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Chapter 124 Black Soil Gives Birth to Cretaceous

The poet in the heavens sings his song and its verses:

"Soar freely in the deep sky."

"Just like when we first met, I walked across the land, singing the song of the wind;"

"You, on the high heavens where the atmosphere is thin, look down upon the world."

Dulin recalled the day he was born, when he opened his eyes and saw a light in the darkness.

starry sky.

A true starry sky, unlike anything in this world.

"There's no snow or wind in the sky right now, and the earth is covered in green grass. It must be beautiful, right?"

"If you had ever walked on the ground, heard the pastoral songs and the distant chimes of wind chimes, and tasted wine as sweet as honey, you would understand, wouldn't you?"

Yes, the world he was born into is beautiful.

But if his world also had songs, fragrant green grass, sweet fruit wine, and little people... wouldn't the world be even more beautiful?

As one of the two masterpieces of Rhinedoth, the dragon representing the highest achievement of the "humus layer", Durin is completely different from the native "Demon Dragon Usa" of Teyvat - he has a "name" given by his mother and a heart that can grow.

He is a being known as "Durin".

"Dragon" was the title given to him by humans, but in his heart, he was simply Dulin.

That's why Dulin can understand this song.

It can understand the beautiful world that the beautiful poet and the beautiful dragon want to protect.

"If you had been me..."

"I've seen your solitary figure gliding in the blue sky, and I've witnessed your beautiful form. That's enough."

"Then you will understand that such a sky and such land are worth fighting for."

The final melody of the poem flowed into his heart.

"Thank you, poet. I understand, I understand everything."

Dulin was finally able to hear the music that he hadn't been able to finish playing five hundred years ago.

What a beautiful piece of music.

Dulin felt genuinely satisfied.

Not only did he hear the poems he hadn't finished hearing, but he was also able to complete his beautiful dream within the poems, and he was able to see his two brothers before he died, and entrust everything to them as if life were still continuing.

That way, I won't feel any regret.

"A profound blessing pulsating within my veins...a beautiful vision of the dark universe from which I was born..."

"I'll leave it to you."

He entrusted his last strength to the brother he saw for the last time.

"Mom, will you praise me?"

Dulin dreamt that the aloof woman smiled at him.

Then, he will forever soar freely in the deep sky of his dreams.

The dragon's life force transformed into its essence, winding its way up the spine of the longsword to the "Yanghua" hilt.

The dragon's blood no longer resisted the warm sunlight; his sorrow had turned into joy.

He sincerely hoped that his brother would inherit his strength, just as he had accompanied his brother as he walked across the vast land.

The edges of the golden "Yanghua" petals are wrapped in crimson, and the gold and red complement each other perfectly, just like the sun and the moon reflecting each other, just like a gentle breeze blowing across the earth, thus bringing forth all things.

Two forces that should have been mutually exclusive have miraculously merged together—like the "cold glass crystal" formed by the fusion of light and darkness beneath the towering abyss of rock.

Aberdo silently felt the will and warmth transmitted into his heart, as if he were feeling hot blood flowing in his chest.

He saw his mother's face, he saw Dulin's memories, and he saw Abesal, who had been revived from Dulin's heart.

"Joyfully separate the dust from the fire, and refine the exquisite from the coarse."

"Since the universe originates from one thing, the thought of one thing can give rise to all things."

"You must complete the unfinished work of your elder brother, Bai Jun, who is listed in the register, reach the other side of philosophy, and weave a new destiny for your brother and me..."

Abedo murmured.

His mind was now crystal clear, and he had grasped the true essence of the words his master had left him.

"'Black soil' is the etymology of alchemy, and also the original state. Living in this world, we mortals must search for meaning."

"The Art of Khemia".

In the languages ​​of ancient civilizations, "Khemia" means "black." Fertile farmland has black soil, so black was seen as the color that nurtures life. And adding the definite article to "black," transliterating it as "Al-kimiya," means "land composed of black soil."

This word is also considered to be the etymology of alchemy, and the Mongolian word for "alchemy" is a translation from an ancient civilization's language.

"The Art of Black Soil" represents the highest achievement of alchemy, "the creation of life," and also the ultimate meaning pursued by alchemists, "the other side of philosophy."

The so-called "other side of philosophy" is also known as the "philosopher's stone," and in alchemy, it is commonly referred to as the "philosopher's stone."

—Because the method for refining it came from a "sage" named Hermanubis.

His mentor, Rheindorf, was also known as the "Sage" in Canria.

The Philosopher's Stone is said to have all sorts of magical effects; it is a mystery among mysteries.

It can turn stone into gold, it can make all flaws perfect, it can cure all diseases, it is an indestructible and indestructible object...

It is the greatest miracle, the true power of God, the limit and purpose of all things under heaven, the wisdom and ultimate goal pursued by all sages...

It is as red as blood.

Moreover, it has life.

Black soil is the foundation of life; it symbolizes rebirth after death, just as Cecilia flowers can bloom from ashes.

This is the first step in refining the "Philosopher's Stone," known as "black soil," as Master described.

Let everything become "gray"—the simplest state of life's complex structure.

“‘Cheather’ signifies the beginning of change. It represents the removal of impurities and the preparation to receive all knowledge.”

In the fragments of the "Great Ritual Secrets" left to him by Rheindorf, there are numerous diagrams and images that subtly symbolize various kinds of "taboo knowledge".

For example, several "animals" are depicted on the heraldic symbols that represent alchemy.

An ouroboros that devours its own tail.

A giant dragon that lives in a cave.

There is also the "white steed with one corner"—the "unicorn"—lying under the flowering trees in the "fairyland".

