Only those people can bestow the name of miracle upon their power...
Angel suppressed the surprise in his heart, took a deep breath, and said, "So, this palace is more or less the same as the Peach Heart Theater?"
Ironclad Granny shook her head: "No, the Peach Heart Theater represents the true path of miracles, whereas the Elegant Sect or this palace is only related to religious beliefs, not to the miracles themselves."
"In fact, I’ve heard a rumor that musicians seem to disdain the Elegant Sect. The Elegant Sect was simply created by those who worship musicians."
Ironclad Granny paused to take another sip of tea: "As for the truth of the matter, I’m still uncertain. After all, the transmission from Flourish Continent to the Origin World has been cut off for many years now."
Angel was eager to learn more, whether it was about the Elegant Sect or the musicians. However, Ironclad Granny just shook her head in silence. It wasn’t that she refused to share, but that she didn’t know either.
Ironclad Granny said, "The palace you discovered might just be something the people of the Elegant Sect built to spread their beliefs. If there’s no one inside, it’s probably been abandoned, so you don’t need to worry too much... Moreover, due to their beliefs, this sect is relatively mild."
Angel sighed and accepted this result.
With his increasing power, he was sure to encounter more such things with transcendental organizations, mysterious religions, and the Miracle World. If he truly wanted to get to the bottom of things, perhaps reaching the Origin World would be necessary.
But now is not the right time.
Angel didn’t linger long in the library, having a brief chat with Ironclad Granny and Jon, then left.
As he was leaving, Angel saw that Jon and Ironclad Granny resumed their discussion.
Angel already knew that Jon was speaking with Ironclad Granny about the Glowing Fluff Grass, the primary ingredient for the Glowing Fluff Potion. It’s a low-level potion used to treat wounds, a staple for mid to low-level apprentices.
Jon discussing the Glowing Fluff Grass didn’t surprise Angel at all.
Angel was aware that Jon studied botany back on Earth, and so he had previously used the Dream Conch to bring over many pure Demon Plant potions for Jon to research, which included the Glowing Fluff Potion.
The surprising thing for Angel was that Ironclad Granny was willing to listen.
But, when he thought about it, it wasn’t so strange; Ironclad Granny might not be particularly interested in the Glowing Fluff Grass or Potions, but Jon’s methodology and thought process in plant research were quite different from those of a wizard, and that was likely what intrigued Ironclad Granny.
...
After returning to reality, Angel found the Gondola still calmly flying over the desert, with some distance yet before reaching the borders of the Baya Desert.
He gave a helpless sigh, glancing at the Sand Hawk flying energetically ahead, seemingly not wanting to board the Gondola.
Angel turned to look at Dangross, deciding to discuss White Cloud Village with Dangross since their next stop was there.
"Dangross..." Angel paused midway through his sentence.
In the depths of the Mind Space where the Ability Tree stood, a light spot representing the "Gate of Dreams" was sending a message—
Sanders had entered the Wilderness of Dreams.
At the same time, two unfamiliar first-time visitors stood before the Gate of Dreams.
Angel focused his thoughts into the authority of the Gate of Dreams, and could clearly see a girl dressed in an elegant red dress with a parasol and a pale young man standing on two different Dream Bridges, facing the gate leading to the Wilderness of Dreams.
"Flora and Sumishe." Angel recognized them.
Sanders had previously told Angel that soon, Flora and Sumishe would enter the Wilderness of Dreams.
It seems that time had come.
Initially, upon sensing Sanders’ entry, Angel intended to go in and inquire, but since Flora and Sumishe were also there, he decided to hold off.
He thought it best to first let Sanders guide Flora and Sumishe in experiencing the Wilderness of Dreams firsthand, and after they were more familiar, it’d be timely to meet them.
With that in mind, Angel gently waved a hand, granting Flora and Sumishe access to the Wilderness of Dreams, also relocating their entry point to near Sanders.
Having done all this, Angel exited the Mind Space.
In reality, Angel’s immersion in the information of the Gate of Dreams lasted only a second or two, but during this time, Dangross was absentmindedly watching Toby steer, feeling as though he heard Angel speaking.
Dangross turned around in confusion: "Were you calling me?"
Angel, after a brief moment of distraction, nodded: "...Yes, I want to talk to you about White Cloud Village."
Dangross, using his index and middle fingers to walk, slowly wobbled across the table to sit in front of Angel: "Sure, what do you want to know?"
"The Green Wilderness beneath White Cloud Village."
White Cloud Village is known to be the domain of wind creatures, a fact Angel was confident in, but, according to his understanding, while the wind creatures resided in White Cloud Village, their true territory was actually the Cloud Soil.
Beneath White Cloud Village lies another gathering place for elemental creatures known as the Green Wilderness.
Recalling the knowledge learned from Teacher Magu about the Green Wilderness, Dangross slowly began to explain: "The Green Wilderness is vast, a primarily grassy expanse that serves as the domain of wood creatures..."
Unlike the Green Forest Domain with its all-encompassing wooden territory, the Green Wilderness is predominantly home to grass-type creatures.
Although its general strength is significantly weaker than that of the Green Forest Domain, no territory throughout the Tidal World dares to invade the Green Wilderness because of the presence of White Cloud Village.
The relationship between White Cloud Village and the Green Wilderness is very tight-knit and could be described as intimately intertwined and mutually supportive.
To antagonize the Green Wilderness is to antagonize White Cloud Village, and vice versa.
Having outlined what he knew about the Green Wilderness, Angel asked, "And who is the Monarch and the Sage of the Green Wilderness?"
"The Monarch of the Green Wilderness is Flourish Glime, but I don’t know the Sage." Dangross paused: "However, none of that really matters. The relationship between White Cloud Village and the Green Wilderness is so good that you basically won’t need to go to the Green Wilderness. Anything needed can be handed over to His Highness Gentle Breeze to deliver... His Highness Gentle Breeze is said to be quite affable too, and Teacher Magu often speaks highly of His Highness, so this trip is likely to be very smooth."
"Very smooth?" Angel murmured quietly: "I hope you don’t jinx it."
"Jinx? What do you mean?" asked Dangross, puzzled.
Angel shook his head: "Nothing, just continue sharing what you know about White Cloud Village."