The Rich Cultivator
Chapter 236. The Mysterious Celestial Bodies

Chapter 236: 236. The Mysterious Celestial Bodies

The academy lectures, which Tyler once found dull and unengaging, had recently become much more captivating. Each class seemed to delve deeper into profound topics, and the curriculum for the second semester appeared significantly more challenging and rewarding than the introductory material of the first semester.

At the academy, each semester spans six months. Tyler and the girls, now in their second semester, were adjusting to the demands of more advanced subjects. Despite his lack of interest in most courses, Tyler managed to scrape by in his exams, focusing his energy solely on the subject of Technology, which fascinated him. Starting from the third semester, students would specialize in a single field of study, freeing Tyler from the burden of unrelated topics.

Darla, however, faced a setback. She failed one of her subjects and cried for an entire day. It was only after Tyler consoled her with comforting words and a bit of pampering that she resolved to pass the arrear exam—a supplementary test offered to students who fail their regular exams. Darla’s determination to clear her backlog was inspiring, and it reminded everyone of the academy’s high expectations.

While most lectures were now engaging, today’s class promised to be particularly intriguing. It was about Celestial Bodies.

Tyler’s curiosity was piqued. Hawk had once told him that the Sun and Moon were illusions, but Tyler had never asked for more details. Even during their more intimate conversations, the topic slipped his mind. Now, it seemed he would finally get some answers.

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As Tyler joined the group of students heading to the AR room, a sense of anticipation filled the air. The Augmented Reality room was an advanced classroom equipped with technology Tyler had seen during the entrance exams. The moment he stepped inside, the world around him changed.

In an instant, Tyler and his peers found themselves standing in the vast expanse of the void, surrounded by the glimmering beauty of stars. It was as if they had been transported to the edge of the universe. At the center of the group stood Professor Naga, their instructor for the day.

Professor Naga was a Snakeman, a being with the upper body of a human and the lower half of a serpent. His scales shimmered under the cosmic light, and his sharp, narrow eyes glinted with intelligence. Adjusting his glasses, his forked tongue flicked as he began to speak.

"Today’s lesson is about Celestial Bodies," Naga announced, his voice reverberating in the endless void.

He gestured toward a tiny object floating in the distance. Taking out a magnifying glass, he pointed to it. "Do you see that small object over there?"

The students nodded, squinting at what appeared to be a minuscule seed.

"That," Naga said, "is the Seed of Life."

The class murmured in recognition. They had covered the Seed of Life in their earlier studies.

"Correct," Naga confirmed, pleased by their familiarity. "The Seed of Life, also known as the Origin Source, is one of the rarest phenomena in the universe. Left untouched for trillions of years, such a seed has the potential to become a singularity."

As the professor zoomed in on the seed using the AR tools, intricate patterns swirling in orbits became visible.

"Mr. Tyler," Naga suddenly called out, "can you explain what a singularity is?"

Tyler, caught off guard, replied after a brief pause, "A singularity is a point in space-time where the laws of physics break down."

"Excellent," Naga said with a nod of approval.

The lecture continued with a discussion about the universe’s formation, its expansion from quantum effects, and the mysterious concept of time giving way to space in the early cosmos. While some students were engrossed, others seemed lost in the abstract details.

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The lesson shifted focus to their planet, which defied conventional physics.

"Now," Naga began, "let’s discuss the unique nature of our planet. Unlike most celestial bodies, its shape and weight should make its rotation impossible. Yet it spins, defying logic."

He paused, letting the students absorb the information.

"This anomaly exists because ancient Gods chose this planet for their entertainment. Using a Seed of Life, they expanded the planet to its current state. Other than the World Tree, which we know to have originated from a Seed of Life, our planet is the only other entity created by such means."

Visual aids appeared, showing the planet’s formation and the massive World Tree.

"Next," Naga said, "we’ll discuss the Sun. We’ve all been taught that the Sun is a massive celestial body filled with Yang Energy, around which our planet revolves. But those who have ventured to the farthest North know a different truth."

As he spoke, a hologram of the Sun and a cylindrical planet orbiting it appeared.

"The Sun," he continued, "is an illusion. The same goes for the three moons you see in the sky."

A big X mark appeared on the projections and changed into a cylindrical planet just spinning around itself. A sun standing on the farthest North and three little moons spinning around the planet.

A murmur of disbelief rippled through the students. Tyler’s eyes widened, intrigued.

"Have you ever wondered," Naga asked, "why the Moon is visible from both the southernmost and northernmost regions of our world with the same clarity?"

The hologram shifted, showing the moons vanishing.

"The answer is simple: both the Sun and the Moons are projections. What you see in the sky is a mere reflection of their true forms, which reside in the farthest North."

Like a shadow, the projections of moons appears in every part of planet as well as the Sun.

The class fell silent, stunned by the revelation.

"In ancient times," Naga explained, "the Gods attempted to create Sun Clan and Moon clans and make them rule over the sky but they accidentally opened a fourth-dimensional space. The real Sun and Moons exist in this higher dimension, and what we perceive are their three-dimensional projections. Farther North, nothing adheres to our understanding of reality. You’ll understand if you ever venture there."

Naga paused and said, "It is said that other than those Sun and moons. They found 3 treasures from the higher dimension. We don’t know what the two out of three Treasures are. But one of the treasure is .... The Eternity..."

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As the lecture ended, Tyler remained deep in thought.

The mysteries of the North intrigued him. The projection of the Sun and Moons, the influence of the Gods, and the concept of fourth-dimensional space—all of it painted a picture of a world far more complex than he had ever imagined.

After Finishing the Academy, his journey to seek the eternity which lies on the farthest North will resume.

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