After Angel left, Geng Ghost looked through the wall hole worriedly at the Wise Sovereign.
"My Lord Sovereign, should I call Little Bao..."
The Wise Sovereign waved his hand: "No need, I need to think about some things alone, you go with Angel, leave me in peace."
Although Geng Ghost still wanted to say something, seeing the Wise Sovereign had already sent him away, he could only leave helplessly.
As the Wise Sovereign watched the hole in the wall slowly disappear, soon, there was no other presence in the resting room.
The Wise Sovereign closed his eyes and fell into long thoughts.
After an unknown period, the quiet space was broken by the Wise Sovereign’s low sigh: "Alas, Naraku, oh Naraku..."
The Wise Sovereign shook his head, his face full of bitterness.
A millennium is such a long time; the Wise Sovereign himself transformed from a staunch conservative to a reformist. How could Naraku have changed not at all?
Naraku has witnessed the scenery of the outside world, his thoughts must be constantly changing.
The Wise Sovereign had naturally thought of this too.
But he had always held onto one belief, as long as Naraku’s original intention for this Crashed City remained unchanged, it wouldn’t matter.
But would Naraku’s original intention really never change?
Previously, the Wise Sovereign thought he understood Naraku, believed him to be a man of great responsibility, even if he strayed on the path, he would correct it in time, forever preserving his initial resolve.
This is why the Wise Sovereign was willing to hold onto his obsession, silently waiting for Naraku’s return in the dark, lightless underground.
But now, with Angel bringing Augustine’s words, the Wise Sovereign suddenly felt uncertain.
Is Naraku still the same Naraku?
Would the world’s sights really obliterate Naraku’s original resolve?
But Angel also mentioned, Naraku would come back... if his heart has changed, why would he return?
Obsessing until becoming demonic, and then eliminating the obsession?
The Wise Sovereign shook his head, calming his wandering thoughts: "I still believe you will return with glory..."
Gazing into the void, the Wise Sovereign murmured softly: "I hope you won’t render my wait in vain, nor disappoint our long-slumbering companions... and Caroline’s love."
No one answered, only his sighs remained in the air.
...
On the other side, after explaining the situation to everyone, Angel left the Hall of Wisdom.
A few minutes later, Angel stood before the gate of the Qingkong Poetry Room.
Just as Angel was about to push the door open, Adanis’s voice echoed from the side.
Beside the gate of the Qingkong Poetry Room, there was suddenly a mirror, through which Adanis observed Angel.
"You can go in, but it cannot."
Adanis pointed at Angel’s side.
Soon, on the wall beside Angel, there appeared a pitch-black dog hole, from which Geng Ghost’s voice came: "Honorable Goddess."
Geng Ghost courteously greeted Adanis.
However, Adanis ignored Geng Ghost and continued: "According to the rules of Qingkong Poetry Room, it cannot enter..."
Before Adanis could finish, Angel abruptly interrupted: "Are there still rules in Qingkong Poetry Room?"
Adanis remained silent for a moment: "As long as I have not left, the rules of Qingkong Poetry Room must not be broken."
Angel couldn’t be bothered to argue with Adanis, so he conceded: "Then if it enters the mirror and I bring it into the Qingkong Poetry Room, does this break any rules?"
Adanis: "It can, but the mirror must have a one-way seal, preventing it from observing inside the Qingkong Poetry Room."
Angel didn’t continue to argue; if sealing was necessary, then so be it.
Angel had no other choice; within the range of the underground waterways, the Qingkong Poetry Room was the only place immune to the prying of the Magical Energy Array.
If Angel’s so-called "research" succeeded, the last step would inevitably involve using the "Moonlit Coast’s Dream Conch." At that time, the mysterious aura could be sensed by the Wise Sovereign, who might discern the truth about the Dream Conch and Angel’s intentions.
Though inevitably, the Dream Conch would be exposed to the public eye, that future is unknowable, and for now, Angel had no intention of revealing its secret.
Angel glanced at Geng Ghost, who seemed to understand without communication. The dog hole on the wall began to shrink until it vanished.
Once Geng Ghost fully disappeared from the wall, a near-circular black glass appeared in mid-air.
Although this black glass was not a perfect circle, it was mostly circular, with a pair of bright triangular eyes on its front, blinking continuously.
Seeing the familiar form and sensing the familiar aura, Angel subconsciously said: "Come, open your mouth."
The black glass’s eyes widened, conveying confusion.
Adanis also looked at Angel with puzzlement.
As the master of the You Nu, Adanis naturally knew the appearance of the Cyclops Family’s three treasures. This black glass was indeed one of Dabao’s true forms.
Though Dabao appearing in its physical form was no surprise to Adanis, Angel’s request to open its mouth left her full of doubt... Why would he ask Dabao to open its mouth?
Even though Dabao didn’t understand, it didn’t protest against Angel, obediently opening its mouth.