Awakening
Under the anticipating gaze of the old man, the white cocoon surrounding Zhao Yun started cracking. This scene can perfectly be described by breaking apart the cocoon and flying as a butterfly. The process was long and slow. It took roughly half a day for the cracks to spread throughout the cocoon. When the entire cocoon was cracked a brilliant white light spread from within and a primal aura emerged. The aura was as that of a supreme sovereign standing high and above overlooking all creation from above. It was not domineering as that of a tyrant nor majestic as of the emperor. It was an aura which contained both ruthlessness and warmth. It was vast and calm as an ocean but also raging like a volcano. If a tyrant commanded fear, an emperor commanded majesty then this aura commanded sovereignty. Anyone who felt this aura would not feel fear, or awe but he would feel respect from the bottom of their souls. It was as if any disrespect toward him would be blasphemy to the very heavens. This was the aura of a sovereign a supreme who reigned above all, someone who commanded respect from all creation. Even the old man who had lived for countless years and had commanded divinity had the urge to kneel and bow down to the aura. The aura spread through the cliff and spread throughout the mortal world. Then a scene played which would never be forgotten in the entire world throughout ages. Every creation, irrespective of the strength, race or standing knelt in reverence to the aura. No matter what one was doing, that person stopped and knelt in reverence to the aura. It was not a respect for Zhao Yun but the aura which was surrounding him. And it was then that the boy covered in the majestic white light opened his eyes. For a moment entire galaxies flashed through his eyes which then turned into deep black. The colour of these eyes could draw people into them. His face was gentle; a faint smile playing on his lips his long hair floating gently in the air, his slim physique which was not skinny was shining in a faint white glow. His smile brought forth a warm feeling that spread from the cliff throughout the mortal world and brought about a surging vitality to the once barren lands. The old man was shocked to see that the deep gorge which just a few hours ago was filled by deathly energy was now shockingly turning into a green paradise, filled with beautiful flowers and small green plants.
Some distance away in the forest the old man who was the second elder and Zhao Kun and company were kneeling to the aura, they were shocked to find out the surging vitality surging from the valley and unease began to spread in their heart. After all they had personally witnessed Zhao Yun falling from the cliff and now, this unusual phenomenon had started spreading from there. But they were powerless in front of the majestic aura spreading from the cliff. Since they were nearest to the origin they faced the brunt of the aura more and as it continued to emanate, they were incapable of holding on and eventually fainted. Second elder who was the last to faint had a premonition that what they did today might be a good thing to many but to them maybe it was an end. He smiled bitterly and finally lost continuously.
In an unknown place located in the vast expanse of space, an old man who appeared to be a fossil as the aura emanating from him was of death and decays, was kneeling. There were tears in his eyes as he murmured, "all creation bow in surveiscence, the world welcomes the sovereign. Can I finally rest?" As he said that, the aura of death increased. Clearly the old man was at the end of his lifetime, but there was no reluctance in his eyes. Instead there was anticipation, hope and a gratified expression on his face. " sovereign, I hope I get to serve you before I'm lost in time" a he said that he sealed himself in the very same kneeling position and turned himself into a stone statue preventing his remaining life force from dissipating. The stone statue of a kneeling old man drifted into the space waiting for his destiny to serve his lord when the fate wills it.
In another space time, a sinister looking man was also kneeling there in space, but unlike the previous man, he was a middle aged man, his eyes were not of reverence which his posture suggested but were of defiance and cruelty. He raised his head up but for some reason no matter how much strength he used, he wasn't able to do so, as if some invisible hand was forcing him to do so. He roared at the top of his lungs, "Who ARE you!" Unfortunately for him no one answered him. He swore "Whoever you are I Shi Potian swears to kill you."
Similar scenes were playing out in the entire mortal world, some were accepting, some defiant some confused and others indifferent. If anything was different then that would be an unremarkable courtyard in the Zhao clan. There a middle aged couple were sitting closely. The man was sturdy while the woman was pretty and gentle. They were Zhao Yun's parent. Currently worry was plastered on their faces.
"Yun'er has been in the wilds for more than ten days. He would have sent a message if he was this late but he hadn't. Will he be alright?" asked Guan Rou to her husband.
"Rou'er, I'm worried too, but Yun'er is a grown kid now. He would know how to keep himself safe. You also know that the kid looks delicate and shy on the surface but behind that gentle front of his is an unwavering determination. He is in love with the martial way. Others need a reason to grow strong but he dreams of that illusionary peak. As his parent we have to support his decisions and his dreams." Consoled Zhao Fan
"I know dear but you also know that the martial way is one froth with dangers and fatalities. I'm just afraid something would happen to him."
Zhao Fan remained silent after listening to his wife's words. He sighed. How can he not know the dangers in this world? Let alone others sometimes brothers kills brothers for power. How can he not know that his son was a dazzling sun who not only illuminated the life of many but also became a thorn in the eyes of others? How can he as a father not worry about his son? But he was not disappointed; instead he was filled with pride. In his view everyone lives the life of an insect and only those who have the courage of breaking their status quo were worthy of martial way and his son was one such person.
The couple shared their joys and worries while being unaware that in the vast martial world they were the only beings who were normal and on their feet. They were the only people who were not kneeling in front of the aura instead they didn't even feel if anything was different. It does not mean that Zhao Yun was controlling the aura to not affect them. It was the karma and fate working with each other to prevent them from kneeling. They were the ones to give birth to the inheritor of the scroll thus the scroll exempted them from kneeling to the aura of the inheritance.
Back in the abyss which has now beco0me a place surging with vitality, the aura of the sovereign continued to grow. After a few breadth of time, every living creature in the mortal world was rendered unconscious.
Even time seemed to stop for the mortal world. It was an illusion or reality, there was no way of knowing but no accident occurred. Then the aura silently receded as if it was never even present.
In the valley now filled with lots of flowers and shrubs a youth was hovering in the air. The white glow surrounding him and the aura radiating from him slowly resided inside him. They were powers not belonging to the current him and would only show their glory when he reached the height worthy of wielding the powers. The current Zhao Yun was no longer injured. All his injuries were cured and the white glow has somehow purified his body. His body appeared to be pure and holy. When the aura resided, he closed his eyes for few breadths. When he opened his eyes again, there was something different in them. His eyes which were deep as a sea were now not filled with majesty but the innocence of the youth. They were displaying a mixed emotion of curiosity and confusion. It took a few breadths for him to regain clarity. When he came to, he looked around in a daze and finally rested his eyes on the illusionary figure by the side.