bookbashuk Chapter 428 Arrival in Aman
Chapter 428 Arrival in Aman
Chapter 428 Arrival in Aman
When she could no longer see her daughter, the usually strong Alvin finally couldn't hold back her tears of sorrow and reluctance.
This parting is a one-way journey with no return; it may even be a final farewell.
How could Alvin, as a mother, bear to part with her child?
Dui was equally heartbroken. He pulled her into his arms and whispered comfortingly, "Don't be sad, darling. We're only apart for now. Believe me, we'll meet again!"
"Really?" Alvin looked up at her husband with teary eyes, gazing at him hopefully.
"Really! Trust me," Dui assured him with certainty.
Although, according to past practice, once one leaves Middle-earth for Valinor, it is very difficult to return to Middle-earth.
But nothing is absolute. If he becomes stronger, even possessing the power of the Valar, returning to Middle-earth would not be a problem at all.
So this westward journey to Valinor was not only to see the place where the gods lived, but also to see the Valar and try to find a way to continue becoming stronger.
Because in the Central Continent, being able to advance to the Maya level is already the limit.
Dui spent five hundred years in Middle-earth, visiting various ancient ruins, using the Resurrection Stone to summon powerful ancient souls, and using the True Knowledge Crystal to revisit past events.
With his Maya-level power, he even retraced the scene of the First Era's War of Wrath on the True Knowledge Crystal, witnessing firsthand the terrifying scene of the world being destroyed, mountains collapsing, and the earth being sunk.
But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find much information about improving his strength.
Therefore, if he wants to further improve his strength, the only way is to go to Valinor.
Otherwise, with his current Maya-level power, he would be invincible in Middle-earth and would have already achieved immortality, allowing him to live in Middle-earth until the end of the world.
Especially the sign-in system within him—even with his current Maya-level strength, Dui still couldn't understand it. He couldn't even find the system's location within his soul, as if it didn't exist at all.
Therefore, Dui speculated that the essence of this system was likely a higher-level existence, and only when his strength reached the level of Vera, or even higher, would he be able to analyze the system's core.
Moreover, he has already checked in at every place he can in Middle-earth, and if he wants to check in again, he will have to go to Valinor.
The large, silvery-white ship sped westward across the sea, billowing steam continuously gushing from its smokestacks, leaving a trail of mist behind it.
The ocean is turbulent, with giant waves crashing in one after another. Even a huge ship is like a small boat on the vast ocean, extremely small and fragile, and could be overturned and swallowed by the giant waves at any time.
Despite the danger, Childan remained calm and composed at the helm, maneuvering the large ship through the giant waves, riding the wind and waves, and continuing its journey along the straight course.
Alvin and Elses were completely unaware, feeling as if they were still sailing westward on the sea.
But Dui could sense that the great ship was leaving the horizon, traversing layers of space, and entering another dimension in a way that mortals could not understand.
During the subsequent voyage, they encountered heavy rain. The rain curtain covered the entire sea, making it impossible to see one's hand in front of one's face and to distinguish directions. They could only rely on the faint call from the west to determine their direction and continue onward.
The original turbulent waves have completely disappeared, and the surroundings are filled with the tranquility of sailing. You can only feel the trajectory of the ship and the breath of the sea.
It was as if they had arrived at a calm sea, without a single ripple.
The rain lasted for a whole month, and Dui, Alvin, and Elses stayed in the cabin to avoid getting wet.
Until a refreshing yet warm sweet fragrance wafts through the air, a blend of floral nectar, fresh grass and morning dew, inhaling it makes one feel all fatigue slowly melt away, bringing comfort to the body and mind, and making one's mood naturally cheerful.
At the same time, bursts of singing could be heard from the surrounding water. The singing was melodious and beautiful, as if it came from the water, like celestial music.
Then the rain curtain receded like shattered silver glass, and the warm sunlight shone on the ship again, making the silver ship reflect a light like the cold moon.
Dui, Alvin, and Elses walked out of the cabin and onto the bow deck.
Then I saw a truly fantastical scene:
The blue sea, like a huge, clear, transparent sapphire, reflects the myriad rays of the sky.
There are many beautiful mermaids in the sea. Their appearance is comparable to that of elves. Their hair is as white and shiny as flowers. Their pale arms are stretched out on the surface of the sea, singing melodious songs, making people want to jump into the sea and kiss them.
Their upper bodies were breathtakingly beautiful, while their lower bodies were fish tails covered in colorful, glassy scales that appeared and disappeared amidst the waves.
The mermaids paraded around the large ship, singing as if leading the way.
At the same time, the sky was not the azure blue commonly seen in the Middle Kingdom, but a clearer and softer pale gold.
The enormous sun looked very close, hanging not high in the sky, illuminating the whole world. Moreover, the sunlight did not feel scorching at all; instead, it was like a thin veil, warm and hazy, dyeing the sea surface with a shimmering, diamond-like luster.
On the other side of the sea, there is an endless coastline with pristine white sand beaches, the sand grains as fine as crushed pearls. Behind the beach is a gentle slope covered with exotic flowers and plants never seen before.
The trees higher up had straight trunks, silvery-gray bark, and golden leaves. They were the vast Maurice Forest, much larger and taller than the Golden Forest of Lorien. Under the sun, they reflected a dazzling, shimmering golden light, making the mountains appear sacred and radiant.
Beyond the forest, one can see a towering mountain range in the distance, much higher and larger than the Misty Mountains of Central Continent. It is the largest mountain range in Aman Continent—the Perorei Mountains.
The mountains were not the dark hues of the rocks of the Central Plains, but rather a pale milky white, with the snow-capped peaks shimmering with a soft, holy light in the sunlight.
The highest point of the mountain range is hidden in the clouds and mist, radiating a magnificent glow, with faint sounds of sacred music echoing around it.
This is the end of the straight route—the continent of Aman, where Valinor is located.
The large ship carrying Dui and his companions sailed across the sea, approaching the distant continent.
The large ship arrived at a very beautiful bay on the east coast of Aman Island, where there was a natural stone archway etched by the sea, where the stars shone brightly and clearly.
This is Swan Harbor, a docking point for ships.
The pristine coastline is strewn with countless pearls, including opals, diamonds, and light-colored crystals, with pearls appearing as ubiquitous as sand.
The palace, built of milky white stone and inlaid with the finest pearls and gems, makes Swan Harbor incredibly beautiful.
The port also has many swan-shaped boats moored, with beaks made of gold and eyes inlaid with gold and black jade. They are all white and look like giant white swans swimming on the sea.
Countless Tyree elves live in this port, their hair gleaming with silver or gold, their faces serene and beautiful, their steps light as if they were walking on air.
Cildan steered his silver ship under the stone archway at the port entrance and slowly docked on the white stone pier. The elven crew at the pier skillfully and quickly placed the gangway on the bow.
Dui, arm in arm with his wife Alvin, followed by Elses, disembarked from the ship.
Meanwhile, the group was already waiting at the dock.