Because of what Vivian said, Hao Ren's reputation with Hessiana changed from neutral to friendly to hostile. Had it not been for Vivian watching Hao Ren, the miniature version of Vivian would have rushed up to bite him. Hao Ren looked at Hessiana as if he was the murderer of her mother. He felt that he was innocent. He wanted to say to Hessiana, "Lady, it's your own fault that Vivian doesn't like you. If you were a little more prudent and didn't give Vivian a psychological barrier, your relationship would not be like this! " Vivian was usually a kind girl. She could even accept Lily, let alone bat, who was of the same lineage as her.
But he did not have the chance to say this because he was not sure who would be the first to pounce on him, Vivian or Hessiana.
Speaking of the relationship between Hessiana and Vivian, Hao Ren was confused. The ethical relationship that he was familiar with had encountered a huge logical challenge. Were they mother and daughter or sisters? According to Lily's logic, they should be mother and daughter. After all, Hessiana was "a piece of Vivian's flesh." But Hao Ren felt that the bat that Vivian created was her own avatar. Her avatar was also a derivative of her avatar. There was no process of inheritance or replacement. They were sisters. After thinking for a long time, he suddenly remembered that he had heard his teacher talk about mitosis in biology class.
Unfortunately, he couldn't remember the specific content of that class.
In the end, he decided that no matter what the relationship between the two was, he should not talk about it. He did not want to be bitten by Vivian because of these cognitive problems. Apparently, Vivian was allergic to the phrase "a piece of flesh that fell from her body."
They walked in a fog that seemed to have no end. The strange fog had completely filled the front and back, but there was only one path under their feet. As long as they did not wander around aimlessly, they did not have to worry about getting lost. But the scenery in the fog was not always the same. Hao Ren was sure that he saw something flashing in the fog. Sometimes it seemed to be passers-by in ancient Greek costumes driving their livestock, and sometimes it seemed to be modern urbanites in suits and leather shoes. These strange, absurd images appeared and disappeared in the distant fog like a mirage. They could not help but want to see what was going on. "Don't be fooled by the scenery in the fog. Once you step out, don't even think about coming back. This fog is the masterpiece of the shadow masters. It contains 3,500 years of memories of the city of Athens. Once you step into it, you will be involved in a random memory of these 3,500 years. I can't guarantee that I will be able to find you. This fog will never stop moving."
Hao Ren was speechless. He did not know how many strange traps were protecting the Fortress of Shadows in the city. He only knew that there was a reason why the powerful demon hunters could not conquer the sanctuary for many years. What was even more incredible was that there was a 'real city of Athens' in the light above the strange Shadowy Divide. Countless people lived under the sun and did not realize that there was such a world hidden in the shadow of their city!
As they moved forward, the strange scenery in the fog became more and more frequent. Hao Ren saw a line of ancient soldiers with shields and spears coming toward him. But before they could reach him, they suddenly turned into a group of office workers in modern clothes. An old-fashioned car that could only be seen in the 1920s rushed out of the fog with a shrill horn. It passed Y 'zaks like a phantom and disappeared on the other side of the fog. There was even a group of German soldiers in World War II military uniforms running behind them. These memories from the recent years were clearer. Hao Ren could even see the stars on the buttons of the German soldiers' uniforms. Finally, ancient and modern buildings began to appear on both sides of the road. More and more images appeared in the thick fog. Some of these images did not seem to be memories. Their behavior was obviously different from the previous phantoms, and they were running around in the fog. Hessiana pointed at the phantoms and said in a regretful tone, "These are the unlucky ones who got lost in the trap. Some of them are otherworldlings who committed felonies and were thrown into the fog. Some of them are poor wretches who offended the guards, and some of them are demon hunters who don't know their place. No one can compete with the 3,500-year-old memory of a city. They will be 'digested' not long after they enter the fog. What's left are just the fragmented images of them before they die. I don't know how powerful you are, but don't challenge the defense of the Shadowy Divide. It's not easy to deal with. "
Hessiana repeatedly emphasized the dangers of these traps. Hao Ren knew that the maiden had indeed inherited some kindness from Vivian. He smiled gratefully and said, "Thank you for the reminder. We will be careful..."
Hessiana snorted and turned her head away like a child throwing a tantrum. This gesture was not threatening at all, but it still made Hao Ren feel embarrassed.
At this time, the thick fog around them suddenly dissipated, and the view in front of them suddenly widened.
"Here it is," Hessiana lifted her chin and pointed at the scene below. "Welcome to another Athens, one of the few safe places on this planet."
"Oh —" Lily stretched her neck and looked into the distance. She let out a long sigh.
They were now standing on a high platform at the top of a building. From here, they could see a considerable area. The sky seemed to be shrouded by a curtain, or as if it was piled with thick clouds that never dissipated, and the sun and moon could not be seen. Under this dim sky was a strange city that was completely different from the real Athens. All the buildings were classical as if they had been moved out of a historical painting. Huge buildings made of rocks and strange sculptures could be seen everywhere. The most common buildings in the city were round pillars and ridge houses in the ancient Greek style. But among these houses, there were also steeple houses or castles that were out of place. The latter gave people a strange feeling, but it must be admitted that they could be called architectural treasures if taken out alone. Modern buildings built quickly with industrialization and high technology could not be compared to any of the houses here. You could no longer see such exquisitely carved beams and pillars, meticulously painted doors, cleverly pieced stone slabs, and exquisite reliefs that took a lot of effort to design in other places. As there was no sun or moon in the sky, artificial light could be seen everywhere in this shadowy city. Bright lights could be seen on top of buildings and on both sides of the road, but the source of these lights was unknown.
Looking at such a city, Hao Ren had a feeling that he had walked in the wrong timeline, or even the wrong world line. Classical buildings of different eras and regions were piled up in a city, as if an impatient architect was eager to show all his perfect works. They were piled up in a hurry, but the details were gorgeous. He could not help but point to the nearest house. "This doesn't look like the style of more than 3,000 years ago, does it?"
"The sanctuary is not closed forever. Occasionally, there will be wandering families from other areas living here. Many houses of different styles in the city have been accumulated over generations. And some people are very idle. When they are bored, they will rebuild their houses. Today, they will build a house, tomorrow, they will build a castle, and the day after that, they may dig a hole to live in. Anyway, we have plenty of time and energy, and we have nothing to do. "
"Where do you get the materials to build the houses?" Hao Ren asked curiously.
Hessiana had made up her mind to ignore Hao Ren, but after a while, she seemed to have forgotten about it. At this time, she began to answer Hao Ren's questions. "When building the Fortress of Shadows, the elders directly dragged two hills in, and then we also have a safer channel to get materials from the outside. No matter how capable the demon hunters are, they can't monitor the whole world. They won't know if we dig stones or smuggle things from deep underground. "
Vivian frowned as she looked at the city below. "You really haven't made any progress at all … You're only studying these flashy things."
Hao Ren coughed twice and whispered, "Ahem... You said that you dream of living in a castle..."
Vivian suddenly blushed and began to poke Hao Ren in the back.
Hao Ren felt like he was looking at the enemy who killed his mother...
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