Law Of Creation

"Un. Now is my end of the transaction. My solution is this. Greater spirit. Ever heard of it?" The peac.o.c.k smiled gently at Mingyue.

"Greater spirit? The one from small spirit, lesser spirit, then greater spirit?" Mingyue was not sure about it as she was only at the Academy for a short time.

"Ah, human make that classification. For us Fierce Beast, it was simpler. The Elemental we draw normally come from the spirit. Above this spirit, there is another classification of spirit. We call it greater spirit."

"Unlike normal spirit, this greater spirit was only abundant at certain places. For example, you will have to go to a volcanic mountain to meet fire greater spirit. But that's not the main point."

"This greater spirit has one unique trait that different from normal spirit. They had some kind of consciousness and individuality. Some call it 'contact', and the others call it 'contract'. It is not important. The important thing is when you can contact or contract that greater spirit, the said greater spirit will follow you anywhere." The peac.o.c.k explained.

"What? They have their own consciousness?" Mingyue was surprised since what she learnt from the Academy might be flipped down.

"No one knows whether they have their own consciousness or not, but they will be your own Elemental reserve. The greater spirit will allow you to draw Elemental from them without any burden to the user. Of course, there are some limitations of how much Elemental from a greater spirit has."

"The greater spirit will follow you everywhere. They will only allow you to draw Elemental from them. If your familiars could have a greater spirit following them, your dilemma should be solved." The peac.o.c.k explained with a smile. Even though her face became paler, her smile on only grew wider.

[Is the peac.o.c.k's time almost come?] Mingyue was a little surprised. Even though she knew that the peac.o.c.k had a limited time, she didn't realize that she didn't want to part with the peac.o.c.k yet. Mingyue was having fun with the conversation they had.

"But it is not that easy to find greater spirit in the present time. And even if you have found the greater spirit, it was not easy for them to acknowledge and follow you. And even if the greater spirit acknowledges you, no one knows what problem that waiting for you later. Fufufu. Your challenge is big. Very big." The peac.o.c.k's voice grew softer and fainter, but the peac.o.c.k didn't show any weakness in its presence. In fact, the peac.o.c.k's presence became grander as Mingye was dazed.

"Remember, little human. Never give up. You are a kind child, but like a piece of clean paper. You might be dirtied, sullied, or even destroyed. But remember only this one thing. Every time you do something or someone does something to you, always ask this question to yourself. 'is it worth it?' " The peac.o.c.k's smile grew weaker.

[Sigh, I couldn't hold it anymore. My time almost come. Even though I was having fun with the conversation, unfortunately, my time doesn't allow it.]

The peac.o.c.k moved its gentle gaze to the unconscious little bird in Mingyue's embrace. "The little bird has no name. Just like me. Just name it as you like."

"Now it's time for you to go. The inner area of this forest is not suitable for human. You could come here now because of the big event. After I am gone, they will definitely chase you. You are in danger." The peac.o.c.k's voice began to lose its strength and grew weaker. With the left strength, the peac.o.c.k plucked a little feather from its tails.

"Go out of the forest. . . My feather will guide you out of here. . . Take it as my souvenir. . . . You should leave now. . . . . ."

Mingyue clearly surprised by the sudden change of event. The peac.o.c.k was clearly healthy a few moments before, so the peac.o.c.k should have more time. 'At least until the sunset', that was what Mingyue had thought. She was choked by her own breath. At the times like this, the peac.o.c.k still cared about her, a nobody in the peac.o.c.k's life. Even though it was for the little bird's sake, there should be another way.

No matter hard she thought about it, Mingyue never found the answer. She just got on Xiao Wu's body with the unnamed little bird, and then they moved in the direction pointed by the little feather. The feather was beautiful. It had the similar colour with the peac.o.c.k, deep-green-coloured with some tint of blue.

