prynovel Chapter 4230 Castles in the Air
Chapter 4230 Castles in the Air
Chapter 4230 Castles in the Air
The book fairy was still explaining the definition of "specialized knowledge," but at this moment, everyone's attention was drawn to the examples she gave.
"what?"
"The Book Sprite was created by the Observer?!"
Gabriel and Gray Porcelain looked at the Book Fairy with disbelief. This was a race, a group with extraordinary abilities, created by the person in front of them.
Even Angell and the rabbit girl stared at the book fairy with astonished looks.
Is this really not a joke? Or is this just a fabricated example to illustrate "specialized knowledge"?
But soon, the book fairy's answer confirmed that this was not fiction.
"The Book Spirit was indeed created by me."
After a pause, the book fairy continued, "But that's not important. I'm just using this example to make you understand..."
As soon as the Book Fairy finished speaking, Gray Porcelain shook his head violently: "How could this not be important? This is an extraordinary race! They can create this so easily, you...you, are you sure you're not the creator?"
The book fairy chuckled and shook her head slightly: "Of course not, I just slightly improved upon the knowledge left behind by the cruel scholar..."
The book fairy tried to explain, but the more she explained, the more shocked Gray Porcelain looked.
It's incredible that they were able to alter the knowledge of the demon gods and ultimately create a new race, a transcendent one at that!
On the other hand, after listening to the book fairy's detailed explanation, Angell understood the reason behind it.
It turns out that the book fairies didn't actually "create" a race, but rather improved the book fairies using some special technology.
Of course, "improvement" here can also be replaced with other words: purification, evolution, alienation...
In short, the creator is actually a cruel scholar.
What the book fairy made was more like taking a rough piece of wood originally used to build a woodshed, sanding, carving, and painting it, and finally turning it into a bookshelf that could be placed in a study. The wood was still the same piece of wood; the base was the book fairy left behind by the cruel scholar. She simply processed it, giving it a new use and form, which could not be considered creation at all.
Even so, being able to alter the cruel scholar's original plan and transform the book demon into a completely different form is still a remarkable feat.
Their research on life technologies is estimated to be at a similar level to that of "Dongla".
Thinking of this, Angor felt an even stronger curiosity. Even the book fairy, with its powerful transformation, had to rely on the "foundation" left by the cruel scholar. How terrifying must the cruel scholar who originally created the book fairy be in the art of creation?
The ability to create races that embody one's own beliefs out of thin air and make them stable anchors of faith is probably far beyond the scope of ordinary legendary beings.
Judging solely from the art of creation, she is probably countless times stronger than Greya.
However, if we compare them individually, Angell personally thinks that "Toby," created by Greya, is better.
In terms of potential, intelligence, and personal feelings, Toby is the clear winner.
The birth of Toby was a "miracle," and it is almost impossible to replicate it.
The Book Demon created by the Cruel Scholar is a replicable success; in fact, the Book Fairy can stand on the shoulders of the giant "Book Demon" and improve upon it to create a new breed called Book Elf.
This also demonstrates the power of ruthless scholars.
But according to Ingres's understanding, the Cruel Scholar is not most proficient in "creation," or rather, as a scholar, there is nothing that He is not proficient in.
However, compared to the discipline of creation, His forte lies in inscription and extraordinary formulas.
Ingres's previous understanding of the cruel scholar was too superficial; he only knew that he was "erudite".
Now that I have seen the Book Demon with my own eyes, I finally have a general understanding of it and truly realize the terrifying depth hidden behind the word "erudite".
It's not about knowing a lot, it's about being able to do everything to the best of one's ability.
Thinking about it this way, Angell couldn't help but think of the cruel scholar's divine will that he was about to seal away...
Angell shook his head, temporarily suppressing his chaotic thoughts.
He looked up, his gaze unconsciously falling back onto the book fairy.
Since deducing that the "Sealing the Demon God's Thoughts" quest was likely a covert operation by the Celestial Realm's authority, Angor naturally began to pay close attention to everything within this level, including this observer.
The Book Fairy is indeed somewhat different from the observers in other levels.