According to the "Great Ritual Secrets," the process of refining the "Philosopher's Stone" involves four steps:

Blackening (Nigredo), whitening (Albedo), reddening (Bubedi), yellowing (Citrinitas).

The name his master gave him, Albedo, comes from the second step in crafting the Philosopher's Stone: "albinism."

In the "Great Ritual Secret Canon", the image representing "albinism" is "a white horse with a corner".

"Whitening" means that a substance is decomposed and purified, which is also called purification.

A blank sheet of paper, untouched by stains, can be written on with anything—like a newborn baby, it has infinite possibilities.

The original humans, infants who were not disciplined by the rules of nature, were those who could break the rules of Teyvat.

This is what is meant by "the original man".

Chapter 125 The Man with His Own Background Music

Yura is angry.

She really wants to say something now, well, not so elegantly... vulgar.

So she channeled her anger into power and unleashed it all upon the group of fools.

She's been arguing with them for almost five minutes now, all by herself.

What she had to deal with was an entire elite squad of Fools, equipped with the "Evil Eye" and with it fully activated.

For some unknown reason, these fools chose this moment to venture deep into the heart of "Sleeping Dragon Valley," completely ignoring Dulin's putrid poison, and recklessly charged toward the heart of the dragon.

What's even more infuriating is that she needs to capture at least one of them alive.

If this were on a vast plain, Yura would have thought that with her guerrilla knight's mobile tactics, she would never have had such a difficult time... But now, in this narrow cave, she not only couldn't use her proud mobility, but also had to protect two useless men behind her, making it feel like she was dancing in shackles.

"Powdered! Verdict!"

With a furious roar, her greatsword drew a perfect arc, swatting away the Thunder Hammer Vanguard who was wielding a great hammer and blocking her way.

At the same time, however, a bullet flew toward her heroic and beautiful face as if it had spotted the opening.

This is a sniper shot from a musket guerrilla.

The bullet's muzzle velocity exceeded the speed of sound, and the sniper rifle, infused with the power of the Evil Eye, was further enhanced by the fire element.

By the time Yura realized it, it was already too late.

Yura subconsciously raised her arm, hoping to gain a chance to catch her breath by sacrificing her arm.

"Clang~"

The sound of metal clashing rang out as musket bullets struck a pale golden, transparent shield.

Unexpectedly, Han Fulai's "Liyue Alchemy" actually worked... Yura was just about to thank him in her heart when she heard singing coming from behind her—

"I walk on the earth, singing the song of the wind..."

The melody was full of joy, just like the feeling of seeing clear blue skies and water during a picnic.

But singing such a cheerful song while she's fighting so hard seems like mockery.

"I'll remember this grudge!" Yura gritted her teeth and roared angrily.

Han Fulai stood not far behind her, holding a wind wing shaped like a pipe organ, his face full of apology.

He didn't want to be carrying around a speaker and playing music while people were fighting, becoming a man with his own background music... but he really can't be blamed.

Your Mondstadt Aeolus is entirely to blame, really!

Let's rewind to five minutes earlier, when music emanated from Han Fulai's blank Eye of God.

Such unusual activity naturally caught Yura's attention: "Deputy Minister Han, may I ask what this is...?"

Yura gestured with her eyes to the "Eye of the Wind God" in his hand.

Each person who possesses the Eye of God has a different process of obtaining it. Yura knows that there are also people in this world who inexplicably possess the Eye of God, such as... Klee.

According to the story circulating within the Knights of Favonius, which is also Klee's own account, Klee, who was only five years old at the time, was making a "bigger bomb than a super-sized one!"

That was the first piece she made herself, following Ms. Alice's instructions.

"How could someone let such a young child handle a bomb? What's wrong with their brain?" Yura wanted to say, but Alice treated Yura, a "descendant of a sinner," the same way, which made Yura feel good about her, so she wouldn't criticize Ms. Alice to her face.

It is said that Klee's experiment was far less successful than expected—it only destroyed her small shed and left behind a pile of smoking ashes; in short, its power was far less than that of the "bouncing bomb" she later created.

But amidst her disappointment, Klee was pleasantly surprised to find that a fiery Eye of God emerged from the ashes of the shed.

Why did Klee gain God's approval?

The ordinary knights, filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment, discussed this for over half a year without reaching a conclusion.

Is it due to an innate talent and obsession with explosives, or because of her mother's unconventional ways, or perhaps because of her dazzling innocence?

Whatever the reason, Klee gained the God's Eye, which everyone craved, at the most carefree age.

Of course, Yura wouldn't have any complaints about Klee. A little girl who sweetly calls her "Yura-neechan" must be a good girl.

Moreover, although Klee has caused a lot of trouble after obtaining the Eye of God, she can also play a huge role if she uses her explosive talent in the right place.

For example, in a later expedition, Jean cleverly used Klee's explosive talent to wipe out all the invading Hilichurls in one fell swoop—but Klee, out of her usual childlike recklessness, planted too many bombs, causing a huge explosion that permanently changed the landscape of Windrise... Everyone was quite frightened, but fortunately no one in the Knights of Favonius was injured.

The legend of the "Red Knight of the Windseeker Mountains" thus began to circulate in Mondstadt—legend has it that this knight wore a mysterious red robe and carried the knightly order's most secret treasure in his arms...

When the free-spirited Grand Master Falgar heard the legend, he laughed and said, "Let the legend become reality." So Klee followed the legend and received the title of "Spark Knight," becoming a formal member of the Knights Order.

...But what's with this Deputy Minister Han's "eye of God"?