[. . . Farewell. .] Mingyue could only utter that word to the peac.o.c.k as she knew that the peac.o.c.k doesn't wish for any consolation. The peac.o.c.k was a proud Fierce Beast, she doesn't deserve any pity in its demise. The only thing Mingyue could do was remembers the peac.o.c.k in her mind. Remembered their encounter and its kindness, and let the peac.o.c.k's legacy in her embrace grew up healthily.

Even after Mingyue and company's back had disappeared from her view, the peac.o.c.k didn't move her gaze. She was looking forward their future, but she couldn't see their future. Satisfied with her last moment, she slowly closed her eyes and kept the smile on her face until the end.

[I have done what I can do and what I have to do. There was nothing to lament on.]

[The legacy was already in her hands. The ball of destiny has rolled to the world]

[Whether it would be a disaster or fortune, all is in her hand.]

[The last descendant of an ancient lineage.]

[I pray for your fortune.]

[May the spirit bless you.]

The peac.o.c.k fell into the peace as the peac.o.c.k closed its eyes.

And as her body lost the last light of the life, a howl resounded in the forest. No one knew who is it, but no one cared. From one howl, another howl resounded again. One by one and in the end, a howling symphony could be heard in the whole of the Cloudy Mist Forest.

They are not crying.

They are not mourning.

They are saying their goodbye.

A grand farewell for someone with strength and a big heart.

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Mingyue and company currently were running to the pointed direction by the feather that was given by the peac.o.c.k. Since the peac.o.c.k said that it was the time they have to go, Mingyue rushed Xiao Wu to go out of this forest as soon as possible.

[Sigh. . 'is it worth it', is it?] Mingyue muttered silently while looking at the beautiful green feather in her hand as the green feather was pointing in one direction.

[Even though I should have gotten used by this kind of event in my last life, I don't know why there is something stuffy in my c.h.e.s.t.]

[It feels like what I felt at that time, but it was different. . .]

[Unlike that time, my mind is very clear now. . .]

[Unlike that time, no tears flow on my face. . .]

[Is it because of farewell? Maybe. . .]

[Is it because she was smiling? Maybe. . .]

[Sigh. . .]

When the first time she arrived in this forest, her state of mind was disturbed by the fact of the broken friendship she had experienced. She felt heartache, the heart-wrenching pain, she was confused, she hated everything, and she doesn't wish to meet any other people. She feared to be betrayed, she feared to be disappointed again. She just wanted to be alone

But what the peac.o.c.k conveyed to Mingyue had changed her state of mind. Mingyue has grown in her mentality.

She was not a wounded little child anymore.

She was not lost in the dark.

Rather than hiding in the dark, she would rather search for the light she wishes.

[I was lost in the dark, but you cleared the darkness.]

[If I asked you 'is it worth it?']

[Maybe you would answer 'yes']

[That's why I won't hesitate anymore.]

Looking at the unconscious little black bird in my embrace, Mingyue gave him a name. "I was lost in the dark, but you cleared the darkness. Thanks to the darkness, I could find the light. Even though I am in the light, I won't leave those that were left in the darkness."

"Your name will be Ming. Ming of the word of 'dark'. You will guide the other to the light is not because you disdain the dark, but because you understand the darkness very well"

Mingyue smiled at the unconscious little black bird, Xiao Ming while infusing a small amount of Elemental. Xiao Ming only sleeps in my embrace. He never woke up before. Since the little bird condition was very weak, Mingyue didn't dare to disturb the Xiao Ming anymore and put him inside her clothes.

". . . Yueyue. Are you okay?" Xiao Wu asked while running straight to the front.

[Looks like she had been worrying me since we left the Academy.] Mingyue smiled while looking at the hard-working Xiao Wu.

Mingyue nodded her head. "Un. Thanks for your concern."

[No need to worry anymore.]

[I will remember her message.]

[Is it worth it?]

[If it is, then be content about it.]

[If it isn't, then just leave it be.]

Looking at the small feather, Mingyue smiled.

[Indeed. Exploring the world was a good choice.]

And finally, Mingyue and company came out of the forest.

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