The two Istal were silent, they didn't know what to say. In fact, since they were captured by Jiang Ning, they had thought of many ways to deal with them. But only did they not think that not only did they not receive harsh punishment or humiliation. Instead, the High Elves treated them with courtesy. The only difference is that they don't have the honor they had when they were in Valinor. They are no longer Villaoli's subordinate Maia, but captives.

Since the land beneath his feet was separated from Middle-earth, far away from Alda, in the ensuing upheaval and turmoil of heaven and earth, this small world fell into a deep sleep. Even they were not spared, and their bodies and minds were put to sleep by an irresistible and magnificent force. I don't know how long I slept in this slumber, until one day, under the shock caused by the upheaval of heaven and earth, all the sleeping beings woke up. The two Isthals also woke up in the cells of the High Elves, and for them, the memory of their captives was only yesterday. However, when he was freed again, he found that many years had passed.

In those turbulent and lonely days, it was also the time when all beings were sleeping. Until sentient beings wake up, they don't know how long they have been adrift in the infinite universe. They are like meteorites, pushed by the ubiquitous 'cosmic tide' and drifting with the current. It wasn't until it was captured by the turmoil caused by another powerful upheaval that it settled down.

It was also after they were stabilized that the two Isttals, who had been in the cell, were released by Jiang Ningen. And, they were given a new duty to guard the sacred tree.

Today's sacred tree has long been a spiritual belief in the minds of the High Elves. The huge sacred tree held up the heavens, the earth and all things. Life multiplies in him, and he also protects all beings. The status of the sacred tree has long been a transcendent existence among today's High Elves.

The first time the two Istal saw the Sacred Tree, they thought they were back in Valinor, because the new Sacred Tree was too similar to Terperian and Laurilyn. The exterior is intertwined with gold and silver, and the leaves are golden on the front and silver on the back. The huge size has long surpassed their parent bodies, the Silver Sacred Tree and the Golden Sacred Tree. Even, the new sacred tree, to the next level.

As for why Jiang Ning asked the two Istar to guard the vital sacred tree, it was not that he trusted them very much. Rather, they believe that the two Isthals do not have the power to threaten the Sacred Tree at all. The sacred tree in the eyes of others covers the sky and the sun, and the canopy covers most of the city, and the light emitted shines on the whole world. However, only he clearly knew that this was only an exposed projection of the sacred tree, and it was not the essence. The true essence has long been hidden in the interior of the world, and it is a special space that no one can enter except for him.

Therefore, it doesn't matter who guards it.

"Inningville, can we go back to Valinor?" Alatar still haunts Valinor, who is their home. For Jiang Ning, it is also his home. Well, it is the homeland of his body and blood, but his soul does not belong there.

"Does Valinor have that much influence on you?" Jiang Ning asked him rhetorically.

Alatar did not answer, and Palando said, "In the beginning, the world and all things were born in the chorus of the Ainu. They were born from the idea of Iluvita, and so did Maia. We followed Vera into Alda to help her manage everything, and I don't know how long the days passed. We're used to everything there, and it's home for us, not you......"

"Hehehe!" One low laugh after another rang out, and looking at the two Maias, he said, "Valinor...... I advise you to die as soon as possible, and perhaps you will see again the day when you return to Valinor. ”

The two Maia were not allowed to speak, and the next angry voice rang out, "Welcome to the destruction of Valinor!" With that, an invisible barrier descended beside the two Maia, separating them from the outside world. From then on, the only place they could move was where the sacred tree was located, and they could no longer come and go freely.

After returning to the palace, the matter of entrapping the two Maia was immediately forgotten by Jiang Ning. He sat on his throne, looked down at the nobles and ministers below, and said, "It seems that Aretin has become more and more dishonest over the past few hundred years! ”

Everyone didn't know how to answer him, Jiang Ning seemed to be talking to himself, "The swallow has appeared, am I looking for her now, or am I playing for a while?" ”

For a long time, with invincible strength, he can only stay in this world for the time being, and he is also a little tired of this increasingly boring life. He wanted to get out of here early and go on an adventure somewhere else.

"How's the final preparations, Hashan?" He said: "Is there any feedback from the message that was launched? ”

Hassan walked out and reported to him, "Preparations are underway, but ......"

"Say!"

"Yes!" "Because this is the first time that my people have made this kind of communication across time and space, we are completely at a loss for many things. Moreover, we don't know where we have fallen, and we don't know where the universe we are going to contact is. In addition, in the process of preparation, various problems have arisen, and so far there is no way to solve all of them. So ......"

"So, we have to know where we are, or tell each other where we are, right?"

Hassan nodded, "Exactly, my majesty!" He said: "We were all in a deep sleep, and the upheaval of the world has left us lost in the infinite world, although we are now safe." But we have lost our way back, so we have to know where we are and where we are going to return, and if we don't understand those two things, we will always be here for a long, long time. ”

What Hassan said is exactly what Jiang Ning considered. They are now in such a very embarrassing situation, first of all, they don't know where they are and their coordinates, and secondly, they don't know where the direction of their return is. Another point is that even if they want to return, they must have the ability to cross extremely long distances and reach their destination safely.

However, this can be ignored, because if they have such a powerful energy, they don't need to worry about this at all, and they can completely crisscross countless planes with impunity.

Therefore, the problem must be solved! Otherwise, there is no way to talk about a return.