Underground world.
It's not a cave or a cave, but a completely underground world as vast as a continent.
To the naked eye, apart from the world illuminated by glowing moss, this underground world has an incredible "environment". There is obviously no sunlight, but the dark earth is covered with vegetation visible to the naked eye. The endless flow of the river almost touches the trees on the edge, all of which violates all common sense.
"Is this the crack?"
Eluma looked at everything in front of her. Her luxurious black dress now complemented the darkness underground. She felt the "emptiness" everywhere and said softly: "It's really an underground world..."
Yes, the so-called dimensional gap is not actually another world. This gap is underground in the Three Oriental Courtyards. As one who witnessed everything with her own eyes, she told the two that the crack was not formed because of the so-called change of space, but that the crack appeared because of one person.
A "person" she couldn't understand.
She said that that day, the man who slowly walked out of a blue door stood in the three-dimensional forest and stared at the ground of the Three Eastern Courts, as if he saw something. This person did not communicate with Yi, but after a brief silence, he leaned down and lightly scratched a few lines on the ground with his fingers. After that, under the fairy court, a boundless underground world appeared majestically in the east. The underground of the Three Courts.
However, this underground world does not exist in reality. If it were in the human or demon court, then this underground world would no longer exist at all. But if you enter from the two-dimensional Fairy Garden, this underground world really exists. Therefore, Zhou Li and the two entered the underground world through the Immortal Courtyard.
"It's really big here."
Zhou Li looked like he was traveling, and said with a relaxed face: "Looking at this posture, I guess we will have to walk for a while."
"That's not bad."
Holding Zhou Li's hand very naturally, Eluma's eyebrows curved and she smiled sweetly, "It would be good to walk a little longer."
"yes."
Zhou Li smiled, his expression remained the same, but he held Eluma's hand firmly. Feeling the temperature in his palm, Zhou Li began to feel a touch of sadness.
Soon···
This will be his and Eluma's last journey.
The underground forest is very interesting, even without light it is a unique scenery. Eluma and Zhou Li walked through the forest, guessing the ages of ancient trees and looking for grass and flowers on the ground. They would also close their eyes and guess each other's position. Zhou Li accurately guessed Eluma's position every time because she always had a light fragrance on her body that smelled good.
Eluma will also tell Zhou Li interesting stories about the previous restarts. She has wanted to talk to Zhou Li about these things a long time ago. But they are too busy. Saving the world is not easy at all, let alone fun. And now, in this undisturbed forest, they spent the happiest time in their lives.
I was at a loss at first, not knowing how to face the brave man. Eluma remembered the day before she became a divine envoy. In order to leave a good impression on the hero, she kept practicing her smile in front of the mirror, but because she tried too hard, she couldn't smile the next day, so she could only explain it to Zhou Li dryly. After talking about a lot of things, I hid in the room alone and almost cried.
Also, after the first restart, Eluma was at a loss. After discovering Zhou Li's early appearance, she opened her teeth and screamed. Her words were too clear, and she was regarded as a weirdo by Zhou Li for a long time.
There are many, many more. For example, Tiya will find Zhou Li and Eluma every time she restarts and become partners with them. There is also a pair of women's glasses in Evan's room, Roka who always drags Zhou Li to buy lewd things, Herinin who looks helpless every time he learns about this, and many, many more things.
Interesting, happy, and joyful, the two walked slowly in the forest, showing each other the bright and bright side of their hearts. Zhou Li would also tell some interesting things about the earth, as well as some unique customs. When he talked about happy places, they would laugh heartily together. This time, there were no brave men and angels, but only two young and full-hearted people. Vibrant heart.
Slowly, the forest is coming to an end. Light appeared in front of their eyes. They looked at each other, took a deep breath, and slowly walked out of the forest holding each other's hands.
"Sooner than I thought."
