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Inside the stone hall, as Bu spoke, the Three-Eyed Elder Statue's Third Eye burst forth with brilliance, gazing at him for a while before a voice slowly emerged.
"Human, I need you to attract more people to this place. No matter what methods you use, even if it means fabricating false information to deceive them into believing there are treasures here, as long as you can draw more attention to this place, I will cooperate with you. Furthermore, after that, not only will I lift the Heart Seal for you, but I will also grant you a great fortune."
"Fortune my foot," Bu Shuang narrowed his eyes, secretly scoffing at the words. He wouldn't believe a single word of what was said; as for any fortune, he estimated that once the task was completed, he would be the first to be dealt with. There was no need to mention the so-called Heart Seal.
"Senior, let's speak frankly. Although I may be foolish, I'm not without cunning. The benefits after accomplishing the task are completely nonsense. If you want me to do your bidding honestly, you must make me willing; otherwise, any threats..."
At this point, Bu shrugged and forced a relaxed smile. "From my perspective, if I were to accomplish this task for you, it would likely be the moment of my death. It's hard for me to easily entrust my life to someone else. Either let me die now or provide me with a tangible guarantee that shows me a chance of survival. Only then will I consider doing what you want; otherwise..."
"Otherwise you'd rather choose to die now?" Before Bu could finish his sentence, the Three-Eyed Elder Statue's ominous voice echoed again. Its golden vertical eye shone brighter than ever at that moment, and the cold glint in its gaze resembled an ancient glacier, sending chills deep into one's heart.
The temperature in the entire stone hall seemed to drop suddenly; a terrifying pressure made the air feel almost solidified. Although Bu's expression remained unchanged and he appeared fearless in the face of death, his heart was betraying him by beating increasingly violently.
Thump! Thump!
Each heartbeat sounded like a dance of life or perhaps an uncontrollable cry for survival in response to the looming threat of death.
"I'm very afraid of dying; no one is unafraid of death. But since we know that death is inevitable in the end, why not strive for a glimmer of hope for survival?" Taking a deep breath, Bu gradually relaxed the tension within him. At this moment, any trace of reverence or fear of death vanished completely, replaced by a sense of calm acceptance.
With a tranquil heart, what joy is there in life? What fear is there in death?
Bu's words were neither servile nor arrogant; his gaze was bright as he stared directly at the Three-Eyed Elder Statue. A feeling of unprecedented clarity filled him with fearlessness at this moment, just as he stood strong against any force like a gentle breeze sweeping across a vast expanse.
The Three-Eyed Elder Statue fell silent, and the immense pressure that filled the stone hall gradually weakened. In Bu, he saw a strength and resilience akin to a solitary pine standing proudly on a cliff. Perhaps the strong winds could strip away its leaves, and the heavy snow could bend its branches, but what the winds could not take away was its steadfast will, and what the snow could not bend was its unyielding spirit.
At this moment, even though Bu had grasped the Heart Seal from the Three-Eyed Elder Statue, it could not see through his inner world. Yet, even without clarity, this sense of grandeur and openness directly conveyed an answer.
Who in life does not face death? What is there to fear in death? If one is to be a prisoner or a servant, it is better to die and gain freedom.
"You are quite remarkable. I never expected that after so many years of slumber, I would encounter such an interesting young man like you. To be able to understand one's true self and have clear thoughts is commendable."
A cold and oppressive voice echoed within the hall. The Three-Eyed Elder Statue gazed at Bu, its rigid face showing a hint of change, becoming less stiff and slightly softer.
"I can offer you a chance at life. Whether you can seize this opportunity and escape from my grasp depends on your own potential and fortune. You may not trust my promise, and indeed, your suspicion is not unfounded. After you fulfill my request, I will kill you or turn you into a Heart Slave.
Now that you wish to struggle, I grant you the right to fight for your life, allowing you to willingly work for me."
At this point, the Third Eye of the Three-Eyed Elder Statue suddenly emitted a burst of Dark Radiance. This Dark Radiance was thick as water, enveloping the entire golden pupil of the Three-Eyed Elder Statue, making the Third Eye appear pitch black at that moment—no whites, no pupils—only an abyss of darkness that seemed to devour everything.
The dark eye seemed to absorb all light. Bu felt his mind buzzing as his gaze uncontrollably drew toward that darkness. In a daze, an enigmatic sensation arose from deep within him; strange seal runes appeared in his mind alongside the cold words of the Three-Eyed Elder Statue.
"I will now impart to you the Heart Seal technique, giving you an opportunity to control your own fate.
This Heart Seal technique is one of my early adventures—a legacy left by a powerful being from ancient times. After obtaining this inheritance, I cultivated it for over ten years until mastering it completely after more than a hundred years. Once the Heart Seal is planted, it creates a cause-and-effect bond that no one can unravel; only those proficient in the Heart Seal technique can resolve this bond.
Now that I pass this technique to you, I believe you understand my meaning: your life is now in your own hands. If you cannot use the Heart Seal to save yourself, then ultimately, the result will not change!"
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