Through the "Eye of Revelation," Bernadette saw the inner sanctuary of the crimson altar empty and bare, the usual shadowing veil that had always enveloped reality. She could not foresee anything from it and had to withdraw her gaze, trusting her own intuition to guide the "formless servant" toward the other end of the open expanse, where, too, a vast, primeval forest of towering trees stood. Meanwhile, since the "formless servant" could not stray too far from her, Bernadette, wearing her "invisibility cap," moved quietly and steadily behind, passing through the area where all the island's creatures had once gathered. Here, the sky seemed perpetually overcast, veiled in a faint blackness. Time flew by swiftly, and as the "formless servant" entered the forest's interior, where branches arched overhead and shaded the sky, the light around her suddenly dimmed. Then, that pair of nearly transparent, cold, and almost imperceptible "eyes" of observation pierced through the dim surroundings, noticing the pale corpses arranged among the trees, and seeing skulls and decaying bodies hanging from many branches. Some belonged to great dragons, others to bird-like creatures, some had eight legs, and others were themselves extraordinary giant trees that completely filled the forest's open spaces. At first glance, Bernadette seemed to have arrived at a cemetery, and naturally, a scene unfolded in her mind: the extraordinary beings, upon dying, gave birth to offspring that inherited their exceptional traits, and, struggling from all directions, came to this region of the primeval forest in search of unoccupied ground, facing a certain direction, quietly passing away and gradually decaying into white bones. What significance did this place hold for them? As a "master seer," Bernadette fully believed that the visions unfolding in her mind were actual events that had truly taken place—only questioning what force had led the native creatures of this primordial island to choose this site as their final resting place. Moreover, figures like Green, William, and Perley, who had long since passed away, seemed to persist in some form, still present on the island, which made no sense given that the extraordinary and mutated beings now suffering from increasing pollution were expected to have perished entirely. This prompted Bernadette to furrow her brows and send her "invisible servants" forward, deeper into the "biological cemetery." Thus, the "invisible servants" advanced through the forest teeming with white bones and decaying bodies for nearly a minute. Finally, they spotted a fourth element beyond the trees, grass, and remains— a massive black stone pillar, several arms thick and thirty to forty meters tall, its surface marked by a series of circular weathering patterns, as though wearing a sequence of ill-fitting rings. Bernadette let the "Eye of Revelation" gaze upon the stone pillar for several seconds, yet found no trace of the mysterious—seeming merely a casually erected symbol. The "Invisible Servants" surveyed the surroundings and observed that the remains near the pillar were not severely decayed, still preserving substantial flesh and skin. There was no extraordinary force at work here, unlike the strange phenomena observed elsewhere... unless the newly deceased were being passively drawn to gather around the pillar, such a uniform pattern would be impossible. Bernadette initially suspected that the mystery was not absent, but rather revealed only at specific moments. She refrained from invoking her own "prophetic" ability to investigate the matter, as the essence of prophecy lies in gazing upon the river of fate; the more serious and elevated the issue, the greater the toll it exacts upon her. With this enigmatic situation, Bernadette felt compelled to exercise caution, fearing a connection to some unknown, terrifying entity. Moreover, it had not yet done her any harm, and there was no necessity for her to risk making a "prophecy." After searching in vain for any clues, the "Invisible Servants" continued forward, attempting to cross the cemetery and reach other areas of the primeval forest. At that moment, Bernadette heard a rustling sound—soft breezes moving through the leaves, like tides rising in the void. For the first time since arriving on this strange island, she had sensed the presence of wind. Instinctively, she caused the "Invisible Servants" to turn and look toward the black stone pillar. Within the "Eye of Revelation," the decaying bodies surrounding the pillar shed one fragment after another, while fresh flesh grew out with a kind of autonomous vitality, inch by inch covering the eerie scene. This transformation ceased within less than ten seconds, and a few bodies showed no signs of decay, as though they had only just passed away. The very next second, a mutated fur-bearing baboon and a magical wolf with eight legs staggered to their feet. Their fur had a slight whitening, their skin was slightly sunken, and their eyes were lifeless and cold. Then, each of these creatures, which had previously been dead, oriented themselves and moved away from the scene, heading in different directions. Bernadette's gaze froze, her eyebrows slightly raised—finally understanding why the island's creatures had struggled to reach this area just before death, and why they had insisted on dying here: here, the final destination of death was not eternal slumber, but a new beginning! This was not the kind of "resurrection" practiced by the "Death