Chapter 147 - Welcome to Gaialume
One of the unique gifts granted to those who ascend to Gaia Master is the creation of a personal domain, a sacred space known as Gaialume. It exists within the depths of their mental realm, a manifestation of their awakening where they can commune more clearly with the essence of their journey as Gaia Awakener. It is a sanctuary, a mirror of the soul, and a place where understanding deepens beyond words.
And now, as Tave opened his eyes to find himself standing in an endless void, he knew he had done it. The breakthrough had happened. He had reached Gaia Master.
The world around him was not unfamiliar in its darkness. The space beneath his feet was solid yet shadowy, a vast plane shrouded in twilight. Overhead, only two big luminous orbs offered any light. One burned with a fierce, fiery glow, its color veering into embers and crimson. The other pulsed with a dusky, violet hue, its dark shimmer threaded with streaks of purple and midnight. These were his cores, his dual essence.
Around him, he could feel it: the elemental particles of blaze and shadow swirling through the air, brushing against his skin like restless wind. They danced, living currents that pulsed with his breath and responded to the rhythm of his being.
Then, his gaze turned to one side.
There, ghostly figures floated aimlessly. Those were visages of the monsters and creatures he had slain throughout his journey. This space would only grow more crowded with time. Every kill, every ending, would leave a shadow here.
From the darkness, a massive shadow wolf emerged, its height equal to Tave’s, its eyes sharp and intelligent with the gaze of a seasoned hunter. It moved with predatory grace.
Tave knew this creature. It was the soul that resided within his Mask Relic.
He stepped forward slowly, reaching out to rest his hand on the wolf’s broad jaw.
"Thanks for helping me make it through all that trouble," he murmured. "I’m going to need you even more now."
The wolf responded with a low, rumbling growl.