All Chapters of Being sold To The Highest Bidder: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

A sensation of weightlessness overtook Elara as she plummeted through the darkness. Panic gnawed at the edges of her mind, but she fought to remain calm, drawing on every ounce of her training and resolve. The air around her felt thick and damp, and distant echoes of whispered voices filled her ears.Suddenly, her descent slowed, and she found herself floating in a vast, underground cavern. Luminescent crystals dotted the walls, casting a soft, ethereal glow. Beneath her, a serene pool of shimmering water reflected the radiant light. Elara managed to orient herself and gently descended onto the edge of the pool."Where am I?" she whispered to herself."You are in the heart of the temple, the Abyss of Reflection," a soft voice replied, echoing throughout the cavern.Elara spun around, searching for the source. "Who are you?"A silhouette emerged from the shadows, the shape of a woman draped in flowing robes, her face obscured by a veil of shimmering mist. "I am the Guardian of this rea

Rhys glanced around, trying to make sense of the surreal landscape. "This is impossible," he whispered, gripping his blades tightly.Liora took a shaky step forward, her spellbook clutched to her chest. The energy emanating from the city felt unlike anything she had ever encountered. "It's like magic, but... different. More ancient."Elara's eyes darted around, trying to find any recognizable landmark. "Where are we? This doesn't look like any part of the realms I've ever seen."Darius, still reeling from the dragon's abrupt departure, muttered, "Maybe we're not in our realm at all. Maybe that creature sent us somewhere... else."A soft humming sound caught their attention. Turning towards it, they saw a floating platform slowly descending towards them. Standing atop it was a figure, draped in shimmering robes, with a tall staff emitting a gentle glow.The platform touched down, and the figure stepped off, approaching them with measured steps. "Welcome, travelers," the figure intoned,

The vast void beneath them churned menacingly as the shadowy hand, its fingers elongated like sinister tendrils, continued to climb higher, inching towards the floating platform. The very essence of the darkness seemed to drain the warmth around them, sending shivers down their spines.Elara, her eyes widened in horror, cried out, "What is that?!"The Celestial Being's gaze remained fixed on the approaching danger. "That," it said with a heavy voice, "is the Voidwalker, an ancient entity that feeds on the life force of the cosmos."Liora, clutching her navigation device, quickly asked, "Is there any way to repel it or send it back?"The Celestial Being paused for a moment, then responded, "There is one way. The mirror in Orion's possession holds the power to repel the Voidwalker. But the process is not simple, and it requires a unity of purpose and intent among you."Orion, tightly holding the mirror, nodded determinedly. "Tell us what to do.""You must recite the Celestial Oath, a ch

The black mist coiled and undulated, gradually enveloping the ruins like a serpent constricting its prey. The once silent night was now filled with murmurs and whispers, voices from a time long forgotten. The ruins, bathed in the chilling glow of the mist, took on an eerie life of their own.Liora, her heart pounding loudly in her ears, clutched the stone tablet tighter. "Orion, we need to find out what this means. This isn't just some guardian's trick. This is a warning, a countdown to something terrible."Orion nodded, his gaze fixated on the ever-growing mist. "These ruins are ancient, but they're not just a pile of stones. They were built for a purpose, and I fear that the prophecy isn't just pointing to an event but to a location. We might be standing right on top of it."A gust of wind blew, carrying with it soft, haunting whispers. Words formed, echoing around them, "Seek the heart, mend the part..."Liora strained her ears, trying to catch more of the elusive voices. "Did you

The portal's vastness dwarfed the trio, its swirling colors shimmering and beckoning them to step inside. Each of them could feel the weight of the prophecy, the words etching themselves deep into their minds.Caelum was the first to speak, trying to lighten the mood. "Well, that wasn't ominous at all, was it?"Liora frowned, her fingers tracing the now still pages of the Celestial Codex. "This isn't a jest, Caelum. We have to understand the meaning behind this prophecy if we're to navigate the trials ahead."Aria took a deep breath, her eyes fixed on the portal. "The question is, who among us will falter? Who will betray? And who... who will choose to fade away?""Does it matter?" Caelum replied, a hint of bitterness in his voice. "If we start doubting each other now, we've already lost."Liora placed a hand on his arm. "But we need to be prepared. If there's even a chance the prophecy is about us, we need to be vigilant."Aria nodded, her blue eyes sparkling with determination. "Lio