Mentor," who summoned the living and skeletons—this was a true "rebirth," imbued with will and vitality. Was the fundamental rule of the world itself being twisted and disrupted here? Moreover, there seemed to be a certain mystique of the Black Emperor's resurrection—yet the condition of the newly revived the deceased was far from ideal, more akin to the undead. Such a revival presented significant issues. Even the grey mist above Celine witnessed this scene, prompting numerous speculations in her mind. Of course, these speculations rested on the assumption that the Emperor had indeed left his final mausoleum here and exerted some influence upon it. Yet, in a moment's reflection, Celine tentatively rejected this very notion. For, prior to the Emperor's ascension to angelic status, similar phenomena had already existed on this primordial island—proof being the long-deceased Green! Indeed, the specifics of that earlier time might not have mirrored the current state; perhaps, compared to the past, they had already undergone distortion and disorder. Celine nodded gently, ready to offer protection to Bernadette. Bernadette, too, formed her own speculations and did not allow the "formless servants" to remain idle, awaiting the next tide of revival. This is because she foresaw a development: after being repeatedly influenced by the "New Tides," the "formless servants" had unexpectedly developed a certain will, coming to life! Moreover, the "formless servants" had not been idle in their explorations before—they had always failed to detect the unique qualities of that black stone pillar. Bernadette did not believe that its continued presence would yield any additional gains. In this situation, it was a better strategy—rather than risking the disturbance of an unknown entity through in-depth investigation—to first gain a broad understanding of the entire primitive island, to build a holistic awareness. Often, the answers to questions that remained unclear in earlier stages could be found in the later regions. This has been Bernadette's accumulated experience over the years. As the "formless servants" advanced, the remains scattered among the great trees and on their trunks gradually became less numerous. During this process, Bernadette observed another phenomenon: in the "new tides," not every corpse necessarily revived—yet whenever a revival did occur, leaving a blank space, the other remains would, within the next five minutes, stiffen and move in a rigid, magnetic manner toward the central area, sequentially filling the vacant spots as if in line, waiting for their turn to be granted renewal. The Law of Aggregation of Exceptional Traits? No—this didn't quite fit. Here, the deceased had already passed on their own inherent traits. As Bernadette's thoughts drifted, a question suddenly arose: Once revived, could the deceased regain their pre-death abilities? Once she had a more complete understanding of the island's situation, she would select a revived corpse to test this hypothesis. Bernadette made a swift decision and proceeded along the path charted by the "formless servants." She didn't employ any extraordinary abilities beyond the "Invisibility Cap," striving to avoid disturbing the environment or missing any details, so her progress was rather slow—she took nearly a full minute to leave this cemetery. By then, the "Invisible Servant" had already penetrated into the forest ahead, hearing the intermittent calls of birds and roars of beasts, and sensing a vibrant life force distinct from the rest of the region. Klein, hovering above the gray mist, sighed softly: "Good thing I am now the master of 'The Source Citadel,' holding the rank of the King of Angels. I can gaze upon reality as long as I wish, without worrying too much about depleting my spiritual energy. The only thing to keep in mind is my physical body hidden within the historical haze of the ancient cities from the First Age." After walking a few more minutes, the "Invisible Servant" suddenly spotted something incongruous with the setting of this primitive island—a wooden house, resembling the dwelling of forest dwellers. The cottage as a whole is a warm brown-green, no more than two and a half meters high, appearing clearly designed for human habitation, yet every detail reveals a sense of roughness and simplicity. At this moment, the door is open, allowing Bernadette to glimpse inside through her "Eye of Insight": a natural-wood table, a bed covered in fur, and a low, round armchair create the impression of human occupancy. Who lives here? As Bernadette thought about it, her "Invisible Servant" swiftly approached the cottage, seeking clues. It soon discovered that the air inside was cold, with only the furniture present—no other signs of life—suggesting that it had been long abandoned. While Bernadette carefully examined each detail inside the cottage through her "Eye of Insight," a sudden intuition arose in her mind, prompting her to instruct the "Invisible Servant" to turn around. Without realizing when, a person had appeared behind the "Invisible Servant"! He wore opulent garments from the era of Roscel, his hair completely white, his appearance aged, with eyes of a pale blue, deeply cold and expressionless. Edwards. This was the knight who lived for some time after the Great Emperor's fall—the ancestor of the "Ice Commander" Edwena. Edwards gazed at the "Invisible Servant" for several seconds, then suddenly opened his mouth and spoke in a low tone: "Your Highness."