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Chapter 232 The Birthplace of Humanity

The undercurrents in the Dongyi region were too much for Dui to pay attention to at the time.

He rode his flying broomstick eastward.

To avoid being noticed along the way, he also cast illusion spells on himself and his flying broom.

Thus, he successfully flew over the Eurocany Mountains, the largest mountain range in the Far East.

Wild forests grow on the western slopes of the Eurocani Mountains, near Quvienen, the legendary birthplace of elves, where a mountain river and waterfall flow into the Quvienen Bay of the Hercane Sea.

The elves first awoke here, and then gradually multiplied and grew, dividing into different races such as the Vanya, the Noldor, and the Tyrell.

However, the world has changed many times since then. The shape of the land and sea has collapsed and been rebuilt, rivers have changed course, mountains have changed appearance, and Queveyne has also ceased to exist.

As Dui flew over the mountains, he also noticed the figures of dwarves in the mountains.

Four of the seven major dwarf families originated from this mountain. They awoke and multiplied in this mountain, forming the lineage of the Eastern Dwarfs.

However, as Sauron ruled the East for a long time, some of the dwarves were corrupted by him and became dark dwarves. They pledged allegiance to Sauron and constantly clashed with the mountain dwarves, trying to seize the dwarves' territory.

The two blue-robed wizards and the mountain dwarves were allies. Romisdanus and Moreda traveled throughout the East, uniting the mountain dwarves, the elves of the East, and some humans to form a powerful alliance, which prevented Sauron from completely ruling the East.

Dui did not stop. After flying over the mountains, he headed eastward according to the route map given to him by Romistanus.

Finally, on the eve of the New Year, Dui arrived at the easternmost point of the continent.

He looked out at the boundless sea to the east, facing the rising sun, and looked down at the coastline below.

Perhaps due to the obstruction of the western Eurocani Mountains, or perhaps because it was too far away, Soren's power failed to reach the eastern coast. This place was peaceful and serene, with green mountains and clear waters, like a pure land that no outsiders had ever set foot in.

Humans also live here, and these humans are more like the Easterners in Dui's memory than the Dongyi people.

Dui did not disturb the residents, but followed the route map and approached a mountain range near the sea.

The mountain range is rugged and beautiful, full of vitality. It is semi-circular, like a tall wall, with towering peaks surrounding it.

The mountains block the moist air currents from the eastern sea, causing them to gather and form a year-round mist that shrouds the mountains, making them appear even more mysterious.

Only when the strong winds brought by the sun before it rises in the east disperse the mountain mist can the complete outline of the mountain range be seen for a brief moment.

Therefore, this mountain was named the Wind Mountain Range.

This is also the location of Hildorion—the birthplace of humankind.

Romisdanu's route map ends here. The only way to meet Hildorion and enter the Valley of Slumber, where humanity first awoke, is tomorrow, when the first rays of sunlight of the new year shine on the Wind Mountains.

"Give me directions~"

Dui was curious whether he could use magic to find Hildorion, so he immediately cast a spell.

A golden ray of light shot out from his hand and disappeared directly into the deep mountains shrouded in mist.

Upon seeing this, Dui immediately followed the direction the light was pointing.

Weaving through the thick fog, where it was pitch black, Dui used a whirlwind to sweep away the surrounding mist, but before he could rejoice for long, the inexhaustible fog from the surrounding mountains closed in again.

Dui immediately cast spells several more times, even summoning a tornado, but the mountain fog was endless and could not be dispelled.

Dui had no choice but to give up and could only follow the guiding light.

But soon, Dui discovered that his guiding spells had failed, or rather, been interfered with. There seemed to be an incomprehensible power in the mountains, affecting not only his vision, senses, and consciousness, but even his magic had lost its effectiveness.

Despite Dui's thorough search of the mountains for a whole day, leaving no ravine unchecked, he still could not find Hildorion.

Dui sighed, helpless, and could only wait until the sun came out tomorrow to search again.

So he simply dug out a tent at the foot of the mountain and stayed there overnight.

From the outside, the tent looks like a small tent that can accommodate one person to sleep in, but inside, Dui has cast a seamless stretching spell on it, making it as tall as three stories, complete with a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and so on.

After casting a Muggle banishment charm and a shielding charm outside the tent, Dui immediately entered into meditation.

Now, his meditation is not only for becoming stronger, but also for repairing the missing fragments of his soul as quickly as possible.

Having not slept all night, Dui withdrew from his meditation.

He turned and looked out the bedroom window at the eastern sea. A glimmer of light was already appearing at the horizon; the sun would rise soon.

Meanwhile, Middle-earth officially entered the Third Era, year 2946, and Dui had been in this world for five years.

Dui stepped out of the tent, breathing in the cool mountain air, and waved his hand to shrink the tent and put it into his spatial bag.

