Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2782: 569: The Origins of the Nine Great Epochs and the Abyss!

"To be honest, I have a daring hypothesis. It is possible that a mighty [Primordial Spirit] was the catalyst for the Dark Era, though I lack the proof to confirm it.

If this holds true, then the Land of Darkness—which contains the Multidimensional Plane and fosters countless worlds and civilizations—might be a unique life form that surpasses the boundaries of our imagination."

Levi fell into deep contemplation upon hearing these words.

He had harbored similar theories in the past.

His suspicions were primarily rooted in several observations.

First, there were the trials faced by life forms crossing level 6, specifically the [Dark Tribulation] of the knight; second, the fact that the destruction of a world similarly triggers a tribulation.

Should the Land of Darkness itself be a [Primordial Spirit] that birthed all of existence, then everything—Levi, all civilizations, and every living thing—would function as part of its massive internal system. For instance, if a world is akin to a cell, then destroying that cell would naturally provoke an immune response.

Furthermore, those transcendent beings who defy the natural order by seizing resources to increase their Cultivation are essentially "unstable elements" within the system. Consequently, various great tribulations appear at critical moments to eliminate them. Viewed through this lens, the theory becomes quite logical.

The middle-aged man went on:

"Of course, this is merely my own speculation. Since my youth, I have been prone to wandering thoughts, so it may not be the reality."

Levi smiled and replied:

"I find Senior's conjecture to be quite plausible."

"Hahaha, it truly is a shame that Sauron has fallen; otherwise, we could have invited him to participate in this conversation. That would have been fascinating. With his immense knowledge and profound wisdom, he might have analyzed this more deeply and uncovered the vital evidence!"

"Indeed, it is a great pity."

Realizing that Levi was unaware of Sauron’s true status, the middle-aged man sighed secretly, impressed by how effectively Sauron had concealed himself. He continued:

"Regardless, the Multidimensional Plane we inhabit likely began its initial gestation during the Dark Era, even if it wasn't as vibrant as it is today.

Unlike those who never leave their small corners, I have journeyed to many lands. Tell me, do you believe the Multidimensional Plane has a physical limit?"

Levi recalled the famous words left behind by Sauron.

The Multidimensional Plane is infinitely magnificent.

"I am unsure, perhaps it doesn't? Even if a boundary exists, it may simply be that our power of observation is too limited to perceive it."

However, the middle-aged man shook his head in disagreement.

"That isn't the case. I once traveled to the very edge of the Multidimensional Plane. There was nothing but gloom. No matter how far I ventured, not a single world was in sight, only the eternal void and the chaotic elements of Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water.

In the distance, I glimpsed what looked like a shimmering light, obscured by the perpetually growing darkness. It is my belief that the Multidimensional Plane possesses boundaries; the Land of Darkness is constantly expanding and maturing, much like Nora is doing now.

I cannot say for sure what that light represents.

I suspect they might be different universes. Do you grasp my meaning? Realms that are fundamentally distinct from our own universe."

"I understand."

He understood better than anyone. Both he and Sauron originated from a different universe. They were genuine outsiders... transmigrators. It appeared that if one could cross the Land of Darkness to its furthest reaches, there might be a chance to return to Earth?

Though Levi had no desire to go back, his curiosity led him to ask, "Senior, if those truly are other universes, did you attempt to enter? It sounds incredibly intriguing."

The man gave a soft laugh.

"I am no fool. Why would I risk entering such an unknown territory? Furthermore, the edge of the Land of Darkness is a place of absolute space-time chaos. That white light seemed close, yet I could fly for ten thousand years and never reach it. Forget level 10; even a level 11 might be unable to arrive there."

"I see."

As if struck by a thought, the man inquired, "I have recently heard that the Endless Sea is plagued by three disasters: sea beasts, the Wind Disaster Stratum, and... mirages. While the first two are natural occurrences, have you ever encountered a mirage?"

"Has Senior seen one?"

"I have, for this phenomenon is not exclusive to Nora; it also manifests in specific waters of our Heaven Continent, where it is known as... the Returning Ruins. I have come across it many times during my travels. I suspect it may serve as a node linking to other universes."

Upon hearing this, Levi's heart raced with excitement.

During a previous tribulation, he had been pulled into a [mirage] by the Dark Tribulation. Inside, he had witnessed many strange events that felt both real and illusory.

He had seen his home and his parents, though they had been transformed by a monster. He also remembered a door radiating white light, with a familiar city visible behind it.

At that moment, he felt a powerful intuition that stepping through would return him to his former world. However, his logic suggested it was likely a mental trap or an illusion created by the mirage. Besides, he had no wish to return.

But now, when considering the words of the Heavenly Will...

Those mirages might be more than simple hallucinations. They could be gateways to a multitude of universes, including the one he and Sauron once called home.

Could it be that the mirage was responsible for bringing him and Sauron here?

Or perhaps Sauron arrived through it and then employed some technique to summon him?

If that was true, then the "foreigners" within the Multidimensional Plane might not be limited to just Sauron and himself; there could be others who arrived by accident, only to perish in this world.