Chapter 285: The Forgotten Realm (1)
"Welcome to the Forgotten Realm, Outsider, I am the caretaker AO here, explain your intentions, and I will use this judgment to allow you to enter or ask you to leave. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info"
Zhou Dong didn't expect that for the first time, he would be intercepted in a still space before entering the interior of the target galaxy.
In front of him was a huge shadow dragon that was hundreds of meters long, it had no clear appearance, only a dragon-like body composed of matter or energy that looked like shadows and smoke.
This is a glorious world, and Zhou Dong searches through the vast memory bank in his mind according to the keyword 'forgotten country'.
Soon, Zhou Dong understood the current situation, and at the same time had a little accident.
However, there is always a very small probability that something will happen, and now he and this caretaker collide, which is not unacceptable.
"I am a traveler to all worlds, following the footsteps of nature, traveling to this universe, I have no ill intentions, I just want to rest or explore here for a while."
Hearing the answer, the shadow dragon's eyes glowed with a light as large as a lamppost, enveloping the foreigner who claimed to be a traveler.
"Godhead Level: ???
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Title: Traveler of the Worlds
Description: The creature is extremely alert and confidential, and has great strength, refusing any form of communication with the outside world, and is very reluctant to reveal any information about itself, and you cannot get any information from it.
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Zhou Dong did not stop the other party's detection of himself, he changed his body mode to an internal circulation mode from the time when he first entered the space-time rift.
In the internal circulation mode, this body refuses to participate in the vast majority of any energy exchange with the outside world, and only the most basic spiritual power is released outward to replace the visual effect of the eyes, and most detection methods cannot detect his body information unless he is attacked and broken.
The results of the probe are very headaches for AO, because without information, it is difficult to make the optimal judgment choice.
If the opponent is much weaker than it, the AO can dispose of it at will without worrying at all.
If the opponent is much stronger than it, AO can choose to decisively deny the opponent entry.
But now the situation is that AO can only assume that the other party is certainly not weaker than it, and can prevent itself from being allowed to obtain any information by it.
And in fact, this is AO's misjudgment, Zhou Dong is not stronger than it, or even weaker than it.
Zhou Dong can't judge the specific strength, but he may deduce the general strength of AO from the known information.
Let's start with the cosmology.
Since there is AO in this universe and the image is also in line with it, then there is a high probability that it is the universe of the DND system, which is a system as huge as the Marvel multiverse and the DC multiverse.
However, most of the high-end combat power in the latter two has the ability to shuttle through the single universe at will and travel through the multiverse at will, and the DND of high-end combat power is far inferior.
However, if we only talk about monolithic universes, DND is a huge monolithic universe with extremely high utilization, which is far inferior to the monolithic universes of the two systems mentioned above.
Whether it is Marvel or DC, its cosmology is the same as the original world, with boundless starry skies and galaxies, and there will be other humanoid or completely inhuman alien races.
In the DND universe, the boundless starry sky and major galaxies are cut into pieces of crystal walls, and this invisible barrier divides galaxies into independent regions.
For example, the Forgotten Realm is one of the famous crystal wall systems, which can be understood as a galaxy.
A crystal wall system often contains multiple realms, and this realm can be understood as a solar system.
AO is an absolutely neutral god with a godhead of more than 20 levels, which can be given and deprived of divinity by other gods or mortal beings.
However, in the infinite and vast monolithic universe, AO is only the only god in the Forgotten Realm, and there are similar beings in other Crystal Wall systems.
AO humbly called himself a caretaker in the face of the incomprehensible Zhou Dong, and also revealed some information.
In Zhou Dong's eyes, the camp belongs to the absolutely neutral AO, which is equivalent to the ideology of this crystal wall system, and its main responsibility is to guard the safety of the crystal wall system externally and maintain the stability of the crystal wall system internally.
From the above cosmology, since this AO is the embodiment of the ideology of this crystal wall system, its nature is very similar to the other AO godhead in Zhou Dong's body.
Just by this point, Zhou Dong knew why he came to this world.
Obviously, if he can understand the rules of this world very well, especially between gods and mortals, then it will be very helpful for him.
This world can be said to be the right medicine for him now.
Because of this, Zhou Dong didn't want to fight with the AO in front of him, which led to being denied access to the crystal wall system.
Although even if he fights, Zhou Dong should be able to escape if he can't fight, after all, the AO in his body is actually one with him, and when his life is in danger, he will definitely not resist his manipulation of it.
But if in normal times, if Zhou Dong tries to manipulate it, he will definitely be manipulated in reverse.
The AO in front of him didn't understand the twists and turns, and regarded Zhou Dong and the AO in his body as one, and he also didn't want to make a big fight.
Zhou Dong took the initiative to make concessions, explaining: "I am not an invader, just a traveler and scholar who is very interested in this world. ”
These words are also somewhat true, Zhou Dong left the original world in a very hurry, he didn't even bring the original worm, and he only had a set of clothes on his body, this time he only planned to understand the world first.
Of course, after having a deep understanding of this world and digesting and attracting AO Godhead, if he comes to this world for the second time, Zhou Dong will not guarantee this promise.
AO weighed the pros and cons, and in the end he had to compromise, demanding: "Yes, but you have to agree and abide by some conditions." ”
"Let's talk about the conditions first." After Zhou Dong finished speaking, he understood in a blink of an eye that it was impossible to only pay and make concessions unilaterally, and then suddenly said: "As a friendly exchange between the two sides, if you can accept your conditions, I will also give you some gifts." ”
AO didn't care about the other party's gifts, but he was also a little curious as he sounded, and he continued: "First, and it must be observed, that is, your real body is in this crystal wall system, and you can only stay in the astral ocean. ”
"What is the Astral Ocean?" Zhou Dong asked puzzled.