The observers in other levels, whether it's Montecristo or Maggie, are really just "observing" as the challengers progress through the levels.
But the Book Fairy herself entered the scene and proactively provided additional information beyond the hints given to the Fairy Realm. And that's not all; now the Book Fairy has also admitted that she created the Book Spirits.
It's important to know that Montedan and the Nereid level are not related.
The same applies to the checkpoints at Maggie and Golden Country.
But now, the Book Fairy has made contact with an important NPC in the level, and to some extent, the Book Fairy can even be considered one of the designers of this level.
This also shows that the powers of the fairy realm do indeed show "extra favor" to the book fairies.
Conversely, this might also prove that the powers of the celestial realm are actually very concerned about "sealing the thoughts of demon gods"?
……
The Rabbit Hole team members could all understand the "specialized knowledge" mentioned by the Book Fairy.
Simply put, it means: original knowledge.
Since you're unsure about the Cruel Scholar's knowledge base, then choose the knowledge he creates exclusively. Because as long as it's not publicized, the Cruel Scholar is highly unlikely to know about this kind of knowledge, which perfectly meets the requirements of a perfect seal.
The book fairy also specifically emphasized that the best choice for original knowledge is the kind that can "open up new paths," and one should be cautious about choosing knowledge that follows the paths of predecessors.
For example, the book fairy's claim of "creating its own book spirits" is an example of creating by following the path of those who came before.
Although this can be considered original knowledge and may attract cruel scholars to some extent, given their background, it is estimated that they will be able to decipher it in a few days.
Therefore, following the path of predecessors is definitely inferior to forging a new path.
"It's easier said than done," said Gray Porcelain. "You know, starting a new path is like creating a complete system from scratch."
"Can we really find this kind of original knowledge?"
"Even if we find it, would others really be willing to let us fish for the remnants of a demon god?"
After finishing speaking, Hui Ci muttered to himself, "At least if I had such a skill, I definitely wouldn't reveal it to anyone who asked me for it."
Gabriel: "That just shows you don't have a big enough vision! If you just keep a technology to yourself, it will never have any real development."
Gray Porcelain retorted irritably, "You're quite good at making sarcastic remarks. But think about it carefully yourself. If you really think about it from a broader perspective, can this knowledge still be used to seal the divine sense of the Cruel Scholar?"
Gabriel was speechless, unable to refute.
A precise strike, piercing straight to the heart.
Yes, if we really broaden our perspective and involve everyone in the research, then this technology will definitely become public knowledge, and the ruthless scholars will certainly know about it.
Gray Porcelain continued, "If someone truly possesses this kind of original knowledge that opens up a new path, and it remains unknown to outsiders, then the person who created this knowledge is most likely like me, someone with a small 'vision' as you described."
To stab him again.
The illusion puppet controlled by Gabriel moved its lips, wanting to refute, but it couldn't utter a single word.
Gray Porcelain sighed: "Anyway, I personally think that finding knowledge that opens up new paths is no less difficult than facing a demon god directly..."
Gabriel was then persuaded and silently agreed.
Book Fairy: "The search is indeed difficult, but it's not entirely impossible. That's why I asked you to leave first, to search as soon as possible, and to make preparations as quickly as possible."
"Even if we speed up, it will still be difficult..." Gray Porcelain shrugged helplessly, because from its perspective, the road ahead was bleak.
The book fairy also knew that this matter was very difficult. She pondered for a moment and said, "Actually, creating original knowledge does not necessarily mean finding a 'new path'. We can also consider creating knowledge by following the path of our predecessors."
"But it must be the kind of path that follows the path of predecessors, going very, very far; so far that when you look back, you can no longer see the path you came from. Only then can you choose this original knowledge."
To put it bluntly, whether it's forging a new path or following the path of predecessors, as long as the knowledge is profound enough to hold back the ruthless minds of scholars for decades or even centuries, it's acceptable.
"Decades, centuries?" Gray Porcelain muttered to himself, "Is it really possible for someone to study knowledge for so many years?"
“Of course there are, and many.” The Book Fairy looked at Gray Porcelain: “As far as I know, the Cruel Scholar has many clones of his divine consciousness, and each clone is conducting closed-door research.”
