Time passed little by little until half an hour later, Angel saw Laplace slowly rising from under the Immortal Mirror Sea.
"You..." Laplace stared at Angel with a strange look after returning to the corridor: "How did you refine it?"
Angel: "???"
Seeing Angel’s confused look, Laplace was silent for a moment, then waved her hand: "It’s nothing, just pretend I didn’t ask."
Angel’s expression grew more bewildered.
Laplace thought for a moment and explained: "I’m just a bit... surprised at the test results."
Soon, Laplace revealed the results of this test.
Overall, the test results were very good, or rather, unimaginably good.
Initially, Laplace was very cautious, starting from the most sturdy state to test the sturdiness of the Heart Space. As she predicted, in the most sturdy state, the Heart Space was pletely unaffected by the Immortal Mirror Sea.
Then, Laplace began gradually expanding the area of the Heart Space. No matter how it expanded, the Heart Space remained sturdy.
In the end, Laplace’s tests became increasingly bold, even expanding the Heart Space to the limit she could control, which was six hundred miles in length and width.
Under such circumstances, the sturdiness of the Heart Space remained unchanged.
This stability was so perfect it was as if the space had never expanded.
To this point, Laplace was already quite shocked. What was more shocking was that in this extreme state, Laplace could continuously place physical objects inside.
The Mirror Space has a high tolerance for energy, but a very low tolerance for physical objects from the Material Realm. Often, the Mirror Space can withstand an energy flood, but cannot endure highly dense objects.
This is part of the rules of the Mirror Domain.
Yet, in the extreme state, the Heart Space could not only withstand the Immortal Mirror Sea but also continuously incorporate physical objects from the Material Realm. This was terrifying.
It meant that... the limits of the Heart Space were far beyond this.
Another very important point was that the Heart Space did not prohibit the influx of Aggregation Energy. In other words, as long as the Heart Space was placed in the Immortal Mirror Sea, it could continuously absorb the abundant Aggregation Energy.
Aggregation Energy is crucial for the enhancement of strength among mirror creatures.
Previously, Laplace had mentioned that if the Heart Space could be expanded in the Immortal Mirror Sea, it might attract a large number of mirror creatures. At that time, it was just a casual remark, but now she can confirm that if Angel were willing to use the Heart Space as bait, he could certainly attract many mirror creatures to his service.
The Heart Space, as long as it is situated in the Immortal Mirror Sea, can entirely be developed into another Everstanding King City! It could even surpass the Everstanding King City.
Perhaps the scale of the Everstanding King City is larger than the Heart Space, but the penetration of Aggregation Energy into the Everstanding King City is not as transparent as the Heart Space. In other words, the efficiency of the mirror creatures’ cultivation within the Everstanding King City would be lower than in the Heart Space.
Moreover, the scale of the Heart Space may even exceed the Everstanding King City. Currently, Laplace can expand the space to six hundred miles in length and width, indicating the controllable space. If Laplace did not consider the problem of "control," the Heart Space could expand even more, and surpassing the Everstanding King City is possible.
Overall, from the current tests, Laplace can confirm that if the Heart Space were exposed, it would undoubtedly make ninety-nine percent of the mirror creatures flock to it.
It is precisely because Laplace came to such a terrifying conclusion that she became even more amazed by the mirror that Angel refined.
"So, it seems pretty good." Angel rubbed his chin and said.
Laplace: "It should be said, it is very good."
Angel shrugged: "However, for the time being, it doesn’t hold much value for me... much like Everstanding King City means to the Mirror Lady."
For the Mirror Lady, the Everstanding King City also holds no value. Otherwise, having created the Everstanding King City, why would the Mirror Lady never return for a visit?
After listening to Angel’s words, Laplace shook her head: "I don’t know what the Mirror Lady thinks, but I think you might be mistaken. You are not only underestimating the role of the Heart Space, but also underestimating the impact of the Mirror Domain on reality."
"Perhaps the Heart Space, in reality, indeed has no direct effect on you, but have you considered its indirect effects?"
Angel: "Indirect effects?"
Laplace nodded: "Didn’t you think about allowing the group of Tooth Fairies in the Ancient Ruins of Tooth Fairy to enter the Crystal Origin of Dreams, to open a so-called online shop? But have you thought that the so-called online shop is ultimately an illusion, and to the Ancient Tooth Faries, the most important thing is the Mirror Domain itself."
