When Jacob read all the information about the Astral Lightseed, he was floored before his eyes flared with ecstasy because this innate aspect, Astral Transcendence, was simply too powerful because of its affinity for space and light elents.
Jacob had never thought he would gain such an aspect from the Path of Legend. This made him wonder if there were other treasures like Astral Lightseed that also granted innate aspects like the Astral Transcendence.
Furthermore, unlike Immortika, the details about this innate aspect were far clearer, and he also learned new things about aspects, such as how they can be strengthened by comprehending the related laws to these aspects.
Now, Jacob wondered if the Eyes of Judge and Fighting Giant Spirit or even the Fluid Acceleration would follow the sa principles. Still, he knew this would take ti, and he didn't have it at this mont.
As he stowed away the Astral Lightseed, the Tower's voice rang again. "The Third Reward: An Ascension Permit has been given!"
At this mont, another violet-golden ring with a mysterious golden glyph carved on the surface appeared in front of Jacob. It was another Ascension Permit, and now he had two of them!
Jacob took the Ascension Permit without hesitation and waited for the final reward. The tower didn't disappoint him as its voice rang again,
"The Wisp of Leo has acknowledged you!
"The hidden condition has been t! "You already have the Legendary Master Key; please take it out!"
'This is different…' Jacob was surprised a little. He was expecting the tower to give him the Legendary Key of Leo like he had the Legendary Key of Taurus, but that didn't seem to be the case.
Still, he didn't waste ti and took out the 'Legendary Master Key.' The next mont, the key suddenly flew away from his grip, and he didn't stop it either, but he observed closely.
The next mont, above his Legendary Master Key, another Legendary Key appeared; it was the Legendary Key of Leo shining in a white ethereal glow.
The mont those two keys appeared, an invisible attraction force surfaced, and both keys suddenly collapsed together before a small shockwave spread and a blinding dark light enveloped them.
When the light disappeared, there was only a single legendary key—exactly the Legendary Master Key that Jacob had before. But sothing had changed on its surface. The symbol of Leo was no longer gray; it was now replaced with the glowing image of a white lion, just like Taurus!
'Did the Legendary Master Key absorb the Legendary Key of Leo?' Jacob thought as the new Legendary Master Key floated towards him, and he looked at it closely. Although Leo's symbol was now awake, he didn't sense any changes and stowed it away as well.
The next mont, Jacob's vision shifted abruptly, but he didn't panic because he was expecting it since it had also happened in the Tower of Taurus.
The next mont, Jacob found himself in the empty clearing. He had appeared outside the Tower of Leo, and since the trial was over, the tower had vanished, just like the Tower of Taurus. Now, he was in the middle of the Solar Bastion!
Looking at the phenonal landscape, Jacob wasn't happy at all. His eyes flickered with a hint of coldness and internal conflict.
"Cursed Immortality! Tell , what happened when I said your na back there?" Jacob directly questioned without beating around the bush since the mont he discovered he was feeling extrely uneasy.
Despite getting the Astral Lightseed, his joy was short-lived, and his attention was again drawn to this matter.
"Hah, here we go again. Did you forget once I told you that there are so entities with nas that can't be spoken out loud, or they will instantly know, and even thinking about them can alert them? Hehehe, so now you tell , what happened?" Immortika playfully asked, clearly unfazed by Jacob's question, and it even seed to be enjoying it.
Jacob's eyes flickered with a hint of realization as he knew what Immortika was implying, "I know you're one of those entities since you've warned about when I was suspecting a Universal Godly Scripture behind that event. However, this still didn't explain why my words turned into gibberish, and not only that, my words were just like Taurus and Leo's.
"After all, since you are with , and I've willingly spoken your na, I shouldn't have a problem uttering it just like I've always done, and even now, I speak your na out loud. But did it turn into gibberish that ti? It didn't make any sense!" Jacob sounded extrely frustrated and exasperated.
"Hahahaha… what a silly thing to ask. Speaking my na alone and speaking it in soone else's presence are two vastly different concepts. Still, since you've already discovered it and know you won't let this go, I'll clear up your confusion.
"You see, our nas held special aning; they are our identities, and without a na, you are nobody. Nas can shape how we perceive ourselves. For example, unique nas may cause soone to feel more distinctive or set apart, while common nas might contribute to feelings of blending into a society. People often grow into the anings of their nas, developing characteristics associated with them.
"Your na also influences the way others perceive you. Certain nas might evoke stereotypes, cultural associations, or historical references. For example, a na associated with nobility might evoke respect, while a more unconventional na might suggest creativity or non-conformity.
"Being given a na by soone else can reflect power dynamics, identity within a world, or one's role in a relationship. Nas hold authority, and soone else's renaming can represent a transformation or new identity. "Not only that, but in many races and cultures, nas are given with specific anings, often linked to ancestry, desired traits, or the ti of birth. For example, in so races' traditions, like Elves, Giants, and Fairies, nas are chosen to reflect virtues, strength, or divine blessings. In others, they might reflect the natural world, spiritual beliefs, or historical events.
"So races believe that nas carry spiritual weight or power. In dark being societies, it is believed that knowing soone's true na gives you power over them.
"But it isn't a farce in Zodiac Plains; there exist 'Taboo Nas' — those that shouldn't be spoken aloud! A Taboo Na is a true na that represents the essence or soul of a person or being that transcends the concept of reality or at least that can affect reality itself, in other words, the Universe!
"These are Taboo Entities, and you will beco one once you reach a certain level of strength, and your very existence can affect the Universe. There aren't many Taboo Entities in existence, but you should know that we, the Universal Godly Scriptures, are the highest-rank Taboo Entities, but we are not the only ones with Taboo/True Nas.
"Lastly, only a Taboo Entity can speak the other Taboo Entity's true na without any precautions, while others can't because the Universe protects these nas just like the Taboo Entities protect the Universe and its secrets!
"That's why you failed when you tried to speak my na in front of Wisp of Leo. While Wisp of Leo might be only a wisp of its true self, it is also a Taboo Entity with a True Na, and its words hold the power of the Universe, so you naturally won't understand them either.
"There are even more complex truths and rules about the true nas and how one will acquire them, but as I said, you are too far away from it, and you'll know these secrets when the accurate ti arrives. So, stop dwelling on these things. They will only restrict your growth and might get you killed!"
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