Chapter 2: A Strange Encounter in the Lake

The continuously rotating center of the dual poles subtly emitted numerous incredible images, which kept flickering in He Yiming's mind.

Gently, as if cradling a priceless treasure, and as if holding one's own life, this thing was grasped firmly.

This is a beautiful world, filled with countless exotic flowers and plants, where the primeval forests are brimming with vibrant vitality. He felt the powerful life force of the entire world continuously being unleashed.

This is not a spiritual emptiness, but a true ... . ... emptiness

In an endless cycle, it seems that each disappearance and reappearance is a form of reincarnation. With each cycle experienced, the power of light grows stronger, ultimately overcoming the darkness, suddenly illuminating everything and enveloping all within its brilliance

Not only that, He Yiming also felt a wave of suffocation, as if a bomb had been placed in his chest, ready to explode at any moment

Without worries, without sadness, without joy, and without laughter, everything is absent. He is like a fetus in the amniotic fluid, thoroughly experiencing the meaning of the word "emptiness"

At this moment, he seemed to have soared into the high sky, standing at an altitude of tens of thousands of meters, feeling the scorching wrath of the sun and the fierce, immense gale. He seemed to have descended into the deep sea, witnessing the incredible beauty of the ocean floor, while also experiencing the terror of towering waves reaching heights of over one hundred meters.

The entire white world suddenly became dim, with every corner of the sky flickering with immense and unimaginable lightning, as if these lightning bolts were endless and inexhaustible

After a long while, He Yiming finally relaxed. He let out a loud sneeze, his body shuddered, and then he swiftly swam towards the lake shore

He Yi Ming suddenly shivered, as he unexpectedly regained control over his body.

Gradually, He Yiming drew closer to this strange light

The chill invaded every corner of He Yiming's body, reminding him that he was not in a very pleasant situation at this moment. Turning his head, he saw water all around; it turned out that he had unknowingly entered the icy lake.

In the blink of an eye, his figure continuously rose, and the entire world seemed to be beneath his feet

He Yiming's spirit seemed to awaken at that moment, as if he were an observer, staring blankly at this strange transformation. For someone as young as he was, he could not comprehend what these changes represented. The only thing he could be certain of was that he seemed to have encountered something extraordinary

Perhaps it was due to the instinct for survival that He Yiming's arms began to move naturally, and his body suddenly shot up towards the surface of the lake like a swift fish

Above the surface of the lake, strange colors flickered in and out of view, gradually sinking down into the water at the heart of the lake

Looking back at the dark lake, he was filled with fear. In his memory, he only recalled washing clothes by the lake and seeing a mysterious and strange light. After that, everything became completely unclear to him; he only vaguely remembered witnessing many bizarre and incredible scenes.

He did not notice that at this moment, his swimming ability seemed to have undergone a transformative change. With just a gentle stretch of his long arms, he exaggeratedly shot up from near the bottom of the lake to the surface.

In this state of confusion and uncertainty, He Yiming did not realize that his feet had already stepped into the lake one after another, and that his entire body was slowly entering as well

He Yi Ming's head emerged from the surface of the lake, greedily inhaling the fresh air. A feeling arose that could only be experienced by someone on the verge of drowning, making him cherish the air of this moment all the more, as if he wanted to exhaust a lifetime's worth of breaths today.

This is a mass of light, a light that seems to possess no substance; however, when He Yiming's hands made contact with this light, countless incomprehensible images and sounds immediately flooded his mind

Suddenly, a mass of white mist surged forth from every corner of this world, and in an instant, everything became still; the entire world transformed into a completely frozen realm. He even beheld beautiful flowers that had been frozen, resembling ice sculptures crafted by the finest artisans.

The closer he got to this place, the more he could feel the intense attraction of this thing, just like a child seeing candy or a young man encountering a beautiful woman in the nude, He Yiming found himself utterly incapable of any resistance

When light seems to have blossomed eternally, darkness appears to realize that it can no longer extinguish the light. However, it does not depart; instead, it tightly intertwines with the light, ultimately resulting in the formation of a peculiar entity composed of two distinctly opposing forces

This is a cry from instinct, although it has not been voiced aloud, it is already echoing within the heart time and again

Call ... ... ''

These scenes are so vivid, yet he knows that they are merely an illusion. For if these scenes were real, he would not be alive standing here at this moment.

