Chapter 1835: Chapter 1832: The Void and the Gate
Even though he only slept for three hours at the circus,
due to the breakthrough of the mad laugh, Han Dong’s current mental state is surprisingly good.
Upon hearing it was an invitation from the Void, his thoughts became even more excited...
Although Han Dong can use certain Void Secret Methods, they all come from his own research and study, and he has never truly set foot in the unique "Void" of the S-01 world.
The concept of the Void also completely comes from other people’s statements and descriptions in books.
There is such a description in "Brief History of Void":
"In the depths of the vast universe, among those seemingly chaotic star arrangements, there exists a door.
A door beyond the boundaries of time and space,
An invisible door that cannot be perceived by any senses,
A cosmic door belonging exclusively to our world,
Behind the door lies the Void."
The Void can be regarded as the most special, most dangerous, and most mysterious Forbidden Land of S-01, a mystical domain only reachable by mastering unique space techniques.
Here, it is necessary to distinguish between the "Shattered Dimension" and the "Void."
The Shattered Dimension exists outside the world, revealed due to the tearing of the world membrane, showing a fissure leading to the outside.
The space outside the world has no Truth Constraint, no order and framework, and all conventional cognition is disordered. A slight oversight can result in being completely torn apart in the Shattered Dimension, or crushed and absorbed by a spatial Singularity.
The Void, however, is a mysterious area within the S-01 world, and why this area formed, perhaps only one person can give a definite answer.
Any individual can go to the Void without being torn apart or getting caught in any space whirlpool...awaiting them is endless loss.
Even some apprentices who worship under the name of the Void Lord dare not guarantee they can casually walk Between Void; they need fixed markers, stable Void Crystals, etc., to ensure they are on the ’correct route.’
To put it in the simplest words.
The Void is equivalent to the advanced form of space...individuals who have mastered Void Techniques, like Pope, can perform Void jumps even in absolutely enclosed spaces.
And all these achievements, turning the Void into personal ability manifestations, originated from a supreme individual.
Pope’s teacher,
The founder and principal of Miskatonic University,
The steward of the Void Gate,
The end of knowledge,
Known by the pseudonym Y.S, casually referred to as "Mr. Eugene" among Void apprentices.
This entity’s reputation is undisputedly the highest within the demon circle,
Any seeker of knowledge, even those belonging to other Old King’s followers, might receive enlightenment from the Void in their pursuit of knowledge someday.
Any individual showing extraordinary talent in the field of space, or having a high affinity for cosmic astrology, might even receive the "Void Invitation" and follow the guide marks to find the mysterious door to the Void.
Since learning Void Techniques, Han Dong always wanted to visit the Void.
Unexpectedly, his first Void journey would have Pope as his guide.
"Alright, let’s set off now... Can Sally come with us?"
"She can’t. Individuals not possessing space talent will still get lost, even if I lead the way."
Sally promptly took a step back, "The Void is a Forbidden Area certain death for me, Nicholas don’t worry about me... I need to quickly return to the Black Forest to deliver the Modeling Liquid given by Mr. M to Mom."
"Hmm... that works too."
Mr. M had prepared two barrels of origin Modeling Liquid at the end of the tour, stored between Han Dong’s brain.
Originally wanting to deliver it personally, as he fancied soaking in the Goat Mother’s bathtub, while fostering some ’emotional exchange’ between the two.
Of course, the main intention was to win over this supreme being.
Regarding "Mom," Sally always prioritized her first, packed two large barrels of raw liquid, preparing to head to the nearest transmission point.
Pope stared at the white liquid in the jar, with no way to decipher its exact composition.
"Sally, don’t rush... This should be very important material, though the chance of you encountering any mishap is relatively small, risks can’t be entirely ruled out.
The Stargazing Room can lock onto the cosmic coordinates of the Black Forest, allowing me to construct a one-way channel for you."
Using a strand of Sally’s hair as a connecting medium,
Pope crafted a Transmission Array beneath the astronomical telescope in the Stargazing Room.
When he aimed the telescope towards the Star Region housing the Black Forest, the array activated, and Sally very stably arrived inside the Black Forest.
At this moment, Han Dong suddenly asked,
"By the way, Pope, the Void talent recruitment seems to be targeting the whole universe... Mr. Black White has remarkable skills in astrology and astrology. Can he get a chance to contact the Void?"
Unexpectedly, Mr. Black White pulled out a special envelope with the Void Mark from his pocket.
"Mr. Pope had already applied for an invitation for me, with a space guide mark inside.
Before heading to the Void, I must sort out a series of matters in the Holy City... Nicholas, you and Mr. Pope go ahead, as you are about to meet a higher being."
Pope softly said beside him: "Mr. Black White’s talent is high, maybe due to his human identity or some other reasons, he didn’t directly receive an invitation from the teacher...
Let’s set off, we can’t keep Mr. Eugene waiting too long."
Han Dong secretly smiled,
The talent of Mr. Black White needn’t be mentioned, Han Dong knew clearer than anyone.
However, for Pope to praise someone face-to-face, this likely wasn’t the only reason... Perhaps during these days, there might have been deeper exchanges between them.
But Han Dong couldn’t guess one thing.
During these days, Pope not only stayed in the Stargazing Room but visited Witch’s Marsh and other areas, obtaining Han Dong’s profile thoroughly.
Similarly using the astronomical telescope for "positioning."
Buzz!
The next second.
The two stood on a dark barren planet’s surface,
Even with the Demon Eye, Han Dong couldn’t see the so-called "Void Gate" around.
"Where’s the entrance?"
"Just follow me... This is the Star Region closest to the Void. The [Gate] isn’t fixed here; it requires certain luck, experience, and sensation to find.
For regular Void visitors, this could take between one to several hundred years.
But with me guiding, the time will be significantly shorter."
Han Dong said nothing more, simply followed.
At the same time, he observed a "detail"—the stars between Pope’s brain arrange in a special pattern, resembling a compass, functioning to guide the search for the Void.
"Nicholas, your psychic power has improved quite a bit... Did you undergo a fate adventure similar to the ’Ladybug Game’ recently?"
"Not really, I just watched a circus performance, gaining some insights. If Pope you’re free, I could take you next time."
"A circus... we’ll see."
They hadn’t spoken for more than two sentences, just a minute passed.
On the surface of the barren planet, at about ten kilometers distance from the two, a door marked with an "inverted triangle" appeared out of thin air.