Then we waited quietly for the first sunrise of the new year. Time passed slowly, the distant horizon grew brighter and brighter, and finally, as the sun shyly rose from the sea, the first rays of sunlight, accompanied by a strong wind, shone on the Wind Mountain Range.

The mountain wind howled, dispersing the mist in the mountains and revealing the complete outline of the mountain range.

As the sunlight fell on the mountains, the mountain range seemed to awaken, undergoing a change that Dui could not perceive.

It's like lifting a mysterious veil to reveal the truth.

A rainbow arched over a canyon in the mountains, looking like a doorway.

Dui's eyes lit up at the sight, and he immediately mounted his flying broom and flew toward the direction of the rainbow.

Dui soon arrived at the canyon where the rainbow was located. He had been here yesterday but had not found anything unusual; it was just an ordinary canyon.

But today, beneath the rainbow, within the canyon, a faint, illusory scene appears, resembling a mirage.

Dui landed at the bottom of the canyon and stepped closer to the rainbow. Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew towards him, carrying a sweet fragrance.

Upon smelling the fragrance, Dui felt invigorated and her mind and body became extremely soothed, as if she had returned to her mother's womb, filled with a sense of peace.

He tentatively walked toward the mirage-like illusion.

Then, the next second, it was as if a completely different world had opened up.

Dui arrived at a vibrant valley.

The valley is surrounded by walls, the air is filled with a sweet fragrance, and the songs of nightingales drift around. Time seems to have forgotten this place, and everything in the valley is just as it was in the beginning.

The valley is filled with all kinds of trees, which are not only pleasing to the eye, but also laden with all kinds of sweet fruits.

Here, spring-like weather prevails all year round, flowers bloom in abundance, and a silver river flows out from the depths of the valley. The riverbed is filled with gold sand, jade, and agate, as if it were washed down from upstream, exuding an aura of richness.

Dui was deeply shocked and amazed, feeling as if he had entered a fairyland.

This place is filled with a holy and sacred atmosphere, and the magical energy is very rich. It is like a land of youth, without any decay or withering. From the rocks to the water, everything exudes a pure aura.

Smelling the sweet aroma, Dui came to an apple tree, picked a bright red apple, and couldn't resist taking a bite.

Instantly, a sweet juice filled my mouth, accompanied by a surge of sacred energy flowing into my body.

In that instant, Dui felt an unspeakable, profound comfort emanating from his very soul. It was as if parched earth had received sweet rain, and the tremors in his soul had been soothed.

Dui was overjoyed, as if he hadn't eaten such a delicious fruit in ages. He quickly finished the apple in his hand, and then continued picking and eating more.

Only when they could eat no more did they reluctantly stop, looking at the fruit still hanging on the tree, and could only lament that they didn't have more stomachs.

As Dui consumed these fruits, the sacred energy they contained made his soul feel extremely comfortable, and the missing piece of his soul began to grow almost imperceptibly.

Although the growth was almost negligible, it gave Dui a sense of hope.

He originally thought that over the next ten years or so, he could only rely on meditation to gradually repair the damage to his soul.

But I never expected to get such a tremendous opportunity here with Hildorion!

Hildorion is the birthplace of humankind. As the second child of the creator god Ilúvatar, humanity slumbered here during the Age of the Two Trees and the Age of the Great Lamp, which preceded the First Age.

Before humanity awoke, Ilúvatar used her power to hide Hildorion so that even the Valar could not find it, so that humans would not be disturbed.

It wasn't until the end of the Twin Trees Era and the sun rose in the west that this previously unvisited birthplace of humankind began to appear to the world.

Influenced by the power of Ilúvatar, Hildorion is filled with holiness, and the fruit trees in the valley were specially grown here for the awakened humans to eat.

Nourished by the divine power left by Ilúvatar in the valley, the fruit trees became different from the fruit trees outside, possessing a touch of sacredness.

That's why Dui's damaged soul was able to recover a little.

Upon seeing such miraculous fruit, Dui was overjoyed and couldn't help but marvel at Ilúvatar's boundless power. It was only a trace of His divine power that had imbued these fruit trees with such properties.

He decided to stay there for a while and use the energy from these fruits to heal his soul.

He even looked at this valley that resembled a fairyland and began to consider whether to make it a secluded retreat.
After all, if this treasure land weren't located in the far east and so far from Fengyun Peak, he would have wanted to stay here permanently.

The magical energy here is abundant, even more so than in the Valley of the Dead and Lorien, and it is also more beautiful.

He can't bear to give it up.

After eating his fill of fruit, Dui took advantage of the time to digest and began to walk deeper into the valley.

The innermost part is where humanity first awakened; he was going there to find the final ingredient for the Philosopher's Stone—"the Salt of the Flesh."

(End of this chapter)