Suddenly, a tremendous sound of thunder descended from the sky

He Yi Ming's heart immediately filled with panic. Although his physique was much stronger than that of ordinary peers, he was still just a thirteen-year-old child. Suddenly appearing inexplicably in the lake, it was utterly impossible for him not to be flustered.

For some unknown reason, a thought suddenly arose in his heart, which was the desire to encounter this light, no matter what.

Just as he was left speechless, it seemed he had arrived deep within the Earth's core, where he encountered countless peculiar and strange ores, and he was intimately familiar with each type of ore. In the next moment, he plunged directly into the magma beneath the surface, where the swirling red splashes were capable of melting everything, nearly causing him to be terrified beyond measure

With a turn, He Yiming fled towards the other direction of Hejia Village at a speed reminiscent of a hasty escape, while the lake had already left a significant shadow in his heart

This is the most primordial light, within which resides the original source of power

It was a peculiar color, and He Yiming was unable to identify what color it actually was

However, light soon reappeared, and that bright radiance dispelled the darkness, revealing everything in its entirety

He extended his hand, gently reaching towards the strange light.

After looking at the wet clothes on m.hetushu.com, He Yiming realized that it would be impossible to dry them in a short time. Moreover, this place was filled with the eerie, and he truly did not dare to stay any longer.

He Yi Ming was filled with immense shock; if there were even the slightest possibility, he would have longed to withdraw from this environment. However, at this moment, he seemed to be trapped, unable to leave no matter what.

It is unclear how much time has passed, but a glimmer of light appears in the air, as if it is the first ray of sunlight rising from the horizon, born from this endless "void"

The first scene that appeared was an empty expanse. In that place, everything was void, and all that remained was emptiness; he himself even developed a sense of the emptiness of all things.

Moments later, he arrived at the lakeshore, placed both hands on the bank, and immediately performed a somersault, nimbly leaping up.

He slightly opened his mouth, wanting to shout, but no sound came out. He stretched out his arm, trying to touch the light in the lake, only to realize that the distance was indeed too far.

Then, light vanished, reappeared, vanished again, and reappeared

A massive bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, striking the frozen expanse of the earth, reducing everything to a pile of debris

Everything before him began to sway, and the entire world slowly shattered before his eyes

A tremendous sound seemed to resonate in his mind, and his spirit was instantly absorbed without any resistance.

With one step forward, He Yiming's foot had already submerged into the lake water. The icy water of the night soaked his pant leg and enveloped his calf, swiftly drawing away the warmth from his leg with its chilling touch. Under normal circumstances, He Yiming would have jumped back in shock and sought refuge in the library, but at this moment, he seemed almost oblivious, as his other foot soon followed into the lake.

The enormous lightning danced across the sky, and He Yiming's soul and spirit were likewise swayed unpredictably

He Yiming's swimming skills were developed in this lake. Every summer since childhood, he has been practicing here, learning through trial and error. Although he is not at the top level, swimming a distance poses no problem for him.

He Yi Ming did not hesitate to extend his hand, firmly grasping the beam of light, as if his body and mind had completely merged with this beam of light

In a flash, he left behind the beautiful yet terrifying underground world that he could never forget. Arriving in a canyon, he looked up and saw the boundless towering peaks. Standing beneath the high summit, he felt as small as a speck of dust.

At this moment, in this frozen world, even his spirit and consciousness seem to be frozen and unable to move.

However, this ray of light did not come into existence smoothly; after it was suddenly illuminated, it abruptly dimmed, and the entire world once again fell into that boundless darkness

This is merely a small lake, and upon seeing this strange light, the fish and shrimp inside immediately scattered in all directions. Only He Yiming seemed to be in a daze as he slowly swam towards this peculiar hue.

Finally, at the moment when a lightning bolt struck before him, He Yiming saw a sudden flash of light appear before him

In He Yiming's mind, it seemed as if there was an additional yin-yang duality of the Bagua diagram, especially at the center of the duality, which was continuously rotating, as if it wanted to absorb everything into itself