“Some of the research on clones has been going on for thousands of years.”
For thousands of years, they have remained steadfast, day and night, without ever leaving their doors.
He devoted himself to the study of knowledge and truth.
Even though it's just a clone, it still represents the will of the original body.
"So don't think that decades or hundreds of years are a long time. For those who truly pursue the truth, it's just a fleeting moment." As the book fairy said this, she flapped her butterfly wings, hugged the book spirit, and flew to the gray porcelain. "Take the book spirit for example. Can you guess how much time I spent improving it?"
Looking at the glowing ball of light so close to him, Gray Porcelain subconsciously reached out and touched it.
Puff——
It's soft and elastic, just like touching a glutinous rice ball.
"Several hundred years?" Since the book fairy had asked it to guess, the number must be quite large, so Gray Porcelain simply guessed high.
The book fairy shook her head, her tone tinged with a hint of pride: "Not that much. I only spent ten years laying the foundation of knowledge, then five years searching for relevant theories, three years preparing, and finally only two years trying to create it."
The book fairy emphasized the word "two years," as if to say that it had successfully improved the product in just two years of research.
But if you include the time she spent preparing beforehand, it took her about twenty years.
In the Book Fairy's eyes, this period of time wasn't actually that long. But to Gray Porcelain, it still felt like a long time...
At this point, Angell chimed in, "In the wizarding world, even those who aren't specialized scholars often spend decades researching. For example, during an apprenticeship, a simple level zero trick might take several months, half a year, or even longer; and for those who want to delve deeper, it can take years."
“Those profound techniques can take hundreds of years to study.”
Just as Gray Porcelain was stunned by the long string of dates, the rabbit girl suddenly said, "Does that include alchemy?"
“Of course,” Angell said. “Many alchemists can dedicate themselves to studying alchemy from their youth until they are old and gray.”
Rabbit Girl: "But you're an exception."
Angell paused, looked back at himself, and chuckled and shrugged: "I just haven't lived to that age yet. Perhaps my fantasy alchemy won't be fully formed for decades or even centuries."
After he finished speaking, Angell's gaze suddenly paused for a moment.
Wait, he just mentioned something... a unique technology.
“Imaginary alchemy,” Angor murmured. “Can this be used as original knowledge to seal Him?”
Imaginary alchemy was undoubtedly a unique alchemical technique he created.
It uses the characteristics of "nightmare" as its framework, the technology of "mysterious figurative objects" as its flesh and blood, and finally fills its soul with "fantasy" of a higher dimension.
This is how this unique art of alchemy came about.
Imaginary alchemy is quite unique. Rather than being a technique formed by the accumulation of layers of knowledge, it is more like an embryo shaped by the reduction of conceptual dimensions.
In particular, the core concepts of "mysterious figurative objects" and "fantasy" are based on Ingres' own experiences and construct a mysterious future.
This is something that demons and gods, or rather, cruel scholars, could never possess.
Without these two special experiences, it is virtually impossible to build a knowledge framework from scratch and then understand the knowledge within it.
From this perspective, imaginary alchemy is actually quite suitable as a sealing technique, because for other researchers, it is a castle in the air!
You must find a way to build a foundation with various kinds of knowledge, then find theories to construct the framework, and only then can you find a way to build a ladder to reach the castle in the air.
The knowledge and technology required for this are completely unknown and full of infinite variables.
Without the experience of Ingres himself, it might take thousands, even tens of thousands of years to grasp the essence.
Even if one were to have incredible luck and the odds were practically zero, and they managed to grasp the secrets of this unrealistic art, they would only have reached the "starting point" of fantastical alchemy.
In other words, you only know the concept of imaginary alchemy; there is still a long and boundless road ahead if you want to actually research it.
This notion of "castles in the air" was not something Ingres boasted about herself, but rather a conclusion she reached after discussing it with Laplace.
Or rather, Laplace analyzed it, but didn't actually get to the bottom of it.
That's why she lamented that reaching the threshold of understanding requires an endless foundation of knowledge, which is nothing short of an "ivory tower."
(End of this chapter)