Chapter 290 - 146: The Gift of Fate, the Way to Break the Deadlock! (Part 2)

Chapter 290: Chapter 146: The Gift of Fate, the Way to Break the Deadlock! (Part 2)

He might fall into eternal slumber, or perhaps become the embodiment of the rules themselves amidst endless solitude.

This was the script written long ago by the world’s consciousness; it was the chillingly cruel price behind Ade’s innate abilities.

A strong sense of resistance surged in Alex’s heart.

He had watched Ade grow from an ignorant youth into his current role as a leader. Having long regarded him as his most prized student, how could he personally push him into such an abyss?

How was this fundamentally different from Athena planting a True Spirit brand in his soul, forcing him to sacrifice himself for the greater good?

Absolutely not.

Alex coldly rejected the expectations of the world’s consciousness. He was unwilling to be a puppet of fate, and he would certainly not let his student be reduced to a sacrifice for the rules.

His gaze returned to Ade’s face, which was full of confusion and anticipation.

Although the expectations of the world’s consciousness were heavy, they did not require an immediate response. He still had time to look for variables.

"Ade!"

Alex’s voice was calm yet carried power, interrupting Ade’s deep thoughts.

"What troubles you is a problem concerning the fundamental order of this world. It absolutely cannot be resolved in a short period through personal will or brute force."

"To mend these contradictions requires insight into the origin of the world, and even... requires the entire world to undergo a complete metamorphosis!"

"I don’t understand. Master..."

A trace of bewilderment flashed in Ade’s eyes. His master’s words were stil confusing to him.

Yet, even though he could foresee the future, he could not find the slightest inspiration from it. The light in his eyes gradually dimmed.

Alex changed the subject.

"The time has not yet come, so don’t be anxious just yet..."

"Before that, I also have a problem that concerns the very nature of the soul. If this problem isn’t resolved, then just like you, I will be unable to break free from the shackles of fate, and might even be completely bound by it."

Ade’s spirit was instantly lifted. The light reignited in his eyes as he hurriedly asked.

"What is troubling you, Master? I am willing to exhaust all the power of the Seireitei to share your burdens!"

Alex slowly opened his palm, where a wisp of golden aura lingered.

It was a simulated aura of the True Spirit brand. Although simple, it contained a terrifying energy that allowed Ade to clearly perceive its characteristics.

"When my soul was first born, a god planted a True Spirit brand within my body. Ordinarily, it remains hidden, but at critical moments, it will forcefully guide my will, compelling me to follow a predetermined trajectory of fate, perhaps even at the cost of my life."

The more Ade listened, the more astonished he became, his eyes suddenly widening.

His master’s predicament was incredibly similar to the anomaly deep within his own soul!

There was also a crystalline mark in his soul, though he had never known its purpose. At this moment, he became increasingly convinced that his master was using his own experiences to awaken him to hidden future dangers.

"This brand has fused deeply with my soul, making it difficult to separate."

Alex withdrew his hand, his tone grave.

"I need to find a method to completely extract or control it without damaging the very foundation of my soul. If you all can help me achieve this, I will tell you the method to resolve the hidden dangers of your world."

The four pupils in Ade’s eyes instantly erupted with an unprecedented light. There was no longer any confusion in his gaze, only a burning determination.

He nodded heavily, his voice resolute.

"Please rest assured, Master! I will immediately summon all Shinigami and gather the wisdom of the Seireitei, and indeed the entire world, to inevitably find a method to break it for you!"

Alex watched his retreating back as he hurried away, sighing inwardly.

This was not only to find a method to break his own deadlock, but also to buy time for Ade.

He had to find an opportunity to change Ade’s fate before the world’s consciousness forcefully initiated the Soul King plan.

If Ade’s fate could be changed, it meant that his own fate could be broken as well!

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