Chapter 1071 - 442: Taboo

Chapter 1071: Chapter 442: Taboo

An Rong pointed at the fork in the road and said:

"The next two passes are the Yi Pass, which tests judgment and perseverance, and the Strength Pass, which tests cultivation and realm. Each cultivator entering the Immortal Mansion will face different trials, and I can’t offer suggestions regarding these two passes. However, given your cultivation and mindset, passing shouldn’t be difficult."

"After completing these two passes, we will enter the core of the Immortal Mansion and reunite in front of the final trial."

An Rong nodded to Wu Chang and Erin, then took the lead down one of the forks and disappeared in an instant.

With An Rong’s departure, the fork in front of Wu Chang split into two paths. It seemed that unless he and Erin separated, they couldn’t proceed to the next trial.

Wu Chang looked at Erin and asked, "What do you think of this world?"

After entering the World Dungeon Plane, he always felt a faint sense of incongruity, but he couldn’t pinpoint what it was.

His Inspiration was nearly 200, but his essence was still that of a mortal of the Desolate Realm, so he wanted to hear if Erin’s divine perspective on the Dungeon Plane differed from his.

Erin blinked and asked, "Are you asking about the entire world of the Dungeon Plane or the Immortal Mansion you mentioned?"

Wu Chang shrugged and said, "Either is fine."

Erin pursed her lips, briefly organized her thoughts, and said:

"The world of the Dungeon Plane feels different from other planes we’ve visited; the energy levels here are very high."

Wu Chang nodded and said, "After all, it’s a World Dungeon. It has accumulated a lot of Abyssal Erosion that the Desolate Realm prepared to discharge toward the Realm of Reason, and formed directly in the Middle Layer, so its energy levels will be higher than ordinary Desolate Realm Planes."

Erin shook her head and said:

"Unlike other planes, this one didn’t experience an extraordinary outbreak due to Abyssal Erosion. In my view, instead of enhancing the energy levels, it seems more like it’s restoring."

Wu Chang, in thought, slowly said, "Restoring?"

Erin said, "Moreover, this restoration is ongoing. The reason this world could accumulate so many Transcendents, three Earth Immortals, and four Demon Kings in such a short time after Spiritual Qi recovery is that this is likely its original state."

"This world might not have originally been in the Desolate Realm but rather the Realm of Reason. The anomaly you’ve sensed might stem from this."

Was the World Dungeon Plane once in the Realm of Reason?

Hearing Erin’s hypothesis, Wu Chang frowned and pondered deeply.

His experience with the Abyssal Game told him that once touched by the Extraordinary, or rather Abyssal Erosion, it was hard to eradicate, and its influence only grew more substantial.

Even if certain factors led the Extraordinary to enter a brief dormant period, it would reignite with just a spark.

Like in Stilan Plane, when the Secret Magic Knight Order was at its peak, it could wipe out the Peace Church and even devise an S-Level Item to extract divine Authority.

Though the disbandment of the Secret Magic Knight Order and technological advancements might have stalled the Extraordinary, with the emergence of industrial Extraordinary Transformation, the Extraordinary not only made a comeback but also grew even more ferocious.

This illustrates how difficult it is to break free from the Extraordinary.

If a plane can fall from the Realm of Reason to the Desolate Realm, does that mean the same method could be used to detach a plane from the Abyssal Game?

With this thought, he instinctively recalled the Midnight Cemetery Dungeon.

Although the Midnight Cemetery Dungeon was freed from the influence of the Peace Church and Bright Society under Erin’s Sword of Order, it failed to fulfill Han’er’s wish and make the Extraordinary disappear completely.

Ultimately, they failed.

In Wu Chang’s eyes, the failure of the Midnight Cemetery was inevitable from the start; relying on forgetfulness to erase the Extraordinary was too hasty.

However, the idea of making the Extraordinary disappear, thereby allowing a plane to break free from the Abyss, took root in his mind.

If, and this is a big if.

The World Dungeon Plane truly descended from the Realm of Reason to the Desolate Realm, then could mastering this method mean breaking free from the Abyssal Game?

Thinking of this, he began to feel a little excited.

Erin’s words didn’t end there; waiting for Wu Chang to finish contemplating the decline of the World Dungeon, Erin continued:

"The anomaly of the World Dungeon is not just about energy levels; even the existence of Immortal Fate is quite bizarre. While it aligns with your world’s description of Immortals, its existence doesn’t conform to the rules of energy and Divinity."

"You must know, even the Spiritual Energy System is just one of many Energy Systems. It’s unique but doesn’t overstep boundaries."

Wu Chang tentatively asked, "So, you mean?"

Erin said, "I believe the existence of Immortal Fate shows clear signs of human involvement. It’s somewhat similar to Imaginary Divinity, yet more natural and concealed."

She held the hilt of the Sword of the Eternal Lake and said:

"If it were the former me, I certainly wouldn’t have noticed any issue with Immortal Fate. It’s through communication with the Eternal Lake and gaining some understanding of Order that I can sense a hint of deliberation."

What Erin spoke of had already touched upon the realm of divine perception, which he couldn’t assess in his current Status.

At this moment, he could only take out the All-Knowing Crystal, seeking verification from it.

"Did the World Dungeon Plane truly once belong to the Realm of Reason, demoted to the Desolate Realm?"

The All-Knowing Crystal began to flicker, not immediately answering Wu Chang’s query. It seemed to hesitate, considering whether Wu Chang was qualified to know this.

After a close to a minute’s wait, it eventually provided an answer.