Find a Troubled Girl after leaving the Guild-Chapter 498 - 262: Ancient Bonds

If it’s an ancient relic, that’s quite strange. The relics beneath Satus Island were leveled and severed in some kind of battle, and then merged with certain sky stones to create such a situation.

But Mengze Island existed before Diana arrived, and because Leviathan fell here, enough Water Element accumulated, allowing her to create the forest and ultimately leading to the existence of this tree.

Is this something that Diana brought?

Li Ang attempted to touch these rune artifacts to see how the system would interpret them.

[Tip: Discover Creation Formula [Fractional], currently in a locked state, can be collected after its integrity is unlocked]

Locked?

He used the system panel to check the specific attributes of these items.

[Ancient Remnants]

[They are composed of some peculiar materials, forged by the flames of the Eternal Furnace, possessing toughness second only to Refined Source Material, but break under Vast Power, yet the power within them still operates according to a certain pattern]

Uncertain what will happen if forcibly destroyed or moved, Li Ang asked Zoe, "Can you call Diana here?"

A hum echoed through the water as he spoke twice. Zoe understood, transformed into her Immortal Spirit Stance, stepping on the lush water plants with her white tender feet, and teleported away.

Before long, she reappeared underwater holding Diana’s hand, the latter being a plant embodiment, didn’t even need an air shield to move freely in the water.

Seeing the objects with runes between the water plants, Diana was initially taken aback, then showed a complex expression.

She emitted a few sounds underwater, which Zoe heard and nodded to, signaling everyone to go up to the water surface to talk.

Everyone surfaced, and Dorothy placed their swim rings in front of them with flower vines, and the young girls climbed onto them one by one.

Seeing them emerge from the water, Farina, curious, hugged the rabbit and rowed over in a small boat. She used the foldable portable speedboat from Contan Helm, equipment designed for Adventurers to cross waters.

After catching their breath, Zoe began to relay Diana’s words.

"Little Diana said, this was once her Guardian."

"Guardian?" Dorothy asked in surprise, "What exactly did you discover?"

"What does Guardian mean?" Li Ang asked, "Is it some sort of machinery or an autonomous creation?"

Zoe conveyed the question, but Diana couldn’t quite explain it, waving her hands which put Zoe in a difficult position.

"Wha- What do you mean? What do you mean by ’didn’t expect it hasn’t rested completely’, don’t cry." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

The Immortal Spirit-like young girl seemed to have many complex emotions, her usual ethereal aura concealed by the tears. But this Star Soul might have had a flaw from its creation, or perhaps because she embodies an unconscious forest, she has some shortcomings in human intelligence.

Seeing she couldn’t explain, the half-squinting Moon Concealing Rabbit sighed, "Let me explain."

It perked up its ears and shook them, saying, "Too long has passed since the era where the Star Soul raced across the sky, countless generations of mortals have come and gone, and they no longer witness the grand sight of the Star Soul on its tour."

These words immediately captured everyone’s attention, especially Zoe, who resonates with Star Soul Power. When it comes to understanding the essence of these entities, perhaps no one present could compare to her.

But clearly, they are hiding some information, or like Diana, they can’t express it. Unlike humans, if long-lived, they might attempt to stir storms or establish dominions lasting generations, but they merely remain silent, awaiting something.

They don’t enjoy reminiscing or narrating their own glory like humans do, so although Zoe is curious about their past, she knows nothing.

Akuya slowly described the presence that once surrounded the Star Soul.

The Magic Rune Battleships or Mechanical Armors would pave the way at the forefront of the team, serving as the vanguard while also towing the chariots bearing the Star Souls. The Star Souls might take human form or remain in beast form, surrounded by enormous mechanical structures of Magic Rune Devices, which amplified Star Soul Power and could generate defense shields and energy attacks.

And that was merely the core of the fleet, in the outer air, countless Rune Guards stood in perimeter. These guards, apart from their own missions, were seemingly unaware of anything, their sole purpose being to protect the Star Souls or to execute their will in an offensive.

Li Ang thought, if he could see the panel, it seemed these things would all categorize under the Servants section. If what the Water Dragon claimed was true, even high tier Demons might pale in comparison; perhaps only the World destruction Six Punishments could match them.

In ancient times, Star Souls didn’t even fight alone; there was an entire setup that complemented them.

The young girls listened in a trance, while Diana looked on with a wistful expression.

Zoe noticed Li Ang’s gaze and realized this too, prompting her to ask.

Diana slowly shook her head and shared her thoughts with the young girls.

"You say they are pitiful?"

This made everyone a bit puzzled, but Li Ang seemed to grasp something.

Ever since he departed Satus Island, ancient objects have consistently revealed their magnificence, and the Guard of the Forge of Creation sounded similar to these Star Soul Guards. Perhaps they are all—

"After all, they are creations refined by the souls of the Deus People," said the Moon Concealing Rabbit.

"Souls?!"

The young girls each made sounds with different implications.

Zoe and Dorothy were simply amazed, Andasu shrank back into the water with a hint of fear, revealing only half her face, but considering that thing was underwater, she immediately resurfaced, unsure of what to do, eventually swimming behind Li Ang.