"Think about it, if you lease the territory of the Heart Space to the Ancient Tooth Faries, the benefits they bring to you are not illusory."
The "method of finding objects" researched by the Ancient Tooth Faries allows them to find physical objects in the Sea of Void Mirror, and anything that can enter the Sea of Void Mirror without being worn down is no ordinary item.
For mirror creatures, these physical objects are rare, and for wizards in reality, are they not treasures?
If Angel could leverage the Heart Space to connect with the Ancient Tooth Fairies and obtain these treasures, wouldn’t that be an indirect benefit?
Laplace: "Moreover, if you want to develop the Crystal Origin of Dreams, the Heart Space might even serve as a driving force."
Still taking the Ancient Tooth Faries as an example, if Angel leases part of the Heart Space territory to the Ancient Tooth Faries and then requires them to settle in the Crystal Origin of Dreams, wouldn’t that be a logical step?
So, the direct benefits might be hard to see, but the indirect benefits are substantial enough to give Angel a bountiful return.
Angel pondered, and what Laplace said was indeed feasible.
The Heart Space, for him, seemed to have no apparent role, but if he could lease out the internal space like the City of Hot Gold, in exchange for some treasures and materials useful to him, it would be worthwhile.
However, the premise for all this is that Angel can protect the Heart Space.
The creatures in the Mirror Domain are not all easy to deal with; there are plenty of them looking for shortcuts. Imagine knowing that the Heart Space can exist in the Immortal Mirror Sea and that its internal space is so vast. Wouldn’t those mirror creatures with ulterior motives be tempted? Wouldn’t they want to take it for themselves?
Even if Angel controls the Half-length Mirror in reality, the Heart Space is in the Mirror Domain! Currently, Angel needs Laplace’s help to even enter the Mirror Domain, so how can he protect the Heart Space within the Mirror Domain?
So, the situation Laplace described is promising, but it requires powerful mirror creatures to have his back or to collaborate with him.
And currently, the only one who can protect the Heart Space is Laplace.
But is Laplace willing to cooperate with him?
Laplace: "I can help you protect the Heart Space."
As soon as Angel finished analyzing the pros and cons, Laplace gave her conclusion. Angel was stunned, looking at Laplace with a bewildered face.
Laplace said lightly: "There’s no downside for me, is there?"
What Laplace didn’t say was that she was willing to protect the Heart Space, not only because she valued the Heart Space itself, but also because she recognized Angel as a friend.
Angel looked deeply at Laplace. After a while, he said, "I now admit, I underestimated the Heart Space."
The invisible benefits of the Heart Space might be more enticing to Angel than the visible ones.
Laplace said lightly, "Do you want to conduct another experiment?"
Angel: "Hmm? What experiment?"
Laplace: "To see if you’ve really underestimated the Heart Space."
Angel looked puzzled.
Laplace: "You should know, though the Immortal Mirror Sea is dangerous, there are places in the Mirror Domain even more dangerous than it."
Angel seemed to recall something upon hearing this, his eyes widened suddenly: "Are you referring to..."
"The Sea of Void Mirror!" Angel and Laplace simultaneously uttered the name.
...
The Sea of Void Mirror is a "sea" floating in the void within the Mirror Domain. Although it’s called a sea, there is no water within. Only one thing exists there: reflections.
All reflections originate from reality; as long as there’s a place in reality that can bee a mirror image, even a reflection in a puddle, it will be poured into this Sea of Void Mirror.
Thus, what fills the Sea of Void Mirror can be considered the "memory" of reality.
If the Sea of Void Mirror contained only "memory," it wouldn’t be frightening. What truly makes it terrifying is the constant presence of "tides."
The "surface" of the Sea of Void Mirror is never calm, precisely because of the presence of "tides."
The tides originate from the "Sea Eye," a special law of the Mirror Domain. Once washed by these mysterious tides, not only will reflections in the Sea of Void Mirror pletely disappear, but the memories of life will be washed away, physical objects will be eroded, and even all life attributes and energy pathways will be cleansed by the tides of the Sea of Void Mirror.
Humans entering the Sea of Void Mirror would quickly bee Empty-hearted People, and mirror creatures entering would face the same fate.
