Cursed Immortality

Chapter 812  Taboo Names!

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 elements.

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 same principles. Still, he knew this would take time, and he didn't have it at this moment.

As he stowed away the Astral Lightseed, the Tower's voice rang again. "The Third Reward: An Ascension Permit has been given!"

At this moment, 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 met! "You already have the Legendary Master Key; please take it out!" n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

'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 time and took out the 'Legendary Master Key.' The next moment, the key suddenly flew away from his grip, and he didn't stop it either, but he observed closely.

The next moment, above his Legendary Master Key, another Legendary Key appeared; it was the Legendary Key of Leo shining in a white ethereal glow.

The moment 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 something 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 moment, 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 moment, 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 phenomenal landscape, Jacob wasn't happy at all. His eyes flickered with a hint of coldness and internal conflict.

"Cursed Immortality! Tell me, what happened when I said your name back there?" Jacob directly questioned without beating around the bush since the moment he discovered he was feeling extremely 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 some entities with names 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 me, what happened?" Immortika playfully asked, clearly unfazed by Jacob's question, and it even seemed 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 me 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 me, and I've willingly spoken your name, I shouldn't have a problem uttering it just like I've always done, and even now, I speak your name out loud. But did it turn into gibberish that time? It didn't make any sense!" Jacob sounded extremely frustrated and exasperated.

"Hahahaha… what a silly thing to ask. Speaking my name alone and speaking it in someone 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 names held special meaning; they are our identities, and without a name, you are nobody. Names can shape how we perceive ourselves. For example, unique names may cause someone to feel more distinctive or set apart, while common names might contribute to feelings of blending into a society. People often grow into the meanings of their names, developing characteristics associated with them.

"Your name also influences the way others perceive you. Certain names might evoke stereotypes, cultural associations, or historical references. For example, a name associated with nobility might evoke respect, while a more unconventional name might suggest creativity or non-conformity.

"Being given a name by someone else can reflect power dynamics, identity within a world, or one's role in a relationship. Names hold authority, and someone else's renaming can represent a transformation or new identity. "Not only that, but in many races and cultures, names are given with specific meanings, often linked to ancestry, desired traits, or the time of birth. For example, in some races' traditions, like Elves, Giants, and Fairies, names are chosen to reflect virtues, strength, or divine blessings. In others, they might reflect the natural world, spiritual beliefs, or historical events.

"Some races believe that names carry spiritual weight or power. In dark being societies, it is believed that knowing someone's true name gives you power over them.

"But it isn't a farce in Zodiac Plains; there exist 'Taboo Names' — those that shouldn't be spoken aloud! A Taboo Name is a true name 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 become 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 Names.

"Lastly, only a Taboo Entity can speak the other Taboo Entity's true name without any precautions, while others can't because the Universe protects these names just like the Taboo Entities protect the Universe and its secrets!

"That's why you failed when you tried to speak my name 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 Name, 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 names 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 time arrives. So, stop dwelling on these things. They will only restrict your growth and might get you killed!"