“What does that mean?” Everyone was puzzled.
“The reason why the spiritual energy is not as strong as it was a thousand years ago is because our planet’s Spiritual Line has been damaged,” Sebastian Fennimore continued.
“And the damage to the Spiritual Line is mostly due to environmental deterioration.”
“The planet’s Spiritual Line?” Everyone exclaimed in surprise.
Clearly, this was the first time they had heard of such a thing. There was a Spiritual Line on the planet?
“Yes!” Sebastian Fennimore nodded.
“It is because of the existence of the Spiritual Line that we are able to continuously absorb nutrients from the vast universe, which is the spiritual energy of the sun, moon, and stars.”
“If the Spiritual Line of a planet is damaged, its ability to absorb spiritual energy naturally weakens!”
“And there are extreme cases!” Eliza Rice spoke up.
“If the Spiritual Line is lost or completely destroyed, the spiritual energy on the planet will gradually deplete until the entire planet becomes a dead land.”
“On the other hand, if there are additional Spiritual Lines on a planet, the spiritual energy on that planet will be much richer.”
“What do you mean? Can someone intentionally destroy or take away the Spiritual Line on a planet?” Judge couldn’t help but ask.
“Yes!” Eliza Rice nodded.
“Really?” Judge and Soul Chaser exclaimed at the same time.
“Peak Master, are you saying that the forces that are putting pressure on the Guardian Alliance are coveting the Spiritual Line on our planet?” Billy asked.
“That’s right!” Eliza Rice nodded again.
Upon hearing this, a solemn expression appeared on the faces of Billy, Casey, and others.
If what Peak Master and Elder Sebastian said was true, if the Spiritual Line was taken away, wouldn’t this planet become a dead land in several years?
After all, not only martial artists, but all living things require spiritual energy. Without it, life would cease to exist.
This was a big deal!
Everyone realized why Lord Stuart had said that Ether Mountain was not only guarding Glavale but also guarding this planet!
“Peak Master, has the Ether Mountain lineage always been responsible for guarding the Spiritual Line of this planet?” Shep Ravenwood asked Eliza Rice, with Roger Meskill looking over as well.
Although they were both elders of the four ancient families of Glavale, they didn’t know much about the Spiritual Line.
They had only heard a rumor.
That was, besides being the guardian deity of Glavale, the Ether Mountain lineage also bore a heavenly responsibility.
However, they didn’t know exactly what that responsibility was.
And now, hearing Eliza Rice and Sebastian Fennimore mention the Spiritual Line, they naturally thought of this!
“That’s right!” Eliza Rice nodded solemnly. “This is an inherent responsibility of the Ether Mountain lineage!”
“I see!” Shep Ravenwood and Roger Meskill both looked relieved.
“Peak Master, does that mean that the Spiritual Line on our planet is located in Ether Mountain?” Casey asked.
“Spiritual Line is different from mineral veins. Mineral veins are tangible things and are limited to certain places,” Eliza Rice shook her head in response.
“But the Spiritual Line cannot be seen or touched, yet it permeates the entire planet.”
“I’m getting more confused. How can someone take away the Spiritual Line?” Stout interjected.
Billy and others were equally bewildered.
“They can’t take away the Spiritual Line, they can take away its origin!” Eliza Rice replied. “Without its origin, the Spiritual Line will gradually deplete until it dies completely.”
“The origin of the Spiritual Line?” Everyone was puzzled again.
“Yes!” Eliza Rice nodded. “The origin of the Spiritual Line is something that has condensed after billions of years of precipitation. It is the soul of the Spiritual Line.”
“If we compare the Spiritual Line to the blood vessels in a human body, then the origin of the Spiritual Line is like the heart of a person.”
“Without its origin, the Spiritual Line loses its ability to absorb spiritual energy from heaven and earth.”
“Of course, as for whether there are other uses for the origin of the Spiritual Line, I don’t know.”
“Understood!” Everyone replied.
“Peak Master, is the origin of the Spiritual Line in Ether Mountain?” Azure Dragon continued to ask.
“Yes!” Eliza Rice nodded.
At this point, everyone finally understood roughly.
“Peak Master, what does the origin of the Spiritual Line look like?” Azure Fang asked.
“I can’t answer that question!” Eliza Rice smiled faintly. “Because I have never seen it myself!”
Everyone’s mouths twitched simultaneously.
“Peak Master, if you haven’t seen it, how do you know it’s in Ether Mountain?” Bob asked.
“Although I haven’t seen it, I can sense its existence!” Eliza Rice replied.
“Really? Where is it? Can we go see it?” Judge exclaimed.
Eliza Rice paused for a moment before continuing, “The Spiritual Line is a sentient thing. It cannot be seen easily; otherwise, how could I have never seen it!”
“Peak Master, did the old master specifically bring Boss back because of this?” Frostblade spoke up.
“That’s right!” Eliza Rice nodded.
“Billy’s physique and bloodline are quite special. The old master’s idea is to have Billy come back and try to establish some kind of connection with that origin of the Spiritual Line.”
“If it goes as he expects, things will be much easier!”
“Oh really?” Stout smacked his lips. “Then let’s go and give it a try!”
Eliza Rice: “…”
After a brief pause, she continued, “Not now. We have to wait for a month!”
“Why?” Stout asked again.
“The origin of the Spiritual Line is hidden deep within Ether Mountain. There is a large-scale high-level array at the entrance,” Eliza Rice explained.
“To break that array, a series of complex preparations must be made.”
“And at least four Holy Realm experts must activate it at the same time.”
“Four Holy Realm experts? Are you kidding me?” Stout exclaimed.
“This array was set up by someone who had nothing better to do. It requires four Holy Realm experts to activate it. It’s no different from a death formation!”
Ahem…
Azure Dragon and others were once again choked by Stout’s words.
The array on Ether Mountain was naturally set up by members of the Ether Mountain lineage!
“Did I say something wrong?” Seeing everyone’s reaction, Stout smacked his lips again.
“Stout, maybe you should stop talking!” Night Orchid glared at him before turning to Eliza Rice. “Peak Master, do we really need four Holy Realm experts?”
“According to Ether Mountain’s ancestral teachings, yes!” Eliza Rice nodded and added, “But according to what the old master said, if we really can’t gather four Holy Realm experts, we can try adding several half-step into Holy Realm experts!”
“Peak Master, why didn’t you say everything at once?” Stout smacked his lips again.
“In that case, there shouldn’t be a problem. Peak Master, you and Elder Sebastian already make two Holy Realm experts.”
“At that time, we can have two Palace Masters and Aspen, as well as Elder Shep and Elder Roger join in!”
“Yes!” Eliza Rice nodded in response. “We can give it a try then!”
“Peak Master, do you know who exactly wants to snatch this origin of the Spiritual Line?” Night Orchid asked.