Chapter 235 - The Essence of the Mind Corridor (2/2)

Song He nodded. “Something like that.”

He followed Shang Jianyao’s example and continued, “The possible difference between the two is that the more experienced one will find it easier when they encounter a need to cross a hurdle in the future.”

“Will they encounter the possibility of crossing hurdles again in the future?” Jiang Baimian acutely sensed the meaning behind Song He’s words.

Song He tersely acknowledged it. “This involves the essence of the Mind Corridor.”

At this point, he picked up the cup beside him and took a sip. This made the four people from the Old Task Force a little anxious. Although Bai Chen and Long Yuehong weren’t Awakened and didn’t have a strong desire for research, everyone was curious.

This was the most mysterious and magical power that humans could currently obtain.

After drinking the water, Song He slowly said, “The Sea of Origins reflects one’s heart and mind. The islands are the fear or trauma that lurks deep in everyone’s hearts. The Mind Corridor links all Awakened’s hearts and minds. I heard from the Terror Bishop who brought me into the parish that there are many doors in the Mind Corridor. Every door corresponds to a mind world.

“Some of them belong to powerful Awakened who have explored the Mind Corridor’s depths. Some of them even lead to the Kalendarium’s dreams. There are all kinds of strange and varied scenes that transcend reality, including the reflections of the psychological trauma that the other party has previously defeated.”

It’s no wonder that one will still encounter islands of fear. However, it’s not the person’s but someone else’s… Jiang Baimian came to a realization.

Shang Jianyao excitedly asked, “Then, can we go visiting?”

Song He was stunned for two seconds before answering, “In theory, yes. However, you can’t open a door that corresponds to an ordinary Awakened’s mind—at least not until you explore the Mind Corridor’s depths. As for whether it works for someone like Yama Tiger, I don’t know.”

Upon hearing this example, Jiang Baimian’s eyebrows twitched slightly. She then thought of the ‘strangeness’ that was produced in the murloc Oracle’s body.

Opening the door in the opposite direction and returning to reality through another person’s mind world? The premise is to integrate one’s aura into another person’s body and provide a precise location? Jiang Baimian had a new guess regarding this matter.

She deliberated for a moment before asking, “Then, what’s the goal of exploring the Mind Corridor?”

Song He revealed a slightly wistful expression. “Many people in the Ashlands believe that a new world exists. In the depths of a city ruin is a door that leads to the New World. There is no longer hunger, infection, or war there. Similarly, powerful Awakened believe that a door in the Mind Corridor can lead to a new world, a new world that can allow their lives to undergo a qualitative change.”

Jiang Baimian and the others instantly thought of the words Yama Tiger had carved on the coffin’s inner walls with his nails: “A brand new world.”

This was similar to what Du Heng had said back then.

At this moment, Shang Jianyao suddenly asked, “What if the wrong door is taken?”

“You have to face all kinds of strange worlds then. If you can’t smoothly resolve the dangers inside, you might very well lose your life,” warned Song He. “In the Sea of Origins, failure is only a simple failure. At most, it will make people more exhausted and mentally ill. Success results in a higher price. But in the Mind Corridor, failure will often reflect into reality.”

“It’s very dangerous…” Long Yuehong sighed with emotion.

Song He laughed. “Yes. For Awakened matters, you have to face more if you want to obtain more. A coward like me only dares to stay where I am.”

Coward… For some reason, Long Yuehong suddenly recalled Viel’s words. He said that Harbinger Song had a different appearance in private. Maybe this is the price he paid?

As Long Yuehong’s thoughts raced, Song He said, “I only know this much about the Mind Corridor. Ask me something else.”

Jiang Baimian thickened her skin and asked, “Is there a way to stably induce a person’s awakening?” This might be the Church’s core secret.

Song He laughed and shook his head. “No, but if you join the Church, often participate in Mass, and obtain the attention of Eidolon Nun, it will definitely be easier for you to awaken. Yes, if Eidolon Nun directly bestows divine grace, there is a high chance of awakening.”

Is he trying to entice us into joining the Vigilance Church? Heh heh, how can you hook Shang Jianyao without any Holy Communion? Yes, it seems like the Kalendarium have a way to raise the probability of awakening… Jiang Baimian knew that she wouldn’t get an answer if she continued asking, so she rationally shut her mouth.

Shang Jianyao then raised a few more questions regarding the Sea of Origins and obtained good answers.

After bidding Song He farewell and getting into the jeep, Jiang Baimian—who was in the passenger seat—looked back at the Vigilance Cathedral. “The new bishop should be arriving soon. Let’s try our best to leave before then. Yes, let’s return to the hotel camp and tell Lehman about Lars. Let him confirm it himself. Then, we only have to wait for the information regarding Mechanical Paradise. We can also investigate Helvig’s death while waiting.

“Oh right, we still have to wait for the company’s reply.” Jiang Baimian had already drafted her exploration of the temple and recommendation of Han Wanghuo into a telegram last night and sent it to Pangu Biology.