A blue beam shot out of the orb, transforming into strands of lightning that coiled around Yu Nan. The strands intensified, covering Yu Nan entirely, before converging to form a path leading behind the orb.
The figure spoke, "Follow the path that has been set for you."
Then, turning to the others, it said, "Let the next one step forward."
As soon as the group affirmed the instruction, Yu Nan followed the designated path.
As for the others, Yi Lao stepped forward this time and placed his hand on the orb. However, it didn't glow as brightly as it had for Yu Nan; instead, it took 20 seconds to emit a black light.
Unlike Yu Nan, no light emerged from the orb. Instead, the image of a sword formed within the glass sphere.
Amidst the silence and stillness, the sword inside the orb suddenly morphed into a shadow that shaped a path.
Without any further words from the figure, Yi Lao followed his shadowy path until he disappeared from sight.
The shadow then spoke, "Next."
Now, only Yue Mo, Yun Li, and Yao Yao remained.
None of them moved. Unlike Yu Nan and Yi Lao, who had lived long lives, Yun Li and Yao Yao were in their twenties, while Yue Mo was considered a sickly child.
After a moment of silence, the figure spoke, "If you don't move on your own, I will choose for you."
"You, the one who cannot walk, step forward."
Upon hearing this, Yue Mo, with some fear and hesitation, floated toward the orb.
He placed his hand on the glass orb, and after 15 seconds, a faint white light emerged, forming a path directly without wrapping around him. Calmly, Yue Mo followed his path.
The figure then gestured for Yun Li to step forward.
Yun Li stepped forward, placed his hand on the orb, and, similar to Yi Lao, the image of a spear appeared inside the orb. It then transformed into a shadow shaping a path, which Yun Li quietly followed.
"Hurry up, you're the last," the figure said.
Yao Yao approached with a mix of nervousness and anticipation.
After all, who wouldn't dream of fulfilling their ambition? Now that she had the chance, she wouldn't waste it.
As soon as her hand touched the orb, flames burst out from it, surrounding her, before forming a fiery path for her to walk.
She walked along the path for a while until she reached an area with two doors: one red and the other white.
She felt a strange pull toward the red door and walked toward it. With a slight push, the door opened and pulled her in.
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A Few Minutes Earlier
After following his path, Yu Nan reached his destination: the doors.
He looked at the doors skeptically. There were supposed to be five doors, so why were there six?
However, he didn't dwell on the thought and followed his path, entering a blue door.
Yi Lao came next and, like Yao Yao, gravitated toward the door that attracted him. His choice was a black door.
Then came Yue Mo.
He was drawn to the white door, but as he approached, something strange happened. He felt a strong allure and pull from the purple door.
When he stopped to think about which door to choose, he suddenly collapsed.
No matter how hard he tried with the orb, nothing happened.
Suddenly, he was lifted and swiftly pulled toward the purple door by an intense force, entering it.
Next came Yun Li, who calmly walked toward a gray door and entered.
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After Being Pulled by the Purple Door
Yue Mo entered the purple door and found himself in a dark space.
Suddenly, the darkness transformed into a beautiful garden.
In the center of the garden was a table with two chairs. Seated on one of them was a stunning woman.
She raised her hand, and Yue Mo was lifted and placed on the chair opposite her.
As he sat, Yue Mo finally had a moment to think and look around.
The garden didn't captivate him as much as the woman did.
She had long black hair contrasting with her pale white skin. Her red attire accentuated her complexion. However, the most striking features were her red eyes and lips.
The woman spoke, "Are you done?"
Yue Mo replied, "Excuse me, but wasn't there supposed to be an inheritance behind the door?"
The woman laughed, "Haha, don't worry, dear. Yes, there is an inheritance, but to obtain it, you must understand its conditions."
"The inheritance here is a contract between two parties. Once you form the contract, there is no turning back. Do you understand?"
Yue Mo looked at her deeply in thought, 'As if I have a choice.'
"I agree. But what will I do?"
The woman explained, "You won't have to do much, but let me explain what will happen first."
"The contract will be between you and me. You will act as the host."
"Though, perhaps, 'host' isn't entirely accurate. Simply put, my soul will merge with yours, and we'll become two souls in one form."
"Alright, that's enough explanation for now. Come to my side."
After hearing her explanation, Yue Mo was suddenly lifted and brought to her side.
And...
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