Chapter 671 - 375: Conflict and Anchor Point (Double-Length)
[On the contrary, regarding the emergence of the Authority of Nightmare, Senavia fell into contemplation.]
[After a moment of silence, Senavia told you that if she had the time, she would seek out the Authority of Knowledge·Hernator for advice.]
[Afterward, Senavia found you and Inoto and the others after a period of time, to discuss the matter of anchors. Worth noting, the Authority of Knowledge·Hernator and the Authority of Calamity·Rein were also invited.]
[From the conversation, you learned that just like Senavia, the Authority of Calamity·Rein also received an invitation, similarly declined.]
[Concerning anchors, you all were completely inexperienced and clueless.]
[However, Senavia gained inspiration from her favorite individual among a species, the mermaids of the past.]
[They spontaneously built a statue out of coral for Senavia, through which she felt a thread of connection.]
["Perhaps intelligent life is an indispensable part of establishing an anchor," Senavia reminded you.]
[Hence, she planned to build a grand ocean palace and impart some power to two marine creatures to guard it nearby.]
[After listening to Senavia, you all nodded, finding a direction.]
[The Authority of Life·Inoto intended to create a towering giant tree, filled with Life Force, able to heal wounds, and create a new race to guard the Giant Tree of Life.]
[The Authority of Death·Shalira, upon hearing, also spoke softly, due to her inseparable bond with Inoto, she planned to use soul remnants to create a Tree of Death, to lead the cleansing and reconstruction of souls, and she would also attempt to create a special race together with Inoto.]
[Next, it was supposed to be your turn, but you pondered for a long time without deciding.]
[The others could only temporarily turn their attention to the Authority of Knowledge·Hernator and the Authority of Calamity·Rein.]
[Under your watch, Hernator also voiced his plan.]
[He intended to create a tower full of knowledge, where climbing each level would grant corresponding knowledge; as for the wise beings to guard it, they were not yet confirmed.]
[Then it was the turn of the Authority of Calamity·Rein.]
[This was your first time meeting him, making you quite curious; he seemed to be a very silent and steady presence.]
[He planned to establish a City of Calamity and find a suitable race to bestow them the ability to reside there.]
[After hearing Rein’s words, everyone involuntarily turned their gaze to you...]
[Seeing everyone’s gaze turning toward you, you also fell into deep thought, and after considering for a long time, you made a decision.]
[You decided to construct a special building in the dreamland, and for the intelligent beings guarding it, you would use Dream Creatures.]
[After ending the discussion, you thought for a moment, called out to Senavia, and in front of those present, said to her.]
["Senavia, if Oromtar means to oppose you, I’ll help you."]
[You spoke this sentence with utmost seriousness.]
[Since the fall of Hecilibia and the departure of Mena last time, you have pondered many questions.]
[You absolutely cannot tolerate losing such a good friend as Senavia.]
[For that, you would even go so far as to oppose the mighty Authority of Daylight·Oromtar!]
["Alright, thank you, Mephisto, my friend."]
[Hearing your words, Senavia responded with a smile.]
[It seemed your words reminded the Authority manifestations present, and they all expressed their support for Senavia.]
[In return, Senavia felt grateful.]
[Yet she did not continue to discuss this issue.]
[Before leaving, you watched Senavia’s departing figure and inexplicably felt a similarity to when Mena stepped into the Nightmare, as if Senavia was also bearing something lonely.]
[But you quickly shook your head firmly.]
[Having learned from Mena’s lesson, you decided to trust your friend unreservedly, even if it led to a frightening "fall."]
"Intelligent life... anchor..."
Rogel mused.
The guidance of Authority Power is likely a major event; all manifestations of Authority in the world received such guidance.
Hence, it won’t be long before "anchors" rise, representing their Authority manifestations.
But Rogel was contemplating the opposite question,
"...Then, if an anchor is destroyed, will the Authority manifestation also be affected? Severely injured? Or fall?"
Rogel squinted his eyes.
He had a constant feeling that the emergence of Authority guidance seemed to be deliberately creating some kind of... weakness?
But this question was destined to not receive an accurate answer.
Thus, Rogel turned his attention to other matters.
"Giant Tree of Life... That thing certainly has something to do with the Tree of Life Nop..."
If when he first met Inoto, Rogel dared not be sure, now he could almost confirm his inner thoughts.
Of course, this is an inconsequential issue.
Even if Rogel finds the Tree of Life Nop now and discusses this with her, nothing would happen.
Furthermore, there’s one more thing...
"Were the Mermaid tribe that ancient?"
Rogel clicked his tongue in wonder.
The Mermaid tribe undoubtedly received the favor of the Authority of Ocean·Senavia and even provided inspiration for the anchor. With Senavia’s character, she would never treat them poorly.
Logically speaking, such an ancient and lucky race should have either vanished in the River of History due to great changes or remained strong if still in existence.
But now, the Mermaid tribe is sparsely scattered in the ocean, without a unified nation or strong representation.
It has indeed fallen into decline, and what happened behind this remains unknown...
[You returned to the dreamland and began working on that special building.]
[However, despite saying that, you pondered over it for a long time without coming up with a suitable structure.]
[Helpless, you sighed and dazed off in the dreamland.]
[Yet, at the moment of your frustration, a newly born dream provided you with a direction.]
[With this inspiration, you soon started constructing.]
[Shortly after, a pure white bell appeared in your dreamland, and countless Dream Creatures gathered before the bell, prostrating themselves on the ground, chanting "God of Dreams."]
[You named it the Mepolos Bell.]
[You felt your power grow stronger, even exceeding before the division of dreamland.]
[At this moment, you possess your own anchor.]
[With increased strength, you also sensed that the anchor is very crucial to you, and if it collapses, something extremely dangerous might happen.]
[After contemplating, you decided to grant some power to these Dream Creatures guarding the anchor.]
[You scattered pure power, and referencing the dream that inspired you, you transformed their forms and bloodline.]
[Ultimately, a group of beings draped in long, trailing white robes was born, endowed with the ability to roam freely in dreams and create dreams in reality for their usage.]
[You named them the Dream Guard.]
[At intervals, the Dream Guard would perform a ritual, striking the Mepolos Bell to stabilize your anchor.]
[The birth of the Dream Guard and the establishment of the anchor made your dreamland more orderly and peaceful.]
[After finishing all this, you turned your gaze beyond the dreamland...]
