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Chapter 1071 Perhaps It Is True

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Lievithed is a floating city imagined by the ancient deity Angerwied, the "Dragon of Imagination." From every perspective, it stands as a marvel—indeed, a miracle. More grand and imposing than the "Hall of the Giants," it possesses a distinct, otherworldly character, with stone columns soaring nearly a hundred meters high, resembling seats for the great dragon. It is a city so remarkable that merely hearing of it leaves a lasting impression. Though Odile has never personally visited Levithed, she instantly formed vivid associations upon witnessing its image. This connection was significantly strengthened by her prior knowledge that the *Grosel Travelogue* originated from Angerwied, the "Dragon of Imagination." As for Caine, having once divined the origins of the "Grosel Travelogue," and having witnessed the true "City of Miracles" and "Floating City" in his dreams, he now felt certain that the island-sized city within the "Deep-Sea Crater" was identical to Livihsid—only lacking the great dragons arriving from all directions to alight upon it! Was this genuine, or merely a reproduction? Or was it the convergence of certain subconscious impressions held by special beings in the book's world? Caine was slightly surprised but quickly began analyzing the situation. Based on the results of his divination and the visions presented to him by the giant guardian Groserel and the elven singer Chastas, he can undoubtedly confirm that the travelogue was created when the city of wonders Livihed still existed, was disseminated to the vicinity of the Giant King's Court when Livihed remained intact, and when Groserel began his adventures and Chastas was drawn into the world of the book, Livihed still stood—had Livihed vanished, the various extraordinary races would surely have shown some reaction. In other words, these facts firmly indicate that the city found in the deep-sea chasm is unlikely to be Livihed. Yet soon, Caine remembered a statement made by the magic mirror Arodes: "It is clear that it first appeared among the dragonkind, after the fall of the city of wonders Livihed." "That's quite interesting..." How does the Magic Mirror determine the earliest appearance of *The Travels of Grollese* and believe it came after the disappearance of the 'City of Miracles,' Liviethed? It can barely make out anything related to Zarathustra—how could it possibly perceive the origins of the ancient divine artifacts? I originally based my speculation and considerations on this conclusion, but after my own divination, I completely overturned it and no longer gave it much thought... Caine gazed upward at the towering stone pillar and the magnificent palace complex, his mind flashing with one thought after another. Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration: the previous owner of the travelogue, Edwena the Admiral of the Ice, was a member of the Order of Knowledge, devoted to the deity of "Knowledge and Wisdom"; this deity was almost certainly one of the angelic kings who once served the ancient Sun God—the "Wisdom Angel"; and based on religious texts from the Third Age and historical figures from the Second Age, it is reasonable to suspect that this "Wisdom Angel" might very well have been the "Dragon of Wisdom," Heraberg! Indeed, Heraberg was the divine patron of the "Dragon of Imagination," Angewid, a high-ranking figure among the great dragon lineage. Then—after the disappearance of the city of miracles, Liviheith—how did the Travelogue of Groser come to be? Was it transmitted by the deity of "Knowledge and Wisdom" through some means, thereby convincing the Magic Mirror of its truth? If He truly is the "Dragon of Wisdom," then He must be the central dragon at that time, already possessing a high personhood, and certainly possessing a deeper understanding of the matter than Groserl or Chastas... Yet how do I explain the vision I saw atop the gray mist? Now that I recall it, my head still aches—what I saw was clearly the true form of the ancient deity, the "Dragon of Imagination." Kline suddenly had a sudden epiphany as he pieced together the events, only to be immediately plunged into deep confusion again. He kept tossing coins, quickly forming several hypotheses: Since the "City of Miracles," Liviethed, was imagined from scratch, couldn't it simply be reimagined after its disappearance? Wasn't the original Liviethed sealed into this book by the Great Dragon King Angerwid? And now, what exists is rather His own reimagined version? This had passed undetected by all the dragons—yet it had surely escaped the very dragon renowned for wisdom? If this is true, then "the City of Miracles" Levihold actually has two—this one is the earliest and oldest of them. But then another question arises: Why didn't the "Dragon of Wisdom" personally enter this world within the book? Even though He is not merely an observer, and is defined by the principle of "omniscience implying omnipotence," He should have ample ability and depth to explore this realm. He has, in fact, already been here before—but without disturbing any living beings in this world, and for certain purposes, He has left this "City of Miracles" intact in its current form. As one thought after another rose in Crane's mind, the "Star" Leonard, arms folded, glanced at him, then at the "Justice" lady, who had been gazing downward in silence for a long time, and finally spoke up, breaking the stillness: "This city is indeed magnificent and grand, clearly belonging to beings other than humans or humanoid life. Yet, you've been looking at it for so long—what's the point? You're not architects, after all." Klein settled his thoughts