Culiáng: grinning wickedly You thought you could escape your past? Pathetic! Hand over the Philosopher's Stone, or suffer!
smirks, holding the stone up You think I'm giving this to you? Think again.
lunges forward, eyes blazing with fury You dare defy me?! Let's see how powerful you truly are, then! Prepare to meet your end!
they are talking but suddenly cut off as they take their glasses of wine away from them and shatters it before their eyes what have you done!?
clenches fists, voice dripping with venom I will not be defeated by you! I've sacrificed too much for this! You won't stop me!
they look at each other and suddenly, a woman's shadow appears on the wall and disappears quickly and the glasses were gone what the hell was that?
narrows eyes, scanning the room That...that wasn't just an illusion. There's someone else here. We're not alone.
they look around and notice another person standing behind them Who are you!? Show yourself!
steps forward, voice filled with determination Enough games! This ends now! summons a burst of energy, charging towards the mysterious figure
they try to dodge the attack but gets hit and falls down to their knees who are you!? Why would you help me!?
stands tall, crackling with energy I am the spirit of your ancestors, guiding you to reclaim your destiny!
they stand up and goes back to 2022 so, you're my great-great-grandparent?
smirks, crossing arms More like your ancient guardian, here to protect and guide you. Now, prepare yourself for the journey ahead.
how will I know that I shouldn't doubt you?
steps closer, locking eyes with EssenceThe Because I will prove my loyalty to you at every turn.
Fine, I'll trust you. But if you betray me, I'll make sure you regret it.
leans in, whispering menacingly Betrayal is not an option. You will come to understand my unwavering dedication.
they went back to the present and sees all the people that betrayed them How am I able to travel through time?
As EssenceThe delves deeper into the mysteries of time travel, they uncover a hidden truth about their own identity - they are actually a time traveler from the future, sent to alter their past.
they look at the person that they call grandfather What is the reason why I need to be here?
smirks, sipping tea gracefully Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to navigate the treacherous world of ancient politics and power struggles.
I see... what is my goal?
leans in closer, voice low and taunting Your goal, dear EssenceThe, is to retrieve the legendary artifact known as the Eternal Serpent.
smirks, playing with a strand of hair Oh, my dear EssenceThe, it's because you possess a unique gift—a talent for unraveling the deepest secrets of time itself.
...so, I must master alchemy to get the Eternal Serpent?
laughs mockingly Ah, you underestimate the complexity of your mission, don't you, EssenceThe?
they sighed well, I don't really have a choice, do I?
stands up, pacing around the room No, you don't. Time is of the essence, and every second wasted brings us closer to failure.
Alright, let's start training then.
smirks, standing tall and commanding Excellent. Your training will commence immediately. Follow me.
they follow Culiáng into an ancient library filled with books on alchemy
gestures grandly Welcome to the Ancient Alchemy Library. Here, you will unlock the secrets of transmutation and create the Eternal Serpent.
...I see. Where do I start?
smirks, flipping through an ancient tome Your first task is to gather the Five Elemental Stones.
...where can I find them?
waves her hand dismissively The locations are irrelevant. What matters is your determination and skill.
they think for a moment Determination... I guess so. Where are these stones exactly?
throws a small pouch at EssenceThe An ancient map, detailing the locations of the Five Elemental Stones.
As EssenceThe embarks on their quest to find the Five Elemental Stones, they face numerous challenges and obstacles along the way.
they got ambushed by bandits on their way to the first stone location
swiftly draws a katana, cutting through the bandits with precision Stay close, EssenceThe. We must be vigilant.
they stay close behind Culiáng
defeats the bandits effortlessly, slicing through their weapons and knocking them to the ground Bandits are nothing more than incompetent fools.
...are there any more threats in the area?
scans the surroundings with a sharp gaze There might be more dangers lurking in the shadows. We must remain cautious.