedly, the power that sealed the Divine Crystal came from the Forest Goddess.

He took a deep breath and slowly stepped forward.

As he approached, the emerald patterns seemed injected with vitality, their light faintly brightening.

Then, a gentle female voice quietly flowed into his mind: "Herbert... I hope this little gift can be of help to you."

The voice left behind by the Forest Goddess was peaceful and gentle, reminiscent of a vast forest, causing one’s mind to unconsciously calm down.

"I have cleansed all impurities that should not exist within it. Before you now is the pure crystal of authority, originating from Sand and Stone, yet already returned to Nature."

Impurities, huh..."

Herbert silently contemplated, understanding that behind these lightly mentioned words, Fulingya had expended considerable mental effort and power to peel away and purify the insane will and marks of resentment left by a fallen Divine.

This was by no means an easy task.

Even for Fulingya, it required not insignificant effort.

"Herbert, don’t refuse; it’s just a small gift, not a burden or dangerous item, and none will know."

"May it become a cornerstone on your path forward."

"May there be a day when you too can ignite the Divine Fire."

Once Fulingya’s message ended, the restriction of natural Divine Power covering the Divine Crystal gradually dissipated, only requiring Herbert to gesture for it to automatically fly into his palm.

Herbert could feel that the natural Divine Power maintaining the message and final seal quietly scattered into the air upon fulfilling its mission, leaving no trace.

The message was merely a pre-set program of Divine Power, automatically playing upon sensing Herbert’s aura, and then voluntarily dispersing, giving him no opportunity to refuse.

"..."

Herbert silently looked at the crystal, squinting to carefully sense the power structure within, quickly understanding its essence, and released a soft sigh of appreciation.

This sigh contained surprise, gratitude, and a touch of helplessness at the ways of the Divine.

"Divines are all alike; truly capricious."

The gift Fulingya left for Herbert was none other than the Divine Crystal of the God of Sand and Stone.

Moreover, it wasn’t the original Divine Fragment, containing the insane will and chaotic memories of the God of Sand and Stone, but one diligently processed by Fulingya.

She meticulously stripped away the residual will and malicious influence of the Divine, allowing Herbert to easily absorb the pure Divine Format within upon acquiring it.

The Divine Format, unlike the Divine Position, did not possess such specificity and exclusivity, nor did it impose additional demands on the absorber’s power—it was a general power accessible to any strong individual.

It represented the rank of "Divine" existence, a key to a higher life form, unbound by specific domains of authority.

["Whoa!"]

Nenasha, standing on his shoulder, also put away her playful demeanor, marveling with her hand on her chin, surprised at Fulingya’s surprising capability.

["I underestimated that little Tree Spirit girl; she’s not smart, but her generosity is indeed remarkable!"]

It’s important to note that this gift was prepared by Fulingya long ago, not added extra after making progress with Herbert.

From the beginning, she had made her decision.

Even including her "pure" first ceremony of such value, just one "Tree Spirit Embrace" wasn’t enough to reward Herbert—only by adding the Divine Crystal could her psychological expectations be met.

However one viewed it, this was indeed quite sincere.

["Shall we refuse?"]

"When gifted so freely, how could I refuse?"

["True, she’s so considerate~ truly a good woman!"]

Herbert ignored Harmonious God’s sarcastic tone, but understood in his heart that this was indeed a grand gift.

Although not as directly valuable as receiving the Divine Position of the God of Sand and Stone and inheriting the specific powers related to "Sand and Stone," it provided a precious opportunity.

An opportunity sufficient to grant a mortal the qualification to step into the Divine Domain!

How many strong mortals have dreamed of such qualifications...

He didn’t hesitate and reached out, effortlessly passing through the layer of emerald light to grasp the crystal in his hand.

Its touch was smooth, devoid of the roughness of sand and stone, instead feeling like exquisite warm jade, with contained power gentle and tame.