and glanced at Leonard: "This is very likely the 'City of Miracles' of Angerwid, the 'Divine Kingdom' of the ancient gods, in a sense." Of course, if there were a second Livihyde here, the kingdom-like character wouldn't be quite as strong. "Divine Kingdom..." Leonard's pupils instantly widened, repeating the most crucial word. "Justice" Audrey also regained her composure, softly murmuring: "Is it really Livihyde?" "Only possibly," Klein replied calmly, offering a simple response. "It doesn't hover as the legends describe, but instead rests deep at the bottom of the collective unconscious ocean—so it's hard to say whether it's genuine or not." At last, Leonard regained his composure and once again gazed upon the magnificent city nestled within the "Deep Sea Abyss," chuckling to himself with a touch of self-mockery: "I never thought I'd one day arrive in the divine realm of the ancient gods..." To be honest, without the presence of the "Justice" lady here, he would have been eager to express his admiration for the richness and variety of Klein's life. Since meeting his former teammate, he had not only personally encountered two divine princes and the King of Angels, but also entered a magical world within a book, discovering a city that appeared to be the ancient gods' holy kingdom. This experience was far more vivid, layered, and impressive—by far—than anything he had experienced in the past year, though it came with a corresponding increase in danger. As he spoke, he looked upward at the floating "light and shadow sea," pondering thoughtfully, "How do we determine whether the collective unconscious ocean is real or merely imagined?" This was the continuation of the question regarding the authenticity of Levi'shade. "Justice" Audrey thought carefully and said uncertainly: "There's no way to tell—the collective unconscious ocean here is just as real. In essence, the collective unconscious is the accumulation and deepening of strong emotions and experiences. Although the people of this world may have been invented, their experiences, their emotions, their joys, anger, sorrows, pains, and happiness—all of these have truly happened..." As she spoke, Audrey paused, sensing something profound, yet unable to fully articulate it. At that moment, Cline suddenly spoke: "The things He imagines will manifest; the kingdoms He dreams of will come to life in the material world..." The voice echoed through the space, and Cline set down the coin in his hand, then leapt directly into the "deep-sea chasm," his black coat billowing behind him. "The future He declares will unfold and become reality..." As his figure slid downward like a glide, the subsequent words reached them. Audrey's emerald eyes first clouded with uncertainty, then brightened, and soon after, she too "leapt" toward the "City of Miracles." "Didn't we assess the risk first? This could very well be the divine realm of the ancient gods!" Leonard stared in astonishment at the two of them, exclaiming aloud. In his education, this was an unwarranted deviation from the prescribed procedure. When did you develop that illusion I hadn't divined—merely that you failed to notice my subtle cues? I just tucked away the coins... And my intuitive sense of danger hadn't signaled anything either. Moreover, if my hunch is correct, the "Dragon of Wisdom," Heraberg, should have passed through here already. If there were any proactive threats, they would have been resolved by now. Thank goodness for Miss Justice being here; otherwise, I'd have opened my mouth to complain. While silently muttering to myself, Caine adjusted his course and speed, passing through several massive stone pillars towering over a hundred meters high, descending layer by layer, and finally stepping onto the gray-white ground. Now in a spiritual state, he could naturally fly. Just a few seconds later, Miss Justice, wearing a silver-white mask, landed beside him. Audrey lifted her head immediately and was struck by the grandeur of the columns and palaces, taking several seconds to find her voice before speaking: "The experience inside is completely different from viewing it from a distance... Perhaps this is exactly what a mouse feels like in Beckettland." As she spoke, Leonard glided over and glanced sideways at Caine. He didn't doubt Caine or fail to understand his caution—he simply needed to confirm this during their shared mission, because there was a possibility that one of their teammates might unconsciously be affected, making a hasty or unwise move. This was an experience the "Night Watchers" had earned through repeated sacrifices. "Right now, there's no immediate danger," Caine said honestly. Leonard no longer hesitated. He surveyed the scene and remarked, "The City of Wonders is truly enormous... I mean, such a vast city—no matter how we fly, we won't be able to explore it fully within a few days. Or perhaps you have specific locations in mind?" He said the second part of his sentence while looking directly at Caine. Caine nodded, pointing to a massive palace located not far away, standing over two hundred meters high. "That one." "If I'm not mistaken, that should be the residence of the 'Dragon of Imagination,' Angerwid." He had seen this in his 'dream divination.' Seeing that Caine had already anticipated this, as though guided by a hint from the 'Fool,' Leonard felt reassured. He glanced at the gray and white foundation beneath his feet and remarked, "Is this the divine realm? "It doesn't feel very special, though." At this moment, Audrey, who had been carefully observing the surroundings, expressed her thoughts with a touch of hesitation: "It seems all the anomalies here are converging toward that palace." She was referring to the ancient divine dwelling that Caine had just indicated.