City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

In "1 Hundred Faints," Le Liao discusses the complexities of language and communication, likening them to riddles and the limitations of black towers in a forest. The group debates the essence of their experience, concluding that the problem lies in language, while the answer is the soul. They realize that language, while magnificent, creates barriers that prevent true understanding. As they reflect on their solitude, a dramatic scene unfolds with black towers rising like a meteor shower, symbolizing a shared belief that connects humanity. The chapter ends with the group entering an elevator to the next room, "Desert Ocean."

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