The girl, who was leaning against the stone wall with her arms folded, raised her head with a chuckle and looked at the two people who were a little surprised. The blue and white dress fits her perfectly, but her red eyes are full of tenderness. She stared at Zhou Li and Eluma, turned around, and took off her hood, revealing long white hair as bright and beautiful as the Milky Way.
"Introduce yourself again."
He bowed slightly, as if he was paying tribute or remembering. Torea's eyes were full of tender longing, and she said softly: "My name is Torea."
"I am your forever friend."
"Torea..."
A confused look appeared in Eluma's eyes. She looked at the other party blankly, and Zhou Li was also full of doubts. The girl with white hair and red eyes in front of them gave them an extremely familiar feeling, but there was no trace of the girl in their memories. But when they saw those gentle ruby-like eyes, their hearts clenched, as if they were reminding them of something.
"Let's go."
He chuckled and turned around, his side face taking on a warm luster under the light. With a faint smile, the girl said to the two confused people behind her: "Have a good rest before you uncover the truth."
Eluma is a very wary person, and the experience of multiple restarts makes it difficult for her to trust strangers. But she didn't know why, but when she first saw Torea, she felt an inexplicable sense of peace and trust.
Zhou Li was different. When he looked at Torea, a figure he had never seen before appeared in his eyes. That figure had brilliant orange long hair, but his expression was as cold and indifferent as Torea. He was in a daze, but still subconsciously followed Torea's footsteps.
After leaving the cave in the forest, a glorious and vast city appeared in front of Zhou Li and Eluma.
Black bricks and tiles, serious architectural style, and those black-armored soldiers standing on the city wall. The "sky" is covered with luminous moss, which seems to be specially modulated to emit a soft and warm light. The entire city is filled with all kinds of colorful lanterns, and the light of these lanterns dyes the originally monotonous city with the breath of life. Zhou Li and Eluma stared down at everything in front of them, their thoughts in confusion.
"This is our home."
Looking at this city standing in the underground world, Torea's eyebrows were full of smiles and she said softly: "It will span countless restarted homes."
"Restart?!"
Eluma was surprised when she heard this: "How could you..."
"Because I'm going through it too."
As if she already knew what Eluma wanted to say, she walked gently in front of her, stretched out her delicate fingers as white as green onion, and gently touched the corners of Eluma's lips. There was a smile on Torea's eyebrows. , said softly: "Every time you restart, I will be with you."
"We forgot about you, didn't we?"
After thinking calmly, Zhou Li asked, "Who...are you?"
"I am your friend, your partner in the restart, and I am also determined to die with you."
Slowly retreating, he waved his hands, and a jet black dress as luxurious as a monarch appeared on Torea's body. She gently raised the sickle with the aura of evil and death attached to it, raised her eyebrows, and said to the two of them with a smile: "At the same time, I am also the Demon King."
Demon King! ! !
Suddenly, Zhou Li and Eluma remembered that the devil in this world was also called Torea, and she also had red eyes and long white hair. Just when the two were alert, Torea suddenly laughed. With the laughter like silver bells, Torea turned the scythe, and then the lingering demonic aura on her body also dissipated.
"What a pity~"
Torea stuck out her tongue playfully, smiled and said to the vigilant two, "I am not the devil in this life."
"The devil in this life should now be located in Jordan in the southern mountains. Christine is currently fighting for her life with the devil."
Clicking her fingers out of thin air, Torea tilted her head, and then said with a smile: "Oh, I won the battle. It seems that Christine's strength is still the same as before."
"you···"
Eluma and Zhou Li were both stunned. They had no idea what was going on. Who is this mysterious girl? Why does she have the same appearance as the Demon King, but is so friendly? She can also tell the location of the other Demon King.
In the end what happened?
"So, you already know that, right?"
Putting down her hands, Torea's face lost the lightness and carelessness just now, and was replaced by a somewhat indescribable bitter smile.
"The essence of this world is a book."
a book.
In the abandoned castle, in the fallen main hall, a book was quietly suspended above the throne.
