The Universe Around Us

Chapter 8

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The next day after Dong Hua revealed to Mo Yuan about his involvement with the moonstone crystal, they first decided to do individual research about any records written about the said magical artifact.

The former emperor busied himself skimming through the scrolls he collected for the past hundreds of thousands of years. However, despite the amounts of collections he had, he did not find anything helpful that can give them a better explanation on why the crystal shattered on its own and what unknown consequences it potentially caused.

On the other side, the God of War also did his research when he inspected the location where the artifact was stored. He talked to the few immortals at the Ministry of Mysteries and asked them questions that could give him a better picture of the situation.

The immortals he spoke to did not mention anything peculiar days before the incident. The one in charge was also confused at the unexpected turn of events since everything was ordinary.

Then on the next day, Mo Yuan and Dong Hua discussed inside the study room of Taichen Palace the information they obtained from the individual research they conducted. When Mo Yuan told Dong Hua that the artifact did not show any signs of strange activities, the latter frowned.

"That is indeed strange because even Dong Huang Bell showed signs that something was going to happen to it weeks before. It is surely not an ordinary situation." Dong Hua commented, a contemplating look on his face.

Mo Yuan nodded in agreement since he also knew about the activities involving the artifact that he created. Then again, he once failed to notice that Qing Cang tied his soul to the bell which led to the catastrophic event that happened four years ago. "The Dong Huang Bell itself wasn't perfect since there were instances where I wasn't aware of the activities inside it. It could also be similar to this situation."

Dong Hua understood what he meant. "A possibility." He said.

Silence blanketed them as their minds wandered off in search of ideas that could potentially help their situation. Mo Yuan then recalled that Dong Hua mentioned a spirit that once lived in the magical artifact. "Dong Hua, you said two days ago that a spirit that was a part of Zu Ti's power lived inside the crystal. Now that the crystal broke, where could it have gone?"

The other god's eyes slightly widened at the question. He froze for a few seconds at the realization that it could have gone somewhere and potentially caused problems to the other immortals. "Have you done a soul searching spell in the area? It could have hidden somewhere in the other artifacts inside the ministry."

Mo Yuan shook his head. "Now that you've said it, it might be ideal that we both pay the ministry a visit to check where the spirit could be."

Dong Hua nodded. "Then it's best if we leave now."

It was already 10 PM that night, and there were only a few immortals left inside the ministry. When they saw the arrival of the two High Gods, they instantly approached them to offer their assistance. However, Mo Yuan kindly rejected their help for now but told them that it might be needed if they discover something different from what they hoped.

Then, only Mo Yuan and Dong Hua were left inside the chamber where the crystal was stored. Mo Yuan cast a soul-searching spell that went around the room first. When it did not find anything, the dragonfly-like light that was part of the charm went out of the room to scan the whole building of the ministry.

When the small light returned, both gods let out a soft sigh. "It seemed like what we're looking for is not here." Mo Yuan said.

Dong Hua gave the area a scan. "Let's go back to my study." They then vanished in thin air and were back in Taichen Palace.