The Invincible Young Master

The idea of an entity so powerful that even these ancient figures couldn\'t grasp it was both terrifying and awe-inspiring.

"That is the greatest mystery of all," the female figure said softly. "We do not know who—or what—created this seal. It was here long before we ever set foot here."

Amelia\'s breath caught as she considered the implications.

"Do you think it could be..." She hesitated, the words catching in her throat. The thought was almost too daunting to voice, but she couldn\'t ignore it. "Do you think it could be a god?"

The female figure turned to her, a faint, enigmatic smile playing on her lips. "What is a god to you?"

Amelia paused, searching for the right words to describe the reverence she had always felt for such beings.

"A god is a being who has reached a stage beyond Ethereal Manifestation," she replied slowly, "a being with no equal, unmatched in power and wisdom."

The female figure shook her head slightly, her expression softening with a touch of pity.

"I\'m going to tell you something, and I hope your heart doesn\'t waver," she said gently. "The Ethereal Manifestation stage is only the beginning."

Amelia felt her world shift as the words sunk in. Her mouth went dry, and her hands trembled slightly at her sides. "The beginning?"

The figures nodded together.

The male figure spoke first, his tone calm and measured. "Yes. Where we come from, the Ethereal Manifestation stage is just a stepping stone. Beyond it lies Celestial Infusion, a stage where one merges with the celestial forces, drawing upon the very essence of the heavens."

"And after that," the figure continued, his voice almost reverent, "comes Void Ascendancy."

Amelia\'s shock deepened, her mind struggling to grasp the immensity of what they were telling her.

The Ethereal Manifestation stage, revered and sought after by all, was only the beginning. The very idea seemed impossible, yet the certainty in the figure\'s voice left no room for doubt.

Amelia\'s breath hitched in her throat as she processed their words. The scale of what they had just revealed left her reeling.

The pagodas, the vortex, the sealed entity—all of it was far beyond anything she had ever imagined. But it was the revelation about the stages of ascendency that truly shook her to her core.

She stared at the two figures, her mind a whirlwind of questions and doubts.

"Celestial Infusion? Void Ascendancy?" she repeated, her voice barely a whisper. The words felt strange on her tongue like she was trying to grasp concepts that were just out of reach.

"But... how can that be?" she asked, her voice trembling with disbelief. "In all the ancient texts, the Ethereal Manifestation is said to be the final stage. How can there be more? Why aren\'t there records mentioning this before?"

The male figure stepped forward, his expression gentle yet firm.

"Because the knowledge has been lost," he explained. "Over countless ages, through wars, disasters, and the rise and fall of civilizations, much has been forgotten. What you see as the highest stage is merely a shadow of the truth."

The world she had known, where the Ethereal Manifestation stage was seen as the peak of power, suddenly felt small and insignificant.

She had spent her life striving to reach a stage that, in the grand scheme of things, was only the first step. The thought left her both in awe and terrified.

The female figure\'s gaze softened as she looked at Amelia.

"I can see the turmoil in your heart," she said softly, as if sensing her thoughts. "But do not be disheartened. The journey you are on is one of endless discovery. What you\'ve learned today is just the first step on a path that will lead you to greater understanding and power than you can currently imagine."

Amelia nodded, though the words did little to ease the confusion and doubt swirling within her.

She had always been proud of her strength and determination, but now she felt like the ground had been pulled out from beneath her.

The idea that there was so much more to learn, so much more to strive for, was both exhilarating and overwhelming.

She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself.

"You said the Ethereal Manifestation stage is just the beginning," she said, her voice growing stronger. "Can you tell me more about the Celestial Infusion and Void Ascendancy stages?"

The figures exchanged a glance, their expressions unreadable. Finally, the male figure spoke, his voice carrying a mix of respect and caution. .net

"Celestial Infusion is the stage where one begins to merge with the heavens. The body, spirit, and soul become a medium for celestial energy, allowing one to tap into powers that defy the natural order.

It is a stage of immense growth but also great danger. For with the power of the heavens comes the risk of losing oneself to its vastness."

Amelia\'s mind raced as she tried to comprehend the concept. Merging with the heavens? It was an idea that seemed almost impossible, yet the way the figure spoke made it sound not only possible but inevitable for those who reached that stage.

"And Void Ascendancy?" she asked eagerly, desperate to know more.

The figure\'s expression darkened slightly, as if merely mentioning the stage brought a sense of sorrow. "That… we do not know. Even in our world, those who reach that stage rarely reveal themselves. We cannot say much about them."

Amelia\'s mind was still spinning from the revelations, her thoughts a chaotic mix of possibilities and fears.

She turned to Spark and Chaos, who had been standing quietly nearby, listening to the entire conversation.

Spark\'s expression remained calm and unbothered as ever, and Chaos, mirroring Spark\'s demeanor, stood with the same indifferent tilt of its head.

Amelia frowned in confusion.

She had expected Spark, of all people, to show some kind of reaction—a flicker of surprise, a hint of curiosity, perhaps even a trace of fear. But he seemed as indifferent as if they had just discussed the weather.

"Why aren\'t you surprised?" she asked, unable to hide the disbelief in her voice. The significance of what they had learned should have shaken anyone, yet Spark seemed utterly unaffected.

Spark slowly turned his head to her, his eyes half-closed in that familiar, detached way.

"Hm... why?" he responded, his tone light as if the question puzzled him more than the information they had received.

Chaos, mimicking Spark\'s movement, tilted its head too, adding a nearly comical touch to the situation.

Amelia felt a surge of frustration. How could he be so indifferent?

Before Amelia could respond, the female figure stepped forward. Her ethereal presence seemed to draw light toward her, her gaze soft but firm as she looked at Amelia.

"A mortal like him wouldn\'t understand the significance of this information," she interjected smoothly, her voice carrying an almost dismissive tone.

There was no malice in her words, just a simple statement of fact as if Spark\'s indifference was perfectly natural.