Zhou Li, Tolea and others followed the footsteps of the brown-skinned girl and walked into the abandoned castle. At this time, the originally dim lights began to slowly light up, but the flickering from time to time was like their breathing while struggling, and they might go out at any time.
After pushing open the broken stone door, stepping on the dusty red carpet, and arriving at the main hall of the castle, none of the scenes originally expected appeared. Instead, a brown book suspended in mid-air was waiting quietly. Attracting everyone.
Why a book?
Zhou Li and Eluma looked at each other, neither of them knew what this meant. At this moment, Jiang Qi spoke.
"Because the essence of Gaia's world is a book on the two-dimensional level."
Suddenly, the eyes of Zhou Li and the others focused on Jiang Qi. At this time, Jiang Qi still maintained his original appearance, but there was an arrogance and vicissitudes of life that he had never seen before in his eyes. He stared at the book suspended in mid-air, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and a look of nostalgia appeared in his eyes.
"long time no see."
Turning around, his eyes fell on Zhou Li and Eluma. Jiang Qi nodded slightly, his voice as always, but with an air of majesty.
"Angel of God, brave man."
"Who are you?!"
Zhou Li knew it would be stupid to ask, but in his heart he reminded him that the other party would answer his question.
"Hahahahahahahahahaha."
For some reason, Jiang Qi suddenly laughed after seeing Zhou Li's vigilant look. He seemed very happy and missed this feeling. After a long while, he shook his head and said with a slight smile: "[Let Zhou Li think that the journey to the Three Eastern Courts requires killing monsters and upgrading, solving commissions, entering the next city, and finally finding Ying Ji to complete the main mission. In fact, The focus of this trip is Tianshui and Huaicheng】"
"This is the task process you set for yourself."
After the words fell, Jiang Qi clapped his hands gently, and the attire on his body instantly burst into bright light, and a set of dark yellow robes embroidered with heaven and earth appeared on him. Jiang Qi looked at Zhou Li, Eluma, and Torea beside him, and said with indifference and relief: "Congratulations, Zhou Li, you have passed the level."
"Then you have to give me some reward."
Zhou Li laughed after a brief daze. He looked at Jiang Qi and said playfully: "So, how did you lure away our Goddess of Life?"
"Your Majesty Ying Ji?"
"Just call me Court Master. I'm not a tyrant."
Jiang Qi, no, Ying Ji waved his hand and said calmly: "It is an easy task to lure away the goddess of life. After all, this gap in the dimension is full of temptation for these twelve righteous gods who are committed to cracking the dimension. . I only need to lead you here, and that’s enough.”
"The gap between dimensions..."
After a brief silence, Zhou Li frowned and asked, "Dimension, what exactly is the dimension you are talking about?"
"One dimension is a line, two dimensions is a surface, and three dimensions are a solid."
Lines, planes, and three-dimensional objects appeared before Zhou Li's eyes. He could see that on that line, countless points intertwined and communicated with each other, ultimately creating a one-dimensional civilization. On the two-dimensional surface, ant-like crowds intersect with each other, eventually creating a two-dimensional civilization.
In the third dimension, people on earth lit the fire and opened the era of human civilization.
Line, surface, solid.
Zhou Li chewed these words over and over in his heart. After a moment, he squeezed Eluma's hand and said in a deep voice: "So, do you want to tell me that we are two-dimensional creatures?"
"If it had been just that, none of this would have happened."
Shaking his head, Ying Ji looked as usual, but his tone was a little sad, "If the world was just a piece of paper, we wouldn't have to sacrifice so many people. You and Eluma wouldn't have to step into the doomed world again and again. In reincarnation, there is no need to think about how to destroy mankind at Twelve Moments. One will not be reduced to ashes in the process of fighting for power with Twelve Moments, and..."
There was a trace of sadness and blame in his eyes. Ying Ji smiled bitterly and said softly as if talking to himself.
"Su Yuli will not be the first goblin to break her promise."