"Look, this is a conceptual map of our universe." AO is also not stingy with the basic introduction of the host.
AO turned into a dragon and more than three meters tall, similar to Zhou Dong, who was about the same height, which made it easier to communicate.
AO waved his hand, and a huge star map appeared next to the two of them, and he began to introduce it.
"In this forgotten realm today, there are a total of six realms, and in the center is the mortal realm, which is also where the famous continent of Faren is located, where all kinds of mortal creatures live, but it is also the place where gods and demons, gods and gods fight through their mortal or immortal servants.
The Shadow Death Realm, the Shadow Death Realm is the dark echo of the mortal realm. Where there is extreme shadow in the mortal realm, it can come into contact with the mortal realm, and the energy of this world is the source of the ability of necromancers and shadow operators to create illusions and shadow objects, and activate undead creatures. When mortal beings die, their souls first come to the Shadow Death Realm before facing other fates.
The Fairy Wilderness, which is the reflection of the magic of the mortal realm. Arcane energy flows through it like a clear spring, a place of incomparable beauty and majesty, where every creature in the Elven Wilderness has a certain strange ability, and this realm is the easiest source of arcane magic for mortal spellcasters.
The above two worlds outside the mortal realm, Zhou Dong can vividly compare them to the existence of the world of spiritual energy and spiritual energy, but they are different.
Elemental Chaos, located beneath the mortal realm is the constant churning power of elemental chaos, elemental matter and energy collide in an infinite cycle of creation and destruction, which is the raw material for the creation of various worlds, the landforms of elemental chaos are filled with rivers of lightning, seas of flames, floating rocky mountains, glaciers and other fantastical terrain, at the bottom of it is the abyss, the home of demons, the origin of the abyss is hidden in a mystery, although there are rumors that a forgotten god shaped it at the center of the realm of the demon god.
The Astral Ocean, above the mortal realm is the Astral Ocean, a shallow sea of silver liquid that swells beneath its glowing surface with dots of stars. The veil-like flakes of starlight parted to reveal the Divine Realm, home to the gods and goddesses, much like islands floating in the astral ocean.
The Far Away, also known as the Outer Realm, is a plane, or a space outside the plane, a very distant and incomprehensible plane, where the creatures that live in the Far Realm are too grotesque and alien for the normal mind to accept without harm, and where the Far Realm touches the mortal realm, matter will stir up under incomprehensible impulses, and eventually burn to ashes, or twist into deformities.
In the far-flung places where life has been touched, deformities called monasteries have appeared, some of which are native to the Abulus Fish and the Mind Flayer, but most of them are transformations of existing life.
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After listening to AO, the six realms in the early stage, Zhou Dong was very easy to accept.
It's just about the last Extremely Far Realm, for some reason, Zhou Dong suddenly thought of the Cthulhu world, which is also indescribable and incomprehensible to mortals.
For the huge universe of DND, each different version is a different monolithic universe, and perhaps in addition to some general rules, this universe has many rules that are different or even completely opposite to the four versions that Zhou Dong knows.
Although the introduction of AO now makes Zhou Dong think that it is probably the fourth version of the DND universe rules.
However, Zhou Dong is not sure, he just assumes that this is a DND monolithic universe based on the rules of the fourth edition.
As for the relatively complex relationship between the crystal wall system, the realm, and the plane, Zhou Dong can't be completely sure yet, and he needs to collect more information.
For now, understanding the exact relationship between the crystal wall system and the realm is enough to have enough knowledge to go on an adventure for a long time to come.
In his heart, this monolithic universe already belonged to the country he was about to conquer in the future, and it was inevitable to understand it.
"I see, but this condition restricts my travel, and I want to make a deal with you now, maybe you will feel interested." Zhou Dong's tone was slightly seductive.
"Tell me about it." AO knew that the other party would not accept this condition easily, and in fact it had already prepared a second plan, but the other party did not play according to the routine, which made it somewhat surprised.
"My true body can inhabit the Astral Ocean and promise not to leave, but I will create an avatar as my eyes, hands and feet, and travel the world in my place, and as an answer to my permission, I will provide you with a new system of priesthood to help you further improve the fundamental rules of this crystal wall system, if you can understand the power of the rules......"
Zhou Dong's meaningful words and eyes made it difficult for AO to hide his mentality all of a sudden, and even the entire crystal wall system was subtly emitting a slight vibration, but it was quickly calmed down.
According to Zhou Dong's previous derivation, with the substantial relationship between AO and this crystal wall system, it is difficult for it to refuse this great temptation.
No matter how strong the AO is, it is only equivalent to a galaxy...... It is not even a universe, for the cosmic heart of this universe, AO is just one of the cogs that replaces it to maintain and manage the normal operation of the entire universe, ready to destroy and create at any time.
Through some kind of secret connection to the heart of the universe, and like the reproductive and survival instincts carved into human genes, AO is now very excited.
"Come on, let's go to my palace and talk carefully."
"I'm honored."
Both can be called divine beings, and since the latter is an outsider, and comes with sincerity and temptation, they can coexist peacefully for the time being.
They came to the Astral Ocean, and in this divine realm, AO's palace residence was neither in the Nine Hells nor in the Heavenly Mountain, nor in the City of Radiance.
It was the new abode that AO had chosen after the Autoswing Years, and since it was a god, there was no way to know its location, because it was invisible and constantly swimming in the astral ocean.
At this time, the gods and beings were still busy like ants, unaware that the talks here would soon set off a great storm far more intense than the turbulent year.