Chapter Nineteen: The Underwater World

  "Break time is over, the second round begins."

  The scenery around me changed, is this the sea? I was stunned at once, I don't know how to swim, and I couldn't move forward no matter what. Breathing was very difficult, it's simply taking my life away. I struggled desperately, but sank even faster. This is terrible, if a few more sea creatures come, I'll die even faster. My mind began to scatter, and I was about to lose consciousness. Water is my nemesis.

  "Seal the air, remember, the first layer of pure sound, golden thread clothes, defense." A voice suddenly came into my mind, and I also calmed down. I only felt that a layer of golden light enveloped me about one meter away from my body, just like on land, without any discomfort. But soon after, three huge objects rapidly rushed towards me, they collided with the golden layer, although it didn't break through, but I felt a strong pain.

  "Your soul energy won't last much longer, quickly use the bone flute to attack." The voice reminded me again, I activated my soul energy and started blowing the bone flute. The attacking power of the bone flute in the sea seemed to be weakened a bit, but the sea beasts didn't retreat, instead they merged into one giant beast that broke through the protection of the golden thread clothes with multiple attacks. Xiaofei appeared once more, seemingly also struggling here. "Master, let's launch an attack together, I'll assist."

  I gathered the remaining soul energy to force a blow, a column of milky white light waves rushed towards the sea beast, and Xiaofei's attack followed. A loud noise was heard, "Boom", the seawater was blown open. I only felt that my body was also thrown out with the blown-open seawater. It's over, this second level has fewer numbers, but its strength is stronger than the first level by a layer. This illusion realm can't be underestimated.

  I lay down again, drenched from head to toe, not caring about the sand grains sticking all over my body. It's fine as long as I can make it to the next stage. The voice just now wasn't Xiaofen, and the pure sound had already merged with me, but I've never heard it speak before.

  "You haven't fully merged yet." The voice sounded again, as if it came from within his body.

  "Who are you, and how did you end up in my body?"

  "I am the master of pure sound." The voice sounded very ethereal, and suddenly my head sank, I fainted. When I opened my eyes, it was pitch black, what's going on?

  "Don't be afraid, I'm the one who brought you here." A white light appeared in the darkness, slowly turning into a person with a pure white body, emitting a sacred aura, like a snowflake, yet not quite.

  I am a feather.

  "That day, Snow Spirit mentioned you when he infused the Pure Sound into my body." I had a strong sense of reverence for him from the bottom of my heart, and the aura on his body made me dare not look straight at him. This was the difference, the difference between humans and gods.

  "Alas, I've known all along. In fact, for so long, I've been hiding in the Pure Sound, and back then, I gave it to Xue Xiao. I left my last remaining soul energy there, wanting to stay with her. Later, although she gave it to you, the Pure Sound still retained her aura."

  "I'm sorry, if it wasn't for me, Xue Ya would not have disappeared." I think Yu Ta is very lonely, like a prisoner, if it wasn't for me, at least he could still be with Xue Ya.

  "Don't blame yourself, this is our choice. During this time, you've done well, and I'm sure he's very happy too. After the previous grinding, the pure sound has finally merged with you. And my remaining time is not much, listen carefully next."

  "The pure sound is now a part of you, previously you were only using its tiny power. The golden thread robe just now was the most basic defensive skill, as your soul power increases, it will also become stronger. The existence of the pure sound can enhance your own strength, auxiliary. The bone flute in your hand, main attack. The pure sound is divided into five layers: defense, speed, flight, destruction, and recovery. You have now entered the first layer, apart from these five layers, purification is its characteristic, this is why you can survive here. The first four layers are easy to understand, when it's time for you to learn, I will teach you myself. The last one, recovery, is a revival technique, even if you learn it, I don't want you to use it. After all, you're human, reviving is an act against heaven. First time costs half of your lifespan, second time turns to dust. Do you remember?"

  I'm not that stupid, rescuing people also requires a method, if I use my own life, wouldn't it be a loss? Although sometimes I get impulsive, but as long as it doesn't go against reason, I still know what's right.

  "Yes, I remember everything."

  "Alright, this time I've appeared with your help. I left my soul power in the Pure Sound, and when you're supposed to have skills, it will teach you itself. Now my soul power can't hold on any longer, so promise me one last thing: don't become a demon."

  "I solemnly swear: the pure sound will forever be pure, and if I betray this oath, my soul will scatter."

  When I opened my eyes, I saw Xiaofen looking at me with a worried face. I stood up and said, "It's okay, Xiaofen, I'm fine now. Let's hurry up and prepare for the next level."

  Since becoming a Dreamweaver, I've seen the departure of many lives. No matter what they were, once gone, they're gone for good. Xue Xiao and Yu, I'll keep working hard with you two by my side. Qiu, I'm waiting for you.