Except for exceptional beings like Laplace, no other life can survive in the Sea of Void Mirror.
However, despite its danger, the Sea of Void Mirror is also filled with opportunities.
"Reflections" from countless worlds are opportunities. The physical objects washed out from the Sea Eye are also opportunities.
The Ancient Tooth Fairy became a monopoly giant in the Mirror Domain simply by relying on the method of seeking objects, showing how great the opportunities are in the Sea of Void Mirror.
If the Heart Space can withstand the "tides" of the Sea of Void Mirror, then Angel would not only gain indirect benefits but even direct ones!
With this thought, Angel could hardly refuse Laplace’s proposal.
The experiment must be conducted. Testing must continue!
This time, they didn’t go too far because the Sea of Void Mirror always exists beneath the Mirror Domain, no matter where you are; as long as you keep going downward, you will inevitably see the Sea of Void Mirror.
Due to the special law of the Sea of Void Mirror, the tides can even wash the Mirror Corridor located in the middle layer. Thus, Angel was placed at a very high position.
Anyway, looking down from his current position, he couldn’t see the Sea of Void Mirror, only darkness.
Before leaving the corridor, Laplace asked Angel one last time: "Are you sure you want to proceed with this test?"
Laplace: "I will try my best to protect the Heart Space, but if the Heart Space cannot withstand the tides, once the test starts, a portion of the Heart Space’s sturdiness will be washed away. Do you really want to do this?"
Angel: "Even if a portion of the sturdiness is washed away, I believe attracting the Ancient Tooth Fairy won’t be an issue."
Laplace: "That’s right, the Ancient Tooth Fairy lacks territory the most. Moreover, not only the Ancient Tooth Fairy, other mirror creatures will also be attracted."
Angel smiled and said, "Since that’s the case, why hesitate?"
Laplace didn’t say much more, responding lightly, "As always, wait here for me, I will return as soon as possible."
With that said, Laplace opened the corridor, his figure flickering, disappearing from Angel’s sight.
...
While Laplace and Angel were conducting various tests within the Mirror Domain, outside, in the Wise Sovereign’s hall.
"The phenomenon of the heart has bee slightly thinner," the Wise Sovereign said softly.
"Really? I didn’t feel it," Dox muttered.
The Wise Sovereign could see the full picture of the heart phenomenon via the Magical Energy Array, but Dox could only feel part of the red light. As far as Dox was concerned, the red light showed no signs of thinning.
Wise Sovereign: "The thinning part is very small. Judging by this progress, it will take at least several days for the heart phenomenon to disappear."
Luckily, the heart phenomenon is pletely hidden underground and hasn’t erupted on the surface; otherwise, an alchemy phenomenon hanging around for several days would surely draw external attention.
As the Wise Sovereign sighed, above the fireplace, in the oil painting, Adanis said softly: "Since the phenomenon has started to thin, it means the alchemy is already over."
The Wise Sovereign seemed to sense the implication in Adanis’ words: "What do you plan to do?"
Adanis: "Plan to do anything? Hmm, I’m not doing anything. I’m only planning to make a trip to the Qingkong Poetry Room."
Wise Sovereign frowned and was about to speak. However, before he could, the Black Earl spoke first: "Why not wait a little longer? If Angel handles the aftermath of the alchemy properly, he will surely emerge on his own."
Adanis coldly replied: "Even though I said I would follow your Noah Clan, it doesn’t mean I have to listen to you."
With that, Adanis didn’t wait for the Black Earl to speak further and disappeared from the painting.
The words she uttered were not intended for the Wise Sovereign and the Black Earl but were meant for Laplace.
Laplace might not have reacted, perhaps already gone.
Since that was the case, how could Adanis continue sitting in the oil painting? With a flash, she entered the mirror world. Through the mirror passage, she quickly returned to the Qingkong Poetry Room.
"She’s gone, should we also make a trip to the Qingkong Poetry Room?" Vay suggested now.
"If you want to offend Angel, you can go alone," Dox said irritably.
Vay: "But Adanis..."
Dox: "Don’t mind her, whatever she chooses to do is her concern, we should just mind our own business."
Although everyone present was somewhat displeased with Adanis’ attitude, they knew that even if Adanis went to the Qingkong Poetry Room, she wouldn’t do anything to Angel... After all, Olao was still in Angel’s hands.
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